Whenever the economic data start to look rough, we're forced to confront a familiar question: Are...
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The tale of the Onion King (Update)
How one man's quest to dominate the onion market changed commodities trading, and potentially how...
20:17
The debate over what's causing inflation
The last few months have made us acutely aware of inflation. We all agree that it's making our...
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For many Americans, desk lunches are the norm. You might even be having one right now. But what...
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Years ago advertising was dominated by cars and beer. Today on the show, how a simple slogan and...
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On The Case: Recession, Formula, and Greenbacks
It was just another day at the office. Then the phone started ringing and the caseload kept...
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When the beloved Simpsons family made its TV debut in 1989, it squarely represented middle-class...
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In the 1800s, populist president Andrew Jackson went head-to-head with the most powerful banker...
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PM Live: The Most Collectible Comic Book Ever?
What transforms a regular object into a collectible? At our live show earlier this month, we went...
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Soon after the mass shooting at Columbine High School in 1999, leaders of the National Rifle...
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Is the key to success in financial markets a matter of luck or skill? One former bond manager...
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How the burrito become a sandwich (Classic)
A sandwich is generally defined as something delicious slapped between two slices of bread. New...
16:23
A wave of companies that allow customers to pay for items from their favorite stores in four...
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A 12-year-old girl takes on the video game industry (UPDATE)
When Maddie Messer was 12 years old, she noticed an unfair dynamic in the video games she loved:...
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The day Russia adopted the free market
In the early 90s, American economist Jeffrey Sachs was a part of a team that tried to transform...
30:57
If you're looking for money you've forgotten about, there's a chance the government might have...
21:41
Behind every Planet Money episode is a ton of reading. Today, we share some of our favorite books...
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Two stories on how businesses are using insurance to navigate new kinds of risks. First, how...
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After many, many delays, the Micro-Face comic book is here! And we answer the burning question:...
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Thanks to TikTok, Tai Verdes went from struggling musician to Top 40 hitmaker. But first, he had...
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