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The episode examines the impact of robot chefs on the restaurant industry, comparing a human chef and a robot in a cooking competition to see if...
This episode revisits various laws that govern office behavior, highlighting how incentives can lead to unintended consequences. It explores the...
The episode dives into the NBA's tanking problem, where teams intentionally lose games to secure higher draft picks. It explores the incentives...
The episode explores the unexpected success of the Canadian TV show 'Heated Rivalry' and how its business model differs significantly from that of...
The episode explores the replication crisis in social science, highlighting how the pressure to produce statistically significant results can distort...
The recent hiring surge at ICE has significantly increased its workforce, leading to concerns about training quality and the implications for...
The Supreme Court declared President Trump's sweeping tariffs illegal, prompting small business owners like Cara to seek refunds on the money spent...
This episode explores the geopolitical importance of Greenland and its rare earth minerals, highlighting the U.S. interest in these resources and the...
In this episode, the Planet Money team shares their unique Valentine's Day tributes to beloved cultural icons and concepts that have recently entered...
This episode dives into the journey of Italian inventor Leonardo Cheriglione and his creation of the MPEG file format, which revolutionized digital...
This episode explores the intersection of economic hardship and civil unrest in Iran, highlighting how long-standing U.S. sanctions have fueled...
In this episode, Planet Money revisits the troubling trends in car repossessions, focusing on the stories of three key players: the car salesman, the...
The episode explores two initiatives by the Trump administration aimed at addressing housing affordability: discouraging institutional investors and...
The episode examines the impact of the HOPE VI program on children's future earnings by revitalizing public housing neighborhoods. A study by Raj...
The episode explores the complex relationship between Chevron and Venezuela, diving into the socio-economic consequences of Venezuela's...
Donald Trump and his family have reportedly made nearly $4 billion from various ventures during his presidency, with significant gains from...
The episode dives into whether the AI industry is experiencing a bubble, exploring the indicators economists use to detect bubbles and the potential...
This episode explores the rise of the Johnson Products Company and its impact on Black culture, middle class, and entrepreneurship through the lens...
The episode explores Venezuela's economic downturn, the impact of its oil dependency, and the role of the U.S. dollar in its recent stabilization.
The episode features a lively debate over which economic indicator best defined the tumultuous year of 2025, with consumer sentiment, tariffs, and...