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    Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the economy – understand the world.

    Wanna go deeper? Subscribe to Planet Money+ and get sponsor-free episodes of Planet Money, The Indicator, and Planet Money Summer School. Plus access to bonus content. It's a new way to support the show you love. Learn more at plus.npr.org/planetmoney
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    The veteran loan calamity

    The veteran loan calamity
    Ray and Becky Queen live in rural Oklahoma with their kids (and chickens). The Queens were able to buy that home with a VA loan because of Ray's service in the Army. During COVID, the Queens – like millions of other Americans – needed help from emergency forbearance. They were told they could pause home payments for up to a year and then pick up again making affordable mortgage payments with no problems.

    That's what happened for most American homeowners who took forbearance. But not for tens of thousands of military veterans like Ray Queen.

    On today's show, we follow two reporters' journey to figure out what went wrong with the VA's loan forbearance program. How did something meant to help vets keep their houses during COVID end up stranding tens of thousands of them on the brink of foreclosure? And, once the error was spotted, did the government do enough to make things right?

    Today's episode was produced by James Sneed. It was edited by Meg Cramer. And fact-checked by Dania Suleman. Engineering by Cena Loffredo. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer.

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    enNovember 01, 2024

    So your data was stolen in a data breach

    So your data was stolen in a data breach
    If you... exist in the world, it's likely that you have gotten a letter or email at some point informing you that your data was stolen. This happened recently to potentially hundreds of millions of people in a hack that targeted companies like Ticketmaster, AT&T, Advance Auto Parts and others that use the data cloud company Snowflake.

    On today's show, we try to figure out where that stolen data ended up, how worried we should be about it, and what we're supposed to do when bad actors take our personal and private information. And: How our information is being bought, sold, and stolen.

    This episode was hosted by Amanda Aronczyk and Keith Romer. It was produced by Sam Yellowhorse Kesler and edited by Meg Cramer. It was engineered by Ko Takasugi-Czernowin with an assist from Kwesi Lee, and fact-checked by Dania Suleman. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer.

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    enOctober 31, 2024

    Why do hospitals keep running out of generic drugs?

    Why do hospitals keep running out of generic drugs?
    There's something strange going on in hospitals. Cheap, common drugs that nurses use every day seem to be constantly hit by shortages. These are often generic drugs that don't seem super complicated to make, things like dextrose and saline (aka sugar water and salt water).

    So what's going on? The answer, as with anything in healthcare, is complicated.

    On today's show: why hospitals keep running out of generic drugs. The story behind these shortages tells us a lot about how these drugs are made, bought and sold–and, it shows us how these markets can falter without the proper care.

    This episode was hosted by Sally Helm and Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi. It was produced by Willa Rubin, with help from James Sneed and Sam Yellowhorse Kesler. It was edited by Martina Castro. Fact-checking by Dania Suleman. Planet Money's executive producer is Alex Goldmark.

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    enOctober 25, 2024

    Romance on the screen and on the page: Two Indicators

    Romance on the screen and on the page: Two Indicators
    On today's show, we have two stories from The Indicator, Planet Money's daily podcast. They just launched Love Week, a weeklong series exploring the business and economic side of romance.

    First, hosts Wailin Wong and Adrian Ma fire up the gas logs and pour a mug of cocoa to discuss the made-for-TV rom-com machine, and how television executives learned to mass produce seasonal romance.

    Then, Wailin and host Darian Woods discuss another romance medium: the romance novel. Once relegated to supermarket aisles, these books are now mainstream. And authors, an often-maligned group within publishing, have found greater commercial success than many writers in other genres. We find out how romance novelists rode the e-book wave and networked with each other to achieve their happily-for-now status in the industry.

    This episode is hosted by Erika Beras, Wailin Wong, Adrian Ma, and Darian Woods. These episodes of The Indicator were originally produced by Julia Ritchey and engineered by Kwesi Lee. They were fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. Kate Concannon is The Indicator's Editor.

    You can listen to the rest of the series at     The Indicator's feed, or at npr.org/love

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    enOctober 23, 2024

    The Subscription Trap

    The Subscription Trap
    Over the past two decades, there's been a sort of tectonic economic shift happening under our feet. More and more companies have switched from selling goods one by one to selling services, available as a subscription. These days everything from razor blades to meal kits to car washes have become subscriptions. But all that convenience has also come with a dark side – some companies have designed their offerings to be as easy as possible to sign up for and also as difficult as possible to cancel. Many consumers are now paying for way more subscriptions than they even know about.

    On today's show, we discover how we all fell into this subscription trap – who is winning and who is losing in this brave new subscription based world – and what both the government and the free market are doing to try and fix it.

    This episode was hosted by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi and Jeff Guo. It was produced by James Sneed. It was edited by Jess Jiang, fact-checked by Sierra Juarez, and engineered by Valentina Rodriguez Sanchez. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer.

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    enOctober 18, 2024

    We asked 188 economists. And the survey says...

    We asked 188 economists. And the survey says...
    (For our story on this year's Nobel in Economics, check out our daily show, The Indicator!)

    Let's face it. Economics is filled with terms that don't always make sense to the average person. Terms that sometimes mean what you think they mean, but sometimes not at all. Not even close.

    We surveyed 188 economists. And we asked them: What are the most misunderstood terms in the field of economics?

    On today's show, their answers! Hear stories about near recessions, a problem with insurance, econ at your local movie theater, and... an economics term that will make undergrads blush. Strap in, and bring your popcorn!

    This episode was hosted by Amanda Aronczyk and Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi. It was produced by Sam Yellowhorse Kesler with help from Sean Saldana. It was edited by Jess Jiang, engineered by Valentina Rodríguez Sánchez and fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. Alex Goldmark is our executive producer.

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    enOctober 16, 2024

    So imPORTant: Bananas, frogs, and... Bob's??

    So imPORTant: Bananas, frogs, and... Bob's??
    Even in our modern world with planes and jets and drones, the vast majority of goods are moved around the planet in cargo ships. Which means our ports are the backbone of our global economy. The longshoremans' strike closed the eastern ports for only three days, but those three days raised a lot of questions.

    Like - why is a discount furniture store the fourth largest importer on the East Coast? How come so many bananas come through Wilmington, Delaware? Why do we need live frogs delivered into the US six times a month? And... how do we even keep track of all of these imports? On today's episode, we get into #PortFacts!

    This episode was hosted by Kenny Malone and Amanda Aronczyk. It was produced by Sam Yellowhorse Kesler. It was edited by Audrey Quinn, and fact-checked by Dania Suleman. Engineering by Cena Loffredo and Kwesi Lee with an assist from Valentina Rodriguez Sanchez. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer.

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    enOctober 11, 2024

    Can cap and trade work in the US?

    Can cap and trade work in the US?
    Washington state introduces a cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions to combat climate change. The success of this plan could influence other states but faces uncertainty.
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    enOctober 09, 2024

    What's up with all the ads for law firms?

    What's up with all the ads for law firms?
    The evolution of legal advertisement from a controversial practice to a common occurrence, starting with a couple of defiant lawyers placing an ad in the 60s. This shift led to today's ubiquitous law firm commercials and the eventual acceptance as a fundamental right.
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    enOctober 04, 2024

    How Venezuela imploded (update)

    How Venezuela imploded (update)
    This podcast episode explores Venezuela's economic collapse from 2016, highlighting its once-abundant resources and subsequent bad governmental decisions that led to an economic time bomb. The episode also provides an update on Venezuela's tentative economic stabilization amidst political upheaval.
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    enOctober 02, 2024

    Veep-onomics

    Veep-onomics
    Next week, JD Vance and Tim Walz will debate their economic policies, particularly universal free school lunches and criticisms towards Vance as a 'Khan-servative.' Greg Rosalsky shares insights into their records and whether they break from the past.
    Planet Money
    enSeptember 25, 2024

    How to save 10,000 fingers

    How to save 10,000 fingers
    Inventor Steve Gass developed a table saw that can detect human flesh and stop within milliseconds to prevent accidents. Despite its potential for reducing injuries, he faced resistance from power tool companies.
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    enSeptember 20, 2024

    Can money buy happiness?

    Can money buy happiness?
    Two researchers challenge the idea that happiness plateaus at $75,000 yearly income. In 2021, psychologist Matt Killingsworth found a relationship between more money and greater happiness, contrary to the research by Nobel laureates Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton in 2010.
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    enSeptember 18, 2024

    Rate Expectations

    Rate Expectations
    Rising interest rates by the Federal Reserve have made mortgages expensive, creating a 'golden handcuff' problem for some homeowners with lower mortgage rates, and putting pressure on the housing market. These homeowners may struggle to move or buy new homes at higher rates. The Fed is expected to start cutting rates next week.
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    enSeptember 13, 2024

    Is AI overrated or underrated?

    Is AI overrated or underrated?
    In this Indicator podcast episode, hosts Darian Woods and Greg Rosalsky debate whether AI is overrated or underrated, presenting research, real-world examples, expert opinions, and personal insights for both sides.
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    enSeptember 11, 2024

    Summer camp capitalism

    Summer camp capitalism
    Kids at a financial literacy summer camp in Portland, Oregon run fake businesses and pay off business loans in a day-long game of mini capitalism. The episode explores if the children will survive business debts or lead to an eventual collapse.
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    enSeptember 06, 2024

    Bingo! (Presidential debate edition)

    Bingo! (Presidential debate edition)
    In this podcast episode, host Nick Fountain and Erika Beras explore economic terms related to the presidential campaign, turning them into a bingo game for easier understanding. Listeners can play by visiting the given link.
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    enSeptember 04, 2024

    How to fix a housing shortage

    How to fix a housing shortage
    Real estate developer Cody Fischer faces challenges building affordable, energy-efficient apartments in Minneapolis due to NIMBYism and housing shortage issues. Discussion explores YIMBYism and difficulties in alleviating housing shortages.
    Planet Money
    enAugust 30, 2024

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