Planet Money
By NPR
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
Episodes (5)
Planet Money
There's no business like dough business
Why would a single subway station house three Wetzel's Pretzels locations, each barely larger than a broom closet? The answer lies not in competition, but in a masterclass in impulse-driven retail strategy. Unlike destination businesses like pizza places, pret
Planet Money
Why is there a supplement craze if they don’t even work?
Despite overwhelming scientific consensus that supplements don’t make healthy people healthier, the U.S. supplement industry continues to grow into a $70 billion behemoth. In this episode, Planet Money investigates how lax regulations allow nearly any product
Planet Money
Two indicators for lowering the rent
Corporate landlords aren't the main driver of rising rents—despite widespread political backlash. A new bill aiming to restrict institutional investors from owning single-family homes could backfire by killing off 'build-to-rent' housing, which already supplie
Planet Money
It’s my tree. Why can’t I cut it down?
When Sarah Bond bought her dream home in Portland, she thought she’d finally achieved full ownership—until a 100-foot-tall leaning Douglas fir became a constant threat. Despite her fears, the city denied her request to cut it down, citing neighborhood characte
Planet Money
Can computer hackers get inside your mind?
A mysterious piece of malware known as FAST-16, buried in an NSA leak and cryptically labeled 'nothing to see here, carry on,' may have been one of the most insidious cyber weapons ever created—designed not to steal data or destroy systems, but to subtly corru
Start discovering podcast insights today
Start with a 7-day trial and explore a growing catalog of popular podcasts. No credit card required.
No credit card required • 7-day trial • Cancel anytime