by Greg Rosalsky on (#5BNWB)
In mountains across America, skiers and snowboarders are ditching ski lifts and heading into the backcountry. We talked with a pioneer of backcountry snowboarding about how we got here.
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by Greg Rosalsky on (#5BC8S)
A new study did experiments on millions of Lyft riders to figure out how much they value time. Researchers found time is worth more money than previously thought.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5ASK0)
In the early 2000s, Joe Biden helped bring China and America closer. Now, not so much.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5AFWT)
There are so many appointees the government publishes a book to help keep track of them and that might not be enough.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5A6B2)
Despite the pandemic — or maybe because of it — new businesses are starting at record rates.
by Bronson Arcuri on (#5A5GP)
A furniture salesman used a sports bet as insurance.
by Bronson Arcuri on (#59K0C)
A furniture salesman used a sports bet as insurance.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5A5GQ)
The way the government tracks recessions is largely the same as it was 70 years ago. A research group is working to change that and is revealing a lot about the lopsided recovery along the way.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#59JR6)
The way the government tracks recessions is largely the same as it was 70 years ago. A research group is working to change that and is revealing a lot about the lopsided recovery along the way.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5A5GR)
Since COVID-19 hit our shores, economists have been crunching data to see how it's affecting our economy.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#599AM)
Since COVID-19 hit our shores, economists have been crunching data to see how it's affecting our economy.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5A5GS)
The Federal Reserve launched a massive program to lend to small and midsize businesses. It has hardly loaned out anything.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#592V5)
The Federal Reserve launched a massive program to lend to small and midsize businesses. It has hardly loaned out anything.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5A5GT)
Kamala Harris has called her time at Howard University "one of the most important aspects of my life." Much of that time was spent studying economics.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#58V8X)
Kamala Harris has called her time at Howard University "one of the most important aspects of my life." Much of that time was spent studying economics.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5A5GV)
Bar fight!
by Greg Rosalsky on (#58P67)
Bar fight!
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5A5GW)
Big furniture companies have relied on a century-old model for selling desks and chairs. It doesn't work in the age of the home office.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#58E99)
Big furniture companies have relied on a century-old model for selling desks and chairs. It doesn't work in the age of the home office.
by Tsering Bista on (#5A5GX)
This is the story of how Guinness got into the business of record-breaking, and how one Planet Money intern broke a world record involving the president of Georgia.
by Tsering Bista on (#589SS)
This is the story of how Guinness got into the business of record-breaking, and how one Planet Money intern broke a world record involving the president of Georgia.
by Jacob Goldstein on (#584VN)
It feels like cash has disappeared. But there's more paper money out there than ever. That might be a problem.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#57WA5)
One America is living in a housing boom. The other needs support from the government or family for an affordable place to live.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#57KJB)
Why people are buying their own firetrucks.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#57A92)
COVID-19 and tariffs are reconfiguring trade. And companies are reevaluating how and where their products get made.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5714R)
In-person service jobs, which have been hit hard by the pandemic, are disproportionately done by women. Yet the unemployment rate is only part of the story.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#56S2K)
COVID-19 safeguards have created a black market for gyms.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#56GSH)
Viral conspiracy theories are dangerous, and maybe profitable.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#56819)
The debate over liability and the coronavirus.
by Bronson Arcuri on (#562EG)
There was once a time when there were only occasional federal taxes, no 9-to-5 jobs and farmers markets as far as the eye could see.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#55Z9Y)
Restaurants are getting squeezed. How many will survive? And what should we do about it?
by Bronson Arcuri on (#55TZ9)
Federal agencies say a life is worth $10 million. This is the story of how they got that number.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#55P7V)
As America experiences a coin shortage, Planet Money takes a look at the value of the penny.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#55F2F)
Cheap beer sales are surging but are still losing ground to craft beer. Yet craft breweries are still suffering. What is going on?
by Greg Rosalsky on (#556M1)
A new study shows that about half of the entire workforce is now remote. The case for why "this portends a much bigger shift in the economy."
by Greg Rosalsky on (#54XN9)
A blockbuster new study digs into the economics of the pandemic.
on (#54PZR)
It's gonna be different, that's for sure. But we promise it will be fun and educational.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#54NH7)
Despite turmoil in the real economy, the stock market spent months surging. That is, until recently. We speak with a Nobel laureate about what might be happening.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#54G1M)
Despite political and social progress, African Americans still lag far behind economically.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#5470E)
The problem goes deeper than police misconduct.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#53XR0)
Among the bottom fifth of income earners, who are more likely to be black and Latino, about 35% of them lost their jobs.
by Greg Rosalsky on (#53MYX)
As COVID-19 makes density a danger, we look at what's in store for cities.
by Annabel Edwards on (#53M6H)
This is the story of what it takes to produce a national vaccine supply.
by Bryant Urstadt on (#53HK8)
For our 1,000th episode: a (very) short list of listener favorites! that, if you just started listening, also does a good job introducing what we try to do every week. Thanks for listening!
by Greg Rosalsky on (#53BQ6)
As small businesses scramble for emergency assistance, big businesses get a new program of virtually endless lending from the Fed.
by Darian Woods on (#5324W)
Running the numbers on giving in the time of coronavirus
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by Greg Rosalsky on (#52RS8)
What social science says about killing the office.
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by Greg Rosalsky on (#52EHV)
As COVID-19 causes a global meltdown, the world turns to the U.S. Federal Reserve.
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by Greg Rosalsky on (#52490)
As venture capital retreats, hot startups are collapsing.
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by Greg Rosalsky on (#51TMY)
Instead of mass layoffs, Germany tries to safeguard employment. Under a program called Kurzarbeit, when companies declare they're under financial distress, the government helps pay their workers.
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