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4/4/2023
11 : 14

Women now dominate the book business. Why there and not other creative industries?

A new study finds that women are excelling in the book business. Yet, they still lag in other creative industries. We search for an explanation why. View this email online Planet Money The Boom In
3/28/2023
11 : 5

Why Nepo Babies Are Bad For Business (Sorry, ‘Succession’)

What the HBO show 'Succession' can teach us about family companies View this email online Planet Money Should the Roy kids really lead Waystar Royco? by Greg Rosalsky The hit HBO show
3/21/2023
11 : 14

Need a consultant? This book argues hiring one might actually damage your institution

A new book argues the consulting industry is weakening businesses, harming the government, and distorting the economy. View this email online Planet Money Insulting Consulting by Greg Rosalsky Beware,
3/14/2023
11 : 14

The Collapse Of Silicon Valley Bank

A major bank in Silicon Valley experienced a bank run and failed. Fearing a cascading catastrophe in tech and banking, the government stepped in to prevent contagion. View this email online Planet
3/7/2023
12 : 14

Why we usually can’t tell when a review is fake

Is that review fake? You probably can't tell View this email online Planet Money The problem with reviews by Paddy Hirsch Human beings have always loved reviews: word of mouth has long been
2/28/2023
12 : 4

You may have heard of the "union boom." The numbers tell a different story.

Despite a stream of headlines last year about unionization drives throughout the nation, the share of American workers in unions fell to its lowest level on record. What's going on? View this email
2/21/2023
12 : 4

Reframing Your Commute

Yes, your commute sucks. But it could also succor you View this email online Planet Money Thinking Creatively About Your Commute by Paddy Hirsch Commuting sucks. And working from home is awesome. At
2/14/2023
12 : 14

A Very Planet Money Valentine’s Day

Every year, Planet Money staffers give love to to the things we love View this email online Planet Money Happy Valentine's Day Heart-shaped boxes full of chocolates. Candy conversation hearts.
2/7/2023
12 : 14

This doctor wants to prescribe a cure for homelessness

A growing hospital movement aims to improve health outcomes of homeless patients with what might be considered the ultimate preventive care: providing them with a home. View this email online Planet
1/31/2023
12 : 14

How the pandemic changed the rules of personal finance

A new book says the Great Resignation was really the Great Reshuffle. View this email online Planet Money The Great Money Reset by Paddy Hirsch In the last half of last year, we heard a lot of talk (
1/24/2023
12 : 5

A recession might be coming. Here's what it could look like

We sift through the wild array of recession predictions View this email online Planet Money A Gloomy Crystal Ball by Rafael Nam Slowcession? Richcession? Or just recession? Whether in the supermarket
1/20/2023
3 : 44

Can a 22-year-old save writing from AI?

A college kid's mission to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence. View this email online Planet Money College Kid vs Machine by Greg Rosalsky and Emma Peaslee While many Americans were nursing
1/10/2023
12 : 14

New nation, new ideas: A study finds immigrants out-innovate native-born Americans

In a fascinating study, a group of economists measures the impact of immigrants on American innovation. View this email online Planet Money Foreign-born brainiacs by Greg Rosalsky Sergey Brin, co-
1/3/2023
12 : 4

A Golden Age For Non-Alcoholic Beers, Wines, and Spirits

There are many more drinking options this Dry January View this email online Planet Money Cheers To No Buzz by Greg Rosalsky Craft non-alcoholic IPAs. Kentucky 74 spiritless bourbon. Monday Zero
12/27/2022
12 : 4

Some of our favorite Indicators of the year

The Indicator recently decided to select three of their favorite episodes of the year. View this email online Planet Money Some Great Indicators The year 2022 is coming to an end. It's been a
12/20/2022
12 : 4

Facing an energy crisis, Germans stock up on candles

Germans are on a mission to transform their energy economy and reduce their consumption, including by — apparently — using lots of candles. View this email online Planet Money Waxing Poetic On German
12/13/2022
12 : 14

Inflation has reached the North Pole as a "Santa shortage" looms, but all is not ho-ho-hopeless

Santa's services are more in demand than ever — and he and his helpers are having a hard time keeping up. View this email online Planet Money The Economics of “The Santa Shortage” by Greg Rosalsky
12/6/2022
12 : 4

Why The Sanctions Against Russia Aren’t Working. Yet.

When sanctions were enacted against Russia in February of this year, all the forecasts were of an imminent collapse in the Russian economy. A new report looks at why that hasn't happened. View this
11/29/2022
12 : 14

How the cookie became a monster

How the cookie went from an obscure piece of code designed to protect anonymity, to an online advertiser's dream, to a privacy advocate's nightmare. View this email online Planet Money A tough
11/22/2022
12 : 14

Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving

As Americans prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, the high cost of both turkey and travel is grating on their sense of gratitude. View this email online Planet Money Gobbling Up Your Budget by Scott