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Housing is too expensive. Everyone knows this. Democrats know that talking about it plays well with voters. And now – in a midterm election year – President Donald Trump seems to be focused on it, too. 

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In the 1990s, Congress created HOPE VI, a program that demolished old public housing projects and replaced them with more up-to-date ones. But the program went further than just improving public housing buildings. HOPE VI was designed to transform ne... more

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Just as every market has its first movers, every religion has its martyrs — the people willing to risk everything for what they believe. Pastor Dave Hodges just might be a little bit of both. He’s the spiritual ... more

Planet Money has teamed up with the company Exploding Kittens to make a board game inspired by the legendary economics paper The Market for Lemons. We’ve decided we want a mass-appeal party game that quietly sneaks in the economics, so that we can re... more

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Recent Guests

David Kirkpatrick
New Yorker reporter specializing in business deals and financial transactions related to Trump
The New Yorker
Episode: How much money President Trump and his family have made
Donald Trump Jr.
Son of President Donald Trump and an active participant in discussions about family business
Trump Organization
Episode: How much money President Trump and his family have made
Fred Wertheimer
President of Democracy 21, a non-profit focused on reducing the influence of big money in politics
Democracy 21
Episode: How much money President Trump and his family have made
Robin Greenwood
Professor of finance at Harvard Business School, studying bubbles and their indicators
Harvard Business School
Episode: So are we in an AI bubble? Here are clues to look for.
Gaudi Barlevy
Senior economist at the Chicago Fed, sharing insights on bubbles from a governmental perspective
Chicago Fed
Episode: So are we in an AI bubble? Here are clues to look for.
David Otter
MIT economics professor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Why economists got free trade with China so wrong
Harun Mukhtarzada
CEO of Rocket Money
Episode: The Rest of the Story, 2025
Aaron Feinstein
Worked for Chicago's Inspector General investigating the parking meter deal.
Episode: When Chicago pawned its parking meters
Sadek Waba
Led a firm called Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners in 2008.
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
Episode: When Chicago pawned its parking meters

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and educational approach to complex economic topics, often finding the content enlightening and entertaining.

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BOARD GAMES 3: What’s in a name?
Q: Why does the name and theme matter so much?
Because you're competing against hundreds of other games on the shelf, and you have three feet and three seconds to make a consumer purchase decision.
How much money President Trump and his family have made
Q: What are the most lucrative and creative ways Trump and his family have profited?
The most lucrative ways include merch sales, cryptocurrency investments, and hospitality deals.
How much money President Trump and his family have made
Q: What is the total amount of money Trump and his family have made?
They have made approaching 4 billion dollars.
So are we in an AI bubble? Here are clues to look for.
Q: What are some clues that indicate that we might be in a bubble?
High valuations, volatility, new stock issuance, and acceleration are some signs economists look for to identify bubbles.
So are we in an AI bubble? Here are clues to look for.
Q: Is it even possible to tell if you're in a bubble?
It's challenging to determine if we are in a bubble because signs can be misleading and investors often hold varying narratives.

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Exploring the intersections of daily life and economic phenomena, this podcast offers an engaging look at how various topics influence and are influenced by the economy. Covering diverse themes like consumer behavior, international trade, and financial innovations, each episode connects recognizable aspects of everyday living to broader economic principles. Notable episodes investigate issues such as the impact of tariffs, the rise of online shopping debt, and the unique challenges within healthcare funding. Through a light-hearted and accessible approach, listeners gain a deeper understanding of economic concepts that underpin societal trends, making this series an insightful resource for those curious about how economic forces shape their... more

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