What is Planet Money all about?
Planet Money The economy, explained, with stories and surprises. Imagine you could call up a friend and say, "Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy." Now imagine that's actually a fun evening. That's what we're going for at Planet Money. People seem to like it.
Where can I find Planet Money podcasts?
Planet Money : Planet Money Planet Money produces two podcasts each week. Find them here or subscribe on iTunes. October 27, 2021 • The 40 hour work week has been the standard for 80 years. What will it take to lower that? | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.
What is the indicator from Planet Money?
The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR. The Indicator from Planet Money A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons.
Why subscribe to Planet Money Plus?
Try Planet Money Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/planetmoney The economy explained. Imagine you could call up a friend and say, "Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy." Now imagine that's actually a fun evening. Want to really power up your fandom?
How can I listen to all Planet Money episodes?
Learn more at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.NPR One.Apple Podcasts.Spotify.Google Podcasts.
Is Planet Money on Spotify?
Planet Money | Podcast on Spotify.
When did Planet Money podcast start?
September 6, 2008History. The podcast was created by Alex Blumberg and Adam Davidson after the success of "The Giant Pool of Money," an episode they recorded for This American Life. Planet Money was launched on September 6, 2008, to cover the financial crisis of 2007–08 in the wake of the federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Who hosts Planet Money?
Planet Money is hosted by: Amanda Aronczyk, Mary Childs, Karen Duffin, Jacob Goldstein, Sarah Gonzalez, and Kenny Malone. The Planet Money production staff is: Nick Fountain, Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi, Darian Woods and Alex Goldmark (Supervising Producer). Planet Money's editor is Bryant Urstadt.
Is the NPR app free?
To download the free app, go to iphone.npr.org/recommendnprnews or search for "NPR News" in the iTunes App Store.
How do I listen to NPR podcasts?
NPR Podcasts You can find our podcasts in NPR One, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, other listening apps and our podcast directory.
How many listeners does Planet Money have?
To date, The Indicator averages over 350,000 downloads in its first month, which brings the total monthly audience for Planet Money podcasts to nearly 1.4 million listeners.
How many episodes of Planet Money are there?
1,000 episodesNPR's Planet Money is a podcast about the economy for people who think they aren't interested in economics. Over 10 years and more than 1,000 episodes, the podcast has drawn millions of regular listeners through humor, storytelling and an accessible style.
How do podcast hosts make money?
How to Money iHeartPodcasts. Best friends Joel and Matt are the co-hosts of How to Money which is all about providing the knowledge & tools that normal folks need to thrive in areas like debt payoff, DIY investing, and crucial money tricks that will provide continuous help along your journey.
What's your problem podcast Jacob Goldstein?
Hosted by former Planet Money host Jacob Goldstein, What's Your Problem helps listeners understand the problems really smart people are trying to solve right now. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
What happened to hidden brain?
Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | August 11, 2020. The host and founder of NPR's Hidden Brain is leaving the network to produce the show and related projects through an independent production company. Shankar Vedantam announced his departure in an email to NPR staff Aug. 3.
What is Planet Money team?
Planet Money explains the economy with playful storytelling and Peabody award-winning deep dive, roll up your sleeves journalism. The team includes Robert Smith, Jacob Goldstein, Stacey Vanek Smith, Noel King, Ailsa Chang and Kenny Malone.
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