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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.

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Chef vs. Robot
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Chef vs. Robot

Robby the chef has lots of endearing qualities. He can make over 5000 dishes, he’s a consistent cook, and he’s never late for work. But he’s not a human. It is a 750 lb. stainless steel robot. With a rotating wok at its center. It’s a wok-bot. 

Chef vs. Robot

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The laws of the office revisited
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The laws of the office revisited

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The laws of the office revisited

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Short sellers steal the show in HBO's 'Industry' (Planet Money+)

In the HBO drama "Industry," finance is the battlefield. In its latest season, we're introduced to a high-flying British fintech that wants to be a "bank killer." But a new hedge fund is out to prove the company is a massive fraud and betting everything in the process. In this bonus episode, it's a Planet Money TV Club! Mary Childs, Wailin Wong, and Sam Yellowhorse Kesler discuss why they love the show, what it has to say about the role of short sellers and journalists, and the interesting parallels to real world events. Show your support for Planet Money and the reporting we do by signing up for Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney. You'll be able to unlock this episode and other great bonus content. We’re going on the road for a book tour in April! Buy tickets here: https://tix.to/pm-book-tour

Short selling steals the show in HBO's 'Industry' (Planet Money+)

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz look on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Kia Center

Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz look on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Kia Center Rich Storry/Getty Images hide caption

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Planet Money vs. the NBA’s tanking problem

What do we want from sports? The very best athletes competing as hard as they know how, putting all their effort and training and natural ability to the test against their opponents. But this time of year, that’s not the product the NBA is putting on the court. Instead, teams at the bottom of the league are competing … to lose, because it could help them get a top pick in next year’s draft. It’s called tanking — it’s bad for fans, and it’s bad for the league.

Planet Money vs. the NBA’s tanking problem

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The Business of Heated Rivalry
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The Business of Heated Rivalry

Heated Rivalry, the steamy hockey romance show, was made for about $2 million per episode.  That is remarkably cheap for an hour-long drama.

The Business of Heated Rivalry

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Don't hate the replicator, hate the game
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Don't hate the replicator, hate the game

The world of science has been stuck in an existential crisis over whether we actually know the things we thought we knew. Re-running an old study today doesn't always yield the same result. Same with re-enacting old experiments. Collectively, this is known as the “replication crisis.” 

Don't hate the replicator, hate the game

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The ICE hiring boom
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The ICE hiring boom

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The ICE hiring boom

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Did our superhero series open the door to Doorman's live-action debut? (PM+)

Five years ago, Planet Money tried to buy an obscure, forgotten superhero from Marvel — one of thousands of minor characters sitting unused in the company's IP vault. The superhero we wanted? Doorman, a character with the ability to let people and objects pass through him like a portal. Marvel never responded to our offer, leaving Doorman to gather dust. Or so we thought. Last month, the new Marvel series, "Wonder Man," premiered on Disney+, featuring Doorman in a stand-alone episode. In today's bonus episode, Kenny Malone and Robert Smith react to Doorman's big live-action debut. They also discuss what role (if any) Planet Money played in Doorman finally getting his due and what it all says about the business of superheroes. Show your support for Planet Money and the reporting we do by signing up for Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney. You'll be able to unlock this episode and other great bonus content. We’re going on the road for a book tour in April! Buy tickets here: https://tix.to/pm-book-tour  

Did Planet Money's superhero project lead to Doorman's live action tv debut? (PM+)

The Supreme Court struck down a bunch of Trump's tariffs. Now what?

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a press briefing held at the White House February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled against Trump's use of emergency powers to implement international trade tariffs, a central portion of the administration's core economic policy. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption

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The Supreme Court struck down a bunch of Trump's tariffs. Now what?

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The Supreme Court struck down a bunch of Trump's tariffs. Now what?

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