As economic fears grow, some workers begin to see layoffs
Companies that enjoyed huge growth during the pandemic have started to lay off some workers as interest rates rise and the economy cools.
Federal judge sides with 3 major drug distributors in a landmark opioid lawsuit
In the West Virginia case, the federal judge ruled that three drug distributors are not responsible for paying to clean up the addiction crisis. It's a major victory for the drug industry.
Happy Family Organics: Shazi Visram (2020)
While she was a student at business school, Shazi Visram ran into an old friend—a new mother of twins. The friend confided she felt like a bad mom because she had no time to make her kids healthy meal
It's been a rough summer so far for air travelers
Airlines struggle to accommodate high demand this weekend, as the number of people flying returns to pre-pandemic levels. Nearly every flight is full and tickets don't guarantee travelers a seat.
Suitcases, secret lists, and Citizens United
On today's show: the Watergate scandal you haven't heard about – that led directly to Citizens United and multi-billion dollar elections. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.
HIBT Lab! Climeworks: Jan Wurzbacher
According to the 2022 report from the Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world needs to cut carbon emissions drastically to avoid the worst effects of global warming. But that’s not
When Subaru came out (Classic)
In the early 90s, Subaru was struggling to stand out in a crowded automobile market. In their greatest time of need, they turned to an unlikely ally: lesbians | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here
Job cuts are rolling in. Here's who is feeling the most pain so far
Tesla, JPMorgan, Netflix, Redfin and Coinbase are among companies that are cutting jobs. While layoffs are contained to the hottest parts of the economy, there's fear they could spread elsewhere.
Some European countries see prices rise a lot faster than others in the bloc
Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, COVID-induced supply chain issues and supplier price gouging, inflation is rising in Europe. Consumer price inflation in the Euro zone hit a record high last month.
The Tonight Show & Electric Hot Dog: Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon may talk like a comedian, but he thinks like a restless addition to his day job as host of The Tonight Show, he runs a TV production company, writes best-selling chi
What's happening with Russia's 1st default on foreign debt in a century
The clock ran out on Russia's payments. But there's a twist: Russia does not consider itself in default because the country has the money, just its payments have been blocked by Western sanctions.
Why Russia says it has not defaulted on its foreign debt
Russia appears to have defaulted on debt for the first time in over a century. But it does not consider itself in default because its payments have been blocked by Western sanctions.
HIBT Lab! The Sorry Girls: Kelsey MacDermaid and Becky Wright
YouTubers Kelsey MacDermaid and Becky Wright – better known as The Sorry Girls – have always had an affinity for production. When they met as film students back in 2010, little did they know that the
The tale of the Onion King (Update)
How one man's quest to dominate the onion market changed commodities trading, and potentially how much you pay at the grocery store, forever. | Subscribe to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.
Fed chairman will testify before a pair of Congressional committees this week
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell answers questions from a Senate committee Wednesday. He's sure to be asked about inflation and possible fallout from the Fed's efforts to bring prices under control.
Cryptocurrency tech is vulnerable to tampering, a DARPA analysis finds
A new analysis commissioned by DARPA quantifies how the decentralized tech that runs the currency system could be compromised.
Affirm: Max Levchin (Part 2 of 2)
After PayPal sold to eBay in 2002, Max Levchin could have relaxed on a beach for the rest of his life. But that’s not the kind of person he is. He isn’t happy unless he’s coming up with new ideas
New Forced Labor Prevention act goes into effect June 21
New U.S. legislation will force companies to prove that goods imported from the Chinese region Xinjiang > are not made with forced labor. Experts say proving this is nearly impossible.
The debate over what's causing inflation
The last few months have made us acutely aware of inflation. We all agree that it's making our lives harder, but economists disagree about what's causing it. | Fill out our listener survey: npr.org/po
HIBT Lab! Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company: Mark Cuban
Serial entrepreneur Mark Cuban was one of the very first guests on How I Built This, way back in 2016. Mark has been founding and investing in startups for decades, but he’s never put his name on a co
High gas prices have people in Colorado changing their travel habits
Skyrocketing gas prices in Colorado have people changing their spending and commuting habits. The record prices are forcing some to reevaluate summer travel plans.
Facebook parent company Meta releases new parental controls for Instagram
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Antigone Davis, global head of safety at Meta, about company changes that will address problems with the way teenagers use its platforms.
PayPal: Max Levchin (Part 1 of 2)
During its formative years in the late 1990's, Paypal attracted an extraordinary group of young entrepreneurs, who then went on to build some of the best known companies in became know
Top CEOs in the U.S. are split over the likelihood of a recession
After one CEO warned of an economic downturn that will be like a hurricane, other chief executives suggest the debate over the likelihood of a recession is a tempest in a teapot.
BeReal app is Instagram's next rival for teens
BeReal asks users to post one candid unedited photo a day. It can't be liked or shared. There are no algorithms or ads. And teens are increasingly choosing a feed that is intentionally boring.
HIBT Lab! Google: Sundar Pichai
Drive. Docs. Chrome. Maps. Gmail. Android. What do these products have in common? Of course, they’re all Google, but what you may not know is that they all came to fruition under the management of the
On The Case: Recession, Formula, and Greenbacks
It was just another day at the office. Then the phone started ringing and the caseload kept growing...on today's show, your favorite Planet Money gumshoes investigate your listener questions. | Fill o
Inflation hits the Maine logging industry
In the West Virginia case, the federal judge ruled that three drug distributors are not responsible for paying to clean up the addiction crisis. It's a major victory for the drug industry.3
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