Take a penny, leave a penny, get rid of the penny

The podcast discusses the U.S. penny's discontinuation, highlighting its history, declining value, and increasing production cost. Hosts Darian Woods and Wailin Wong interview former U.S. Mint director Ed Moy, who explains the financial challenges of minting pennies, and artist Robert Wechsler, who uses pennies in his sculptures. The episode concludes by noting the nickel's similar financial issues and the continued presence of pennies in circulation for various uses, including art and educational programs.