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Planet Money Summer School

Economics is a game you should know how to play. And once you get the fundamental concepts, you start to see it everywhere: the news, the supermarket and even your dating life. So it's time to learn the rules. Planet Money Summer School is a crash course in economics for your ears. See the world through the lens of an economist and you'll start to feel a little less overwhelmed when making financial decisions. And if you're in front of the classroom? Teachers, this is made for you, too. Let us be your breezy and fun companion to assigned readings. We'll even assign the homework (and spare you the groans). Go beyond summer school and stay up-to-date on the economy with the latest episodes of the Planet Money podcast. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Planet Money.

Episodes

Planet Money announces its "Summer School" initiative, an eight-part audio series covering fundamental economic concepts. The series will feature Planet Money stories and insights from economists, aiming to make economics accessible and relatable. Listeners will learn concepts applicable to various aspects of life, f...

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Episodes

Macroeconomics 1: Recessions & Rap Battles

Investing 6: Crypto & Commencement

Investing 5: Bubbles, Bikes, & Biases

Investing 4: Bonds & Becky With the Good Yield

Investing 3: Smooth Spending & The 401K

Investing 2: Index Funds & The Bet

Investing 1: The Stock Market & Penelope The Cow

Intro Econ: Graduation!

Intro Econ 8: Risk & Disaster

Intro Econ 7: Advertising & Race

Intro Econ 6: Taxes & Donald Duck

Intro Econ 5: Trade & Santa

Intro Econ 4: Scarcity & Pistachios

Intro Econ 3: Profit & Cocaine

Intro Econ 2: Markets & Pickles

Intro Econ 1: Choices & Dating

Introducing Planet Money Summer School