Planet Money Summer School

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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.

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  • History 4: Banker vs president and the birth of the dollar
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  • History 3: The first stock and perpetual life
    Jul 26, 2024 – 34:14
  • History 2: The golden ages of labor and looms
    Jul 17, 2024 – 32:49
  • History 1: Money and the stone coin at the bottom of the sea
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    Aug 4, 2022 – 30:03
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    Aug 4, 2021 – 34:31
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    Jul 23, 2020 – 27:58
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Recent Reviews
  • Shallymal
    Makes me love school!
    I am so glad I stumbled upon this Podcast series. I wish I would have found them early. But I have been on a listening binge ever since. If you want to gain a better understanding of how money works and how it can work in you favor - listen to list and take the tests. It’s fun and educational. Thanks!
  • L.C. in California
    Power shift during the plague
    Hello Planet Money! This years Summer School may be my favorite yet. Economic history has always been a love of mine. I love love the topics you’re covering this year. The first segment of Episode 2, about the labor power shift during the Black Death, is very intriguing. If you haven’t already seen it, Netflix has a series about that exact topic. It’s well stocked with excellent actors that bring all the feels and good comedy to a very dark time. Check it out if you haven’t already. Thank you for the many, many years of wonderful content for my brain. I love all shows Planet Money. Cheers!
  • Kanchanjunga
    Amazing!
    The podcast is AaaMaaaZinnngg! I am literally bouncing off the wall full of economic stories to share with my friends…
  • lillygj
    The best!
    No need for college Econ when I have PM
  • georgegeorgegalss
    Great show$
    Look forward to it every summer!
  • wwrrttddseewrrw
    Hey
    I like it
  • FDT FTP BLM
    Educational
    Entertaining and educational
  • narwhal5000
    Fantastic
    Amazing podcast! I learned so much!
  • reviewernickname08
    Love the summer school series
    I hope they keep doing these each summer! Incredibly useful for learners of all ages.
  • Schoharie
    Why the annoying and loud music???
    The “noise” in the background was totally useless.For the hearing impaired or even slightly hearing impaired those noises interfere with language. Why must podcasts ruin good shows with background noises which they call music I guess.
  • DocRevolt
    Love this show so much
    Incredibly useful, especially for a newer Planet Money listener. Thank you for putting this together, can’t wait for Season 3!
  • ttoottoottoottoottoottoott
    Ya boy
    Great podcast that teaches me so much
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