Planet Money Answers Your Big Economic Questions
We talk to the authors of the new 'Planet Money' book — and answer your big questions about the economy.
April 14, 2026
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Planet Money Answers Your Big Economic Questions
Summary
NPR’s “Planet Money” has spent years answering economic questions big and small on its flagship podcast and the daily show “The Indicator,” and now the team is out with a new book: “Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life.” The book tackles questions like whether you should rent or buy a home, why the stock market keeps climbing, and why products like TV and clothes get cheaper while the cost of childcare and concert tickets keep going up. We’ll talk to the authors — and answer your big questions about the economy.
Guests:
Alex Mayyasi, author, "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life"
Kenny Malone, co-host, Planet Money
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