Fixing the oil crisis might not fix the Persian Gulf
If the Strait of Hormuz completely reopens, it still might not be enough to restart the economies in the Persian Gulf. Many countries there have been hammered by the oil crisis. And although allowing ...
16 Apr 8min
Think the oil shock is bad in the US? Look here
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is pretty slow right now. A once steady stream of global oil has been severed, and oil prices have shot into the stratosphere. Countries across the world are tryi...
15 Apr 10min
How the workplace helps you win Survivor
With the 50th season of Survivor underway, three former Survivor winners tell us how some of the skills they learned in their careers helped them win the show. There’s game theory, social engineering,...
14 Apr 8min
Can you really do what you love?
They say do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. But c’mon. Is that possible in this day and age? On today’s show, we speak to a tech investor who tells us the ingredients he believ...
13 Apr 9min
Class myths, an influx of e-ships, and pricey Olympics tix!
It’s Indicators of the Week, our weekly look at some of the most fascinating numbers from the news. (Now on YouTube!) On today’s episode: Is the middle class actually hollowing out? Are more e-ships p...
10 Apr 9min
Where AI data centers are reducing power bills
Over the last half decade, wholesale electricity prices have increased 267% in places close to data centers. That’s contributed to a backlash against new ones. But some experts believe data centers ar...
9 Apr 8min
How are drivers riding out the gas crisis?
Come see Planet Money live on stage! 12 cities. Details and tix here: planetmoneybook.com If you’re a commuter, gas prices may not be your friend right now. The average cost of a gallon is more than $...
8 Apr 9min
Why infinite scroll's inventor wants to kill his creation
We practically live on our phones these days. Scrolling and scrolling, endlessly. Entrepreneur Aza Raskin is responsible for creating this infinite scroll. He also testified against Meta, who have bee...
7 Apr 9min
