NPR4 days agoPlanet Money Records Vol. 3: Making a hitverified_publisherNPR - Erika BerasSince we started Planet Money Records and released the 47-year-old song "Inflation," the song has taken off. It recently hit 1 million streams on Spotify. And we now have a full line of merch — including a limited edition vinyl record; a colorful, neon hoodie; and 70s-inspired stickers — …
NPR6 days agoSilicon Valley Bank's collapse and rescueverified_publisherNPR - Nick FountainSilicon Valley Bank was the 16th largest bank in America, the bank of choice for tech startups and big-name venture capitalists. Then, in the span of just a few days, it collapsed. Whispers that SVB might be in trouble spread like wildfire through group texts and Twitter posts. Depositors raced to …
NPRWhy platforms like HBO Max are removing streaming TV showsverified_publisherNPR - Alexi Horowitz-GhaziOver the past year, dozens of shows have been disappearing from streaming platforms like HBO Max and Showtime. Shows like Minx, Made for Love, FBoy Island, and even big budget hits like Westworld have been removed entirely. So why did these platforms, after investing millions of dollars in creating …
NPRThe value of good teethverified_publisherNPR - Reema KhraisAs a kid, Ryanne Jones' friend accidentally hit her in the mouth with a hammer, knocking out her two front teeth. Her parents never had enough money for the dental care needed to fix them, so Ryanne lived much of her adult life with a chipped and crooked smile. Ryanne spent a while as a single mom …
NPRExploring Seinfeld through the lens of economicsverified_publisherNPR - Sam Yellowhorse KeslerThe 90s sit-com Seinfeld is often called "a show about nothing." Lauded for its observational humor, this quick-witted show focussed on four hapless New Yorkers navigating work, relationships...yada yada yada. Jerry, George, Elaine & Kramer set themselves apart from the characters who populated …
NPRCBOhhhh, that's what they doverified_publisherNPR - Sarah GonzalezIf you are a congressperson or a senator and you have an idea for a new piece of legislation, at some point someone will have to tell you how much it costs. But, how do you put a price on something that doesn't exist yet? Since 1974, that has been the job of the Congressional Budget Office, or the …
