The Planet Money Book: How Economics Shapes Everything From Food Banks to Dating Apps

Alex Mayyasi, longtime contributor to NPR's Planet Money podcast, joins Bruce Sellery to talk about the new book Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life. From the "Pickle Problem" at food banks to Argentina's failed BlackBerry factory, the economics of remote work, and the algorithm quietly running dating apps, Alex breaks down how everyday economic principles affect decisions we make at home, at work, and in love.

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