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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 Based on 350 reviews
Savage_Oracle
1 out of 5 stars
More woke trash
Half the episodes are not about finance or money but are more woke propaganda.
Jajaganja4/20
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Fairly brief, well researched and interesting stories in everything from economics to law. Entertaining and informational ... infotainment
DoDupeed
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite money podcast
The way these folks make economics accessible, interesting and fun is - *chef's kiss*
Pastel-O
5 out of 5 stars
Edutainment at its Finest
I’m a neophyte to the field but who’d of known economics could be so appealing? I guess the millions who study it! This podcast has illuminated so many things for me and covered so many fascinating stories all under the umbrella of economics. I’m Sarah Gonzalez and this has been, planet money (tehe).
Ampers&&nd
5 out of 5 stars
Love the story, don’t love the new logo
It’s hard to name a favorite podcast, but this is certainly in my top 5. Deep economic insights, getting into the weeds just enough to tell the story right. Also, where else will you learn about the economics of the comic industry, complete with a musical?!?
Mags Magee
3 out of 5 stars
Planet Money
Content’s decent, but too much giggling and vocal fry.
Marcus517
3 out of 5 stars
Still good, but taken a dip
Years ago, I gave this 5 stars; was one of my top 3. Sadly, NPR management must have listened to an episode and found there were not enough democratic advertisements. So, they went political.
Recently, it’s gotten better, but still too biased for me to trust them.
Too bad. I miss the old one. The Robocall invasion, the value of an index traded fund, even the Starbury just surprised me in a good way. But the FTX episode was outstanding, so I’ll keep them for now.
the listener 1812
1 out of 5 stars
Foolish
Within the first ten minutes of their most recent episode their guest suggested that college students and people with low income shouldn’t feel bad about taking on credit card debt because they are effectively borrowing from their future self who will be much richer. This is ludicrous you are realistically borrowing from the credit card company at likely a high 20s percentage point. I’m disappointed that someone would advise young, impressionable college students to go crazy with credit card debt after they are likely already finding themselves embroiled in the student loan crisis.
this is the best RPG game
5 out of 5 stars
Very good
Very good
r3ddddddddd
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
I somehow made it 45 years without thinking that much about the economy and supply chain. I’ve learned a lot and been entertained too. Thanks!
Cian8900
3 out of 5 stars
Great Backlog with Recent Decline
I loved this podcast in the past and would listen to it constantly while working over the years. However, over the course of the pandemic this podcast has become much less impactful with its reporting and topics. Some attribute this to bias and others to the loss of the old host. I’m not sure what caused the magic to fade, but it’s not the same.
The addition of subscriptions at this points feels more awkward considering the decline.
I hope this podcast finds its mojo again. I really enjoyed learning economic concepts, economic history and current day economic events.
Play now its fun and exitimg
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
This podcast is awesome!
It is great for the young ones (10-12)
to learn about economics! Myself,
Would have never known lots of things about the economy without these hosts, thanks!
fourvel
1 out of 5 stars
is that a bitcoin symbol?
shame on you
AC MI
5 out of 5 stars
The Best In Answering Questions
Their answers are questions submitted by listeners and it’s a diverse listener base. It’s how the podcaster goes to all lengths to get answers. I love it.
WestSF
1 out of 5 stars
Please make a sentence without using “like” every other word
I can’t listen
xh276
5 out of 5 stars
very good
good
YY直播123690@
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Very educational and entertaining!
Bolloncreek
5 out of 5 stars
Outsourcing freshie
Why want the obvious question asked - profitability, did the cost of the ‘Freshie’ change? We know the obvious abilities to offshore - another narrow view of changes ?
ohdear122
5 out of 5 stars
The economy, simplified
Planet Money does an amazing job presenting you with small, interesting stories from around the world about parts of the economy you never knew existed. It’ll bring you stories about apples, handbell rivalries and break down the global price of oil, and make sure even those who don’t know much about economics can understand it.
I think it’s quite telling that most of the negative reviews here are from people who have issues with NPR’s leftest views, the limited amount of context they can fit in a thirty minute podcast, and the fact that they are running out of stories to tell. It’s an amazing show, period, end of story.
KRWISE1
1 out of 5 stars
No more Sarah
Sorry to be negative, but the idiotic questions and simplistic views of Sarah make me cringe. It’s as if the target audience is in first grade. Not every reporter is going to have a good Q score, but come on. At least attempt to be unbiased. Listened to over a 1,000 episodes. Now I just skip past if Sarah is doing the interviews. Am I alone?
grad_descent_er
3 out of 5 stars
Too much non-sense
I’ve only listened to a hand full of episodes and I think they offered interesting information. But if an episode is 20 minutes, 10 minutes of it is filled with complete non-sense that is completely irrelevant to the story. If they can cut that down the non-sense by 50%, they would have a much better show.
BK7546
1 out of 5 stars
Sadly not what it once was…..
Once this podcast was an excellent and engaging journey through the concepts of economics and how they relate to current topics. It’s original host have moved on and unfortunately their replacements care only about furthering their political beliefs. I’m not a conservative but the left lean of all episodes is enough to make even me gag. Doesn’t anyone practice unbiased journalism these days….
lrhhrl
2 out of 5 stars
Such a shame this has gone downhill
Everyone knows NPR is a left wing mouthpiece without much value to real discussion but this show was the holdout until recently. It is still enjoyable at times but getting worse. The deregulation of the 80s was good yet there is a whole episode bashing it. Weird.
moving on-missu
1 out of 5 stars
Check please
So sorry to see this program fail. When Sarah joined the show a few years ago her work was weak but the shows didn’t revolve around her. Is she in charge now? Terrible stories and research the past months and now it’s past bad. Unsubscribe, remove from library.
Davewhitscott
2 out of 5 stars
Left-Wing Shill
What used to be a fun and engaging show is now just a bunch of one-sided, left-wing tripe. This is especially true in the episode regarding the Texas power grid. A balanced approach would have asked if so-called green technology was fulfilling the demand necessary for Texans. A balanced approach would have asked if the shuddered call plant produced more energy than the hundreds of wind turbines on the horizon. A balanced approach would’ve asked if those turbines actually produced energy during the winter storm of 2021. A balanced approach would have asked if east and west coast knuckleheads who now live in Texas, were responsible for this green energy mess. You can still be a skinny jean wearing, soy milk latte sipping leftist while still retaining some semblance of journalistic integrity, much less intellectual honesty.
realitystrikesback
1 out of 5 stars
Pure propaganda
You should change your artwork to Joe Biden‘s face because you’re just a shill at this point. shame on you. I can’t believe you steal my tax dollars to lie to me.
Timcolumns
2 out of 5 stars
Loved, but fallen and fallen hard
One of my original beloved podcasts has slowly withered on the vine with the retreat of the original talents. Still subscribed and watching for intriguing episodes, but it's been some time since I listened at this point
f1-fan not taken
2 out of 5 stars
Really downhill over the last 4 years
Once in a while they have interesting stories but most episodes are heavy with the social justice. They only present the social justice viewpoints and never the one shared by the vast majority of the country. Way too left for me and I consider myself left leaning. Stop being so biased
Slot_Snob
2 out of 5 stars
Teach your listeners HOW to think. Not WHAT to think.
I liked that a key takeaway is that Oil is a global commodity— no US oil company can set prices. One issue I have was diversity of thought — having a viewpoint represented from someone actually working in the oil and gas industry. This perspective could be along side the academics and gas station owner. Look up Mark Lacour at the OGGN podcast. This was a complete miss on behalf of the producers. Also the end was sadly predictable with the worn out narrative of “greedy oil companies”. (but by the way one of them funds NPR). Producers failed to acknowledge that oil companies are just like the gas station owner in that they would prefer lower stable prices because it’s much easier to plan projects around them. It’s a lot of work to ramp up and down (the example used was stacking rigs) and if prices could be predicted it would make life a lot easier. But as we learn at the start — the US doesn’t have much of a sway in the global market since we produce a very small amount comparatively.
Please include all perspectives NPR and keep the focus on economics. Teach your listeners HOW to think. Not WHAT to think.
Evel14
5 out of 5 stars
Love this show!!!
The show about inflation was the best so far.
Can you all do a show about scam checks. I will inbox you all a bit more information. Thank you for educating us on what really matters.
please talk better
3 out of 5 stars
Wale up and smell the what!?
I appreciate this episode but I have no idea how it works; it was not clear to me, I listened to it attentively and I am still dying to know how the fraud works; your explanation never surfaced for me!
Steve kim 123
4 out of 5 stars
Great show, but…
Show on internet fraudsters and discount coffee pods- the hosts assert that they -and most other people - would look the other way if they encountered a deal too good to be true with free stuff they didn’t pay for. Would hope better impulses would prevail.
RxGambler
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Been listening for years. I do miss some of the previous hosts, Robert Smith for sure, but still holds up. Only concern is that the subscription-only episodes show up in Apple Podcasts with no way to delete them, mark them as played at least, or any other way get rid of them that I’ve found.
G 7 ooonnnn
1 out of 5 stars
Trending down
Loved Planet Money for years, but the clear left leaning talking point the past 2 years or so has deteriorated the program. Lose the propaganda!
MarcAlexander7
5 out of 5 stars
Clear the Feed from Subscription episodes
The subscription episodes are cluttering the feed so can they please remove-able or removed? If we haven’t subscribed yet it’s probably not going to happen.
JeninDecatur
5 out of 5 stars
Loving Summer School!
This podcast has made me love Summer school. Always engaging and interesting content!
HairManChu
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastically educational and fun!
A great podcast for people who want to stay informed on current economical issues and understand the meaning and history behind them. Also, very entertaining with specials like the “Beigey awards” and the 7-part series on buying a comic book character Micro-face.
Love every episode!
lovely little kitten💕
5 out of 5 stars
WOW
It’s a great podcast
pkobe9071
1 out of 5 stars
Democrat propaganda
Another fake news podcast to help democrats. Smh
pffan22
4 out of 5 stars
Decent
Decent podcast and topics are fairly interesting
Anonymous21233
3 out of 5 stars
Some good some less good
A little too much NPR knee jerk left wing rhetoric. Generally high quality producing and scripting otherwise.
Rosho Ali
5 out of 5 stars
A great show that holds a mirror up to our world
I’ve been listening for years and this is a fantastic podcast. Each episode is interesting, engaging, and inviting. Regardless of the topic, the Planet Money’s storytelling skills are on a whole another level. But anyone who’s listened to Planet Money knows that :)
What compelled me to write this review were the recent reviews accusing this podcast of being far-left or too focused on issues like racism. My short answer to would be listeners is to ignore those comments and listen to this podcast with an open mind.
My slightly longer answer is that these listeners are uncomfortable with the role systemic oppression plays in the lives of minorities, women, POC’s, and other marginalized groups. Planet Money does a fantastic job of leading with facts and helps tell a fair and cohesive side of the story from the perspective of individuals who historically don’t have as loud of a voice. It also shares a balanced viewpoint and even shares how conservatives or corporations view things, including when it’s in opposition to these groups. It also doesn’t resort to finger pointing or paints issues in a binary manner (e.g. good vs evil) and effectively unpacked the shades of grey that exist in the economy. Overall, it’s fair framing and shines a spotlight on the structural issues that causes challenges for these groups. For anyone who this review doesn’t resonate with, look in the mirror, and see why hearing the viewpoints of individuals who don’t look like you make you feel so bothered and uncomfortable. These are the people who face the brunt of sexism, racism, classism, and more everyday, and not talking about it doesn’t make these issues go away. I hope this introspection can help you expand your viewpoint, help you grow, and broaden your horizons.
Keep up all of the great work Planet Money team, looking forward to listening to many more amazing episodes!
GtheSnail
1 out of 5 stars
Used to be good
This used to be a wonderful podcast. One of my favorites. It's just gotten to be another way to push an agenda. What a shame
Jam In Da Van
1 out of 5 stars
This is a far left political show.
Years ago this show was incredible, and every episode was captivating. Now it is nothing more than a platform to spout far left ideologies, a woke political podcast masquerading as an “economics” show. Fe: in the “tale of 2 cities” they made it about how white people want to keep black people put of their cities. When they asked Trey about his motivations, he responded that it had nothing to do with race, and they were fine with that. But when the sandy springs founder said it had nothing to do with race, they called him a liar.
GBJamal
3 out of 5 stars
Racist
Pretty insightful at times but too often obsessed with race and identity politics. How about telling a narrative where in the US, African Americans can be successful instead of constantly being victims!? Just a thought.
Cynthia 37
3 out of 5 stars
Race
I listen to planet Money to hear about money, half way through the shows, I am exclaiming "what does this have to do with money?!" Tale of 2 cities, wow, clever how you managed to wove race into it. That was awful, I live in an area where towns work to break away froma county that irgnors needs when tax dollars go to the city. No one is sitting back, trying to exclude races. You make it seem like all white people hate, so not true.
bay state 23
1 out of 5 stars
What happened?
I have been listening to the show for years and had liked it for nearly as long. I noticed a year or two ago the vibe has changed. It’s gotten very perky, like a bunch of teens hosting the show. From a proper informative and adult show on economics to huge emphasis on causal, perky and nice. Just so nice. What a shame.
DancingSwan123
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing show
Great show, I love the Subaru coming out episode!
Shadrac-M
2 out of 5 stars
Racial fetishists?
I used to really like this show, but lately they have been overly focused on racial items. It seems like every show has a significant portion of it dedicated to racial inequalities - past present and future. It is all of it too much.
RobSub
5 out of 5 stars
Long time listener
I’ve been listening to this show before there was podcasting and I’m thrilled that it’s in podcast form. The show always has a excellent narration and good information that is always palatable. It doesn’t take an economics or financial degree to get the gist of the issue.
The criticism that it’s bias, I suspect, comes from people that already have their world view determined and are not open to any other viewpoint.
sarahgrace____
5 out of 5 stars
Love, love - classic!
I’ve been listening to Planet Money for years now & the episodes never disappoint. Always relevant and always interesting. One of my favorite NPR Podcasts!
DD-NYC
2 out of 5 stars
Downward spiral
“World ends, minorities hardest hit.”
Your audience is sick of the constant insertion of race, and the ratings show it. Please go back to the previous, informative format.
The Vampire Squid Chronicles
1 out of 5 stars
Nice podcast, but….
too much identity politics, IMHO. Cliche NPR for the wine Mom crowd.
Big_Country_135
2 out of 5 stars
Terrible Audio/Engineering
Clearly your sound engineer has taken the pill of making sound or video so fast that it’s not enjoyable.
Ajgbi
1 out of 5 stars
Not worth it anymore
A bunch of modern monetary fangirls that don’t understand economics.
I used to be a huge fan. The new group of hosts and writers ruined the podcast.
dldnh
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
An excellent show, I've learned so much from this podcast! Thank you!
nerf111
5 out of 5 stars
Hi
I love the podcast can you have mrbeast on it
paulmrbish
1 out of 5 stars
Increasingly irrelevant
The show has gone from highly informative and interesting to increasingly and bizarrely irrelevant. The DJIA has the worst day in years and the nation flirts with recession and planet money runs a story on lunch breaks in France??? The goal seems to be to run cover for the latest Biden administration failure or distract us from economic realities.
amazingdude7
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
This podcast is awesome because it helps kids understand economics in a simple way.
Super easy to understand
CJ Seattle
5 out of 5 stars
Strongly Recommend
Planet Money and The Indicator are the funniest, most entertaining and delightful NPR podcasts. Really fascinating stuff. Kept me awake and engaged while driving alone through Nevada with no cell reception.
Also not sure what’s up with the review hate on Sarah Gonzalez for pronouncing Spanish words/names in Spanish. That seems backwards. I love the episodes with her voice on them.
corgi819
4 out of 5 stars
Recommend
A good listen for economic news
the creator is a genius
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
Thanks to planet money I’m finally starting to understand economics in America.
The mak69
5 out of 5 stars
Currency
The episode about US currency was awesome. I’ve been listening since the start and love the show. It’s always fun and informative.
boo golf battle
5 out of 5 stars
Planet money us a great podcast
Great podcasts it informs me in all the resent enenomics
KBiran
5 out of 5 stars
AMAZING 🤩
I’ve been listening to planet money since 2018 and it never gets old! MUST WATCH, BEST PODCAST EVER!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
junparidiz
5 out of 5 stars
I would love some economic story episode[s]
i think if you make a story time episodes, I think it would be great!
Oh, also I love your micro-face!
Jeffery hebert
1 out of 5 stars
Liberal mess
The show continuously to move further and further towards liberal propaganda everyday.
Brad13212
5 out of 5 stars
Classic
One of those podcasts you keep coming back to.
IceCreamSprinkles35
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
I love this show, it’s one of my favorites!
Bigedsr99
2 out of 5 stars
Changed
I used to enjoy planet money very much and listened to it for years. It was always an informative place for financial stories. Recently it stoped being nonpartisan and became very left leaning. It has become unlistenable as a result. I don’t want to hear either right or left leaning journalism.
SaulBlue
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast
This is by far my favorite podcast: informative, light hearted, and entertaining. Sarah Gonzalez is my favorite to listen to
logabobob
5 out of 5 stars
Great job guys keep up the good work
I’ve been listening since 2021 and almost every new episode is the best yet. Planet money is my favorite podcast, and for good reason, keep up the good work.
Brad Plogsted
2 out of 5 stars
Can’t listen to Taylor Washington
Unsubscribing. Taylor Washington is not understandable.
duyrendy
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
My first thought, wow, wow, just wow, I immediately got hooked and it was amazing. So keep it up guys
La Manifesta
5 out of 5 stars
An embarrasment of riches
One of the things I love about the show is the revolving cast of hosts, all of whom bring different and interesting perspectives to each episode—Planet Money has a really deep bench. The overall style is casual and conversational, but they know their stuff, and I’ve learned so much from them over the years about the US economic system. I’ve also done both years of Planet Money Summer School, really fun way to bone up on economic basics. I’m very grateful to NPR for producing this consistently excellent podcast. Plus, the ongoing saga of the Micro-Face comic book is one of my favorite stories.
racerick15
4 out of 5 stars
Student loans
I am so sick of hearing about non payment of student loans by entitled people who used poor judgement.
I paid off my loans, and my 2 daughters have been diligently been paying off their loans. They both made choices about which college to attend based on affordability, future loan payments, and income possibilities based on their degrees. If you want to pursue the arts, public service, or something else which may not have massive income potential, then don’t take out 100k in loans, and don’t buy a house or new car instead of paying your loan. Pick a school you can afford.
If all loans are forgiven, do the students who have sacrificed and paid them back get a refund?
Apple no more
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite show
Diligently listened to every episode including replays!
FTDVXDSITOPL
1 out of 5 stars
terrible
awful
chicagocatty18658
5 out of 5 stars
👍
Great show with a wide spread of enjoyable topics and speakers
MeNotYou2251
2 out of 5 stars
Vocaaallll Frrrrrryyyy
At one time this was my favorite podcast now I can’t even listen to half the episodes. Attempting to listen to the vocal fry of Wailin Wong is more painful than stepping on a Lego. Add that to the seemingly constant talk of race and I can’t take half the shows.
All2inches
2 out of 5 stars
Too many ads
Is this public radio funded by taxes or a private company trying to maximize ad revenue? 6 ads in a 17 minute episode is unacceptable. 1 star.
Mememememmmmmm
1 out of 5 stars
did not want to subscribe
waste of money.
AmiFidel
1 out of 5 stars
Please stop the Valley girl speech
The Planet Money team needs to do something about this awful Kim Kardashian speech pattern from Wailin Wang at the end of phrases. She was at it again in the “Grocery delivery wars” episode. I couldn’t finish listening it. Her vocal fry is abominable. Intervention, someone?
FalouBicho
1 out of 5 stars
Please stop the Valley girl speech
The Planet Money team needs to do something about this awful Kim Kardashian speech pattern from Wailin Wang at the end of phrases. She was at it again in the “Grocery delivery wars” episode. I couldn’t finish listening it. Her vocal fry is abominable. Intervention, someone?
El Don McGuap
5 out of 5 stars
Quirky, Intelligent, & Random
Fast paced storytellers passing smart facts to each other during flashbacks with sound effects.
Creative 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Gelatinous Parcel
3 out of 5 stars
Read the room, Planet Money
It's hard to imagine that the audience that's going to subscribe to this show needs the "approachable" voice work of Sarah Gonzales, with the vocal fry, giggling, and assorted verbal tics. Doesn't need to be stodgy, just ditch the strenuous 20-something vibe.
tulipan18
5 out of 5 stars
Always interesting
Keep it going! Love it.
Yamahman
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Always super interesting stuff on here, one of my favorites
Catholic Again
1 out of 5 stars
Very Cavalier way to discuss war
This is not the way to portray war and the harm that it is doing to real people. Laughing and jolly music is totally inappropriate.
It failed.
2 out of 5 stars
The ‘T’ important is not silent.
Communication grads are a dime a dozen. NPR could hire someone who knows how to pronounce common words. The teenage Valley girl news reader is more irritating than the information is worth.
springer spaniel lover
5 out of 5 stars
I love it
I love this show! It is so interesting! I am only 10, and this podcast is in my top three favorite shows. My favorite episodes are hot Cheetos, fries of the future, the cost of free doughnuts, and big government cheese.
AviP.
5 out of 5 stars
Love this app
Love this app
MC2013MC
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Podcast!
I love Planet Money! Planet Money entertains with economics weaved in with storytelling to both educate and inspire you. I find each episode to be riveting.
I highly recommend this podcast!
Lejron Brames
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
I think it does a great job explaining economics and I’m only 9 years old and they make it so easy for me. I think that this is the best economic show.
kristin Chong
1 out of 5 stars
Like new money where? Liberals r bad in another way
2021 titles and nothing on where we are going to make Ppe for Covid and raw materials manufacturing for climate change construction in America. This is all things about access in which poc don’t have and won’t have the time to dissect your journalism progressive goop. These white people are so close to power and give you junk journalism. I don’t think we should put a number on people but that’s how global elite work. And the computers where most white ppl make a living could have been the great equalizer. Like why do you obscure progress? Like why. This literally the drums of math destruction. You could have done something. Why this?
Bniem11
3 out of 5 stars
Planet Money Plus marks the end of Public Radio
I have subscribed to this podcast since inception but what is NPR thinking allowing a show to be behind a paywall? Seems to be perfect ammunition for those that lash out at NPR and seems incompatible with the idea of National Public Radio. I honestly thought this was a joke or a bit for a show but here we are months later.
Soil Johanason
3 out of 5 stars
„Race“
This was my FAVORITE podcast as a kid. It still is but I feel like the topics have shifted towards racism and topics of that sort. I feel like I would listen more if they were more on topics of money and political topics more than racism and episodes like the „soul train“. Racism is bad but I feel like the name, Planet Money, isn’t living up to it. Otherwise. I love it!!
Esteban_PodcastReview
5 out of 5 stars
The Best Econ Show
Planet Money presents economics in a way that is relatable and easy to digest. The hosts are great and they find a way to keep it interesting and entertaining after all these years. Keep it up!
RP426
5 out of 5 stars
Who knew Econ could be this FUN?!
I’ve been listening to this podcast for years and there are episodes from three and five years ago that still occupy way too much space in my mind. This team makes even the most seemingly mundane topics incredibly interesting with their awesome storytelling and enthusiasm.
spitfyre6e6
5 out of 5 stars
Never liked economics before
But I almost always enjoy this podcast.
Shi Nobi
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
No matter who hosts (they’re all excellent btw), each episode piles on sole real-world Econ with a heavy sprinkling of unique and occasional dashes of “Wait, what? Now that’s interesting.” Great show!
Mariann!!
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Very valuable podcast with lots of free research and information.
sjupandaway
5 out of 5 stars
Planet Money Experiment???
Love your show BUT hearing you go on and on about MicroFace makes me kinda peeeved that you never sent me my t shirt 🥲keep it up y’all, love the podcast
akc4657
5 out of 5 stars
Best commute podcast
Generally super interesting podcast that isn’t too long
Orb7_rulez
5 out of 5 stars
ICE n CO2
Two Words
Im Not
Sorry for
Breaking rules
Penultimate in
The slinger
It is
A cold
Hard world
Frozen solid
Dry ice
Wicked compression
Horrendously absurd
Silently, defiantly
Onwards Toxicity
Glittering Frosty
Two Words
Greenhouse Gas
Global Warming
Carbon Dioxide
Wicked Compression
Ice Cold
Dry Ice
Solidly Severed
Ice Shelved
Great Pyramids
Of Freeza
Square Cut
Negative 108F
Opps I
Flunked Oppression
And Yell
Leroy Jenkins
LoL WoW!
Rate#1
5 out of 5 stars
Full
Offers mix of entertaining and relevant topics with side of simplicity!
Lee B. in PA
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating, informative, funny and fast-paced
Something for everyone who's curious about the wide world of money. Recent episode about lobster fishing is a perfect example. Never thought I would be interested, but as usual, planet money showed me otherwise. And more evidence that we need NPR.Nobody else would send a reporter to Nova Scotia for a story on an obscure indigenous tribe that is much bigger than it seems.
AJC6611
5 out of 5 stars
Great Reliable Show
The show always comes up with current and/or interesting topics to discuss. It’s informative and fun!
MCT135
5 out of 5 stars
Must Listen
Planet Money (I subscribe) is a must listen program - I never miss an episode. The quality and variety of economic news they cover is a wonder. I learn something in nearly every show.
BNTCPA123
2 out of 5 stars
Stop with the schtick and don’t treat listeners like they’re dumb
The recent inflation episode was so bad and off-key, I had to turn it off. Talk to your listeners as the intelligent and intellectually curious people that I’m sure they are.
lisaofthe4rn616
1 out of 5 stars
Boring jewi$h tricks.
Garbage. Boring. Total legacy-financial stories made to soften your goyish brain, and fall in line in the semitic capitalist rat race. Buy crypto, buy ammo. Oven NPR. 🤚
Lipstickpunk777
1 out of 5 stars
What a joke.
The inflation episode was such garbage. Sounds like propaganda. Nice try though. People luckily aren’t THAT stupid.
Sadshowguy
1 out of 5 stars
Halloween episode 2021 led me to leave this review
Shame. Shame. Shame. Shame!
Ensray
5 out of 5 stars
Good propaganda for capitalism
I enjoy listening to these Fed Shill’s. They almost convince me that economist’s are actually scientists and not some sort of dark art practitioners. I miss Cardiff. He was top shelf.
bhanes112358
3 out of 5 stars
Tends to be hit or miss
I listened to the podcast for several years and know not every topic will be of interest to me; however, lately (Fall 2021) I have found the topics that I would be interested in are often presented in an uninformative, cute, or juvenile way that ends up feeling like at best a waste of my time or at worst an insult to me as a listener. Maybe I will try the podcast again in a few months, but I doubt I will miss it in my feed.
lorib104
5 out of 5 stars
Janet episode
I really enjoy this podcast but had to finally leave a review for the Janet Jackson episode lol. Every episode is entertaining with a heavy sprinkle of info/education, and I especially loved this one. Keep up the great work!
Joiner_boi
5 out of 5 stars
BILLING ISSUES FOR BILL PAYMENT
I’m really getting depressed lol… The Apple payment is really confusing swrs … hope it works out for me though Lol 🤪😹🇮🇳🇮🇸✌🏻🚋🚡🚃🚃🚡
Dr.Dave57
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
A must-listen-to if you have or use money.
rissyriss123456789
5 out of 5 stars
Lifelong Learner
Love this podcast! Easy way to start my day and I love learning new things. Lots of interesting topics I’ve never even heard of. I feel my brain expanding every time I listen :) highly recommend! Also love the dynamic between all the hosts / reporters. They feel like family. Great voices too!
maggiem79
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
I have learned more and been entertained from this podcast more than any other. Great content and editing
Chic606
2 out of 5 stars
No economists hosts
You’d think an economics show warrants having at least one economist host
Weyeswoman
5 out of 5 stars
Everything you always wanted to know…
This was a very thorough discussion of Lyme disease, what it can do, where it comes from and what is being done to develop prevention. I can’t tell you how many times people mention their fear of the woods — and even yard work — because of ticks. It is good news that help is on the way.
jsgsjhsj
5 out of 5 stars
LIBOR
great episode but one big problem with AMERIBOR that I have experienced first hand is that there is no way to hedge it in the derivatives market. As long as that fact exists, it will be tough sledding and will likely disappear shortly!
jhgkjhguhfluyfvlgvyulfvyulgvfy
5 out of 5 stars
Consistent excellence
This show is smart, accessible, often funny, and—most importantly—informative. Always relevant.
tlmtwo
1 out of 5 stars
Has become pointless
Long time planet money fan. Most of the stories now seem to have no point and are just noise. Publish or perish I guess. Cut back to weekly and find actually interesting topics. Most shows are searching to make a point but can’t find one
Cat5/6/99
5 out of 5 stars
Makes economics interesting!
This show is great! I never really knew how to understand economics and didn’t have an interest in it until I listened to this podcast. They have really interesting angles to view micro and macro economics, and I look forward to each episode! Great job, keep it up everyone!
Heather Bo
5 out of 5 stars
Great Content!
Planet Money looks at finance from new and interesting angles, always keeping the topic interesting!
Bobbbbbby72
4 out of 5 stars
summer school crypto ep is disappointing
The crypto / bitcoin summer school episode is maybe one of the least informative crypto pieces I’ve heard. It’s like, ok here’s a frightening tale about losing it, now let’s talk about the risk involved. Then you proclaim, “Now you know about bitcoin.” Uhh, no. No real objective information passed on here. First, the risk involved isn’t much different than that of say day traders, or other market speculation on new tech or companies, which can also be very volatile - take WeWork for example, or the housing market. People who can’t afford that level of risk would be best sticking to index funds; nothing wrong with that. But instead, demonizing crypto to your audience while not mentioning much about its history, usage, or why many ppl are interested in decentralized systems to begin with, is lazy reporting. What I expected to hear from you, something properly educational, came across as disappointing anecdotal campfire scary stories. My two cents for what it’s worth. Or I guess in this case, my 4.7e-7 btc.
malfoxley
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Karen, Sarah and Jacob, hosts of the Planet Money podcast, highlight all aspects of economics and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
don't be brainwashed 2019-2012
1 out of 5 stars
All racism all gender all the time.
This podcast used to be great. Now it’s all victim hood all the time. Women and minorities don’t have a chance, per this theology, in our world. Yet men and Asians are legally discriminated against. No tears for them, just this theological indoctrination. Paid for by the American tax payers. Only half of adults pay taxes, and those Americans are bashed here.
PalPetr
3 out of 5 stars
Again with European answers!
Of course the EU spends more on childcare. But it has less than half our birth rate, and while you argued that led to more women in the workforce, you didn’t share your work. There are many other possible explanations. Moreover, you didn’t even address women ownership/leadership of companies in the EU. I suspect the difference, if any, is not huge.
Iluser
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Very informative and provides fun facts.
Mooj58
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining Economics!
Economics explained very well and using terrific real life examples that keep this very entertaining.
yolo_fps
5 out of 5 stars
Love these people
These people are amazing
Adamgall
5 out of 5 stars
Great
I really like the podcast because its informative and funny and its cool how they have econimists
power_reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Not as bad as you think
Like everything associated with NPR, it’s woke and half the topics are ridiculous and should be ignored. However, mixed in there are still a few good stories.
Hard to know for sure but Public Radio seems permanently destroyed..
shadinaldo
3 out of 5 stars
Helpful subjects
Definitely feel like I learn
svrnclv
5 out of 5 stars
Economics is not only neoclassical economics
Please tell me Cardiff’s only a guest host please. His obedience to market-fundamentalism is really getting annoying.
Sweetshine3
1 out of 5 stars
Imagine - an economic podcast turned political
Used to love this show - but with modern day culture I’ve listened to it turn more and more biased. If you know nothing about the topics then everything they explain makes sense. If you can think for yourself every once in a while you start to see holes and flaws in their reasoning. Sad because I miss the old unpolitical podcast.
This is an awesome podcast
5 out of 5 stars
Great informative podcast
This is a great podcast and I have learned so much from it. I like all the hosts. Keep being great!
Smilie face #
3 out of 5 stars
Paul Harveyish
Your episode on “Big Little Idea” reminded me of when Paul Harvey told the rest of the story. Thank you.
Wallaceout
1 out of 5 stars
Used to be my favorite
I hate the new subscription model. I already give money to npr, so now I have to give 2.99 per show I like in order to listen to episodes? Even if I do that for 3 shows, thats $9 a month! Quit trying to bleed your customers dry. I was under the impression that we would still be able to listen to episodes for free since there are advertisements. But now there are episodes of planet money and shortwave that are locked completely unless I pay 2.99 a month for every show I listen to (like 6 or 7 npr shows normally) . I hate this and it’s getting pretty close to me hating NPR at this point.
Skwcrj
1 out of 5 stars
No more free episodes?
I've been listening to the Planett Money podcast for a long time. I'm hoping that this is just a glitch!... Today the download of episode #1453 (Summer School2) was removed from all of my devices. I've had it since it came out last Tuesday. When I try to download it again, I am asked to subcribe! I guess you are not getting enough subscribers to the ad free version? Removing/hijacking episodes that I already own and asking for money does the opposite.
55lovely
4 out of 5 stars
Reasons for housing shortage
There are several other reasons including: investors coming in with cash, the number of houses that are full time vacation homes, and every time a relationship/marriage ends there is now two households instead of one.
Kailush :)
5 out of 5 stars
Growing up planet money
I’ve been listening to Planet Money for about seven years now, and I think it takes the cake for being the most influential podcast on my life, so far. Over the years, it has introduced me to subjects such as index funds, thinking on the margin, the Pigou club (carbon tax), Ben Bernanke, the origin of television re-runs, human genome patents, and Modern Monetary Theory. It is also the reason I am now an avid beekeeper (“The Bees Go To California” episode). Thanks for inspiring me to learn more about economics.
Ergin Artesia
1 out of 5 stars
Shallow and uninformed
Surprised it is an NPR series.
Nate King (stroudsburg)
2 out of 5 stars
Uptick in politicization
This used to be my favorite podcast but lately it feels like NPR is trying to be more political and rely more on sensationalism. This isn’t unique to planet money but recent episodes have disappointed me lately.
NPR, Please don’t follow the CNN/MSNBC/FOX business model
Blarge312920
1 out of 5 stars
$2 to listen?
I’ve been a sustaining member of npr for years. Find out I have to pay to listen to public radio? Forget about it
comeboochya mama
5 out of 5 stars
Always funny and insightful
:)
BuckleyJS
5 out of 5 stars
Milk in a bag was in the U.S. too…
I grew up in WI.
There was a time when the milk was available in a bag.
We had a yellow jug, with a slit in it where you would pour the milk out. You put in the bag, cut the bag with a scissors and then you got your milk.
I don’t recall WHY it was done and don’t recall when it stopped.
Just wanted to correct the notion that it was never in the U.S.
Kind regards,
~ Jeff Buckley
Chicago
bobbz64
5 out of 5 stars
One of my faves
Well researched and entertaining!
clockworkzen
3 out of 5 stars
Tired of “Government Cheese”
Please stop re-running this. I’ve heard it so many times, I’m not interested in these reruns. If you have to do re-runs, do then from as long ago as possible. I have been a listener since 2017 and remember the shows since then pretty clearly.
goldsteiny
3 out of 5 stars
Paid subscription: still contains ads
I love this show from the bottom off my heart and can't recommend the content high enough. That's why I became a paid subscriber on day 1 when this became an option
Dear Planet Money team, please stop putting Ads for other NPR shows into the middle off your stream. The reason I went for a paid subscription was to be able to support you, without having to manually skip over Ads. If I still need to manually skip over sections in each episode, I can turn back to the free version - for me, there's no difference between having to skip 1 min of Ads or 2 min of Ads
Thank you
Your dearest fan from Switzerland
pwb in dc
4 out of 5 stars
Re: ‘One Hack…’
This is a great topic but, stumbles a bit. Host/interviewer needs to be tougher on the guest/expert, and not paraphrase, extrapolate and assume on their behalf. Step back out the way and just nudge. What’s important about this hack is they found the week point in the ‘secure system’ and fully exploited it. Lesson: There is no fool-proof system; there is ALWAYS a vulnerability….. Just like crypto currency, open ledger and block chain. Would love to see more from Planet Money on these topics.
cinigs
5 out of 5 stars
Why I’m an Econ Major
While not the only reason, this podcast help spark my love for Econ which lead me to study it in university years later.
poolejosh1
1 out of 5 stars
Long time listener
This show has really gone downhill the past 2 years, to the point I’ve had to unsubscribe. It used to be about economics, interesting stuff, random stuff, modern stuff and not. Now it’s 50% political, with the same ol socialist vibe behind everything. I just don’t get why a podcast about economics on the public radio has to become a socialist driven message
August Consumer
1 out of 5 stars
Bloated
Typically bloated NPR “journalism.”
They believe they are cute presenting in a ditsy way because they feel Americans are that way.
I no longer waste my time with NPR, nor their opponents Fox News.
eb ramírez
5 out of 5 stars
Excelente
So Glad I Found this podcast 😍🥰
JSF4096
2 out of 5 stars
Terrible
Hadn’t listen in a while
Poorly done and very biased
DOWNHILL!!
Shaloha91
1 out of 5 stars
Racist show
This show is getting more and more racist.
we min I c
5 out of 5 stars
I eI my phone to in
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Jonny.k13
1 out of 5 stars
Wish Sarah Gonzalez would stick to one accent and be more professional.
Why does she do this change of accents? She can perfectly speak both languages. It’s very unprofessional, it seems like lack of confidence. Stick to one or the other… I am perfectly bilingual too. And I don’t do it… it’s so annoying… very unprofessional.
There are some absolutely excellent episodes, for example the largest battery, the Salmon Taboo to mention a few.
DIY Reparations? Really?… NPR? Why don’t you investigate deeper into problems, instead of putting gasoline into the race fire… 88% of millionaires in the USA are self-made (this includes every race). There is work to do, but everyday this is improving, but podcasts like this is creating a fake rage with people… and will not unite or bring us together. We need to find a middle ground, stop putting gasoline on a fire that has been getting smaller and smaller, but these things never let it die.
dubyabee5
1 out of 5 stars
DIY Repetitions was abhorrent
Was my favorite show. That episode was absurd.
Giovannanana
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
I really love the range of stories they tell from an economics perspective, and the shorter eps. Super interesting and fun!
palascat
5 out of 5 stars
Love Sarah Gonzalez !
Keep up the good work !
Maddening
1 out of 5 stars
What happened
Used to be about economics, now seems to have a definite left wing agenda. Also Sarah seems to over accentuate Spanish words with a Latina accent. It gets annoying.
Classics Nerd
5 out of 5 stars
Sara Gonzalez... Ugh
Her voice is so annoying! Must she accentuate every word with a Spanish accent? It’s totally fine if you have an accent. But she goes back and forth from accent to no accent and it sounds really fake and like she is trying too hard. That episode where she said ‘cilantro’ honestly sounded like a nail on the chalkboard.
But otherwise love the show! I learn a lot.
jiblet jabber
1 out of 5 stars
Sadly devolves into social justice
There are some really great and informative episodes. Then there are so many which just go down the typical rabbit hole of SJWs. It would be so great to have an objective, economic news source. This isn’t it.
Expected better service
3 out of 5 stars
Super woke, used to be much better, hope it will be again
The podcast never really used to have a political mindset. Sure, it’s from NPR so you’re going to get a liberal bias but it wasn’t ever really overt until the last year. Lately, the show has devoted episodes to the altruism of pure Marxist socialism, the nobility of 1:1 “reparations”, the perils of a shift to free markets in India, and more. There is still a lot of really good economics-grounded content in this show but it is becoming overwhelmed by the social commentary and tie-ins with extremely liberal podcasts like Invisibilia. I’m giving this podcast three stars because it used to be five but it’s trending toward one. Hey show producers ... listen to your episodes from a few years ago. You’ll be shocked at how much better they were. Stick to the facts, avoid the political biases.
SD JRS
3 out of 5 stars
Was my favorite podcast...
Quickly becoming just another political podcast, I really wish they would stick with simplifying and diving into current event economics.
Gregorius Magnus
2 out of 5 stars
Flaming Hot Cheetos
I am a big fan of PM. However, this story is at odds with a recent LA Times story. The LA Times indicates the janitor’s story is largely fabricated. Who should I believe?
The LA Times story seems more fact oriented, while the PM story seems more about thinly veiled racism in corporate America, and the heroic janitor who persevered.
What level of research did PM or NPR do to publish this story? How does PM and NPR reconcile the dichotomy? Did PM get dooped?
Captain Kirk Cousin
1 out of 5 stars
DIY reparations hahahahahahh
didn’t know this was a comedy podcast until I heard the DIY reparations and was laughing the whole time
GR8_TASTE
5 out of 5 stars
🔥Cheetos & Takis
My favorites are the Planet Worker episodes!
Becksta71
5 out of 5 stars
Storytelling + Economics = Perfection
Planet Money is an engaging, storytelling podcast that happens to be about economics. Honestly, I’m not super into economics but Planet Money gets me interested because they tell the human side of the story. I’ve been listening for about a decade now and can never wait to hear the next episode when it comes out! Huge fan.
DokhtaB
5 out of 5 stars
The whole series are gold
Very well researched, balanced and funny. Been listening since the beginning of the series in middle of 2008 collapse till now. There is no show like it. Bad reviews of whole show based on one episode is noise. Consider the signal.
Instead of focusing on actual economics the host and researchers are breaking their backs trying to find ways incorporate radical liberal ideas. The DIY Reparations episode was the worst piece of garbage I’ve ever heard in my life. If another episode even comes close to that I will quickly unsubscribe and never give this podcast another chance and I’ve been a faithful subscriber for years.
Brad Glory
5 out of 5 stars
Great reporting and storytelling
Been a huge fan for years. Great reporting and storytelling. This new Hot Cheetos story really stands out!
ccollins91
5 out of 5 stars
So good!
More money more problems
j babyy
1 out of 5 stars
DIY Reparations
Planet Money you need to respond to your loyal listeners. This program was offensive!
I cannot add anything that hasn't already been said. I like to listen to Planet Money because I like Ti hear the excellent stories like
lilaclady247
2 out of 5 stars
It’s ok
I think it’s important to hear many perspectives about the economy and this show can have some very interesting topics. However, I feel that everything has turned into a race issue in the last 6 months or so and not economics. I also don’t appreciate the belittling/snarky tone sometimes used by the hosts. To me, the way content has been verbally portrayed comes off as ‘you’re obviously an idiot if you don’t think this way.’ I don’t think I can subscribe anymore.
4-25iverr
1 out of 5 stars
Will never listen to again
Long-time listener. Cannot believe the liberal stupidity this podcast is spewing. Completely against what economics stand for (facts, reason)
michiganandy
1 out of 5 stars
Used to be the best, now a cesspool of lies
Economics is completely based on finding true facts, within the data. Now this “economics” podcast is filled with complete liberal nonsense.
I don’t know if I can ever listen to this podcast again.
Reparations for descendants of American slavery? Who is giving reparations to the descendants of Celtic people oppressed by the British? Who is giving reparations to the descendants of the British for their slavery to the Romans? Who is giving reparations to the descendants of the Hebrews enslaved to the Egyptians?
Skiguy2000
3 out of 5 stars
Used to be a great show just like Radiolab
Scrounging the world to find boring woke stories is lame compared to the interesting stories these podcasts used to focus on.
KristinG44
1 out of 5 stars
DIY Reparations
This episode was poorly researched and offered only one side to this argument. Top quotes:
“Give your money away to black people, if you’re not black... every week. Give your money away”
“Your family has wealth... it’s not hard work... it’s racism”
I’m sorry. My family are immigrants who did not own slaves, faced racism and injustice, worked hard, and never asked for handouts. We have white skin. Are we racist? According to this podcast we are.
I’d give zero stars if I could. Unsubscribed and I urge others to avoid as well. Not worth the time lost listening.
robrmi
1 out of 5 stars
Has become far left extreme garbage
I listened off and on to this podcast for years, after hearing the DIY Reparations podcast, I’m done. This is the most ridiculous garbage idea i’ve ever heard, and i have no hope that NPR has anything worth the time to listen.
It’s a marxist, radical left platform played to elevator music. Don’t waste your time listening....donate your time to helping your community and you’ll actually do some good in the world and not be gaslighted into giving money to scams.
Drew from New Jersey
3 out of 5 stars
DIY Reparations Episode was terrible
It offered no perspective or criticism of what appeared to be an appeal to racial guilt to take money from people. It borders on promoting a scam. It would have been interesting to hear about the immature people involved in the story but there was no balance or critical thought from the host.
KCDLG
5 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable Learning Adventures
The makers of this Podcast know how to take an idea and make into a real story of economics and commerce. I am loving the insights from MicroFace but also enjoyed the Tshirt saga, learning about oil and everything else.
Thanks for the enjoyable learning adventures!
123437838
1 out of 5 stars
DIY reparations?!
Long time listener here, very sad to see garbage like this in the Planet Money feed. I’m rarely compelled to review podcasts but this one set me off. I’d like to see a response to this episode, this is not reporting.
GB_One
1 out of 5 stars
DIY episode continues the Left leaning
Downhill slide continues and the liberal message is continuously pushed. Still to money, Econ and avoid the political agenda. Not sure I will continue to follow and listen. Over the years there have been some great episodes but recently not so much. Downward spiral.
Thanoskilledgamora
5 out of 5 stars
came for the socialism episode
pretty good
pcawley1964
2 out of 5 stars
An unplayable Podcast is a bad podcast
I time shift my playing of podcasts, all of my subscribed show play oldest to newest based on release date. Recently NPR shows have been marked “This Show in Unavailable” when I play it thru CarPlay. It still will play thru my old school wheel iPod but not thru any recent Apple Product. While I enjoy this show, I can’t when it’s unplayable. That’s the reason for my 2 star review, if I can’t listen to it it’s not a good show.
Clark Kleinman
5 out of 5 stars
💰🔥💰🔥💰 Planet Money 💰🔥💰🔥💰🔥💰
I downloaded Apple Podcasts just to leave this review (Spotify FTW).
Just finished the MicroFace episodes and they were fantastic. This podcast is great for anyone interested in particulars of the business world 🌎 be it how to license a superhero, how zoos trade rather than buy/sell animals, how an NBA basketball player created affordable shoes (The Starbury), y mucho más. They partially focus on current events, but the timeless episodes are my favorites by far.
Soooo great! They are funny but not obnoxious comedian podcast funny – witty, quirky, smart funny.
Their TikToks are also 🔥 not every episode is 💯 but most are, so I’m still giving them a 4.5/5 rounded up 5️⃣⭐️
3 year listener, hardcore fan.
A reviewer55
1 out of 5 stars
Lost their way
Past episodes were interesting and informative. Now it’s gone woke. Obsessed with identity politics and race relations.
Chris_M_S
1 out of 5 stars
NPR
Nakedly partisan and an utter waste of your tax dollars. These people are a joke.
chungus hater 69
1 out of 5 stars
As a brown person the reparations episode makes me sick
This is hard for me but honestly growing up poor alongside so many people of different backgrounds makes me see the US as a class struggle rather than a race issue. Even the idea that black people are being murdered by the police doesn’t line up with the arrest by arrest analyzation. This no longer feels like an economic podcast rather a news podcast pushing one perspective without real analyzation of the facts.
It’s really makes me sad and I find it hard to listen to.
zeeed171
1 out of 5 stars
DIY Reparations
This episode is disgusting. The media are feeding the sense entitlement for certain groups in America and they’re developing unrealistic expectations. As a white man, I feel no responsibility for what people with my skin color did generations ago. My family wasn’t even in this country when slavery existed. I don’t come from a wealthy family but to assume because I’m White that what money I DO have is the product of racism and not my own hard work is extremely racist. If you think I owe you money because I’m white, YOU are the racist!
@pw_gocubsgo
1 out of 5 stars
Not worth listening too anymore
What was a middle of the road economic podcast has turned into a full blown partisan prolog and a outlet. DIY Reperations is the most absurd, virtue signaling hot garbage I’ve ever listened too. Planet Money isn’t even interested in educating or telling important stories anymore. Their just propagandizing their listeners. 6 years and I’m out! ✌️
JM3472JM
1 out of 5 stars
Used to be great
This show has lost its way down the path of leftist drivel along with the rest of NPR. It’s a really shame.
ScottieEric
1 out of 5 stars
Fighting white supremacy?
Where exactly is all this white supremacy? This race baiting is only going to last so long before some people are forced to look in the mirror. Your podcast will be done by then. Unsubscribed.
TJRTxC
5 out of 5 stars
Micro-Face
What they did with those episodes they created is genius! They were genuinely funny, and super educational about how creating and securing trademarks work in this country. HIGHLY recommend listening to it.
Taytat213
3 out of 5 stars
Please no more superhero shows!! :(
I love planet money but I’m really bored with the superhero episodes. They seem like they’re targeted to a very niche audience who likes that kinda stuff. Please go back to how planet money was before, and tell us about the economy ! Not everyone’s into superheroes and I used to listen to this podcast every day but it’s been disappointing lately
i'm not a trumpite
5 out of 5 stars
Just great!
I don’t think they bent under societal pressures to become woke. Keep up the good job.
jbstaspete2
5 out of 5 stars
Love the pieces , not the ad
Don’t advertise Planet Money with an old sound bite which says a “significant downturn” is expected. It disturbs people. Please update it. I like the podcasts .
Abiqua
3 out of 5 stars
The voice of large monopolies like Kroger and McCormick?
How can this, and other NPR “news” programs take money from large oligarchies and still report accurately on business in America? I am skeptical, by listening to NPR are we subjecting ourselves to news, or propaganda?
Dino bino 79
1 out of 5 stars
Stop with the superheroes!
This show was one of the best shows on NPR. I love yes the stories about business and the public discourse that it had on the country. It got replaced by employees fulfilling fantasies of making superheroes. That’s what it is now. Jimmy John’s doesn’t make Mexican food for a reason. The show should go back to its original designation. Subscribers are being lost because of two superhero nerds!
LoganMason
5 out of 5 stars
Brain spinach
Feed your brain with some interesting and relevant information about economics from around world, that is very enjoyable to listen too. One of my favorite podcasts. Cheers!
junior chomsky
5 out of 5 stars
Sometimes deep, but always enjoyable
Love how the hosts present concepts that can be sometimes complex in fun, simple, and easy-to-digest ways. Money can be a dull topic, but this podcast makes it lively.
Ajgg854
3 out of 5 stars
Getting too lefty—more chickens, less politics
Podcast started off strong with a neutral or slightly left political bend where stories used to focus on economic journalism, now most episodes are an echo chamber of progressive policy ideas and politics. Christmas tree episode was dope tho!
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3 out of 5 stars
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bmadhekar
1 out of 5 stars
Telling half truth
Dislike method of telling half truth! That made me defund NPR!
WA Mom of 2
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent.
I love this podcast! Quick informative episodes that help you understand basic concepts that affect us from day to day. The folks giving it a bad rating are clearly not fans of the truth. 😏 It’s funny and entertaining but they find really clever ways to break complex topics down into easily understood chunks and keep your interest.
ShortyMarcia
5 out of 5 stars
Love this show
Thanks for the information and insight
Bsbkdbs
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
LOVE THIS PODCAST !!
Jav Solo
1 out of 5 stars
Too political
The episodes are hit or miss and recently have felt like they’re all somehow pushing a political agenda instead of being informative about the economy.
Jhwahaha
2 out of 5 stars
The inflation deflation discussion is disappointing
A survey of the last 36 episodes show that all 36 have a focus on race in all 36 episodes... yet the house never give up their position of power to PoC.
They sit in a position of white fragility well still subjugating others. Fire the bigot hosts and hire some PoC rather then preach at us you racist! The virtue signaling of the hosts and NPR well doing nothing to help makes them actively racist.
rkaiwar
4 out of 5 stars
Reruns vs new
Has Planet Money stopped making new episodes regularly? It appears that most episodes nowadays are reruns with a tiny update!!
DPKANDRARWZLR
5 out of 5 stars
The only podcast you need
Truly, besides real life crime, you have everything you need in planet money. While everything ultimately relates to economics, you realize that our lives are driven by Econ. Always interesting and expands how you think about the world.
browngangbc
3 out of 5 stars
Socialism 101
No objectivity in this show. Narrators and guest don’t even mention China and it’s version of authoritarian socialism. They also put little to no focus on government bureaucrats, with no business experience, running the economy rather than business people.
Zombie Pilgrim
5 out of 5 stars
It’s not really leftist bias...
Most of the. “Leftist bias” is just planet money stating the facts. Sometimes yes it’s does show the facts in a way that puts the right in a bad light when that’s the conclusion they come to.
hithereiamagrapefruit
5 out of 5 stars
Good I say
People who leave bad review are weird
Unicorncandy3.0
5 out of 5 stars
5? 4? How many?
I never listened to this so would you recommend this podcast?
yossarian1983
5 out of 5 stars
Great episode on Socialism 101
I stopped listening to this podcast a while ago because it got pretty repetitive, but the latest episode that focused on a basic explanation of socialism was very good. I hope the show will continue to feature more economists from outside of the US/capitalist-centric economic establishment.
Mike09090945
1 out of 5 stars
Bring back the old hosts...
Used to be my favorite podcast. It no longer teaches you Econ. It’s more like leftism...
osmanypf
1 out of 5 stars
This is a lie
Go to Cuba and you will now what is to be a poor person all the time, no cycle. This person only know the theory about socialism, please give me an example of a successful socialism country. Why the did no tell you about the history of socialism. I’m a Cuban guy, they know nothing about socialism or communism. In cuba no one is the owner of the company, so no one care about the company. That the way that works, the corruption on top of everything. When the say the people are the owner, that’s not true, the government is the owner of everything, you have nothing. So when some one have the power (most of the time the president). They don’t want to take off , because at the end they are the owners of the country. That way all the socialism country has presidents for 40 or 60 years.
Cbennett3
5 out of 5 stars
Always good
👍
HappyUser17292
5 out of 5 stars
Such a fun show!
Love that it’s both educational and entertaining. Particularly enjoyed the recent comic book Microface series!
mastadontus
2 out of 5 stars
Went downhill
Might as well be Planet Pravda (for communist mouthpiece). Went downhill within a year with socialist message, and playing to the victim mindset for minorities. Now it’s hard to listen to mew reports.
TheKrag
1 out of 5 stars
Propaganda
I have listened to NPR since I was 18, but they have gone for far left they make no attempt to be reasonable or factual and have become a full on propaganda media source. The episode “Socialism 101” was the last straw for me. I used to get actual advice on how to improve my finances from this show, now they are using their financial advice show to explain how capitalism is racist, sexist and anti immigration by a socialist. None of which is true, he literally had no data to back up anything he said.
carlojav
4 out of 5 stars
Not what it used to be
NPR podcasts are all about their leftist agendas.
kfhdjughejguwhfkydhvoeyf
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This podcast is very fascinating; would recommend
beenplayingthisgameawhile
1 out of 5 stars
Socialist apologetics
These guys used to talk about interesting things. Now it’s Socialism 101 indoctrination and bashing America as “structurally racist”
libby reveiwer
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
It is hilarious and fascinating. Highly recommended.
niceonicewithrice
5 out of 5 stars
Unique and Entertaining
They make interesting topics that you would never think of listening to a podcast about and they do a great job of keeping the entertainment while discussing.
LovesToListen215
5 out of 5 stars
Always worth a listen
This podcast is super engaging—even on topics that might not initially sound all that interesting to me. They always manage to tell a compelling story and I learn something new every time!
shampowwww
5 out of 5 stars
Best way to learn fun economics
One of the best podcast I’ve ever listen to. It takes economics and makes it fun. I have learned a lot and haven’t even realized I was learning in the process. Everyone should listen!
Razzxoxo
5 out of 5 stars
Never thought I’d enjoy this , I was wrong
I found this podcast while I was listening to a regular one I enjoy . Never in my mind did I think that I would enjoy a npr podcast. In college I was forced to listen for a class ... kinda wish I had known about this one because I love it . I learn interesting things and it is great for conversation starters . I just have one question . Have you looked into the demographics of who is listening to you ? I just wonder who your audience is ?
ruckus451
5 out of 5 stars
It makes sense
I’m an artist and a show about money wouldn’t normally appeal to me. But the subjects are wide ranging and I’ve learned a lot about how finances work and about the country in general. On top of that the hosts are funny. The superhero stuff is the best.
CostantinoA
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Podcast
I have listened to this Podcast for years. I highly recommend.
Commuting Made Fun
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
This has been one of my favorite podcasts for years. It’s always fascinating to see how economics shapes our everyday lives in ways we never imagine. I quote things I learn on the podcast in conversations all the time!
Torch1776
5 out of 5 stars
Timeless
I really like the show and I listen to every episode when it comes out. When there is nothing left to listen to I love how I can listen to past episodes to entertain myself. Some are about things that are current to when they came out but lots are economics stories that are always timeless and relevant. Keep podcasting Planet Money!!!!
__reks
5 out of 5 stars
Dog Ears
I wish no one had ever said that Micro-Face had floppy dog ears cause now I can’t stop seeing it 😆
tjfyifdujvsrujfd
5 out of 5 stars
Micro face fan
I love you guys
37th try
5 out of 5 stars
Go Micro-Face!
I love chatting up my friends and colleagues with all the fantastic knowledge I gather on this podcast.
gehiker
5 out of 5 stars
Good work
Usually very good and informative
Keep up the good work npr
Saint of Circumstace
5 out of 5 stars
We buy a superhero
Thank you so much for these episodes. The topic was fun and fascinating while the tone of podcast was breezy and light, a welcome homage to the genre. I was thrilled each time another episode was in my cue.
Rick8888888888888
5 out of 5 stars
Love the superhero IP series
Keep Micro-Face going I am in it for the long haul!
KrakenSea
1 out of 5 stars
Pathetic
I love how Republicans not agreeing 100% on the amount of stimulus is blanketed as “ trying to undermine Biden”. It’s pathetic.
Barney&Molly'sMom
5 out of 5 stars
‘Less’should listen more!
I’ve been a planet money subscriber for a few years. really enjoy the insight into all things financial and am aware that if I really want a deeper dive it’s up to me. I really enjoyed many of your deep dives into junk bonds and barrels of oil. The superhero series is really interesting, learning about public domain, licensing, and merchandising. I think you’ve just opened the box on what is possible. And it’s just 20 minutes of my time. Great podcast on a great network!
randomname928372
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
We like the podcast
nivname taken
5 out of 5 stars
Bond Voyage
Talk about a perfectly timed airing. Great perspective on why inflation hasn’t hit the US though the deficit has been growing for over a decade now. Hilarious that the next day the Bond rates start to climb.
ArchbishopJ
5 out of 5 stars
Fiscally fantastic
I’ve been listening for years and I absolutely love Planet Money. I always learn something and it comforts me to know there are so many other super nerds out there who also find these jokes funny.
bfrizb
2 out of 5 stars
Less
I really enjoyed Planet Money during its first several years, but over time it has become less and less about economics/finance, and it reached a point today where I finally decided to unsubscribe.
That came when I listened to the episode “We Buy A Superhero: Loophole”. I ask anybody to listen to this 20 minute podcast and tell me: How is it focused on economics/finance/money any more than any other podcast episodes? It’s not. All it contains are jokes and pop culture discussions.
Then consider that this isn’t a single 20 minute podcast episode, but rather an entire mini-series of episodes, ostensibly about buying a superhero. I’ve only listened to the first 2 such episodes, but so far there’s no more than ~5 minutes of econ-related content, and that’s probably being generous.
Planet Money was a great podcast when it began, but it has lost its way and devolved into just another pop culture podcast. I found the same was true of the Freakonomics podcast when I unsubscribed to it years ago.
EPRiehl
5 out of 5 stars
The Best
I have been listening to Planet Money podcasts since the very first episode called The Giant Pool of Money. The writers do an exceptional job explaining how things work from an economics viewpoint, without being too wonky.
Nima Jones
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining education
I refer everyone who is interested in economics to Planet Money. Very out of the ordinary topics that cover basic economics. love it!
TE Saber
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks for a happy weekend
OPEN THE DOOR..MAN!!!
o podcaster
5 out of 5 stars
So good
How do I say this... planet money is such a unique, fascinating blend of humor, economics, business, even psychology or other random topics thrown in.
lydknoll
5 out of 5 stars
Simple and hilarious
Easy and interesting listens that often make me laugh out loud. Fun to listen to people who are just enjoying themselves- plus you learn about topics across the board!
Muhrich
5 out of 5 stars
Should I be an economist... because I love this show.
I am not a business student or a finance guy, but this show is great. I never knew how fascinating the economy can be. They do a great job explaining it all and keeping it FUN and light. One of my top, go to shows.
hazelbnr
5 out of 5 stars
Unexpectedly creative
Thanks for some topics and slants on those topics, and others, that were totally surprising.
Some serious information combined with creativity and humor. Proving money can be funny.
Sorry, I could not resist.
Ellis M.
5 out of 5 stars
So goofy and informative
Love the “Sunken Cost Meditation”!!!
Snoopyrules4
5 out of 5 stars
Plane Jane
This podcast has taught me a lot about finance and theory. They do historic as well as current topics. Have gone back a few years into the archive.
Tbunny77
5 out of 5 stars
Good podcast
Long time listener!
KMH the second
5 out of 5 stars
Super Interesting
Even for a elementary school child, this podcast takes the confusing parts of our economy and puts it super simply. Thank you guys so much! Please keep making this show!
An 11 year old kid
Ifnrkckvc
1 out of 5 stars
Not impressed
Listened to the episode on modern monetary theory, they didn’t seriously challenge it, how can a podcast on money give a one sided view of it, sure they mentioned inflation as if it was a laughable thing easily avoided, of course of course having a hard time taking this podcast seriously
The Frugal Exerciser
5 out of 5 stars
The Great Gatsby
I’m not much of a reader due to a learning disability. Also, The Great Gatsby was not part of my high school’s reading curriculum. I knew about the story vaguely throughout my life but never bothered to read the book or watch the movie. When I saw that your team read the entire book on Planet Money, I decided to listen to the four hour podcast. I Loved It! Thank you. I’m ready to go and watch the movie even though, a movie could never translate F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece on film.
Mazon Hustler
5 out of 5 stars
Marrying economics with good stories
I love how Planet Money combines economics and stories. It’s entertaining and informative. I love this podcast.
JSD078-14
1 out of 5 stars
Absolutely misleading. This is a politics podcast
Heavily SJW and left-leaning. Well, what did I expect, this is NPR. But stop calling this a podcast about the economy because this obviously isn’t. For every 1 economics-related podcast episode, there are at least 9 episodes about some leftist agenda they’re pushing. Like, no, it’s not just blacks that suffer inequalities. Whites, Asians, Latinos - why doesn’t NPR cover those?
Bentonian 88
1 out of 5 stars
Sometimes good. Sometimes feels like propaganda.
Sometimes good. Sometimes feels like propaganda. Their latest Robinhood fiasco episode was the last straw for me.
MWG441
5 out of 5 stars
For Pros, Amateurs and the Generally Curious
The most enjoyable, entertaining and engaging economics podcast ever.
2Scoops4Me
2 out of 5 stars
Reporting Inaccuracies
I was listening to “Robinhood’s Very Bad Day” hoping to learn more about how they make money. I am concerned about some of the inaccuracies and misleading statements. For example it was stated that all brokerages use the same clearing house, but that doesn’t seem to be true, there are lots of clearing houses. Referring to the two Citadel institutions as being unrelated is misleading, that’s like saying Walmart and Sam’s Club are unrelated. I’m now questioning the quality of the reporting throughout Planet Money.
Dead Industry
3 out of 5 stars
Good enough.
Digestible and tidy explanations but hosts are obnoxiously millennial. I mean this is NPR. So I don’t expect to make any friends with hat comment.
It really is quite good but if the hosts didn’t try to be funny it’d be much, much better.
CourtneyRan
5 out of 5 stars
More than I ever learned in college
Seriously the info I learned on this podcast made relating to my college classes so much easier (I got a degree in Sustainability). I learned so much more about real world economics than I ever could have absorbed from Econ 101.
I love how they present concepts you never would have thought of before (I loved the poker episode). THANK YOU Planet Money!!
dragonhyq
5 out of 5 stars
Not just talking about it
They really teach you what happened. GameStop happened and was talked about in multiple other podcasts and they assume we know what they are talking about it. Planet money, tells you what happened and what caused what you saw and heard. Appreciate the hard work. High praise.
Yippe55
5 out of 5 stars
Yes.
Yep yeah for sure uH huh yep yeah for sure
xbeofntksv
5 out of 5 stars
Love their take
They cover a lot of interesting topics and events with a great perspective.
FalomeHaddock
5 out of 5 stars
I’m broke but I love this podcast!
I thought you’d need to be rolling in cash to love a podcast called Planet Money ~ but NO! These folks do a stellar job opening up the world!
IcelanticMan
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Podcast
Love this podcast. I have listened to a lot of episodes.
assfaasfasdfasdfasdfasdf
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This show is always on point.
bigmacline
1 out of 5 stars
Too many reruns
Gonna have to give this one star until they stop playing the same old shows. Half are old and they repeat those adnauseum.
Fatbob8vader
5 out of 5 stars
BEST PODCAST EVER
BEST PODCAST EVER
fishyrainn
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting topics
The perfect podcast for new learners in the sector as well as more experienced people as well in order to grasp the current conversations in the industry!
Podcast philos
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Podcast
I have learned so much about how the economy works and much more. The hosts are incredibly smart and so are their guests. I never miss an episode. I tell all my friends about Planet Money. Gotta share a good thing.
Jclark187
2 out of 5 stars
You’ve heard it before
Some episodes are great but the stories and topics they choose are inherently bias which then bleeds over into the “message”. Still hunting for journalism that presents ideas instead of imposes them..
xeppod
3 out of 5 stars
disgusting to listen to
i like the podcast but the guy sounds like ben shapiro. change your voice
Yaboi Sprtz
1 out of 5 stars
Far Left
Very far left commentary that ignores the other side of the story.
dianerlizabeth
5 out of 5 stars
Wow!
So much better than the movie. What fun!
ttoottoottoottoottoottoott
5 out of 5 stars
Uh idk
Picasssooooooo
Prof Laurel Lane
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you for the Great Gatsby episode!
As much as I love Planet Money for its normal economic content, the reading of the Great Gatsby is my favorite podcast (of any) so far! It is my most favorite book of all time and it was a joy to listen to it over the last couple of days.
Thank you for the excellent business world content you normally produce; I use Planet Money segments in my classes every semester (I’m a college business school professor)! I look forward to hearing what Planet Money does as the Biden administration moves forward!
Pegangel
5 out of 5 stars
What a treat!
Thank you for reading The Great Gatsby! What a great way to celebrate its passing into the public domain! Great readers and no ads. A real treat
No nicknames on me
5 out of 5 stars
The best podcast I’ve ever listened to
This is by far the best podcast I’ve ever stumbled apon I’ve listened every episode to date and I love them all!! Don’t listen to the cry baby trump supporters in the reviews or the cyber bullies who get kicks by saying mean things (ie the pepole saying Sarah’s voice is anoying [its really not don’t listen to them]) every episode is so well done and this podcast inspired me to start my own podcast. I can’t ever recommend this enough. Thank you for everything planet money
JDMeiser
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you for Reading Gatsby
I’m just about to start teaching The Great Gatsby, and I’m planning on directing my students to this podcast for a free, well-produced version of it. Love that you did this!
the Queen of Fort Greene
4 out of 5 stars
Stick to finance
That’s what fascists say when they want you to stick to the lies they hear on Fox. Funny. Anyhoo.. this is good except I found all of your voices soooo irksome when you decided you should narrate Gatsby. Why? Just annoying voices with bad cadence.
M0ridin
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you!!
This is one of my most favorite podcasts! They just read the complete text of The Great Gatsby (one of my most favorite novels), with each host reading a chapter of the book. Such a treat and a welcome listen today.
BethW108
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you Planet Money
Long time listener and I’m here to say this podcast is everything good. No matter what mood I’m in, this brings me me joy. The creators of this show deserve so much praise for their ability to make shows based on economics that are fun, nuanced and informative.
lkmnqweahx
5 out of 5 stars
Great perspective
I love this podcast and it’s ability to shine light on topics from a perspective that does not always occur to me. It always has interesting topics and news. Even when the topics are hot topics in the news, it presents them from a different more analytical but still very digestible perspective.
michelangelo's mother
5 out of 5 stars
Planet Money is awesome
I have listened to most of the podcasts, I would give a thousand stars if I could.
Ricky rich ricardo
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite podcasts
I listen to a lot of podcasts and this is by far my favorite one. It’s light and informative, can be serious and sometimes silly. I’ve listened to all episodes since 2018, and I’m trying to listen to the ones from before. Thanks Planet Money!
Persephone's
4 out of 5 stars
The Bees Go to California
It is a good introduction to other city folks to some weird aspects of our food system.
Since they were working with bee keepers, they were concentrating on bees. However, I have heard from a friend, who is a biologist, says that wasps are the natural pollenators of almond trees.
Yellowsnowtastesgood
5 out of 5 stars
Best Podcast
I listen to podcasts all day long...this is seriously the best of them all!
Mainstreet59
1 out of 5 stars
Can’t PM simply meet its Mission?
Wow! You don’t think that there is enough coverage of the craziness on every other media outlet including your regular NPR sources? I was looking for your outlet to listen to something other than craziness at the Capitol newsfeed that was on every other television and major radio outlet.
If this was a hidden story, fine. But for you to dictate to me that I have to hear the NPR version of the election results and insurrection is very demeaning and patronizing. Your organization should not assume that it needs to fill other media lanes when it is so obvious this is the only story being covered. This is exactly where the nanny state and ultra liberals tend to go because they know so much more than everybody else. It is just silly. Please just stick to your mission and let the rest of us use our brains to figure out if and where we’re going to get our news. Thank you
TeeDeeDub
1 out of 5 stars
Another Finance / Business Podcast That Became Political
I have been a regular listener for years, but no more. If I want to listen to politics, I’ll subscribe to a politics podcast - you have doubled-down on politics and left finance / business as an afterthought. Good riddance to Planet Money (and Marketplace, too). Thank goodness for my good fortune in discovering the Wondery podcasts - they are AWESOME!
ughhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 out of 5 stars
Planet money
Why is paint so expensive
EMark530
5 out of 5 stars
Complicated topics made understandable with a strong dose of humor
I really love this one - was introduced to me by a work colleague and the things they have helped make sense over the course of this year have been amazing. I also appreciate that while they take the work seriously, they don’t take themselves too seriously 😉
さいやくさいやく
5 out of 5 stars
Christmas tree episode :)
I watched the episode after Christmas, but it was the best!! I laughed towards the end :) Also check out the Plant Money’s Instagram, there’s pictures of them selling the trees.
tea-devotea
5 out of 5 stars
Accessible for all
I love this podcast so much because it doesn’t assume and prior knowledge of the economy and explains each concept with such clarity. It allows you to lead without feeling stupid. I’m thankful for this podcast in my feed this year.
sweetoeyes
1 out of 5 stars
Louder than a what hip hop mixed tapes
These tapes are responsible for the fires the gang shooting the mass drug activity they reinforce the drug culture so they think they are needed causing our taxes to go up
Kalista-kay
5 out of 5 stars
Stick to economics
I’m not interested in Louder than a Riot. Stop trying to cram it down my throat.
Pod Love
4 out of 5 stars
Good
but Elsa Chang is annoying.
Missyajg
5 out of 5 stars
Had no idea I was interested in Econ before this podcast.
Am I interested in economics or do I just love great story telling about random events and topics that teach me little bits and pieces of something about the world around me that I never knew ... which are all eventually tied back to economics in some way, shape or form.
Olmo Armas
5 out of 5 stars
Christmas tree episode made me cry - happy tears
Thank you for such an informative and uplifting story, this is what I needed to end 2020!
RupertTheEraserPig
5 out of 5 stars
YES!! Listen to this!!!
I’m eleven and I love this. Other people are eleven and love this. THIS IS AMAZING FOR ALL AGES AND EVERYONE SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS!! I also might be crazy but who cares really?
sloot gang i guess
5 out of 5 stars
Christmas tree episode
This episode was the best one yet!!! I love them so much and would honestly buy that song at the end!
ashay97
5 out of 5 stars
Great storytelling
I was never interested in economics before Planet Money, but the episodes are always so informative, compelling, and at times, even light hearted and funny. Highly recommend.
Calikenzo
5 out of 5 stars
Just missed a tree!!!
What a great way to learn about markets and money! One of my favorite NPR shows. 🥸
Fanbois
5 out of 5 stars
Christmas tree episode!
Your Christmas tree episode made my day. Thanks!
Namswa
5 out of 5 stars
“We buy a lot of Christmas trees”
My favorite episode so far! Keep up the good work
BonusDad
5 out of 5 stars
Like a Good Friend Who’s Always Teaching
This show seldom fails to expand my horizons, ignite a good chuckle and economically entertain. For your gateway drug try the December 2020 episode on Christmas trees.
Dan_Review
1 out of 5 stars
Non-stop propaganda
Awful propaganda in delivered by a calm arrogant voice...
GregG1098
5 out of 5 stars
Planet Money
Have been listening and sharing for years! I love the way they are able to make what is happening in finance or just what is happening in the world so understandable to everyone without talking down to the audience. I always look forward to the next episode! Please keep up the good work!
Aung1977
5 out of 5 stars
Best in knowledge
Everyone should listen this instead of listening mindless songs. I learned a lot from many of their podcasts. Thanks to the team for all your hard work.
Tdjo
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent show.
I’ve listened to every Planet Money episode. In fact listening to Planet Money helped me make a lot of money. Keep the good stuffs coming.
Meat=Murder
5 out of 5 stars
How to Money for “Dummies”...
...like *me*! [Updated December 2020]
Planet Money, I have loved you since the “Giant Pool” and never stopped.
* * *
REDMAP: Cynical and Terrifying
Does Chris Jankowski have a plan when he and his ilk take over America, or—for him and Mitch McConnell—is winning everything? Dog catches car, now what?
Planet Money Superfan
5 out of 5 stars
Great For All Ages
I am only 11 but I LOVE this podcast, it is amazing how you make economics so engaging! Everyone in my family is impressed when I start randomly talking about negative oil prices or the yield curve! I also like that you have disclaimers to swear words or other things at the start of the episodes, thank you for that.
2245Jonathan
2 out of 5 stars
I’m out
I used to enjoy the economic discussions but it seems for the last year or two it has shifted to social justice slant on all the topics with someone to blame for everything. I’m done with the glass half empty outlook.
Ativan415
1 out of 5 stars
i cannot stand sarah's voice
her voice is not for radio. i'm unsubscribing. an ideal voice is cnn's abby phillip -- very cool, calm, and subtle. then again, abby is harvard educated and sarah went to some unranked college.
EspejoAhumado
5 out of 5 stars
Easily best podcast at explaining finance topics
The latest donation drive for local NPR stations was so funny, I had to increase my donation.
Charles Keanan
5 out of 5 stars
Econ explained w/o offending 1%
I enjoy NPR and Planet Money is one of the reasons. But I have always felt that most people on your end operate under the unstated understanding that you cannot offend anyone by focusing on topics that pins the blame on powerful entities. So my question might be too bold but most of your listeners would like to know where the trillions of dollars in stimulus went. This seems like the perfect question for Planet Money to address even if the well connected and rich and powerful are embarrassed. And if you cannot find the money, that is important also. Most of us here on the receiving end of radio land would be interested to know that the Feds could send out a few trillion and not be able to answer basic tracking questions like where exactly did the money go.
nick87b
5 out of 5 stars
🥺🤣
I like the show — it’s making me more interested in business topics. I give it all 5 stars because there are so many crybaby Trump cultists leaving weepy negative reviews.
forest decker
5 out of 5 stars
Good podcast great for kids to!!!
Great podcast I am 10 years old and I am trying to lesion to all of the planet money podcasts episodes. I also I loved learning economics plus I liked your plant money summer school!!!
Love your show😃
MörderHase
5 out of 5 stars
I don’t even like economics and this is one of my top podcasts.
The episode on recycling with the older gentleman was the best. I love that guy.
jonnymac314151867890
4 out of 5 stars
good podcast hate the repeats
I love listening, but it really frustrating they replay old episodes. Podcasts aren't radio, we have a playlist, and I can replay an old one if I want. Please keep the radio paradigm on the radio.
me🍍
2 out of 5 stars
I am SO disappointed! ☹️
Truly I expected better! In the Trade Show (update) episode the G-slur is used at the 3:53 min mark. This made me sick to my stomach! I am so sad that you guys didn’t say anything about it!
margaret shell
5 out of 5 stars
Fun and nerdy!
I always learn something and it’s so fun!
allmylovetoaudrey
5 out of 5 stars
Ideal
Planet Money is the podcast that made me start listening to podcasts. It is trustworthy, captivating, accessible, and addresses a range of topics. It’s THE ideal podcast if you want facts over convos. It inspired me to make my own version for teens, using film (Lights, Camera, Analysis). I still listen to it regularly and recommend episodes to friends anytime I find an episode that reminds me of them. I even got my mom into it!
Silllllllllllllllllll
5 out of 5 stars
Uniquely positioned
For those who are scared away by “economics”, this is a great fun introductory Econ in applied life and sciences 101 podcast.
DowJ25000
1 out of 5 stars
This show is going down fast
When I started to listen this podcast it was a great combination of storytelling and life application. However, in the past few years it has gone downhill really fast. It started with their spinoff podcast the Indicator. The Indicator started off pretty well but it soon turned in to about 30% commercials and 40% leftist policies and talking points such as climate change, gender pay gap, and universal health care. Planet Money also started to go downhill.The original content that I once loved became more rare, and the episodes that were new were explicit and/or filled with anti-Trump speech. The most recent example of this podcast going downhill is their “fact checkers” not correcting them when they say Joe Biden is “President-elect”. He is not the president-elect till the electors cast their vote in Washington D.C. I want the old Planet Money that I used to have...
paperfairy17
5 out of 5 stars
makes boring topics fun
I didn't think I cared about economics until I started listening to this. Now I LOVE economics.
josh minoso
5 out of 5 stars
WOW
Planet money is one of the most interesting podcasts I’ve ever heard it’s great guess wonderful topics in a good way of explaining the economy and everything from trade wars to bank accounts, planet money is wonderful!
😈🦔
4 out of 5 stars
Good, but could use less politics
This is a great podcast. It is very entertaining and informative, but sometimes your political views tend to show.
Bama Shelby
5 out of 5 stars
Topics Transformed
Thank you for taking what should be boring topics and making them super interesting! Well done!
colin 72
5 out of 5 stars
The Best
Hi I am only 12 and I absolutely love planet money I have been listening for about 2 years at first I listened to It in the car with my dad and I fell in love with it and now I listen to it on my own. I love this podcast and I love learning about the economy.
RawSimpleFact
5 out of 5 stars
How much is and who pays for Trump’s legal fees?
Always love your show!
Just wondering if you would run an episode on How much is and who pays for Trump’s legal fees, if it has not been done?
Cheers!
Sndsf
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast
I am young and I am a avid listener and I don’t care who says That it is to political not I am fine with that and love It 😊
Best podcast ever
Would recommend
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HungryWave
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast ever made.
They are saving the world at PM! I’ve been listening for over a decade.
renshty
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Clean, great economic podcast lessons and stories that are the perfect length. Keep it up! It’s amazing!
Gimp With Limp
2 out of 5 stars
Used to like it, stopped subscription now
I liked this program when it talked about economic issues, but a few months ago it switched its programming to become yet another political podcast with an agenda that it was trying to peddle.
It would be so much better if it was truly informative about the issues. For example, in the episode Frame Canada, they spent the entire time saying that businesses and political parties spin the news in their favor and stretch the truth (not exactly groundbreaking). Both sides do it. What would have been much more informative is a deeper dive into how the Canadian healthcare actually works. How much do taxpayers in different tax brackets pay for the Canadian healthcare system? What medical procedures are covered and what is not? What is the paperwork for approval like? What are the options if approval is denied? Can people get supplemental insurance? How much (if any) do customers pay out of pocket for “elective procedures”? What are wait times like? What Rx are covered? Etc.
Florenceyyy
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast of all times!!!
This is THE podcast that got me into listening to podcasts!!!! One of the most informative and fun show out there!!! I have learned sooooo much interesting and random facts over the years! Can’t be grateful enough!!!
Anthony Benjamin
1 out of 5 stars
Too Political; Not About Econ Trends
Since quarantine started, this podcast, like many other NPR podcasts, reported on political opinion topics. I really miss the apolitical, stat-focused podcast episodes. It’s completely understandable Planet Money staff have a political preference and see their outreach as an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Centrists would greatly appreciate Planet Money being upfront with their political bias in affected areas. Thank you for reading!
Eva Howie
3 out of 5 stars
Econ policies of candidates
Just listened to an episode that was very informative. I was super thankful it was only 18min long because I could barely tolerate the host. Host Garcia, could you please not shout the entire time? Wow. I’ll skip the episodes you host in the future.
