So, like, we’re here to, like, talk about some stuff that’s been bugging us at Planet Money, you know? We’re a group of peeps with different interests and vibes, but we all have one thing in common: we’re annoyed AF as consumers.
Like, seriously, we’re gonna let it all out and then try to figure out why these things are happening. From those cheap coffee joints to companies that make stuff impossible to fix… and don’t even get us started on those stores that flood our inboxes with emails every freaking day.
As we dive into this mess, we uncover some real sad truths about satisfaction and the future of skilled labor in the good ol’ U.S. of A.
Oh, and can we just take a sec to talk about how umbrellas are, like, totally bad for the environment? Come on, people, let’s ditch ’em.
Shoutout to James Sneed for producing this ep, Marianne McCune for editing, and Sierra Juarez for fact-checking. And big ups to Alex Goldmark, our boss man.
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And now, for some sick tunes: we got Source Audio with “City Dreamer,” “Year 4001,” “Soul Swirl,” “Sure Thing,” “Alpha Zulu,” and “Sold On You.”
So, like, that’s the scoop on our little rant sesh. Stay tuned for more juicy deets on the economy and stuff. Peace out!
