Unveiling the Economic Forecast of 2024: Planet Money Update
The Rest of the Story, 2024
As the holiday season winds down and the gift exchange frenzy subsides, another tradition takes center stage: returns season. But in the world of Planet Money, we are diving into a different kind of return – a return to stories from years past to uncover what changes have unfolded since we last reported on them. Welcome to an episode we like to call “The Rest of the Story.”
Updates Galore
In this episode, we bring you a host of updates on a variety of intriguing topics. From the murky waters of zombie mortgages to the possibility of student loan forgiveness under the new Biden plan, we’ve got you covered. Curious about how Argentina’s economy is faring under its self-described anarcho-capitalist president or where the best place in the world is to give birth to twins? We’ve got updates on that too. And of course, we couldn’t forget about the return to… returns.
Listen In
So, as you navigate the bustling aisles in search of that perfect holiday sweater or patiently wait in line to swap your Dutch oven for an air fryer, why not tune in to our latest audio gifts? Let us accompany you through these stories and shed light on the changes that have unfolded since we last delved into them. And don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2025 with more intriguing tales to share.
The Team Behind the Scenes
This episode was expertly hosted by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi, produced by the talented Sam Yellowhorse Kesler, and edited with precision by Keith Romer and Jess Jiang. Sierra Juarez ensured the accuracy of the facts, while Cena Loffredo engineered the episode flawlessly. And let’s not forget Alex Goldmark, Planet Money’s executive producer, who oversees it all with finesse.
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As you navigate the post-holiday whirlwind, let us guide you through the twists and turns of these captivating tales from the world of economics. Let’s uncover “The Rest of the Story” together.
