Planet Money is a prominent American podcast and blog produced by NPR, launched in 2008 with the mission to **demystify economics** and make it accessible and engaging for a general audience. It achieves this by using creative storytelling, entertaining dialogue, and real-world scenarios to explain complex economic concepts, aiming to help listeners "understand the world" through the lens of the economy[1][3][5]. The organization produces two main podcasts: the **Planet Money Podcast**, featuring episodes around 20 to 30 minutes that dive into economic topics with detailed narratives, and its spin-off, **The Indicator Podcast**, launched in 2017. The Indicator offers shorter, daily episodes (under 10 minutes) that quickly break down current economic and business news, making them easy to grasp and timely[1][3]. This dual podcast approach balances depth with accessibility, appealing to both casual listeners and those seeking deeper economic insights. Historically, Planet Money has been recognized for innovative projects such as the 2012 "No-Brainer Economic Platform," where economists proposed bold policy ideas like eliminating various tax deductions and legalizing marijuana to address economic distortions and inefficiencies[3]. The podcast's episodes often include topical issues, like explaining stock buybacks, government bailouts, or globalization's impact on pandemics, demonstrating its relevance to contemporary business and technology discussions[1]. Currently, Planet Money remains an active and influential voice in economic journalism, delivering over 600 episodes as of 2025. It is part of NPR, an independent, non-profit media organization based in New York, and continues to cultivate a loyal audience interested in economics, finance, and societal forces shaping business and technology[1][2][4]. Notably, Planet Money’s strength lies in its ability to combine rigorous economic analysis with engaging storytelling, making it a valuable resource for educators, students, and anyone interested in understanding the economic forces behind global developments[5].