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Planet Money's new book provides 'A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life'
A new book from NPR’s Planet Money breaks down the economy through vivid and surprising stories, such as food bank pickle surpluses and the hidden rules shaping global business.
It’s a guide to the forces behind your paycheck, your rent and your choices.
Here & Now's Anthony Brooks talks with Alex Mayyasi, author of "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life."
This segment aired on April 17, 2026.