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The Rest of the Story, 2025

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The Rest of the Story, 2025

Planet Money

2025/12/26
Planet Money

Planet Money

2025/12/26
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Most stories keep going even after we set down our microphones and the music fades up. That's why, at the end of each year, we look back and we take stock.  We call this tradition "The Rest of the Story." And we bring you updates on the stories we've repo...

Highlights

Each year, Planet Money revisits stories that have stayed with them, checking in on people and ideas from past episodes to see how things have evolved. This special update brings fresh insights into innovations, personal milestones, economic struggles, and the long road to policy change.
11:44
Adam got engaged using his parents' engagement ring
17:37
His wife Walaa Eidah is sick and waiting for medical evacuation from Gaza
23:42
The new version has a simpler win condition and more sophisticated design.

Chapters

Can you really cancel your subscriptions — and who’s making it easier?
00:00
Is a $137 diamond good enough for an engagement?
09:01
How do you rebuild a life when your home is gone?
14:52
What happens when economists make a board game?
20:40
Why isn’t every table saw required to save fingers?
26:11

Transcript

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