

Groundhog Day 2023
4 snips Feb 1, 2023
Groundhog Day serves as a quirky backdrop for exploring surprising historical events that occurred on February 2nd. The hosts embark on a humorous quest to find economic stories that sidestep the furry forecaster. From daring rescues to the founding of the National League, they highlight the day’s cultural weight. Delving into historical diaries and the invention of the ice cream scoop, they weave personal anecdotes into their discussion, revealing how these moments have shaped our everyday lives with a cheeky twist.
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Groundhog Day Time Loop
- Planet Money hosts Erica and Kenny are stuck in a time loop, reliving Groundhog Day.
- They must find a significant non-groundhog related event from any February 2nd to break the curse.
Initial Search for an Economic Event
- The Planet Money team searches for a historical economic event that occurred on February 2nd.
- They find various interesting events, like the rescue of Robinson Crusoe and the formation of baseball's National League, but none fit their criteria.
Groundhog Day Heist
- Producer Dave Blanchard finds a 1952 Groundhog Day heist involving a Chicago magician.
- Stolen items included rabbits, opossums, raccoons, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, and pigeons.