The Indicator from Planet Money WWE, a very expensive banana, and a quiz contestant
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Feb 17, 2025 Join a lively quiz filled with economic trivia and playful competition. Discover the surprising value of an extravagant artwork featuring a five million dollar banana. Engage with hilarious audio clips as contestants identify voices and explore cultural phenomena like novelty popcorn buckets. It’s an entertaining blend of economics, pop culture, and interactive fun.
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WWE and Netflix Deal
- Netflix spent $5 billion for exclusive streaming rights to WWE's Monday Night Raw.
- Tumvi Goyal correctly answered that WWE stands for World Wrestling Entertainment.
PCE Definition
- The acronym PCE was discussed in the episode "Men Without College Degrees Aren't Doing Well."
- Tumvi Goyal correctly identified PCE as Personal Consumption Expenditures.
Silver Tsunami
- The term "silver tsunami" describes the aging U.S. population, particularly baby boomers.
- This term highlights the cultural and economic shifts caused by this generation's aging.