Explore the nostalgia and influence of 90s advertising, the rise of soap opera marketing, and the birth of the iconic 'Got Milk' campaign. Discover how advertising has evolved from catchy jingles to performance marketing in the 21st century.

Yesha Yadav, expert in U.S. Treasuries and professor at Vanderbilt Law School, discusses the fragility of the U.S. Treasury market and its potential consequences. They explain the importance of treasuries in daily life, global financial system, unlocking credit, and maintaining economic stability.

The podcast explores why doctors still use pagers, despite their obsolescence. It discusses the challenges and benefits of replacing pagers with texting in hospitals. The episode also delves into the factors influencing the use of pagers and power dynamics within hospitals. Doctors share their struggles with a new texting app and appreciate the limitations of pagers. The importance of addressing drawbacks and cultural changes when implementing new communication systems is emphasized.

The podcast explores the economic pressures on fish and chip shops in the UK and an inspiring story of an indigenous drink maker in Colombia. It also discusses the challenges faced by fish and chip shops due to rising costs and highlights the significance of these shops in UK communities. Additionally, it delves into a trademark dispute between a small company and Coca-Cola over a beer infused with Coca-leaf.

Exploring the disconnect between positive economic indicators and negative consumer sentiment, the podcast delves into why people feel negatively about the economy despite favorable trends. It highlights the significance of the Michigan survey in measuring consumer sentiment and explores the impact of constant access to bad news and political polarization. Furthermore, it discusses potential economic explanations for people's feelings, including missing data and pandemic-related issues.

In Oregon, there is an excessive and unbalanced supply of marijuana, leaving tons of weed in fields. The sales price for legal marijuana has dropped due to oversupply. However, federal law prevents selling across state lines, creating sticky business problems. The podcast explores the challenges faced by marijuana farmers, the restrictions on businesses, and the legal barriers of selling marijuana across state lines. It also delves into a lawsuit against the state of Oregon, discussing the Commerce Clause and the hope for exporting Oregon marijuana.

The Planet Money Thanksgiving feast explores the economic mystery of why turkey prices go down despite high demand. They discuss countercyclical pricing theories, home production's impact on the economy, and seating challenges. They also delve into matching theory for optimal seating arrangements and reveal the secret ingredient in cranberry sauce.

Min Jin Lee, bestselling contemporary novelist, discusses how her background in economics influences her approach to writing and storytelling. The podcast explores how economic decisions in fiction writing reveal desires and motivations, how secret economists merged their passion for money into their novels, and the emotional complexities of a Korean family's immigration in the book 'Pachinko'. It also explores shipping as a manifestation of desires and frustration with financial jargon turned into literary gold. The author discusses the relationship between financial and political power, the use of language as tools of power, and gaining financial literacy.

China's real estate market has been a major driver of economic growth, but it's now facing a crisis. The podcast explores the history of the market, including bribery and luxury, and delves into the current troubles faced by property developers. It also examines the actions taken by the Chinese government, such as debt caps and price drops, and discusses the potential economic consequences for China.

Authors, including Douglas Preston, allege that their novels were used without permission to train OpenAI's AI program ChatGPT. The podcast explores the controversy around this alleged copyright infringement and discusses the ethics of tech companies using copyrighted material. It also highlights other cases of tech giants facing copyright infringement allegations. The positive impact of lawsuits on tech companies, as demonstrated by the Spotify case, is also discussed.