Planet Money on Fresh Air
Fresh AirAugust 1, 2026
Best Of: ‘Odyssey’ translator Emily Wilson / Actor Jon Bernthal
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Terry Gross
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August 1, 2026
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When life gives you lemons, what do you get? Negative utility. What do you think this is, Darian? It's the Indicator from Planet Money, the home of economic nerdiness. We revel in it. Well, you can not only listen to our show, but you can read us in our weekly newsletter that comes out every Friday morning. Sign up now at npr.org slash Indicator Newsletter.
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Fresh Air
Best Of: ‘Odyssey’ translator Emily Wilson / Actor Jon Bernthal
Host: Terry Gross
Publisher: NPR