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How does the economy shape our lives? Planet Money has a book for that!

NPR | By Sarah Gonzalez

Published April 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM CDT

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NPR's Planet Money is publishing its first book! The team's newest project aims to help audiences navigate the economy and their lives.

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Sarah Gonzalez

Sarah Gonzalez is a host and reporter with Planet Money, NPR's award-winning podcast that finds creative, entertaining ways to make sense of the big, complicated forces that move our economy. She joined the team in April 2018.