Prompt Cast
Celebrating Economic Joy and Learning with Sonic Love Letters
TLDR Planet Money celebrates Valentine's Day by handing out sonic love letters to things that brought them economic joy or learning in the past year, including a company that encourages employees to improve processes daily and implementing a Japanese manufacturing concept called Poka Yoke to streamline processes.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
Planet Money dedicates a show to things that have been giving them butterflies, leading to a Valentine's Day visit to a California grocery store with an impressive selection of produce and unique food items.
03:51
Planet Money celebrates Valentine's Day by handing out sonic love letters to things that brought them economic joy or learning in the past year, including a company that encourages employees to improve processes daily.
07:26
A company implements a Japanese manufacturing concept called Poka Yoke to streamline processes and improve efficiency, involving all employees in finding solutions.
10:57
Caitlin Clark's basketball efficiency is not just about shooting percentage, as her willingness to take difficult shots makes her a valuable scorer for her team.
14:31
Iowa's success in basketball is attributed to taking difficult shots, leading them to become one of the top ranked teams in the country.
18:36
A play called Manahatta explores the tension felt by Indigenous people working within the economy and the impact of success on their community.
22:20
Indigenous podcast producer shares a Valentine with another Indigenous person for understanding and connection, while a different podcast, Corporate Gossip, is praised for its entertaining yet informative take on business drama.
25:48
Corporate Gossip podcast is praised for making the complicated corporate world accessible and entertaining, with a mutual exchange of Valentines with Planet Money.
