Prompt Cast
Microface the Musical: An Economics Adventure
TLDR Planet Money presents Microface the Musical, a concert performance based on their project to buy and monetize a superhero named Microface, focusing on an economics concept called S Sheet and the old computer programming language COBOL. Follow Sam's superhero journey as Microface, using his sonic abilities to fight crime, uncover corruption, and help people reclaim unclaimed funds.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
Planet Money presents their first original production, Microface the Musical, based on their project to buy and monetize a superhero named Microface.
04:09
A concert performance of Microface the musical with talented performers and a full band, focusing on an economics concept called S Sheet and the old computer programming language COBOL.
07:31
Microface, the musical, begins with a flashback where a mysterious letter reveals the superhero's legacy and the start of a new hero's journey.
13:22
Sam, equipped with a powerful super suit, embarks on his superhero journey as Microface, using his unique sonic abilities to fight crime and uncover a mysterious mail mix-up.
19:14
Sam discovers a hidden message that leads him and his friend to the State Bureau of Lost Monies, where they uncover a scheme to keep unclaimed funds and decide to investigate further.
25:54
Sam and his friend discover a hidden message at a press conference, leading them to a programmer who reveals corruption in the code affecting refund checks.
31:50
Sam and his friend uncover a nefarious plot involving a corrupt scheme to manipulate the lost money's computer system and website, leading them to a confrontation with the mastermind behind it all.
38:32
Sam and his team successfully spread the word about unclaimed funds, leading to people reclaiming their money and the criminals being apprehended by the police.
