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Planet Money's Valentine's Day loves and obsessions
TLDR Planet Money hosts share their annual Valentine's Day loves and obsessions, including tools like Import Yeti for tracking imports, reflections on lonely Valentine's Day experiences, and the impact of audio description features on TV shows and movies.
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Planet Money hosts share their annual Valentine's Day loves and obsessions, including the Robinson-Patman Act and the Journal of Economic Literature.
04:01
Import Yeti is a tool that allows users to track where U.S. companies are importing products from, uncovering supply chain details and factory information.
07:35
Nick expresses his love for Import Yeti, a website that he adores and plans to feature in a show for Valentine's Day.
11:21
Amanda reflects on her lonely Valentine's Day at the office, reminiscing about the past and the lack of human interaction in the present.
15:25
Revisions to economic data, particularly in terms of jobs added, provide a more accurate and complete picture of the economy over time.
19:09
Jeff's official patented 2023 Valentine is Audio Description, a feature that provides play-by-play descriptions for movies and TV shows designed for people who are blind or have low vision.
22:53
Audio description adds a new dimension to watching TV shows and movies, turning them into podcasts and creating a sense of connection and companionship for viewers.
26:12
A spontaneous audio description of a video featuring Jeff, an Asian man dancing with his cat, brought joy and a sense of connection to the narrator and listeners.
