Planet Money Our 2023 valentines
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Feb 11, 2023 This Valentine's Day celebration highlights the love for unique insights, from tracking international trade with Import Yeti to the magic of data revisions in economic reports. A heartfelt chat about audio descriptions reveals their importance in making media accessible while fostering inclusivity. The hosts also share personal tales of office camaraderie, donuts, and the joy of human connection. With a nod to the balance of democracy and capitalism, this lively discussion blends affection for economics with personal reflections.
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ImportYeti Love
- Nick Fountain loves ImportYeti, a website revealing product origins.
- He used it to find where Tramontina cast iron pans are made in China.
Office Valentine
- Amanda Ronchick's Valentine was the office, hoping for spontaneous interactions.
- She bought donuts, met Gregory, but mostly had Zoom meetings.
Revisions Love
- Willa Rubin loves BLS Employment Situation Report revisions, especially jobs added.
- Revisions reflect an evolving economic picture, getting closer to accuracy.