Planet Money The Rest of the Story, 2022
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Dec 31, 2022 Dive into a CEO's dramatic race to evacuate her team from Russia amid the Ukraine war. Discover how a couple's text message turned into a heartwarming romance and the arrival of their child. Explore Mableton's passionate push for cityhood and the community's struggles to build governance. Get insight into the complexities of modern polling and its impact on young voters, along with a wild tale of a scandalous New Jersey deli. And don't miss the story of a 74-year-old artist aiming for viral success with an inflation-themed track!
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Planet Money Baby
- Rachel Zomback reconnected with an old friend, Jeff Lackey, after hearing him on Planet Money.
- They later married and now have a "Planet Money baby."
Escape from Russia
- CEO Natalie Kaminsky successfully relocated over 50 employees from Russia to Georgia.
- They even retrieved furniture left behind in Russia, overcoming border issues with a $500 payment.
Mableton Becomes a City
- Mableton, Georgia, voted to become a city with 53% of the vote.
- They now face the challenge of establishing a government and funding their plans.