Digest

This episode of Planet Money is a mix of fun and informative content. It starts with a listener quiz, where Claire Jordan, a semiconductor industry professional, answers questions about topics covered in the Planet Money podcast during June. The quiz covers a range of topics, including GDP, chatGPT, and the podcast's new mascot, Indie. The episode then transitions to a summer school series, where Planet Money explores the history of economics through classic episodes. Each week features a professor and covers topics like the birth of money, banks, and finance. Throughout the episode, there are discussions about various economic topics, including AI chips, cow burps, and the impact of climate change. The episode also features a clip from Doc McGee, the longtime manager of Kiss, who shares his experiences with the band's over-the-top merchandising.

Outlines

00:00:14

The Indicator Quiz and Summer School

This episode features a listener quiz about topics covered in the Planet Money podcast during June, followed by a summer school series exploring the history of economics.

00:02:49

Economic Acronyms and AI Chips

Claire Jordan, a listener from Texas, participates in the Indicator Quiz, answering questions about economic acronyms and recent topics like AI chips and cow burps.

00:10:39

The History of Money and Finance

Planet Money hosts a summer school series, exploring the history of economics through classic episodes. Each week features a professor and covers topics like the birth of money, banks, and finance.

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Q&A

• What is the name of the Planet Money podcast's new mascot?

  The mascot's name is Indie, inspired by "Indiana Jones" and "indicator."

• What does GDP stand for?

  GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product, which is the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders.

• What does GPT in chatGPT stand for?

  GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer, a type of large language model that uses deep learning to generate human-like text.

• Which company briefly became the most valuable company in the world in June, surpassing Microsoft and Apple?

  The company is Nvidia, a chipmaking company known for its AI chips.

• What is the "cow blank" that is a serious climate issue?

  The "cow blank" is a cow burp, which releases methane, a greenhouse gas.

• Who is the voice in the clip that says, "Well, you just get used to it. Then you just, you know, and the bands having parties on the bus. There's a $400,000 cash. Everybody's hammered. It's pretty, it's pretty wild."?

  The voice belongs to Doc McGee, the longtime manager of Kiss.

Show Notes