Planet Money Newsletter

Here’s what happens when private equity buys homes in your neighborhood

What makes rents go down and neighborhood diversity go up? Corporate landlords. But they also make it harder to own for yourself.

Hitler’s bunker is now just a parking lot. But it’s a ‘dark tourism’ attraction anyway

Why evil histories sell. A visit to Hitler's bunker, and a deep dive into the economics and ethical quandaries of "dark tourism."

How plants and fungi trade resources without a brain

Fungi and plants have something to teach humans about global trade and cooperation

The hidden costs of cutting Medicaid

Cutting Medicaid can seem like an easy way to slash the budget. But, the costs can spread to all of us.

A Planet Money guide to 5 fascinating new econ papers

The Planet Money newsletter rounds up some new economics studies.