Episode
From NPR to Your Ears: Alex Mayyasi of Planet Money Kicks Off His Book Tour with a Digital First Stop at The Naughty Librarian- Money, Markets, Bikes, Bananas, Tariffs, Tasty Tarantulas & Real Stories on Finance, Wealth, Power Unfiltered. S3E5(0034)
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- THE NAUGHTY LIBRARIAN "TNL" The world’s best storytellers and the stories they tell in conversation.
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- Apr 8, 2026
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- 1801
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Summary
Planet Money, personal finance, economics storytelling, money insights, economic humor, financial literacy, and NPR behind-the-scenes secrets collide in this hilarious & insightful episode of The Naughty Librarian Podcast ! Your host, Alex, welcomes guest Alex Mayyasi , long-time Planet Money Podcast contributor , acclaimed author of the Planet Money book , & master of making complex economics, finance, & money concepts both entertaining & understandable. Whether you’re a die-hard Planet Money fan , a reader of Alex’s books, or curious about finance, money, and market stories delivered with humor, this episode is packed with laughs, learning, and mischievous fun. Alex and Alex dive into personal finance, economic storytelling, business insights, market trends, and NPR journalism , exploring quirky money tales and the behind-the-scenes magic of one of the most popular economics podcasts ever—and its companion book. Discover how Planet Money Podcast episodes are created, from pitch to presentation. Alex shares insider stories, writing tips, and lessons from years reporting on finance, markets, business trends, and economic systems. This episode gives an exclusive peek into NPR’s Planet Money Podcast and book. In the book and podcast themes include: Behind-the-scenes stories from Planet Money Podcast episodes Insights and stories behind the Planet Money book Fun, quirky, and surprising economic facts, market curiosities, and business trends Personal finance tips, side hustle ideas, and financial literacy strategies How storytelling makes economics, markets, and finance accessible and entertaining The human side of money, markets, business, and entrepreneurship Perfect for fans of Planet Money, economic podcasts, financial storytelling, NPR contributors, pe…