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You asked for real raises, free shipping, and a special delivery

You asked for real raises, free shipping, and a special delivery

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You ask, we answer. The Planet Money team goes to great-ish lengths to answer questions about:

  • A particular cat food shortage
  • The illusion of "free" shipping
  • Taylor Swift
  • Full employment and a paradox for the Federal Reserve
  • Government crypto seizures 
  • Our much anticipated Micro-Face comic book 

Speaking of, you can listen to our entire Micro-Face series here and buy the comic book here!

Music: "Sylvan Waltz" and "We Don't Care" and "Got Flow" and "22 (Taylor's Version)" and "Street Groove" and "Don't Look Down" and "Pick It Up"

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