The Indicator from Planet Money · May 27, 2026 · 9m

What the movies teach us about recessions, memestocks and gold

Hosts Adrian Ma and Wailin Wong share their favorite economics and business movies, discussing what these films reveal about financial concepts. The episode is a rapid-fire conversation about personal top picks, offering listeners a lighthearted look at how movies shape our understanding of money, markets, and recessions.

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The Hosts' Favorite Econ and Business Movies

Adrian Ma and Wailin Wong each name and discuss the movies that have most influenced their view of economics, business, and financial markets.

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