Summary
The NPR Planet Money Summer School podcast explores how the government decides to allocate the money it collects. It discusses the limitations on government spending and the reasons why certain areas receive more funding than others.
Key Facts
- The podcast is part of a series called Planet Money Summer School, focusing on government-related topics.
- This episode discusses how the government decides to spend its collected money.
- The discussion highlights that despite appearances, the government cannot spend without limits.
- The episode aims to explain why some areas receive more government funding compared to others.
- The series host is Robert Smith, and the producer is Eric Mennel.
- Listeners can access the podcast freely on various platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the NPR app.
- Additional content is available through a subscription service called Planet Money+.
