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Planet Money

Business Politics

Unfit for Work

On the skyrocketing number of Americans on disability—14 million at last count, with payouts topping those for food stamps and welfare combined—and what it means for the U.S. economy.

Chana Joffe-Walt Planet Money Mar 2013 15min Permalink

When Patents Attack!

Inside the twisted, litigious world of software patents.

Alex Blumberg, Laura Sydell Planet Money Jul 2011 15min Permalink