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Econ Extra Credit with David Brancaccio

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David Brancaccio Jan 28, 2020

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"Class Action Park"

The dangerous thrills of an infamous amusement park

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Aug 4, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #113
HBO Max
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"Severance"

“If my job didn’t exist, who would be worse off?”

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Jul 29, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #112
One choice quote from the cheesy self-help book featured in "Severance"? "What separates man from machine is that machines cannot think for themselves. Also, they are made of metal, whereas man is made of skin."
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"Severance"

More purpose, fewer silos: some keys to meaningful work

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder and Erika Soderstrom
Jul 28, 2022
In the show "Severance," characters don't understand the point of their work. And they barely know their colleagues.
The Macrodata Refinement department at Lumon Industries includes Dylan (Zach Cherry), left, Irving (John Turturro) and Mark (Adam Scott).
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"Severance"

Finding meaning in work can be a challenge, especially now

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Jul 21, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #111
Apple TV+
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"Severance"

How "forced fun" at the office can hurt our ability to disconnect

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Jul 21, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #110
Apple TV+
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"Severance"

Why are office parties so awkward?

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom
Jul 15, 2022
It's just another example of "forced fun" at work, something we take a look at in the show "Severance" for Econ Extra Credit.
Tramell Tillman and Britt Lower dancing during the short office party scene in "Severance."
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"Severance"

When work-life balance seems impossible …

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Jul 7, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #109
Courtesy Apple TV+
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"Ascension"

Why it's hard to trace the origins of the stuff we buy

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Jun 30, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #108
A hat with “Made in America” emblazoned on it was, in fact, made in China.
Courtesy Jonathan Schaffer
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"Severance"

On "Severance": Why you should balance work and life instead of separating them entirely

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder , Rose Conlon and Erika Soderstrom
Jun 24, 2022
The hit Apple TV+ series "Severance" offers searing commentary on corporate values, organized labor and finding purpose at work.
From left to right, actors John Turturro, Britt Lower, Christopher Walken and Adam Scott in “Severance,” now streaming on Apple TV+.
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"Ascension"

Is China's an upwardly mobile society? “Ascension” examines the Chinese dream.

by David Brancaccio , Jennifer Pak and Rose Conlon
Jun 23, 2022
The Oscar-nominated documentary explores the rise of China's middle class, zeroing in on an economy in transition.
The Oscar-nominated documentary explores the rise of China's middle class, zeroing in on an economy in transition.
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