Rigging a game of Monopoly to illustrate economic inequality

An academic study featuring the board game shows that random success goes to our heads, with implications for widening economic inequality. Plus, Biden's pick to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. And, Janet Yellen's confirmation hearing to become the next secretary of the treasury begins.
Music from the episode
Stressed Out Twenty One Pilots
The team
David Brancaccio
Host
Victoria Craig
Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan
Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin
Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin
Producer
Jay Siebold
Technical Director
Brian Allison
Engineer
Meredith Garretson
Producer
Erika Soderstrom
Producer/Director
Rose Conlon
Producer
Alex Schroeder
Producer