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Our newsletter writer is out, cooking up something for the podcast. [View this email online]( [Planet Money]( Specialization Of Labor --------------------------------------------------------------- by Greg Rosalsky One of the hallmark ideas in economics is the specialization of labor. We humans are much more productive when we’re focused on specific tasks. Well, I’m currently focusing on reporting an episode, which means the newsletter’s usual original reporting and writing will have to wait a bit. In the meantime, check out the latest Planet Money episodes below. Not subscribed? [Subscribe to this newsletter.]( Want to spread the love? [Share the web-version of this newsletter on social media.]( Craving more content? [Listen to our podcasts.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- On Our Podcasts --------------------------------------------------------------- Finally, our comic book — After many, many delays, the Micro-Face comic book is here! And we answer the burning question: Why did it take so long to make a comic book? [Listen here]( TikTok to the top — Thanks to TikTok, Tai Verdes went from struggling musician to Top 40 hitmaker. But first, he had to crack the algorithm of how to go viral. [Listen here]( Poison pill, Netflix, and Disney's kingdom explained — Media and entertainment companies had a turbulent week, which made us want to cover a few of them for Indicators of the Week! In this episode from The Indicator, indicators for Netflix, Twitter, and Disney we think should be on your radar. [Listen here]( Also on The Indicator: [China's tech crackdown backdown]( [Russia tips into default... or does it?]( [Cracking the code on cyber insurance]( and [Land of opportunity (zones)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Subscribe to Planet Money+](. Your support helps make our show possible and unlocks access to our sponsor-free episodes. What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [planetmoney@npr.org](mailto:planetmoney@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Daily News, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Planet Money emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]