A phony hundred-dollar bill could spoil your weekend, but it can also have a significant impact on a country's economy. Kal Penn connects with those battling counterfeit products, working to protect industries from the dangers posed by fake goods and even terrorism. Along the way, he discovers that the interaction between imitators and original creators might actually be vital for economic prosperity, suggesting a complex relationship that fosters growth.
Show
This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy
Episode
S01E05
Air Date
Feb 22, 2019
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Money Laundering: A How To Guide
S01E02
Are Rich People Dicks or Do Dicks Get Rich
S01E03
The Rubber Episode
S01E04
A.I. is the future. Will it Keep us Around to Enjoy it?
S01E05
Counterfeiting Kills Economies (And Helps Them Too)
S01E06
The Death Episode
S01E07
Is Money Bullshit?
S01E08
A Global Corruption Tour