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433: Fine Print 2011

Apr. 15, 2011

ACT ONE: ONE PILL TWO PILL, RED PILL BLUE PILL

Planet Money's Chana Joffe-Walt explains why prescription drug coupons could actually be increasing how much we pay, and prevent us from even telling how much drugs cost.

392: Someone Else's Money

Oct. 16, 2009

Act One: One Pill Two Pill, Red Pill Blue Pill

Planet Money's Chana Joffe-Walt explains why prescription drug coupons could actually be increasing how much we pay, and prevent us from even telling how much drugs cost.

Act Two: Let's Take Your Medical History

Alex Blumberg and Adam Davidson recount how four accidental steps led to enacting the very questionable system of employers paying for health care.

Act Three: Insurance? Ruh Roh!

Planet Money correspondent David Kestenbaum investigates the growing popularity of pet insurance, and what it reveals about insurance for people.