Planet Money

Since World War II, inequality in the U.S. has gone through two, dramatically different phases.

The jobs picture has changed profoundly since the 1970s. This map shows how those changes played out across the country.

Thanks to shows like The Walking Dead and movies like World War Z, zombies are climbing the costume charts. The undead have risen from the 13th most popular costume up to No. 4 in just five years.