Join the team behind the popular podcast Planet Money, and special guests Chef Brandon Jew and Anthropic’s Jack Clark, to celebrate the publication of Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life. Author and longtime contributor Alex Mayyasi, Planet Money host Kenny Malone and Planet Money TikTok-er Jack Corbett will bring Planet Money’s signature brand of storytelling to the stage and discuss some highlights from the new book, including unlikely origin stories, revealing truths about human behavior, and insightful suggestions for navigating chaotic times drawn from the latest ideas in economics. Come prepared to engage with the silly and the sublime and ask some questions of your favorite Planet Money hosts and reporters.
Chef Brandon Jew is known for his Michelin-starred restaurant Mister Jiu’s as well as the more casual Mamahuhu. His family has been in San Francisco’s Chinatown since the 1920s, where Jew learned about Chinese cuisine from his grandmother. Jew previously worked and trained at numerous award-winning restaurants including Zuni Café and Quince.
If your ticket comes with a book and you are unable to attend this event, please call Books Inc. at 415-776-1111 to arrange for pick-up. Books are available for pick-up at Books, Inc. Opera Plaza (601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco) up to 7 days following the event.