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Planet MoneyFeb 13, 2026

Betty Boop, Excel Olympics, Penny-isms: Our 2026 Valentines

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All Quiet on the Western Front The secret of Planet Money Valentine The Maltese Falcon+1 more

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Betty Boop, Excel Olympics, Penny-isms: Our 2026 Valentines mentions All Quiet on the Western Front, The secret of Planet Money Valentine, The Maltese Falcon, and The very first Nancy Drew novel with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

All Quiet on the Western Front The secret of Planet Money Valentine The Maltese Falcon The very first Nancy Drew novel

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All Quiet on the Western Front

And the reason I knew this is because every year, Jennifer Jenkins helps put out a list of all the famous books and songs and cartoons entering the p…

The secret of Planet Money Valentine

The very first Nancy Drew novel is in the public domain this year.

The Maltese Falcon

The Public Domain Day list, where you will learn that the copyright has now expired on the book, The Maltese Falcon.

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All Quiet on the Western Front

The host mentions All Quiet on the Western Front while celebrating works newly entering the public domain and highlig…

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The secret of Planet Money Valentine

The host mentioned the newly public-domain Nancy Drew novel as a playful Valentine tailored for a Planet Money co-hos…

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The Maltese Falcon

The host mentions The Maltese Falcon as part of Jennifer Jenkins's annual Public Domain Day list, celebrating works w…

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The very first Nancy Drew novel

The host mentions that the very first Nancy Drew novel has entered the public domain and used it as a playful Valenti…

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Nancy Drew mystery stories

The host mentions that the first Nancy Drew novel entered the public domain and used it as a playful Valentine gift t…

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The conversation centers on public domain Nancy Drew.
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Referenced books include All Quiet on the Western Front and The secret of Planet Money Valentine.
The strongest audience signal points to People interested in copyright, public domain activists, librarians, educators, and cultural historians and listeners interested in data journalism, investigative reporting, and cultural/creative reuses of public-domain works.

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public domain Nancy Drew(2)public domain(1)public domain book(1)public domain releases(1)

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People interested in copyright, public domain activists, librarians, educators, and cultural historianslisteners interested in data journalism, investigative reporting, and cultural/creative reuses of public-domain workspeople interested in public domain works, copyright history, and cultural preservation (researchers, librarians, creatives)fans of classic literature and data-driven journalists or listeners who enjoy investigative reportinglisteners interested in public-domain literature and journalists who value data-driven investigative reporting

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All Quiet on the Western Front

Best for People interested in copyright, public domain activists, librarians, educators, and cultural historiansOften cited around public domain

“Mentioned as an Academy Award winning film entering the public domain (also originally a novel title referenced here).”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: public domain

For: People interested in copyright, public domain activists, librarians, educators, and cultural historians

Key quote: “And the reason I knew this is because every year, Jennifer Jenkins helps put out a list of all the famous books and songs and cartoons entering the public domain.”

The host mentions All Quiet on the Western Front while celebrating works newly entering the public domain and highlighting Jennifer Jenkins' annual Public Domain Day list. The book/film is cited as one of several culturally significant works now free for public use after long copyright extensions delayed releases for two decades.

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The secret of Planet Money Valentine

Best for listeners interested in data journalism, investigative reporting, and cultural/creative reuses of public-domain worksOften cited around public domain Nancy Drew

“Mentioned as a specific title: 'The secret of Planet Money Valentine.'”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: public domain Nancy Drew

For: listeners interested in data journalism, investigative reporting, and cultural/creative reuses of public-domain works

Key quote: “The very first Nancy Drew novel is in the public domain this year.”

The host mentioned the newly public-domain Nancy Drew novel as a playful Valentine tailored for a Planet Money co-host, updating the book's cover and imagery to reflect data journalism. The mention set up a segue into praising 404 Media's investigative reporting on ICE and tech, linking the retro-detective theme to modern data-driven journalism.

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The Maltese Falcon

Best for people interested in public domain works, copyright history, and cultural preservation (researchers, librarians, creatives)Often cited around public domain releases

“Mentioned as a book whose copyright has now expired and that appears on the Public Domain Day list.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: public domain releases

For: people interested in public domain works, copyright history, and cultural preservation (researchers, librarians, creatives)

Key quote: “The Public Domain Day list, where you will learn that the copyright has now expired on the book, The Maltese Falcon.”

The host mentions The Maltese Falcon as part of Jennifer Jenkins's annual Public Domain Day list, celebrating works whose copyrights have expired and are now freely usable. They highlight that many notable works, including The Maltese Falcon, have entered the public domain after a long freeze on additions, making the list a valuable resource.

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The very first Nancy Drew novel

Best for fans of classic literature and data-driven journalists or listeners who enjoy investigative reportingOften cited around public domain Nancy Drew

“Reference to the first Nancy Drew novel being in the public domain this year.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: public domain Nancy Drew

For: fans of classic literature and data-driven journalists or listeners who enjoy investigative reporting

Key quote: “The very first Nancy Drew novel is in the public domain this year.”

The host mentions that the very first Nancy Drew novel has entered the public domain and used it as a playful Valentine themed around data and reporting. They tie the book's public-domain status to a custom Nancy Drew cover featuring a laptop and binary to celebrate data-driven journalism and segue into praising modern investigative reporting.

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Nancy Drew mystery stories

Best for listeners interested in public-domain literature and journalists who value data-driven investigative reportingOften cited around public domain book

“Presenter gives a Valentine: 'Nancy Drew mystery stories.'”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: public domain book

For: listeners interested in public-domain literature and journalists who value data-driven investigative reporting

Key quote: “The very first Nancy Drew novel is in the public domain this year.”

The host mentions that the first Nancy Drew novel entered the public domain and used it as a playful Valentine gift to a colleague, customizing the cover to reference digital data and journalism. The mention serves as a lighthearted segue into praising data-driven reporting and connecting Nancy Drew's investigative spirit to modern tech-focused journalism.

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All Quiet on the Western Front

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And the reason I knew this is because every year, Jennifer Jenkins helps put out a list of all the famous books and songs and cartoons entering the p…

The secret of Planet Money Valentine

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The very first Nancy Drew novel is in the public domain this year.

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