What we're reading on the beach this summer

Three co-hosts of NPR's The Indicator share their "econ beach reads" for the summer. Darian Woods discusses *Who is Government?* an essay collection exploring the unsung heroes within government bureaucracy, highlighting the impact of individuals like mine safety official Christopher Mark. Speaker 1 reviews *El Dorado Drive*, a fictional novel exploring a pyramid scheme amongst sisters struggling financially against the backdrop of Detroit's economic decline. Finally, Adrian Ma reviews *Algospeak*, examining how social media algorithms are rapidly changing language, creating new words and influencing communication styles. The discussion blends elements of economics, fiction, and linguistics, offering diverse perspectives on societal trends.