Yellen & the Sweet Success of Novelty Gaming

Generated on March 01, 2026

TLDR Yellen laughs off a "Not My Job" quiz, shares unexpected hobbies like playing Candy Crush and discusses addiction struggles in lighthearted episodes with Planet Money listeners on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! podcast.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Janet Yellen humorously confronts a "Not My Job" quiz on NPR, revealing surprising personal skills and interests in episodes shared exclusively with Planet Money listeners.
01:40 Yellen humorously explains her role at Treasury and discusses the perception of Fed's inflation control with unexpected personal anecdotes.
03:37 Yellen humorously recounts her personal journey from trying cigarettes at a party as preparation for smoking marijuana, leading to years of daily cigarette use and eventual addiction. She also playfully discusses enjoying Candy Crush on her mobile phone during breaks in work or leisure time.
05:27 Janet Yellen humorously confesses trying Candy Crush as a novelty despite her initial disdain for the game.
07:33 Janet Yellen humorously recounts her novelty experience trying Candy Crush despite initially disliking the game.
09:06 Janet Yellen humorously recounts her novelty experience trying and excelling at Candy Crush.
11:09 Secretary Janet Yellen humorously recounted her novelty experience with Candy Crush on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! podcast.
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