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Feb 2021
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The Color of Money | Pantone

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Color is a beautiful thing that just exists in the world. But when color intersects with capitalism, somebody has to set some standards, make some decisions, and make some money. 

Podcast production by Jess Miller and Cleo Levin.

Note: This episode incorrectly states that Radiant Orchid was Pantone's 2012 color of the year. It was the color of the year in 2014.

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