As We Say Goodbye to the Penny, a Look Back at the History of Money
As We Say Goodbye to the Penny, a Look Back at the History of Money  
Podcast: All Of It with Alison Stewart
Published On: Thu Dec 11 2025
Description: The penny is no more! As we look back at the history of the penny, economist and author David McWilliams provides some context, and examines the history of currency more broadly. He is the author of the new book, The History of Money: A Story of Humanity. Plus, listeners call in with their questions about money throughout the ages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.