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1. 5 papers from the Super Bowl of Economics

   Planet Money went to the annual meeting of the American Economics Association, and we saw some fascinating papers presented there.

2. I thought I'd heard my dad's voice for the last time. A movie helped me find it again

   A period drama, a Supreme Court case and voice our film critic hadn't heard in decades.

3. 19 Winter Olympic storylines we're watching (they're not just about sports)

   The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.

4. Kilmar Abrego Garcia becomes symbol of mistaken deportations

   Immigration lawyers said Kilmar Abrego Garcia's landmark case highlights the pitfalls with the speed and scale of the Trump administration's goal of mass deportations.

5. Can't wait for Olympic curling? Trying its Southern cousin: skillet curling

   It might seem inelegant to yeet an iron skillet across an ice rink. But this spinoff sport has its own techniques and lingo: You can throw a turtle at the bacon, for instance.

6. Here's why people say they're using 'Are You Dead?' and apps like it

   Safety check-in apps — a way for loved ones to know that you're alive — have become more popular among adults who feel that modern life has made connection and community more difficult to maintain.

7. Privatizing Fannie Mae is risky. Would it be a win for taxpayers or Trump's donors?

   The idea has alarmed critics, who warn it could rattle financial markets and drive up mortgage rates, while potentially generating large profits for key Trump supporters.

8. Energy Star has emerged stronger after Trump's EPA tried to end it

   The Trump administration tried to end or privatize the government Energy Star efficiency program. But now Trump has signed a budget bill that fully funds the program and leaves it even stronger.

9. As some states try to show ICE the door, others put out the welcome mat

   After ICE federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, the divide between states on either side of the immigration enforcement debate is growing wider.

10. Powerful people, random redactions: 4 things to know about the latest Epstein files

    In the Justice Department's release of millions of pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, there are several instances of unredacted names of Epstein's accusers, raising concerns about privacy.