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The Indicator from Planet Money, page 10
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A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's economy. It's a quick hit of insight into money, work, and business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less. Sign up for our newsletter. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes for Planet Money and sponsor-free listening for The Indicator.
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Why the US chose not to have a passenger train system like EuropeWhy the US chose not to have a passenger train system like Europe1 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Moochers, monopolists and market-based poverty helpThe Indicator from Planet Money26 Nov 2025 · 9 min
Who's financing Meta's massive AI data center?In this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Wayland Wong and Darian Woods discuss the financing mechanisms behind Meta's ambitious Hyperion AI data center project in northeastern…25 Nov 2025 · 9 min
Who’s buying all the beef?In this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Darian Woods and Waylon Wong explore the complexities surrounding U.S.24 Nov 2025 · 9 min
Pay transparency. The WhatsApp and Instagram decision. Our beef with screwworms.In this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, the hosts discuss three key indicators that have emerged in the economic landscape. These include:21 Nov 2025 · 9 min
How to avoid scammers after a natural disasterThe Indicator from Planet Money19 Nov 2025 · 9 min
Looking for love in the auto supply chainThe Indicator from Planet Money19 Nov 2025 · 9 min
How to make switching jobs not terrifyingStephen Massaha and Darren Woods18 Nov 2025 · 9 min
Why you overpaid at that online auctionThe Indicator from Planet Money17 Nov 2025 · 9 min
50-year mortgages, falling real wages, and doing your rideshare due diligence50-year mortgages, falling real wages, and doing your rideshare due diligence14 Nov 2025 · 9 min
Where the US got $20B to bail out ArgentinaStephen Massaha and Waylon Wong13 Nov 2025 · 9 min
Trump's backup options for tariffsThe Indicator from Planet Money12 Nov 2025 · 9 min
Who is the World Cup for anymore?The Indicator from Planet Money11 Nov 2025 · 9 min
How the French pensions débâcle is a warning to us all
In this episode, hosts Darian Woods and Weyland Wong delve into the complexities of France's pension system amidst widespread political turmoil and fiscal challenges.10 Nov 2025 · 9 min
Can air traffic controllers keep calm and carry on — without pay?In this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong and Stephen Bissaha discuss the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on air traffic controllers, who are essential yet…7 Nov 2025 · 9 min
This indicator hasn’t flashed this red since the dot-com bubbleThe Indicator from Planet Money6 Nov 2025 · 9 min
Who's propping up Russian oil?The Indicator from Planet Money5 Nov 2025 · 9 min
How Apple's market power blocked ICEBlockIn this episode, the hosts Waylon Wong and Darian Woods discuss a significant event concerning Apple's App Store and its implications for free speech and market competition.4 Nov 2025 · 9 min
When AI is your job interviewer
In this episode, the use of AI in job interviews is explored, highlighting a new study that suggests potential benefits of AI over human interviewers.3 Nov 2025 · 9 min
A school cellphone ban study, white collar jobs wither, and spooky candy pricesThis episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money* dives into intriguing economic indicators relevant to current trends, specifically focusing on:31 Oct 2025 · 9 min
Are China and India BFFs now?This episode explores the complex historical relationship between China and India, emphasizing their recent warming relations amid the backdrop of the U.S. trade war.30 Oct 2025 · 9 min
Is Obamacare doomed without extended subsidies?The Indicator from Planet Money29 Oct 2025 · 9 min
How Marxism went from philosophy to cudgelThe Indicator from Planet Money28 Oct 2025 · 10 min
The new language of AI tech workersIn this episode, the discussion revolves around the unique dialect emerging among young tech workers in Silicon Valley amidst a booming AI industry.27 Oct 2025 · 9 min