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The Indicator from Planet Money, page 15
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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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The hidden costs of healthcare churnIn this episode, Waylon Wong and Lillian Kerwake discuss healthcare churn in the U.S., a phenomenon where individuals frequently switch insurance plans.12 Jun 2025 · 9 min
The secret tariff-free zoneThis episode explores the concept of bonded warehouses, particularly at the Port of Baltimore, where imported goods like Latvian vodka or Dutch beer can be stored tariff-free temporarily.11 Jun 2025 · 9 min
What's a revenge tax?"The Indicator from Planet Money" is a short-form podcast that helps listeners understand significant economic concepts, trends, and issues in a concise format.10 Jun 2025 · 9 min
How doctors helped tank universal health careIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, host Adrian Ma and reporter Sally Helm discuss the historical opposition to universal health care in the U.S., particularly focusing on the role…9 Jun 2025 · 9 min
Why U.S. workers keep getting more productiveIn this episode, hosts Adrienne Ma and Waylon Wong delve into the recent increase in U.S. labor productivity, a trend that has puzzled economists.6 Jun 2025 · 9 min
Gilded Age 2.0?The Indicator from Planet Money5 Jun 2025 · 10 min
An indicator lost: big disaster costsThe U.S. government has tracked the economic impact of major natural disasters since 1980.4 Jun 2025 · 9 min
Who should get mom's ring?This episode explores the complexities of estate planning as it relates to inheritance, discussing the substantial wealth expected to change hands in the coming decades and the frequent misalignment…3 Jun 2025 · 9 min
Why Gen Z is feeling 'money dysmorphia'The Indicator from Planet Money2 Jun 2025 · 9 min
Let's 'TACO' 'bout General Motors gassing up V-8s and golden sharesIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong, Adrian Ma, and Darian Woods discuss various economic indicators of the week, including:30 May 2025 · 9 min
Are Trump's trade deals the real deal?In this episode, hosts Waylon Wong and Darian Woods examine the trade agreements being negotiated by the Trump administration.29 May 2025 · 9 min
Why are college coaches paid so much?In this episode, the hosts explore the phenomenon of high salaries for college football coaches, challenging assumptions about their economic viability and comparing them to university presidents'…28 May 2025 · 9 min
How to build abundantlyIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Darian Woods and Adrian Ma discuss the challenges of building affordable housing in high-income cities.27 May 2025 · 9 min
The dawn of search enginesThis episode features an excerpt from the series "Who Broke the Internet," hosted by Cory Doctorow, focusing on the early days of search engines and their evolution.26 May 2025 · 10 min
Target, Klarna and Sesame Street's new addyIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong and Adrian Ma, along with Sarah Gonzalez, discuss significant economic indicators of the week, focusing on three main topics:…23 May 2025 · 9 min
How Trump is making coin from $TRUMP coinThe Indicator from Planet Money22 May 2025 · 9 min
The old trade war that brought foreign carmakers to the U.S.In this episode, the hosts discuss how historical trade disputes shaped the automotive industry in the United States.21 May 2025 · 9 min
The rise of the credit card airport loungeIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, the hosts answer listener questions surrounding three main topics:20 May 2025 · 9 min
The Art of the Deal ft. BeyoncéIn this episode, economist Daryl Fairweather discusses negotiation strategies from her new book *Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work*.19 May 2025 · 8 min
Brain-controlled iPhones, a Japanese asset buy-a-thon, and Trump tax cut debtIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Darian Woods, Weyland Wong, and Jeff Goh discuss several intriguing economic indicators from the week.16 May 2025 · 9 min
Bond market nightmaresIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, the hosts discuss recent turmoil in the bond market, particularly the unusual sell-off of U.S.15 May 2025 · 9 min
What we misunderstand about gun violenceThe Indicator from Planet Money14 May 2025 · 9 min
A brief history of NPR fundingA brief history of NPR funding13 May 2025 · 10 min
It's actually really hard to make a robot, guysIn this episode, NPR science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, discussing the challenges faced in creating effective humanoid robots.12 May 2025 · 9 min