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The Indicator from Planet Money, page 18
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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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How tourist destinations recover after terrorismThe Indicator from Planet Money3 Mar 2025 · 8 min
Slender Starbucks, Medicaid at risk, and the gold card visaCooper Katsby-Kim, Kenny Malone28 Feb 2025 · 9 min
Europe's NATO members take an economic hitThe Indicator from Planet Money27 Feb 2025 · 9 min
A polite message from Canada to the U.S.In this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong and Robert Smith discuss the implications of former President Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada should consider becoming…26 Feb 2025 · 9 min
What's the long-term cost of federal layoffs?The Indicator from Planet Money25 Feb 2025 · 9 min
What if our income was taxed ... totally differently?In this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Jaren Woods and Robert Smith address listener questions on three diverse topics: the pricing of bananas, the concept of a flat income tax,…24 Feb 2025 · 9 min
Chicken meat, Gulf of Mexico lawsuit and Social Security beyond the graveIn this episode, the hosts discuss three key topics: the surprisingly stable prices of chicken meat, a lawsuit threat regarding the Gulf of Mexico's name, and false claims from the Trump…21 Feb 2025 · 9 min
What happens when billions of dollars in research funding goes awayThe Indicator from Planet Money20 Feb 2025 · 9 min
How USAID cuts hurt American farmersThe Indicator from Planet Money19 Feb 2025 · 8 min
What the cluck is happening with egg prices?The Indicator from Planet Money18 Feb 2025 · 9 min
WWE, a very expensive banana, and a quiz contestantIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong and Adrienne Ma introduce a quiz format where a contestant, Tumvi Goyal, tests their knowledge on economic topics previously…17 Feb 2025 · 9 min
Bailing out the FAIR plan, broligarchs beef, and CFPB RIP?Darian Woods, Waylon Wong, Nick Fountain14 Feb 2025 · 9 min
The gutting of USAIDThe Indicator from Planet Money13 Feb 2025 · 9 min
Exposing Charles PonziThe Indicator from Planet Money12 Feb 2025 · 10 min
The U.K.'s tariff balancing actIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong and Patti Hirsch examine the potential trade tensions between the United States and the United Kingdom amidst President Donald…11 Feb 2025 · 9 min
How the memecoin game is playedThis episode explores the phenomenon of memecoins, highlighting the story of Peanut the Squirrel, how it became a cryptocurrency, and the broader implications of memecoins in today's economy,…10 Feb 2025 · 9 min
A 'Fork in the Road' for federal employeesThe episode discusses the precarious job security of federal employees amidst the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce.7 Feb 2025 · 9 min
How would a US sovereign wealth fund even work?The Indicator from Planet Money6 Feb 2025 · 9 min
Trump's tariff role modelThe Indicator from Planet Money5 Feb 2025 · 9 min
Trump threatens the grim triggerA bite-sized show about big ideas, helping listeners make sense of today's economy in quick insights about money, work, and business.4 Feb 2025 · 9 min
The reality stopping water pipelines to the parched western USThis episode explores the complexities and challenges surrounding the proposal of moving water from water-abundant regions in the eastern U.S.3 Feb 2025 · 10 min
Running the numbers on deportation, interest rates and mathIn this episode, the hosts discuss the following topics:31 Jan 2025 · 9 min
Canada's key resource against Trump's potential trade waris a concise podcast that delves into important economic concepts and trends, aiming to provide listeners with quick insights into money, work, and business.30 Jan 2025 · 9 min
Federal hiring is about to get the Trump treatmentIn this episode, the discussion revolves around President Trump's attempts to alter the federal workforce.29 Jan 2025 · 9 min