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The Indicator from Planet Money, page 19
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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 cautionary tale of a recovering day trading addictThis episode features the story of Chris Garver, a man whose entry into day trading transformed from a hobby into an addiction, leading to severe financial and personal consequences.28 Jan 2025 · 9 min
How GoFundMe can affect your FEMA eligibilityThe Indicator from Planet Money27 Jan 2025 · 9 min
Why China's DeepSeek AI is such a big dealIn this episode, the hosts delve into significant recent developments in AI, including President Trump's major AI investment announcement, a groundbreaking AI model from a Chinese startup, and a…24 Jan 2025 · 9 min
Why Trump's potential tariffs are making business owners anxiousThe Indicator from Planet Money23 Jan 2025 · 8 min
Go ask ALICE about grocery pricesIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong and Adrian Ma delve into the rising grocery prices and how they impact different socioeconomic groups.22 Jan 2025 · 9 min
Add to cart: GreenlandThe episode discusses President Donald Trump's proposal for the U.S. to "own" Greenland and explores whether such a purchase is feasible, grounded in U.S.21 Jan 2025 · 9 min
Student loans, savings accounts, and goodbye to artificial red dyeThe Indicator from Planet Money17 Jan 2025 · 9 min
Who's on the hook for California's uninsurable homes?In this episode, hosts Wayland Wong and Adrian Ma explore the implications of California's strained insurance system in the wake of devastating wildfires.16 Jan 2025 · 8 min
The race to produce lithiumIn this episode, the hosts discuss the global race to produce lithium, a critical component for electric vehicles, semiconductors, and grid-scale batteries. While the U.S.15 Jan 2025 · 8 min
How batteries are riding the free market rodeo in TexasThis episode explores the role of grid-scale battery projects in Texas, particularly in the context of the state's unique free-market approach to electricity generation.14 Jan 2025 · 8 min
How batteries are already changing the gridHow batteries are already changing the grid13 Jan 2025 · 9 min
What's going on with men's labor force participation?The Indicator from Planet Money10 Jan 2025 · 9 min
What's a moneyline bet anyway?The Indicator from Planet Money8 Jan 2025 · 9 min
Why Netflix spent billions for WWEExamination of Netflix's recent acquisition of WWE's "Monday Night Raw" and the implications for the streaming and cable industries.7 Jan 2025 · 8 min
The water mystery unfolding in the western U.S.The Indicator from Planet Money6 Jan 2025 · 9 min
President Jimmy Carter's economic legacyThe Indicator from Planet Money3 Jan 2025 · 9 min
Why to look twice when your portfolio is doing wellIn this episode, the hosts discuss the current boom in the U.S. stock market and explore the importance of diversification in investment strategies. The argument centers on the notion that while U.S.2 Jan 2025 · 8 min
The curious rise of novelty popcorn buckets (Encore)In this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong and Adrienne Ma explore the intriguing trend of novelty popcorn buckets that are becoming a surprising revenue source for movie…31 Dec 2024 · 10 min
Invest like a Congress member (Encore)A bite-sized show about big ideas related to economy, money, and business, presented by the creators of *Planet Money*. The show offers quick insights in under 10 minutes, five days a week.30 Dec 2024 · 9 min
Half a billion people need reading glasses. Why can't they get them? (Encore)This episode discusses the disparity in access to reading glasses between the U.S.27 Dec 2024 · 9 min
How video games become more accessible (Encore)The Indicator from Planet Money26 Dec 2024 · 9 min
How TV holiday rom-coms got so successful (Encore)In this episode, The Indicator explores the phenomenon of made-for-TV holiday romantic comedies and how television executives have mastered the art of mass-producing these seasonal favorites.24 Dec 2024 · 10 min
What indicators will 2025 bring?What indicators will 2025 bring?23 Dec 2024 · 10 min
Help us pick the indicator of the year!In this episode of The Indicator from Planet Money, hosts Adrian Ma, Kenny Malone, and Jeff Guo engage in a lively discussion to determine the "Indicator of the Year" for 2024.20 Dec 2024 · 9 min