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The Indicator from Planet Money, page 20
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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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Trump's contradictory trade policiesThe Indicator from Planet Money18 Dec 2024 · 8 min
Do job references matter?The Indicator from Planet Money17 Dec 2024 · 9 min
There are a lot of billionaires in Trump's coming administrationThis episode discusses the implications of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, which is poised to be the wealthiest in U.S.16 Dec 2024 · 9 min
Why the US economy is still the envy of the worldIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, Adrian Ma interviews Simon Rabinovich, co-author of a report from *The Economist* that highlights the structural advantages of the U.S. economy.14 Dec 2024 · 17 min
A supermarket beef, a quantum leap, and Christmas trees for cheapIn this festive episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Darian Woods and Waylon Wong explore intriguing economic indicators of the week, including:13 Dec 2024 · 10 min
An economist's role in the fall of Syria's governmentIn this episode, host Darian Woods highlights the work of Karam Shaar, an economist who fled Syria during the civil war.12 Dec 2024 · 9 min
The brewing recovery in Western North CarolinaIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Robert Smith and Waylon Wong discuss the latest Federal Reserve Beige Book, which provides insights into economic conditions across the…11 Dec 2024 · 9 min
The Tuna Bonds Scandal and the fishy business of hidden debtThis episode delves into the hidden debt scandal in Mozambique, particularly the tuna bonds scandal that emerged in 2016.10 Dec 2024 · 9 min
How influence actually worksThe Indicator from Planet Money9 Dec 2024 · 9 min
Men without college degrees aren't doing wellIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong and Darian Woods discuss the economic struggles faced by men in America, specifically those without college degrees.6 Dec 2024 · 10 min
What a second Trump term could mean for SpaceXWaylon Wong with guest Jeff Brumfield5 Dec 2024 · 10 min
What a difference a one-day strike makesThis episode discusses the growing trend of one-day strikes across various sectors such as retail, fast food, and nursing.4 Dec 2024 · 9 min
Boeing's biggest blunder? Financial engineering.Boeing's biggest blunder? Financial engineering.3 Dec 2024 · 11 min
How Trump's tariffs plan might workThe episode discusses President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imports, examining how they might function and their potential impact on the U.S. economy, consumers, and the trade deficit.2 Dec 2024 · 9 min
What's in your wallet? Ask the new Treasury SecretaryWhat's in your wallet? Ask the new Treasury Secretary27 Nov 2024 · 9 min
Trump's plans for the housing marketIn this episode, the hosts discuss the significant burden of high housing costs faced by millions of Americans, particularly in the context of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises…26 Nov 2024 · 10 min
How big is the US housing shortage?The Indicator from Planet Money25 Nov 2024 · 8 min
The most expensive banana in the world and other indicatorsIn this episode, the hosts explore several intriguing economic indicators, including the challenges of acquiring price information from funeral providers, the staggering rise in Elon Musk's net worth…22 Nov 2024 · 9 min
Bond vigilantes. Who they are, what they want, and how you'll know they're comingThe Indicator from Planet Money21 Nov 2024 · 8 min
How Magic Johnson's Starbucks created new neighborhood businessesThe Indicator from Planet Money20 Nov 2024 · 9 min
How to shop during a crisisIn this episode, the hosts discuss the phenomenon of panic buying triggered by events such as dock worker strikes and hurricanes.19 Nov 2024 · 9 min
A fraught climate change conference, how are US home builders doing, and moreA fraught climate change conference, how are US home builders doing, and more18 Nov 2024 · 9 min
The Economics of Everyday Things: Pizza (Box) Time!In this podcast episode, the host Zachary Crockett from the Freakonomics Radio Network delves into the intriguing world of pizza boxes.17 Nov 2024 · 16 min
23andMe's financial troubles, Paul vs. Tyson and Bitcoin to the moon23andMe's Financial Troubles, Paul vs. Tyson, and Bitcoin to the Moon15 Nov 2024 · 9 min