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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 trouble with water discountsIn this episode, the hosts explore the complexities of water pricing, particularly the challenges faced by utilities in balancing affordability for consumers and revenue for maintaining aging…10 Oct 2024 · 9 min
Half a billion people need reading glasses. Why can't they get them?The Indicator from Planet Money9 Oct 2024 · 9 min
The year the music festival diedThe year the music festival died8 Oct 2024 · 9 min
Why the name Taft-Hartley got airplay during the dockworkers' brief strikeIn this episode, hosts Paddy Hirsch and Adrian Ma discuss the recent dockworkers' strike and the invocation of the Taft-Hartley Act, exploring its historical context, implications for unions, and its…7 Oct 2024 · 9 min
Does unemployment whiplash mean recession?In this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, the hosts discuss the current state of the U.S. labor market following September's job report.4 Oct 2024 · 9 min
Champagne. Neapolitan pizza. Now döner kebabs?Champagne. Neapolitan pizza. Now döner kebabs?3 Oct 2024 · 9 min
Are we about to lose TikTok? Like actually tho?This episode discusses the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. as of January 19 next year, due to national security concerns stemming from its Chinese ownership.2 Oct 2024 · 9 min
Is an American sovereign wealth fund such a bad idea?The Indicator from Planet Money1 Oct 2024 · 9 min
Mail bag! Grad jobs, simplified branding and central bank independenceIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Darian Woods and Waylon Wong engage with their listeners by opening the mailbag to discuss three main topics:30 Sep 2024 · 9 min
America's small GDP bump, China's big stimulus dispersal, and a Monkey KingIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, the hosts delve into three significant indicators impacting the economy: a small GDP increase in the U.S., a substantial stimulus initiative in…27 Sep 2024 · 9 min
What does the next era of Social Security look like?The episode discusses the impending "Peak 65," referring to the significant increase in retirees in the United States between 2024 and 2027, with over 4 million Americans turning 65 each year.26 Sep 2024 · 9 min
Are pharmacy benefit managers driving up drug prices? (Update)Are pharmacy benefit managers driving up drug prices? (Update)25 Sep 2024 · 10 min
How to pass on a global media empireHow to Pass on a Global Media Empire24 Sep 2024 · 9 min
Could you live without GPS? It's OK, the economy can't, eitherIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, the hosts discuss the critical role of GPS (Global Positioning System) in both everyday life and the broader economy.23 Sep 2024 · 9 min
The Fed cut rates ... now what? (featuring: Sasquatch)In this episode of The Indicator from Planet Money, hosts Waylon Wong, Adrian Ma, and Darian Woods discuss the recent decision by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by half a percentage point.20 Sep 2024 · 9 min
What are Harris' economic plans?In this episode, hosts Waylon Wong and Darian Woods examine the economic proposals of Kamala Harris, drawing contrasts with Donald Trump's policies discussed in a prior episode.19 Sep 2024 · 9 min
What are Trump's economic plans?The Indicator from Planet Money18 Sep 2024 · 10 min
Behind the Tiny Desk and other listener questionsIn this episode, co-hosts Adrian Ma, Weyland Wong, and Darian Woods respond to listener questions regarding the current economic landscape.17 Sep 2024 · 9 min
Bad economics, smart politicsThe Indicator from Planet Money16 Sep 2024 · 9 min
The return of Fyre Festival and other indicatorsThe Return of Fyre Festival and Other Indicators13 Sep 2024 · 9 min
The DOJ's case against AppleIn this episode, the hosts discuss an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the smartphone market.12 Sep 2024 · 9 min
Overtourism ho! The Barcelona cruise dilemmaIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, the hosts discuss the issue of overtourism in Barcelona, particularly focusing on the impact of cruise ships on the city.11 Sep 2024 · 9 min
I will PAY YOU to take my natural gasI will PAY YOU to take my natural gas10 Sep 2024 · 9 min
How Medicare fraud became Miami's viceIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, the focus is on Philip Esformes, who was tried in 2019 for one of the largest Medicare fraud cases in U.S. history.9 Sep 2024 · 9 min