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The Indicator from Planet Money, page 7
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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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Should colleges accept money from bad people?In this episode, physicist Sean Carroll recounts an encounter with Jeffrey Epstein, a notorious figure who leveraged his wealth to influence academia.12 Mar 2026 · 8 min · 3 chapters
The shadowy world of merchant cash advancesIn this episode, hosts Waylon Wong and Alina Seljuk delve into the world of Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs), exploring how these unregulated lending practices emerged during the pandemic, preying on…11 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Will Trump’s shipping insurance plan work?The impact of war insurance on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump's proposed reinsurance plan.10 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
No healthcare premiums? In this economy?! Here's how.In this episode, the hosts discuss the paradox of rising healthcare costs in the U.S. and spotlight a Chicago-based startup, Bartesian, known for its generous employee health benefits.9 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Why are fewer Americans working the night shift?In this episode, hosts Waylon Wong and Angel Correras discuss the diminishing number of Americans working the night shift, exploring the reasons behind this trend and its implications for the labor…6 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Want a 2.5% mortgage? Buy it.This episode explores the concept of assumable mortgages, a strategy that allows buyers to inherit a seller's existing low mortgage rate.5 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
The anxiety rattling China’s youthThe Indicator from Planet Money4 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Why Paramount went looney tunes for Warner Bros.In this episode of The Indicator from Planet Money, hosts Adrian Ma and Waylon Wong discuss Paramount Skydance's ambitious $110 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.3 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Should the families of organ donors be compensated?In this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Adrian Ma and Waylon Wong discuss the controversial topic of compensating families of organ donors.2 Mar 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
ICE is bad for business, heat is bad for coffee, and sci-fi is bad for marketsIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong, Darian Woods, and Adrian Ma delve into three distinct economic indicators of the week.27 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
How your favorite fish sticks might be funding Russia's warThe episode discusses how Russian seafood continues to reach American markets despite import bans imposed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.26 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
What an Epstein recording reveals about how elites get jobsIn this episode, the hosts analyze the latest documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and explore the dynamics of elite networking, particularly a recorded conversation between Epstein and former…25 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Do traders who place big bets make big money?Exploration of financial traders known as "option whales," who place significant bets on market options and the implications of their trades.24 Feb 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Why there are roving rotisserie chicken mobsThis episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money* dives into various listener questions that touch on economic concepts, AI biases in job interviews, the M2 money supply, and the curious case of…23 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
Can I get my tariff money back now?In this episode, the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down several tariffs imposed by President Trump is unpacked.21 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Retirement luck, Hassett hassles the Fed, and boneless chicken in ... court?The Indicator from Planet Money20 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
Why this rural town wants an ICE facilityThe Indicator from Planet Money19 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
How well are ICE's 12,000 new officers being trained?How well are ICE's 12,000 new officers being trained?18 Feb 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
How Iran's flagging economy inflamed its protestsThe Indicator from Planet Money17 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Jobs numbers, immigrants in healthcare, and ... Jesus Christ?In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest job numbers, the potential benefits of increasing immigration for healthcare, and unconventional betting markets regarding religious events.13 Feb 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
What it costs to be an elite figure skater like the 'Quad God'The Indicator from Planet Money12 Feb 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
What is going on with gold and silver?The Indicator from Planet Money11 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
The boxed meal helping Americans stay on budgetIn this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Waylon Wong and Tala Visrum delve into the rising popularity of Hamburger Helper amidst economic uncertainties.10 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Are we in an economic 'doom loop'?The Indicator from Planet Money9 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters