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Just how bad are these job numbers?Examination of job statistics and their implications on the economy, particularly in the context of immigration policies.6 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
How college sports juiced Olympic developmentThe Indicator from Planet Money5 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Warming your house the green way just got more expensiveIn this episode, the discussion centers on the expiration of clean energy tax credits that have significantly impacted the affordability of energy-efficient heating options, particularly heat pumps.4 Feb 2026 · 8 min · 5 chapters
All these data centers are gonna fry my electric bill … right?This episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money* discusses the growing concerns regarding data centers, particularly focusing on their impact on electricity costs.3 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
America's next top Fed ChairThe Indicator from Planet Money2 Feb 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
A huge EU-India deal, Heated Rivalry, and a hefty $200k to OlympiansIn this episode titled "A huge EU-India deal, Heated Rivalry, and a hefty $200k to Olympians," the hosts discuss significant economic indicators of the week.30 Jan 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Hawaii’s worker shortage goes NUTSThe Indicator from Planet Money29 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Why isn’t corporate America standing up to Trump?Examination of corporate America's reaction to President Trump's policies and actions.28 Jan 2026 · 8 min · 5 chapters
Can Europe sell America?The Indicator from Planet Money27 Jan 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
How Pakistan is revving up a fight against tax dodgersThe Indicator from Planet Money26 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Davos drama, credit card caps and tariff truthsThis episode of The Indicator from Planet Money features the hosts discussing the most intriguing economic indicators of the week.23 Jan 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
How beef climbed to the top of the food pyramidThe Indicator from Planet Money22 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 7 chapters
Is Greenland really an untapped land of riches?The Indicator from Planet Money21 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Are U.S. defense contractors lavishing their investors too much?Darian Woods and Stephen Massaha20 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
ICE influencers, a world-record trade surplus, and the moon goes nuclearThe Indicator from Planet Money16 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 3 chapters
Why Trump resurrected the Monroe DoctrineThe Indicator from Planet Money15 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Can a good story change economic reality?Can a Good Story Change Economic Reality?14 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
One Fed battle after anotherThe episode discusses recent grand jury subpoenas served to the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, implying potential criminal charges linked to the Federal Reserve's independent actions regarding…13 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
How far can philanthropy go to fill government gaps?This episode explores the increasing reliance on philanthropy to fill gaps left by cuts in government funding for social safety net programs, particularly during the Trump administration.12 Jan 2026 · 8 min · 5 chapters
How AI is shrinking the job market for teensThe Indicator from Planet Money9 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 9 chapters
Venezuela didn't steal U.S. oil. Here's what happenedExamination of President Trump’s claims regarding Venezuela's oil industry and the historical context behind it.8 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Can you trust you're getting the same grocery prices as someone else?The Indicator from Planet Money7 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
How cocaine smuggling through Latin America really worksThe Indicator from Planet Money6 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Why China pulled the plug on JapanThe Indicator from Planet Money5 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters