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The Indicator from Planet Money, page 9
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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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Venezuela’s economic descent (Updated)In this episode, hosts Darian Woods and Waylon Wong revisit the economic turmoil in Venezuela in light of recent military actions involving the U.S. and the removal of leader Nicolás Maduro.3 Jan 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
We resolve to watch these 2026 indicatorsWe resolve to watch these 2026 indicators2 Jan 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Why Americans don't want to move for jobs anymore (Encore)Stephen Visaha from the Gulf States Newsroom31 Dec 2025 · 10 min · 6 chapters
Gilded Age 2.0? (Encore)The Indicator from Planet Money30 Dec 2025 · 10 min · 5 chapters
The cautionary tale of a recovering day trading addict (Encore)The Indicator from Planet Money29 Dec 2025 · 9 min · 5 chapters
The economic challenges facing men without college degreesThe Indicator from Planet Money27 Dec 2025 · 24 min
The secret to Nintendo's success (Encore)The Secret to Nintendo's Success (Encore)26 Dec 2025 · 11 min
Why every A-lister also has a side hustle (Encore)The Indicator from Planet Money24 Dec 2025 · 9 min
The worst year of Warren Buffett’s careerThis episode explores Warren Buffett's evolution from a short-term investor to a long-term business builder, focusing on the impact of his fame on his investment strategies and how he navigated the…23 Dec 2025 · 10 min
The spite acquisition that launched Warren BuffettThe Indicator from Planet Money22 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Tariffs. Consumer sentiment. Cape Ratio. Pick The Indicator of The Year!The podcast episode features a spirited discussion among hosts Darian Woods, Kenny Malone, and Greg Rozalski as they dive into the economic events of 2025.19 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Catching up with a fired federal worker, a shrimper and a fraudsterCatching up with a fired federal worker, a shrimper and a fraudster18 Dec 2025 · 10 min
The ghosts of Obamacare past, present and future
In this episode, hosts Waylon Wong and Stephen Massaha explore the impending expiration of premium subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, at the end of the year.17 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Will new loan limits lower the cost of grad school?In this episode of *The Indicator from Planet Money*, hosts Darian Woods and Waylon Wong discuss the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, particularly focusing on the new limitations…16 Dec 2025 · 10 min
Can American cities grow AND stay affordable?This episode explores the economic paradox faced by American cities like Austin and Atlanta, where growth can lead to rising living costs.15 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Nvidia chips for China, frozen Russian funds, and a lot of self-checkout stealingNvidia chips for China, frozen Russian funds, and a lot of self-checkout stealing12 Dec 2025 · 9 min
How to make $35 trillion ... disappearIn this episode, Gita Gopinath, the former Chief Economist of the IMF and current Harvard professor, discusses the potential economic fallout from an AI-driven stock market boom.11 Dec 2025 · 11 min
Bitcoin miners are betting on AI over cryptoThe Indicator from Planet Money10 Dec 2025 · 9 min
How a former Fed vice chair would approach rate cutsIn this episode, Darian Woods and Stephen Massaha discuss the challenges currently faced by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in making interest rate decisions amidst a backdrop of delayed economic data due…9 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Take a penny, leave a penny, get rid of the pennyTake a penny, leave a penny, get rid of the penny8 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Chips up, rent down, and are people really skimping on holiday gifts?The Indicator from Planet Money5 Dec 2025 · 9 min
A little doomsday feeling is weighing on the economyIn this special episode of *The Indicator*, the focus is on the Beige Book and its insights into the current state of the U.S. economy.4 Dec 2025 · 9 min
How Japan’s new prime minister is jolting marketsIn this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, who is the first woman to hold this position.3 Dec 2025 · 9 min
What would it mean to actually refund the tariffs?This episode discusses the implications of a Supreme Court case concerning several tariffs imposed during the Trump administration.2 Dec 2025 · 9 min