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The Indicator from Planet Money

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…

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Latest episodes

  1. Borrowing money to invest! What could go wrong?11 Aug 2026
  2. Why is Trump paying to stop wind farms?10 Aug 2026
  3. I'm just here for the health benefits7 Aug 2026
  4. Following the Chipotle playbook for the cyclospora crisis6 Aug 2026
  5. How ending TPS is squeezing workers, businesses and (soon) consumers5 Aug 2026
  6. Why we're short on blood, water and helium4 Aug 2026
  7. Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter?3 Aug 2026
  8. Mamdani markets, America bets, Gen Z drinks31 Jul 2026
  9. Trump’s new Truth Social plan: pay $100K30 Jul 2026
  10. Even Moore’s law can't save affordable tech29 Jul 2026