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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 business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less.

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9:12

Why Trump resurrected the Monroe Doctrine

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/15

203 years ago, President James Monroe declared the Western Hemisphere off limits to powerful countries in Europe. Fast forward, and President Trump is reviving the Monroe Doctrine to justify intervening in places like Venezuela, and threatening further action in other parts of Latin America and Greenland. On today’s show, how is Trump redefining the Monroe Doctrine and what does it mean for the world?Related episodes: Add to cart: Greenland Is the Panama Canal a rip-off? Venezuela didn’t steal U.S

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8:33

Can a good story change economic reality?

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/14

Economic decisions aren’t only driven by hard data. A compelling story can change economic behavior and outcomes. In today’s episode, we explore real-world examples of “narrative economics” like how the Suez Canal ended up getting built. And we ask: why do narratives sometimes matter more than truth or data? Related episodes: This indicator hasn’t flashed this red since the dot-com bubble Tariffs. Consumer sentiment. Cape Ratio. Pick The Indicator of The Year! The Beigie Awards: Manufacturing takes

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8:43

One Fed battle after another

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/13

Over the weekend, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Department of Justice served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas. Powell says it’s all a sham. But the stakes are unprecedented: A potential criminal indictment. Central bank independence. Today on the show, the administration’s case against the Fed. How did we get here? And what comes next?Related episodes: Lisa Cook and the fight for the FedTrump's unprecedented attack on the Fed A primer on the Federal Reserve's independenceWhy Is The

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8:11

How far can philanthropy go to fill government gaps?

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/12

While Americans are known for their generosity, the U.S. government, increasingly, is not. The Trump administration’s cuts to SNAP benefits among other aid programs have forced states, foundations and donors to fill the gaps. But can they? On today’s show, the limits of philanthropic efforts to supplant federal aid. Related episodes: Why tech bros are trying to give away all their money (kind of) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple

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9:29

How AI is shrinking the job market for teens

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/09

Karissa Tang is a 17-year-old in California who got curious about the impact of AI on typical teen jobs like cashiers and fast food counter workers. She embarked on an ambitious economic research project and shares her findings with us.Related episodes: How much is AI actually affecting the workforce?AI creates, transforms and destroys... jobsWhen does youth employment become child labor?For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at

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9:27

Venezuela didn't steal U.S. oil. Here's what happened

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/08

President Trump claims Venezuela stole American oil. Is that true? We trace Venezuela's oil industry from its 1920s birth through nationalization and then collapse. Today on the show, how did the Venezuelan oil industry get to a point where it’s barely pulling from its reserves? And will anything change now? Related episodes: Venezuela’s economic descent (Updated) Venezuela’s recent economic history (Update) Why oil in Guyana could be a curse For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet

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9:06

Can you trust you're getting the same grocery prices...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/07

When you're in a grocery store nowadays, chances are your data is being collected. From a swipe of the loyalty card to the purchase of an ice cream pint, your data tells stores what you like, how much they should stock, and more. But what if that data meant a grocer could charge you a different price than another shopper?On today's show, the evolving price tag. Related episodes:Should 'surveillance pricing' be banned? How Grocery Shelves Get Stacked How niche brands got into your local

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9:15

How cocaine smuggling through Latin America really works

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/06

Former Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, appeared in a New York court yesterday. He’s facing drug-trafficking and weapons charges after the U.S. abducted him and his wife in an explosive operation over the weekend. But is there any credibility to the drug-trafficking accusations? And what does the cocaine supply chain look like in 2026?Today on the show, tracing cocaine’s journey from the Andes to the streets of U.S. cities.Further reading: Ioan Grillo – El NarcoRelated episodes: Venezuela’s

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9:01

Why China pulled the plug on Japan

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/05

Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi made waves last fall after saying her country might intervene if China invaded Taiwan. In response, China launched state-organized boycotts against Japan — canceling concerts, restricting seafood imports, and even recalling pandas. Today on the show, what does it look like for a state to organize a boycott, and does it work? Related episodes: How Japan’s new prime minister is jolting marketsWhen do boycotts work? Forging Taiwan's Silicon Shield For

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10:24

Venezuela’s economic descent (Updated)

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/03

At The Indicator, we’ve been following the conditions in Venezuela over the years. In 2024 we covered how Venezuela’s economy went into freefall, and have been checking in with an economist there frequently — including after the U.S. attacked over the weekend, deposing its leader Nicolás Maduro. On today’s show, we’re revisiting our episode about Venezuela’s economy, and hear from our contact in Caracas. Send us questions you’d like The Indicator to answer on future episodes about Venezuela:

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8:41

We resolve to watch these 2026 indicators

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2026/01/02

2025 is finally over. We had bad consumer sentiment vibes, tariffs, and a seemingly ascendant stock market. And those are just a few indicators from last year! As we enter 2026, what indicators should we keep an eye on … in the future? On today’s episode, our top indicator predictions for the new year.Related: What AI data centers are doing to your electric bill Tariffs. Consumer sentiment. Cape ratio. Pick the Indicator of the Year! What indicators will 2025 bring? For sponsor-free episodes of The

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10:10

Why Americans don't want to move for jobs anymore...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2025/12/31

Americans are moving at record lows for work. What’s driving people to, well, not drive cross-country for jobs? On today’s episode, we explore the rising homebody economy. This episode originally aired Oct. 3, 2025. Related episodes: Why moms are leaving their paid jobs How the end of Roe is reshaping the medical workforce For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Corey Bridges. Music by Drop

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9:43

Gilded Age 2.0? (Encore)

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2025/12/30

To hear President Trump tell it, the late 1800s, i.e. the Gilded Age, were a period of unparalleled wealth and prosperity in the U.S. But this era was also marked by corruption and wealth inequality. Sound familiar? On today's show, is history repeating itself?This episode originally aired June 5, 2025. Related: Trump's tariff role model For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez

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9:24

The cautionary tale of a recovering day trading...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2025/12/29

Seasons greetings from the The Indicator! On today's show, the story of a man who started buying and selling stocks as a hobby — and got seriously addicted. We also speak with a neuroeconomist about the human brain on day trading. This piece originally aired Jan. 25, 2025. Related episodes: The young trolls of Wall Street are growing up Invest like a Congress member For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org

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24:12

The economic challenges facing men without college...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2025/12/27

Many men in the U.S. feel like they're not doing as well as their fathers. But what does the data say? This episode, we're sharing an extended conversation between Darian Woods and Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men. They discuss what's really going on with men's wages. Richard also argues economic and cultural changes are needed to address the struggles unique to working-class men.This interview was included in one of our bonus episodes for NPR+ supporters

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10:33

The secret to Nintendo's success (Encore)

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2025/12/26

For the next week, we're running some of our favorite shows from this year. On today's show, a brief history of Nintendo and how a small playing card company in Japan became a gaming juggernaut. This piece originally aired June 16, 2025.Related episodes: Inside video game economics Forever games: the economics of the live service model The boom and bust of esports For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org

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9:23

Why every A-lister also has a side hustle (Encore)

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2025/12/24

Happy Holidays from The Indicator! For the next week, we're running some of our favorite shows from this year. On today's show, why celebrities are increasingly investing in their own brands.This piece originally aired August 14, 2025.Related episodes:The celebrity crypto nexusThe Olympian to influencer pipeline (Apple / Spotify)For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop

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10:16

The worst year of Warren Buffett’s career

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2025/12/23

As Warren Buffett aged, he became a different sort of figure. He transformed from short-term investor into long-term builder. He used Berkshire Hathaway to start buying companies and build an empire. Today on the show, how did Buffett’s fame become an investment tool and how did he handle the biggest crisis of his career? Related episodes: Planet Money Summer School 2: Index Funds & The BetBrilliant vs. Boring For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+

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9:03

The spite acquisition that launched Warren Buffett

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2025/12/22

With an unprecedented decades-long run of success, Warren Buffett is retiring on December 31, 2025. Buffett’s turning point began with the acquisition of a failing textile mill called Berkshire Hathaway. What began as a “terrible mistake” became the foundation for his empire. Today on the show, how did Buffett become this legendary figure? Related episodes: Planet Money Summer School 2: Index Funds & The BetBrilliant vs. Boring For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe

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9:03

Tariffs. Consumer sentiment. Cape Ratio. Pick The...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2025/12/19

2025 was a wild year for the U.S. economy. Tariffs transformed the global economy, consumer sentiment hit near-historic lows, and the stock market hit scary, spooky, blood-curdling new heights! So … which of these economic stories defined the year? Our hosts from Planet Money and The Indicator duke it out during our annual … Family Feud!Tell us who you think has THE indicator of the year by emailing us at indicator@npr.org. Put “Family Feud” in the subject line. Related episodes:The Indicators of

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