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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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8:41

Could cash payments ease recessions?

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/02/05

Although we have dodged the bullet for now, the threat of a recession is always a concern for policy makers. The question is: will we be prepared next time? In this episode, we consider an alternative approach to stabilizing the economy during a recession through automatic monthly cash payments. The hope: faster relief, a reduced racial wealth gap and predictable income. Can it work? Related episodes: The Sahm Rule with the eponymous economistHear us out: We ban left turns and other big ideas (Apple

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8:01

How local government is propping up the U.S. labor...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/02/02

The most recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the United States economy exceeded expectations by adding 353,000 jobs in January. This continues the labor market's years-long trend of resilience in the face of the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes. However, digging deeper into the numbers reveals figures that economists are keeping a close eye on.Today, we explain why it's not necessarily ideal for local government jobs to lift up a booming labor market.For sponsor-free

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8:59

Why the FTC is cracking down on location data brokers

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/02/01

It's no secret — your phone knows where you are, and if that data exists, someone else might have it. Back in 2022, we covered the murky market for smartphone location data. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on this multi-billion dollar industry. In today's episode, we explain why the agency is trying to ban a data broker from selling information tied to sensitive places like medical facilities. Related episodes: Ad targeting gets into your medical file (Apple / Spotify) For

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8:48

How to transform a war economy for peacetime

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/31

In the 1980s, California was the heart of the aerospace industry. But when the Cold War ended, military spending cuts put those defense jobs in jeopardy. This week, we're bringing you a three-part series on the defense industry. In this episode: how the state redirected some of those defense dollars to another economic opportunity provides an example of how the "peace dividend" can be used effectively. Related episodes: Are we overpaying for military equipment? (Apple / Spotify)Can Just-In-Time

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9:29

Can Just-In-Time handle a new era of war?

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/30

Just-in-time manufacturing began as a way to save space, remove costs and improve efficiency ... for Toyota. The U.S. defense industry has since incorporated this approach. Now, leaders in the defense industry question whether it's to blame for weapons and ammunition shortages. This week, we're bringing you a three-part series on the defense industry. Today on the show, we look at how a just-in-time mindset filtered through the military contracting system, and we ask whether bare-bones manufacturing

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9:29

Are we overpaying for military equipment?

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/29

If the proposed defense budget is passed, it will account for roughly 3.5 % of U.S. GDP. The military buys everything from pens and paper clips to fighter jets and submarines. But the market for military equipment is very different from the commercial market. And sometimes the system results in the Pentagon, and taxpayers, overpaying. This week, we're bringing you a three-part series on the defense industry. Today, we unpack how defense costs are getting so high and why it's happening.Related:Can

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8:18

Tumbling Chinese stocks and rapid Chipotle hiring

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/26

It's Indicators of the Week, that time each Friday when we look at the most fascinating numbers from the news. Today, we explain the different directions of the Chinese and American economies ... and how a burrito can be a bellwether. Related Episodes:Young, "spoiled and miserable" in China (Apple / Spotify)The mess at the heart of China's economy (Apple / Spotify) China's Big Tech Crackdown For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts

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9:15

How niche brands got into your local supermarket

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/25

From salsas to barbecue sauces to refrigerated beverages, small artisanal brands are infiltrating grocery shelves everywhere. How did this happen? Today on the show, we team up with Dan Pashman of The Sporkful food podcast to follow the rise of niche soda maker Olipop, and share the hidden incentives that have grocers making shelf space for these products. Listen to The Sporkful on Apple or Spotify. Related episodes:Grocery delivery warsHow grocery shelves get stacked For sponsor-free episodes of

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9:11

A manifesto for feeding 8 billion people

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/25

In her new book, Our World In Data's Head of Research Hannah Ritchie investigates how to meet the needs of people without destroying the planet. Today we ask Hannah: Can we feed the world, sustainably? Related episodes The Amazon, the Colorado River and a price on nature (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) The Problem with the US's Farm Worker Program (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) 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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9:10

Are we counting jobs right? We answer your listener...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/23

Listener questions are back! On today's show, we answer whether universities are banks, how — or if — 401(k) contributions affect the stock market, and whether jobs report numbers account for people holding down multiple jobs. If you have a question you'd like us to answer, email us at indicator@npr.org.Related Episodes:Higher wages, fewer temp workers and indicators of the year results (Apple / Spotify) Why pizza costs more in Iceland and other Listener Questions (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free

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8:57

The tensions behind the sale of U.S. Steel

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/22

In the 1980s, economic tensions between the U.S. and Japan permeated American politics and pop culture. Similar tensions are resurfacing as Japan's Nippon Steel tries to buy U.S. Steel. Today on the show, the history of U.S.-Japan trade friction and why a new round of anxieties is complicating the sale of U.S. Steel. Related episodes: How one small change in Japan could sway U.S. markets (Apple / Spotify) What Japan's lost decade teaches us about recessions For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator

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8:56

Walmart scams, expensive recycling, and overdraft fees

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/19

It is Friday. And Indicators of the Week is back — Plastics Edition. Today, we dig into how fraudsters have used Walmart gift cards to scam consumers out of more than $1 billion. We also find out why recycled plastic is actually more expensive now than newly produced plastic. And we learn how overdraft fees might be going way down. Related ArticlesProPublica - How Walmart's Financial Services Became a Fraud MagnetFinancial Times - Petrochemical glut makes new plastic cheaper than recycledRelated

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9:29

Five tips for understanding political polls this...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/18

Election season is upon us, and so is the barrage of election polls. What differentiates a good poll from a bad one? How can we be smarter poll consumers? Today on the show, a couple of polling experts give us their top tips. Related episodes:Planet Money tries election polling For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about

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9:20

The surprising leader in EVs

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/18

The number one producer of electric vehicles in the world is ... BYD? On today's show, we look at how the Chinese EV manufacturer rose from a battery company to global dominance. It took a mix of obsessive attention to detail, scale, government support and ... guitar-string-related quirks. Plus, we consider whether BYD can crack the U.S. market. Related Episodes:How electric vehicles got their juice (Apple / Spotify) How the South is trying to win the EV race (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free

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8:51

How the world economy could react to escalation in...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/17

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been going on for more than three months, and is now beginning to spill into other parts of the Middle East. That includes attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, rocket attacks by Hezbollah and U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. On today's show, we'll consider what escalation could mean for global trade and the region's most important export: oil. Related episodes: Red Sea tensions spell trouble for global supply chains (Apple / Spotify) Oil prices and the

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9:16

Offloading EVs, vacating offices and reaping windfalls

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/12

It's Indicators of the Week, that time each Friday when we look at three of the most fascinating numbers from the news. Today we explain why Hertz is trying to sell off part of its EV inventory, why office vacancy rates are still climbing and what Apple's class-action payout yielded one of our hosts. Related Episodes:What could break next? (Apple / Spotify) How the South is trying to win the EV race (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet

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9:12

The lawsuit that could shake up the rental market

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/12

A number of lawsuits against Texas-based company RealPage are putting increased attention on how algorithms can interact with the rental market. In the lawsuit, RealPage is accused of facilitating a cartel between major property managers that results in higher prices for renters and increased profits for landlords who use RealPage's software. RealPage, however, denies any wrongdoing. Today on the show, we dive into the details of the lawsuit and explain why this case challenges typical notions of

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9:25

Why oil in Guyana could be a curse

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/10

In 2015, Guyana changed forever when ExxonMobil discovered major oil deposits off its coast. The impoverished South American country known for its thick rainforest was suddenly on course to sudden wealth. But while a mining boom may seem like only a good thing, it can often be bad for countries long-term. Today on the show, how Guyana can still avoid the so-called resource curse.Related episodes:Norway has advice for LibyaFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to

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9:20

Ad targeting gets into your medical file

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/10

More doctors' offices are ditching clunky clipboards and embracing digital records and online check-ins. But some patients may be unaware that their sensitive health data could be accessible to more than just their health care provider. Today on the show, how ad targeting has moved into the doctor's office, why that's rubbing some patients the wrong way, and why health companies say it can lead to better care.Related Episodes:The hidden market for your location data (Apple) This is your brain on

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9:18

Five reasons why Americans and economists can't agree...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2024/01/08

One of the most puzzling developments for economists in recent months is the disconnect between positive traditional economic data and how people say they feel negatively about the economy. Add to that, people's behavior tracks with what economists would normally expect for happy times. So what's going on? Today on the show, we turn to something economists have tracked for decades called the misery index. Right now, it says America shouldn't be so miserable, but as we've covered before, surveys say

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