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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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9:24

What can we learn from the year's most popular econ...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/12/07

In 2021, the most popular term on Investopedia was "capital gains tax." In 2022, it was "poison pill." These top terms help capture the economic zeitgeist of their year. So... what was it in 2023? Today, Investopedia's editor-in-chief — and a poet — help us make sense of what the website's top ten terms of the year tell us about our collective economic psyche.RELATEDWhen mortgage rates are too low to give up (Apple Podcasts/Spotify)Hedonic adjustment: how to measure pleasure (Apple

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9:10

Americans don't like higher prices but they LOVE...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/12/05

Eight times a year, regional Federal Reserve Banks release a collection of anecdotes that reveal stories about the economy. These stories come together in what's known as the "Beige Book," and we award the regional bank with the best entry with our coveted Beigie Award. Today, we're highlighting an entry that gets to the heart of the contradictions we're seeing when it comes to consumer preferences and sentiment. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet

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9:20

Who can and cannot get weight-loss drugs

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/12/04

Drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are nearly everywhere in popular culture, but many patients struggling with obesity are still finding them hard to get. On today's show, what's slowing access to these drugs despite their long-term benefits for the economy and patients, and how social conditioning around obesity and excess weight clouds the conversation. Related Episodes:New drugs. Cheaper drugs. Why not both? (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator

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9:26

Endless shrimp and other indicators

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/12/01

On the latest edition of Indicators of the week, inflation in the U.S. and Europe is slowing down. Plus, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston highlights the number of gig workers typical employment counts miss. And finally ... Red Lobster, endless shrimp and loss leaders. 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

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8:51

Could SCOTUS outlaw wealth taxes?

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/12/01

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments next week on whether the federal government can tax some "unrealized" gains. That's when an asset you hold, rather than sell, gains value. Tax experts say it's the biggest constitutional tax case seen in a century. Today, we lay out the stakes and the massive implications for government revenue, taxpayers, and even wealth inequality.Related Episodes:Could a wealth tax workHow the proposed tax on billionaires would actually workFor sponsor-free episodes of

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8:41

Putting the 80/20 rule to the test

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/29

A favorite of productivity hackers, the Pareto Principle, aka the 80/20 rule, has taken on a life of its own since it was first observed by an Italian economist over a century ago. The concept states that a small number of causes generates a large number of outcomes. Today on the show, the origins of the Pareto Principle, why marketing and business-types love it, and whether it holds up under scrutiny. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple

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7:40

Oil prices and the Israel-Hamas war

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/28

The Middle East is synonymous with oil production. And historically, oil prices usually surge when there's a conflict there. But right now, despite the Israel-Hamas war, we're seeing the opposite — oil prices have fallen.Today on the show: how the region's history, geography and markets are shaping oil prices.Related Episodes:Why oil price shocks are getting less shocking (Apple Podcasts/Spotify)What could convince Egypt to take in Gaza's refugees? (Apple Podcasts/Spotify)Learn more about sponsor

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8:46

Texas' new power grid problem

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/27

In 2021, a huge winter storm hit Texas. It caused a days-long blackout that resulted in hundreds of deaths. The Texas grid operator adopted a new policy to guard against another blackout: it would incentivize plants to keep power in reserve. The problem is: that may have caused major price spikes.Today, we make sense of the reserve policy, increased electricity prices, and the future of Texas' unique energy market.Related Episodes:ESG bans cost Texas (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)For sponsor-free

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8:52

A salary to be grateful for, and other Thanksgiving...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/22

It's an Indicator Friendsgiving! You're not alone in feeling the news has been awfully grim this year. So we're taking a collective breath and sitting down at the table to find some economic indicators to be thankful for. That includes an end to global shipping turmoil, the green-blue bubble détente and a palatable salary. Related Episodes:The great turnaround in shipping (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)Wisdom from the top For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet

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9:14

How "dark defaults" could cost you

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/22

A lot of people have experienced some version of this: You sign up for the free one-week trial of some subscription service, only later to be surprised when you get a bill for the deluxe, forever plan. Or you log into a website once, and now your inbox is a flood of promotional emails. All because of a little pre-checked box tucked away, unnoticed.But what if that pesky, pre-checked box cost you thousands of dollars?On today's show, how some political campaigns used 'dark defaults' to raise millions

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9:29

The messy human drama behind OpenAI

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/21

The company behind ChatGPT pushed out its CEO Sam Altman on Friday. OpenAI's board gave the public little insight into its controversial decision. On Sunday, Microsoft announced it was hiring Sam Altman. By Monday morning, hundreds of OpenAI employees are threatening to leave unless the board resigns. Kate Clark, deputy bureau chief at tech publication The Information, says the saga is far from over.Today on the show, we explore the fault lines below the world of artificial intelligence development,

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9:21

Prices fall, unemployment rises and Boomers have all...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/17

We've been on a wild economic ride lately so let's find the key trends to make sense of where the economy's headed. On this edition of Indicators of the Week, the numbers you need to know about falling producer prices, rising unemployment claims and generational home-buying trends. 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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9:24

How do cheap cell phone plans make money? And other...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/17

You ask, we answer! Today we answer listener questions on whether certain jobs are becoming "feminized" since COVID started and how that affects what these jobs pay. We also examine labor unions' economic impact and why Ryan Reynolds keeps sending one of our co-hosts a Christmas card. Related episodes:Women's labor comeback (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) A conversation with Claudia Goldin (Update) (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) Unions but make them grunge What's really going on with unions For sponsor-free

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8:23

The evidence on school vouchers that'll please nobody

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/16

School vouchers, or school choice as it's known among advocates, is public funding for children to attend private schools. It's a controversial policy — some say it undermines the public school system, others say it gives parents the ability to choose the best school for their children. And its popularity has been spiking recently. In 2021, 19 states introduced or expanded them. Partly it's been a reaction against public schools' covid control policies and teaching on sexuality, gender and race

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9:11

Xi and him

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/15

President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping have not sat down for a face-to-face discussion in a year. In that time, Chinese-American relations have become even more tense with the spy balloon incident, the US cracking down on advanced computer chips and the continuing trade war. Today, we look at why the leaders of the world's two largest economies are meeting and what's at stake for their respective countries.Related Episodes:The mess at the heart of China's economy (Apple

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9:29

When a staple becomes a luxury

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/14

Fish and chips have long been a staple cheap comfort food for millions of people in the U.K. However, economic headwinds are putting the squeeze on owners of fish and chip shops. Today, we explore how changes in economic conditions play a role in our dietary habits and how the U.K. is grappling with their affordable staple food turning into a luxury. 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

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9:07

Actors back. Pandas gone. WeBankrupt.

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/11

This time on Indicators of the Week: actors reached a deal with Hollywood studios after their months-long strike. The once-popular co-working company WeWork has filed for bankruptcy. Also, three pandas departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C. as China repatriates the cuddly animals.Related Episodes:All WeWork and no playFor 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:

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8:42

A radical plan to fix Argentina's inflation

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/09

In a little over a week, Argentines will head to the polls to pick a new president. Polls show a tightening race between right-wing populist Javier Milei and centrist challenger Sergio Massa. Both are pledging to address the country's out-of-control inflation. Today on the show, we look at Milei's radical proposal to change Argentina's currency to U.S. dollars and whether that could fix inflation. Related Episodes:The push and pull of inflation (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) It's complicated

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9:04

Bond. World's oldest living bond.

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/08

Hidden deep in an archive in New Jersey is the world's oldest living bond. Originally issued to fund a dike in the Netherlands after a big flood, these days, it's gearing up for its 400th birthday and still paying interest. Today on the show, we visit this elder bond and hear its story.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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9:19

A bad economy can be good for your health

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/07

When economist Chris Ruhm first got the results from his study on the possible connection between recession and health, he thought he had made a mistake. But time and time again, he got the same results, overturning a decade of previous economic findings. Today, how a nation's health relates to your own. Related EpisodesHealthcare and economic despairYou can listen to an extended cut of Darian's interview with Christopher Ruhm by signing up for Planet Money+! (You'll hear stuff we couldn't fit into

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