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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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9:40

The spectacle of Sam Bankman-Fried's trial

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/07

Last week, the former crypto wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty for his role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The 31-year-old former billionaire fashioned himself as someone who would revolutionize the crypto industry, but now faces the prospect of a life sentence. Today on the show, NPR business correspondent David Gura tells us what stuck out over the course of the four-week trial. Related Episodes:A former teen idol takes on crypto (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)The rise

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8:32

Why everyone in the labor market is being picky

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/03

The American economy is still running hot and the labor market is showing astounding resilience despite elevated interest rates. Things are so good that there's some pickiness being displayed by both employers and employees. Today, we look at what's turning out to be an unusual labor market and what that means for the wider economy.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,

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9:02

How the South is trying to win the EV race

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/02

A new Hyundai plant in Georgia. A Ford mega campus in Tennessee. The Southeast is quickly becoming a hub for electric vehicles and the manufacturing of its components. Today on the show, we explore the South's formula for landing EV makers and what it means for workers at legacy auto plants. Related Episodes:How EV batteries tore apart Michigan (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) How unions are stopped before they start (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money,

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8:36

Trying to solve the mystery of big bond yields

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/01

If you're wincing at high interest rates on a potential loan right now, it's not just you. And the Federal Reserve's rate hikes actually isn't (entirely) to blame either. There's another culprit: the rate of a return, or yield, on a Treasury bond issued by the U.S. Today, we explore why this bond yield is so important and why it's at its highest level in years.Related EpisodesThe rat under the Fed's hat (Spotify/Apple Podcasts)For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe

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9:31

Are real estate agent fees a racket?

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/11/01

In the typical home sale, the home seller pays a commission, not just to their agent, but also to the buyer's agent. This fee-sharing arrangement is part of a decades-old practice involving what real estate agents call an "offer of compensation." Others call it a conflict of interest. That's the dispute at the center of a class action lawsuit that has the potential to upend the real estate business. Today on the show, we'll explain how real estate agents and the National Association of Realtors

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9:30

A finance fright fest

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/30

Halloween is just around the corner and our hosts are scrambling to find the perfect costume. Today on the show, we scare up fresh costume ideas based on Wall Street's scariest financial jargon. If you know where to look, you can find witches and zombies lurking near dark pools and shadow banks. Are these terms as scary as they sound? Related Episodes:Are you afraid of inflation? For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at

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9:10

Europe vs. US economies... and a dime heist

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/27

This time on Indicators of the Week: the U.S. is seeing massive economic growth, but there are a couple of asterisks. The European Central Bank is holding off on additional rate hikes, citing a weak economy in the eurozone.Also, the story of how nearly a quarter of a million dollars was stolen out of a truck... in dimes. 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,

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9:20

What happened to the internet without net neutrality?

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2023/10/26

The fiery debate over how the government should regulate the internet came to a head in 2017. That's when the Trump-led Federal Communications Commission repealed so-called net neutrality rules put in place during the Obama administration. The rules were meant to curtail practices like intentionally slowing down someone's internet speed. Now, under a new Democratic majority, the FCC is proposing reviving net neutrality. Today on the show, what happened in the years without it and what happens next

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9:14

The Beigie Awards: Why banks are going on a "loan diet"

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/25

Every time a new Beige Book report rolls around, we honor the regional Federal Reserve bank with the best anecdote with our prestigious Beigie Award. The winner of the October 2023 Beigie highlighted an interesting shift in the behavior of some big banks. Today, we talk to our winner all about "loan diets."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,

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8:47

Why offshore wind is facing headwinds

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/24

The Gulf of Mexico saw its first-ever auction of leases for offshore wind this summer. It was another sign of the Biden administration's desire to get more renewable energy online as fast as possible. Expectations were high for the sale with over a dozen companies expressing interest. But two of the three patches of sea didn't get any bids at all. Today, we look at one clean energy experiment and see what choke points remain for offshore wind. RelatedA Man, A Plan, Wind Power, Uruguay - Planet Money

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9:06

How IBM's gamble ushered in the computer age

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2023/10/23

In the book of corporate folklore, former IBM CEO Thomas Watson Jr. deserves a special spot. Specifically, the massive gamble he took in 1964 to introduce the System/360, which had the potential to undermine his own company's entire business model. Today on the show, an interview with author Marc Wortman on what Watson Jr.'s decision reveals about the fragile relationship between innovation and destruction. Marc Wortman is co-author of the new book The Greatest Capitalist Who Ever Lived: Tom

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9:31

More fraud, higher bond yields, and faster airline...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/20

On this edition of Indicators of the Week: older Americans recorded higher losses to certain scams, the yield on the 10-year Treasury bond is up to the highest it's been in more than a decade and United Airlines has a plan to improve how it boards planes.RelatedYou should probably get your plane tickets soonFor 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,

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8:57

What could convince Egypt to take in Gaza's refugees?

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/19

One of the most crucial players in the war unfolding in the Middle East is Egypt, which neighbors Gaza and is facing pressure from the United States and its allies to open up its borders to refugees. Today, we explain how Egypt's rocky economy presents both a headwind and an opportunity for humanitarian talks in the Middle East and why this situation is testing the United States' economic and political influence. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet

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9:25

There's one business like show business

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/19

There's no business like show business. Or is there? It turns out the business of producing a Broadway hit shares a few things in common with the business of investing in tech start-ups. Today on the show, the producer of hits like Dear Evan Hansen and Leopoldstadt explains how he applies lessons learned from venture capital tech funding to investing in multi-million dollar Broadway productions.For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple

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9:34

How a consumer watchdog's power became a liability

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/17

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created in 2010 as the legislative response to the Great Recession. It's an aggressive regulator that challenges financial institutions on behalf of consumers. However, the unique power it wields may turn out to be its vulnerability. The bureau's critics take issue with the very tools that give the agency its might and are asking the Supreme Court to make changes. Today, we examine how the CFPB came to be such a powerful regulator and why some want to see

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8:58

The Indicator Quiz: Climate Edition

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/16

What's spicier than a pumpkin spice latte in the fall? The Indicator Quiz! The show where we bring a lucky listener on to test their econ knowledge. Today's quiz focuses on questions related to climate change. Play along with us and see how you do! Are you interested in being a contestant on our next Indicator Quiz? Email us your name and phone number at indicator@npr.org and put "Indicator Quiz" in the subject line. Related Episodes: Giant vacuums and other government climate bets Industrial

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9:28

Junk fees, unfilled jobs, jackpot

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/13

On this edition of Indicators of the Week: the FTC wants to ban hidden fees on what feels like every transaction. Down with junk fees! Germany has a possible fix for its struggling economy and unfilled jobs: immigrants. And we explore why the Powerball jackpots keep getting so big. Related Episodes:10 11 51 52 62 18For 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,

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9:31

Taking the temperature of the US consumer

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/12

Economic indicators like the Consumer Price Index can tell us a lot about the past, but what about the future? For close to 80 years, policymakers have relied on the Surveys of Consumers to give them an idea of what the economy might do next. Today on the show, we go behind the curtain at the University of Michigan to meet the people in charge of checking the vibes of the U.S. consumer. Related Episodes:How do you measure inflation? For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money,

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9:29

A treacherous descent? What will the Fed do next?

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/11

In the world of summiting mountains, more accidents happen on the way down than on the climb up. Today on the show, why that could be a bad omen for interest rates.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 sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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9:25

A conversation with Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin...

The Indicator from Planet Money ·

2023/10/10

This episode was originally published on November 30, 2021Earlier this week, Harvard economist Claudia Goldin won the economics Nobel for her research into the gender pay gap. Today, our 2021 interview with Claudia about her work, with an update from her after she learned about her award.Related episodes:When Uncle Sam stops paying the childcare bill (Apple Podcasts/Spotify)Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices:

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