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The Indicator from Planet Money

A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons.

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Why the publishing industry is hot (and bothered) for romance

Oct 22, 2024
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It's Love Week! How the TV holiday rom-com got so successful

Oct 21, 2024
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Reversing shrinkflation (via potato chips) and other indicators

Oct 18, 2024
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Rebranding 'the world's most dangerous private army'

Oct 17, 2024
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Can the yield curve still predict recessions?

Oct 16, 2024
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Why are some nations richer?

Oct 15, 2024
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The cost of living, lead pipe removal, and a more expensive Mega Millions

Oct 11, 2024
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The trouble with water discounts

Oct 10, 2024
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Half a billion people need reading glasses. Why can't they get them?

Oct 9, 2024
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The year the music festival died

Oct 8, 2024