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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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Has the Fed lost the dot plot?

Jun 12, 2024
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Is the 'border crisis' actually a 'labor market crisis?'

Jun 11, 2024
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Is chicken getting cheap? And other questions

Jun 10, 2024
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Ghost jobs

Jun 7, 2024
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Why California's high speed rail was always going to blow out

Jun 6, 2024
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Why the U.S. helps pay for Israel's military

Jun 5, 2024
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Common economic myths, debunked

Jun 4, 2024
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Unveiling our mascot's new name and merch!

Jun 3, 2024
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The cutest indicator in the world

May 31, 2024
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Indicator Quiz: May Edition

May 30, 2024