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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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The growing industry of green burials

Mar 4, 2024
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Wendy's pricing mind trick and other indicators of the week

Mar 2, 2024
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Why Israel uses diaspora bonds

Feb 29, 2024
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What the data reveal about U.S. labor unrest

Feb 28, 2024
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How to make an ad memorable

Feb 27, 2024
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Reddit's public Wall Street bet

Feb 26, 2024
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An oil boom, a property slump and dental deflation

Feb 23, 2024
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A Supreme Court case that could reshape social media

Feb 23, 2024
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Why Capital One wants Discover

Feb 21, 2024
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Could fake horns end illegal rhino poaching?

Feb 20, 2024