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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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Chocolate, Lyft's typo and India's election bonds

Feb 16, 2024
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Why banks are fighting changes to an anti-redlining program

Feb 15, 2024
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How Egypt's military is dragging down its economy

Feb 15, 2024
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How's your defense industry knowledge?

Feb 13, 2024
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What's really happening with the Evergrande liquidation

Feb 12, 2024
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A Swiftie Super Bowl, a stumbling bank, and other indicators

Feb 10, 2024
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Why Saudi Arabia is building a new city in the desert

Feb 8, 2024
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Is Wall Street's hottest trend finally over?

Feb 8, 2024
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Did pandemic business support work?

Feb 6, 2024
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Could cash payments ease recessions?

Feb 5, 2024