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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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Walmart scams, expensive recycling, and overdraft fees

Jan 19, 2024
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Five tips for understanding political polls this election season

Jan 18, 2024
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The surprising leader in EVs

Jan 18, 2024
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How the world economy could react to escalation in the Middle East

Jan 17, 2024
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Offloading EVs, vacating offices and reaping windfalls

Jan 12, 2024
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The lawsuit that could shake up the rental market

Jan 12, 2024
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Why oil in Guyana could be a curse

Jan 10, 2024
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Ad targeting gets into your medical file

Jan 10, 2024
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Five reasons why Americans and economists can't agree on the economy

Jan 8, 2024
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Higher wages, fewer temp workers and indicators of the year results

Jan 6, 2024