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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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Selling safety in the fight against wildfires

Sep 21, 2023
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The rat under the Fed's hat

Sep 20, 2023
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The Beigie Awards: Manufacturing takes center stage

Sep 19, 2023
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Coca Cola v. Coca Pola

Sep 18, 2023
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Economics, boosternomics and Swiftnomics

Sep 15, 2023
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Wait — did we really need to raise rates?

Sep 15, 2023
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Giant vacuums and other government climate bets

Sep 14, 2023
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Industrial policy, the debate!

Sep 12, 2023
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Is retail theft getting worse?

Sep 11, 2023
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Apple, drugs, Grindr

Sep 8, 2023