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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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'Welcome to the USA! Now get to work.'

Sep 7, 2023
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The dementia tax

Sep 6, 2023
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The Beigie Awards: China Edition

Sep 5, 2023
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Jobs Friday: More jobs and more unemployment

Sep 1, 2023
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A drought, a jam, a canal — Panama!

Aug 31, 2023
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Young, "spoiled and miserable" in China

Aug 30, 2023
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The problems with the US's farm worker program

Aug 29, 2023
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The Indicator Quiz: The Internet

Aug 28, 2023
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AI chips, shared trips, and a shorter work week

Aug 25, 2023
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Why a weak ruble is good for Russia's budget but not Putin's image

Aug 24, 2023