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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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Could you live without GPS? It's OK, the economy can't, either

Sep 23, 2024
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The Fed cut rates ... now what? (featuring: Sasquatch)

Sep 20, 2024
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What are Harris' economic plans?

Sep 19, 2024
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What are Trump's economic plans?

Sep 18, 2024
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Behind the Tiny Desk and other listener questions

Sep 17, 2024
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Bad economics, smart politics

Sep 16, 2024
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The return of Fyre Festival and other indicators

Sep 13, 2024
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The DOJ's case against Apple

Sep 12, 2024
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Overtourism ho! The Barcelona cruise dilemma

Sep 11, 2024
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I will PAY YOU to take my natural gas

Sep 10, 2024