The Indicator from Planet Money

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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.

Recent Episodes

How AI is clogging the courtroom
Published: June 1, 2026
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Obsession, the most fun job in China, and a new green card policy
Published: May 29, 2026
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Saudi’s LIV golf exit is just the start
Published: May 28, 2026
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What the movies teach us about recessions, memestocks and gold
Published: May 27, 2026
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Game of 'roids, trader Trump, and searching for Shakira's tax residence
Published: May 22, 2026
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So ... how long until these oil prices get REALLY bad
Published: May 21, 2026
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It's come to this: Human certification in the age of AI slop
Published: May 20, 2026
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Why GLP-1s aren't lowering employers' costs
Published: May 19, 2026
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Taiwan arms sales, Board of Trade, and Chinamaxxing
Published: May 18, 2026
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