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

Pay transparency. The WhatsApp and Instagram decision. Our beef with screwworms.
Published: November 21, 2025
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How to avoid scammers after a natural disaster
Published: November 19, 2025
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Looking for love in the auto supply chain
Published: November 19, 2025
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How to make switching jobs not terrifying
Published: November 18, 2025
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Why you overpaid at that online auction
Published: November 17, 2025
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50-year mortgages, falling real wages, and doing your rideshare due diligence
Published: November 14, 2025
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Where the US got $20B to bail out Argentina
Published: November 13, 2025
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Trump's backup options for tariffs
Published: November 12, 2025
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Who is the World Cup for anymore?
Published: November 11, 2025
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How the French pensions débâcle is a warning to us all
Published: November 10, 2025
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