The Indicator from Planet Money
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This week’s indicators: Inflation is disturbing, workers are getting their stolen wages back, and NVIDIA ex-CEO’s alleged affairs become a $465 billion business expense. (Woof!)Fact-checking by Tyler Jones.Your Next…
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We take you inside an AP personal finance class in Alabama where students are learning about Roth IRAs and compound interest. As states add personal finance classes, should business be more woven into the liberal arts?…
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The old adage “the stock market is not the economy” used to hold more weight, but lately, financial markets are reflecting the overall economy a lot more. Today, we look at what Walmart’s stock and AI companies might be…
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Comedy writer and producer Mike Schur ("The Good Place," "Parks and Recreation") breaks down how streaming killed the classic sitcom — and what comedy is doing to survive.Fact checking by Leyla Doss.Your Next Listen…
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After last week's midterm elections, there are quite a few economic indicators to watch – from data centers to California billionaires. Who won, who lost, and why it matters.Fact checking by Leyla Doss.Your Next Listen…
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An increasing number of men are dropping out of the workforce. What’s behind this trend and can anything be done about it?Fact checking by Leyla Doss.Your Next Listen –What's going on with men's labor force…
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Anthropic released its financials to the public as the AI juggernaut prepares for its highly anticipated IPO. So what do these numbers reveal about the future of the AI economy? Fact checking by Leyla Doss.Your Next…
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Are AI job losses showing up in the job numbers? What does a pro-worker approach to AI development look like? What advice do you have for college students? It’s our latest “Ask an Economist” segment, where listeners get…
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High mortgage rates are nudging some aspiring homeowners to consider adjustable-rate mortgages over the standard 30-year fixed-rate option. Are ARMs the better choice in today’s economy?Fact checking by Sierra…
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Pakistan in recent years has taken a U-turn on cryptocurrency, opting to regulate digital assets instead of outright banning them. On today’s show, what the country’s crypto boosters hope to gain for their efforts and…
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- 09/2025 · over a year
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- 9 min
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- Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
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