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A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's economy. It's a quick hit of insight into money, work, and business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less. Sign up for our newsletter. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus epis... more

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Recent Guests

Forrest Morgerson
Research Director Emeritus at the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index
University of Michigan
Episode: Consumers are mad as hell and aren't gonna take it anymore
Scott Bretzman
CEO of Customer Care Measurement and Consulting
CCMC
Episode: Consumers are mad as hell and aren't gonna take it anymore
Heather Timmons
Guardian consumer rage correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: Consumers are mad as hell and aren't gonna take it anymore
Heather Tuuk
Finance professor at Yale
Yale University
Episode: Borrowing money to invest! What could go wrong?
Jurrien Timmer
Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments
Episode: Borrowing money to invest! What could go wrong?
Severin Borenstein
Faculty director of the Energy Institute at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Episode: Why is Trump paying to stop wind farms?
Richard Leonars
Director of product management with extensive experience in consumer electronics
Consumer electronics company (New Jersey)
Episode: I'm just here for the health benefits
Larry Levitt
Executive vice president for health policy at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation)
KFF
Episode: I'm just here for the health benefits
Chris Arnold
Director of Communications at Chipotle in 2015
Chipotle
Episode: Following the Chipotle playbook for the cyclospora crisis

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Wailin Wong
Host of The Indicator from Planet Money
Darian Woods
Host of The Indicator from Planet Money

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13.3k ratings
  • Mostly Good Snapshots of Economic Info Bits, but . . .

    Delightful current event snapshot format of economic "high points." One of my favorite podcasts while at the gym. The hosts and guests cover both headline subjects and obscure, arcane economic data and factors. The presenters are particularly qualified to deal with the subject matter. Sometimes opportunities are missed to pass on worthwhile info - the recent piece on student loan changes mentioned a payback option of making the minimum payment. The hosts could have added that doing so may ex... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BRGSmith
    United States2 months ago
  • Highly recommended!

    There’s no better way to get small, daily, smart economy news than the Indicator. Making learning fun and easy in about the time it takes to make my lunch is much appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hotsaucethefish
    United States2 months ago
  • My favorite show ever!

    I have learned sooooo much from this show! Other podcasts like this are sorta boring but I get to learn about life and economics in a fun yet educational way! I’m only a kid but this shows is fantastic! Definitely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🪸🐚𝚂𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚕🐚🪸
    United States2 months ago
  • So bad

    No economics here just poorly educated opinion. Sadly the show has lost its way. Topics are good but writing is poor, conclusions cloudy, hosts and their delivery are a big negative to the show. Was a 4, and has lowered itself to a 1.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Future-is-bright
    United States2 months ago
  • Short interesting financial news or reporting

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Listener9
    3 months ago

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Many praise practical insights and real-world relevance for business decisions.
Some feedback notes the show could vary pacing or depth, but still highly valued for quick briefings.
Listeners appreciate concise, data-driven econ takes that are accessible in 10 minutes.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#18
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#51
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#229
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Following the Chipotle playbook for the cyclospora crisis
Q: So was Taco Bell quick enough?
Chris Arnold responds that Taco Bell acted appropriately by promptly removing potentially affected lettuce once the outbreak was identified and publicly acknowledged.
I'm just here for the health benefits
Q: So what are the economic consequences, the human consequences?
The discussion highlights how health benefits lock people into jobs, reducing entrepreneurial activity and career changes, which can slow innovation and labor mobility; experts connect this to broader cost pressures from health insurance and policy shifts.
Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter?
Q: How are influencers reacting to this monetization?
Some influencers disclose and set boundaries with managers; others start views with ambivalence, balancing love of music with pay-for-promotion pressures.
Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter?
Q: Is this legal, and how is it regulated?
The practice exists in a legal gray area; the FCC does not regulate social media endorsements, but the FTC provides guidelines requiring disclosure of endorsements in captions and audio.
Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter?
Q: What is the core practice being examined here?
Influencers are being paid by labels or agencies to post about songs, sometimes without clear disclosure, which may mislead audiences about their genuine recommendations.

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What is The Indicator from Planet Money about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Short, data-driven takes on economics, policy, and technology wrapped in quick, accessible episodes. Topics commonly span energy markets, monetary policy, health economics, regulation of new tech (AI, crypto, prediction markets), and geopolitical fast-moving issues, all grounded in recent data and real-world case studies. The show often features expert guests and rigorous context from hosts, aiming to make complex topics approachable for busy professionals. A notable strength is its bite-sized format, which makes it easy to consume frequent, up-to-date perspectives on money, work, and business. Potential listeners who value concise, evidence-backed analysis with practical takeaways will likely find it compelling; those seeking deep, long-fo... more

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