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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

David Deming
Labor economist and dean at Harvard College
Harvard University
Episode: Have a bad manager? Science explains why.
Natalie Magdeburger
Mayor of Fenwick Island
Fenwick Island, Delaware
Episode: Did you know companies can vote in Delaware?
Alex Kaysar
Professor of history and public policy
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Did you know companies can vote in Delaware?
Mike Strain
Economist at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: C is for C-shaped economy
Claudia Sam
Economist at New Century Advisors, inventor of the SAM Rule
New Century Advisors
Episode: C is for C-shaped economy
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?

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Waylen Wong
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Ricky Mulvey
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Adrian Ma
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Darian Woods
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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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Guests come from academia and industry, offering credible perspectives.
Mix of policy and business topics keeps it relevant for sponsors and guests alike.

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#17
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#49
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#54
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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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This bite-sized economics show covers money, markets, work, and business with fast-paced interviews and data-driven context. Recent episodes frequently tackle consumer behavior, leverage and risk in financial markets, energy policy and regulation, health economics, and crisis communication, often weaving in expert guests from universities, think tanks, media, and major corporations. A standout trait is its ability to translate complex topics into actionable insights for professionals, executives, and investors who want practical takeaways without excessive jargon. The format is short, data-forward, and punchy, making it easy to consume during a commute or workout, while still offering timely perspectives on policy, technology, and the econo... more

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