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The Indicator from Planet Money

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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.LIVE TOUR & BOOK INFO: planetmoneybook.com

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Recent Guests

Kristen Johnson
Past commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
CFTC
Episode: Is anyone gonna do anything about these Iran War trades?
Steven Peepgrass
Partner at Troutman Pepper Lock
Troutman Pepper Lock
Episode: Is anyone gonna do anything about these Iran War trades?
Michael Coe
Trader with Tidal Financial Group
Tidal Financial Group
Episode: Is anyone gonna do anything about these Iran War trades?
Karen Young
Senior fellow at the Middle East Institute; scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University
Middle East Institute; Columbia University
Episode: Fixing the oil crisis might not fix the Persian Gulf
Eric Crampton
Chief Economist at the New Zealand Initiative (pro-market think tank)
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Think the oil shock is bad in the US? Look here
Gerald Maczeka
Economist (based in Harare)
Episode: Think the oil shock is bad in the US? Look here
Shahzad Qazi
Chief Operating Officer at the China Beige Book
China Beige Book
Episode: Think the oil shock is bad in the US? Look here
Kyle Frazier
Winner of Survivor 48
Attorney
Episode: How the workplace helps you win Survivor
Savannah Louie
TV station reporter and Survivor contestant
News/media
Episode: How the workplace helps you win Survivor

Hosts

Adrian Ma
Host and co-host of various episodes, Adrian often brings insights that resonate with audience concerns about economics and market dynamics.
Darian Woods
Co-host and contributor, Darian provides a blend of humor and analytical depth, helping to engage listeners with nuanced discussions on economics.
Wailin Wong
Co-host who often infuses lively commentary and listener engagement into discussions, making complex economic ideas relatable and entertaining.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13.2k ratings
  • Good Show, Needs an air horn

    I truly enjoy the show, this review would be a 5 but they retired the air horn. If it comes back I will make it a 5

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KCMustang
    United States2 months ago
  • Long Tome Listener - Reform Is Needed

    Still a good show - I’ve listened to every episode and I still enjoy it. If these get read I hope that NPR will refocus on what made the show great originally. Unbiased observation and explanation of interesting and topical economics.

    I concur with some of the comments about the hosts - it may be time for a shake up.

    Overall - hope this encourages NPR to tighten up the show some.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    J’s Reviews1
    United States3 months ago
  • Daily favorite

    One of my favorite daily podcasts. Quick, informative and easy to understand - what else do you need? The hosts are great. It’s wonderful to have Adrian back too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magus2012
    United States3 months ago
  • It’s about politics as much as economics

    Used to be a good short podcast to escape political news and learn about economics and a quantitative take on the state of the world. Now nearly every episode has an extremely non-subtle and non-neutral political message.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    approximatelynonanonamous
    United States3 months ago
  • This podcast has a tendency to fall short of looking at Big pictures and focus only on a narrow section of the reports that it makes. In the data center report they only focus on data centers causing electric infrastructure to go up ignoring States like New York or doing away with natural gas in favor of electric and the effects of electric vehicles on the grid they need to broaden their scope

    Podcast Addict
    3
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    3 months ago

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Listeners find the content to be engaging and informative, with many appreciating the concise format that makes complex topics accessible.
There are mixed feelings about some hosts, with some listeners urging for a change due to perceived tone while others enjoy their approach.
The podcast is seen as a valuable resource for staying informed on economic affairs without overwhelming jargon.

Chart Rankings

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

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#28
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#46
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Apple Podcasts
#26
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#110
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Apple Podcasts
#76
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#80
Italy/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is the economy red, orange, yellow or green?
Q: What color would you give for employment?
The employment situation is yellow, reflecting a mixed picture with some weak hiring signals but very low layoffs, creating a fragile but stable labor market in this unusual environment.
Is the economy red, orange, yellow or green?
Q: What color are we at with inflation?
Inflation looks orange to red, meaning inflation has been above target for years and is not returning quickly to 2%, though there has been progress toward 2024 but with renewed pressures.
Jobs that new college grads are and are not landing
Q: Tell me about your job search process. How's that been going?
Monica Maya describes applying to roughly 50 jobs over six months, facing denials but continuing to search, which shows the difficulty and persistence required for entry-level roles. Sanyu Lakoma echoes concerns about peers graduating soon, while Laura Ulrich provides context that job postings vary by field and that persistence remains important.
Should colleges accept money from bad people?
Q: Why do universities sometimes accept money from controversial donors?
Universities often face a trade-off between immediate funding needs and long-term reputational risk; donations can fund labs and students more quickly with fewer barriers than government grants, but they raise questions about integrity and influence.
Why Paramount went looney tunes for Warner Bros.
Q: Give us the capsule summary of who David Ellison is and why he's central to this deal.
David Ellison is the son of Larry Ellison, has built a career as a producer with high-profile projects, and is driving a strategy to expand Paramount Skydance into a mega-studio by aligning with Warner Bros. Discovery, backed by his family's wealth and Silicon Valley connections.

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3. Michael Coe
4. Karen Young
5. Eric Crampton
6. Gerald Maczeka
7. Shahzad Qazi
8. Kyle Frazier

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