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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.

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Recent Guests

Cooper Katz-McKim
Premiere producer
Episode: SK Hynix to the moon, Gen-Z to their rooms, and Connecticut tax reform looms
Sebastian Mallaby
Journalist and author
The Wall Street Journal? (as journalist and author; interviewee in episode)
Episode: Why Google fell behind in the AI race
Kara Ng
Zillow economist
Zillow
Episode: We're in a renter's market (believe it or not)
Stacie Pettyjohn
Director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security
Center for a New American Security
Episode: Why the US is losing the drone war
Barry Appleton
International trade expert, NYU School of Law / New York Law School
New York Law School
Episode: Why Trump wants to rip up his own trade deal
Antonio Ortiz-Mena
Georgetown University professor specializing in US-Mexico trade relations
Georgetown University
Episode: Why Trump wants to rip up his own trade deal
Kush De Stey
White House spokesperson referenced in the episode
White House
Episode: Why Trump wants to rip up his own trade deal
Chris Blattman
Economist and political scientist at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: What Iran teaches us about why wars start
Cory Turner
Education correspondent
NPR
Episode: What you should know about your student loans

Hosts

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
  • Short interesting financial news or reporting

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Listener9
    2 months ago
  • Hormuz, new year 2024

    More precisely, 16th of January. That was when the conflict in the region was quite different, The Indicator spelled out the oil price if Iran decided to choke off the Strait - which played out with precision when this happened 14 months later.

    I have been listening to Planet Money for very long and they put The Indicator in their feed from time to time but I only begin to follow and binge this little show after most people in the US learned to spell Hormuz. I like the high dynamic in a shorter... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sillyvalley
    United States2 months ago
  • Kind of relevant on economic topics, but with political leaning. I've been a subscriber for ~10 years. I've been disappointed for a long time, but the episodes are so short that I can keep listening and hope for improvement.

    I would say that all episodes contain accurate information. But it appears to me they provide only some of the accurate information, and just enough to highlight their favorite party or to denigrate their less-favorite party. I can get that everywhere else.

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    Dragonass
    2 months ago
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    Israel2 months ago
  • Good, brief analysis of current economic trends

    Podcast Addict
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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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#31
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#118
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We're in a renter's market (believe it or not)
Q: What does all this renter power look like in practice for someone shopping for an apartment?
Renters can push for move-in incentives, negotiate terms with landlords, and choose buildings with promotional offers, especially when supply is high and demand is tempered by new construction.
What you should know about your student loans
Q: Will forgiveness programs still be widely available under the new system?
Public Service Loan Forgiveness remains, but many other forgiveness pathways shrink or are harder to qualify for under the new Repayment Assistance Plan.
What you should know about your student loans
Q: What does this mean for borrowers currently enrolled in SAVE or other plans?
Borrowers will need to choose a new repayment plan by a set deadline, or risk being placed in the standard plan with less flexibility and potentially higher payments.
What you should know about your student loans
Q: So like what are these changes ultimately aimed at accomplishing?
They aim to save money for the government and reset the repayment system after the pandemic-era pause, by introducing two new plans, capping graduate loans, and encouraging or compelling borrowers to resume repayment.
An urban planner, infinite scroll, and … what is a public good?
Q: Financial red flags for dementia: which could be an early indicator years before diagnosis?
Missing bill payments is the correct indicator among the options, highlighting the link between financial behavior and health outcomes.

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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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