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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

Mauricio Garcia
Immigration attorney
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Tim Lepan
Enrollment Coordinator at Normandale Community College
Normandale Community College
Episode: Community colleges are kind of underrated
William Leitzman
Student who transitioned to nursing at Normandale Community College
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Episode: Community colleges are kind of underrated
Eric Garcia Luna
Economist from the Minneapolis Fed
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Stephen Visaha
NPR reporter covering personal finance
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Episode: Inflation is bad, work from home sad, FIFA World Cup tix NOT deal to be had
Alex Maturi
Former CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices
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Episode: The SpaceX IPO drama explained
Alex Bores
New York state representative and Democratic congressional candidate
Candidate for Congress (New York)
Episode: Should we tax AI?
Martha Gimble
Executive Director of the Budget Lab, a policy think tank at Yale University
Budget Lab at Yale University
Episode: Should we tax AI?
Helen Miller
Director, Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)
Institute for Fiscal Studies
Episode: U OK, UK?

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

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13.3k ratings
  • Short interesting financial news or reporting

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Listener9
    a month 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
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    Sillyvalley
    United Statesa month 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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  • Good, brief analysis of current economic trends

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Listeners appreciate concise, data-driven econ takes that are accessible in 10 minutes.

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#17
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#106
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U OK, UK?
Q: Is the UK the country we should be worrying about given these economic signs?
Helen Miller notes that while negative headlines are mounting, the underlying issue is weak productivity and long-run growth, suggesting the UK needs broad policy action rather than quick fixes, and that instability in leadership complicates planning.
Inflation is bad, work from home sad, FIFA World Cup tix NOT deal to be had
Q: So what does this inflation data mean for everyday people right now?
The numbers imply higher borrowing costs and mortgages, which can dampen home sales, while wage growth has not kept pace for many, affecting real purchasing power.
So ... how long until these oil prices get REALLY bad
Q: Could another large release from strategic reserves push prices down again?
Yes, another large release could ease prices temporarily, but there is concern that repeated draws could exhaust reserves and destabilize markets later.
So ... how long until these oil prices get REALLY bad
Q: Why isn't oil price staying higher given the ongoing Middle East tensions?
Because of a combination of U.S. fracking increasing supply, strategic reserve releases, and growth in supply from other regions that helps cap prices, alongside demand reductions in major consuming countries.
When will the Iran war hit food prices?
Q: When might grocery prices go up and by how much?
David Ortega explains there is typically a six-month lag from higher input costs to store shelves, with rough estimates of a 2 to 5 percentage point increase over time, depending on the duration of the conflict.

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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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