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A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons.Try Planet Money+! a new way to support the show you love, get a sponsor-free feed of the podcast, *and* get access to bonus content. You'll also get access to The Indicator and Planet Money Summer School, both without interruptions. sign up at plus.npr.org/planetmoney

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A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons.Try Planet Money+! a new way to support the show you love, get a sponsor-free feed of the podcast, *and* get access to bonus content. You'll also get access to The Indicator and Planet Money Summer School, both without interruptions. sign up at plus.npr.org/planetmoney

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    Can Europe fund its defense ambitions?

    Can Europe fund its defense ambitions?

    The majority of European members of NATO are not spending as much on defense as they agreed to. But that may change as the European Union considers a move to a "war economy." Today, we examine what that means and what barriers to a "war economy" look like.

    Related episodes: The Military Industry ... It's ComplexAre we overpaying for military equipment? (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) Can Just-In-Time handle a new era of war? (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) How to transform a war economy for peacetime (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)

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    Biden's economic pitch for a second term

    Biden's economic pitch for a second term

    It's Indicators of the Week, our up close and personal examination of economic headlines. Today we have three indicators from President Joe Biden's economic agenda. His budget proposals include fixes for childcare, home buying and hiking corporate taxes.

    Related episodes:Shopping for parental benefits around the world (Apple / Spotify) When mortgages are too low to give up (Apple / Spotify) Paying for the Inflation Reduction Act 'Dune: Part Two' is a grand spice opera

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    How are moving companies faring with high mortgage rates?

    How are moving companies faring with high mortgage rates?

    HOOAH! It's our first Beigie Award for 2024! The Beigie Award is back to recognize the regional Federal Reserve Bank with the best Beige Book entry. This edition's winner took us to the City of Brotherly Love, detailing how high home interest rates and low existing home sales in the area are financially affecting our buff brethren in arms: movers.

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    • 9 min
    Are data breaches putting patients at risk?

    Are data breaches putting patients at risk?

    Cyberattacks are plaguing the healthcare industry. It's an expensive and dangerous trend that's on the rise. Today, we consider why hacking is surging right now, why healthcare companies are being targeted and what hackers want from them.

    Related episodes: Cracking the code on cyber insurance One hack to fool them all (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) How to launder $600 million on the internet (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)

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    • 9 min
    What's behind Bitcoin's bullrun?

    What's behind Bitcoin's bullrun?

    The introduction of brand new spot bitcoin ETFs has put bitcoin on a bit of a hot streak. Just this week, the price of bitcoin reached a record high of about $72,000 which is about 70% higher than it was a couple of months ago. So why exactly have these ETFs changed the perception around bitcoin so quickly?

    Today on the show, we talk with a Bitcoin believer and a skeptic to understand what exactly all the fuss is about for these bitcoin ETFs.

    Related episodes:WTF is a bitcoin ETF? (Apple / Spotify)

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    Is the financial media making us miserable about the economy?

    Is the financial media making us miserable about the economy?

    There's been a disconnect between how the US economy is doing and how people actually feel about it. Maybe people are still burnt from when inflation was high, maybe it's the expensive cost of borrowing for a car or a mortgage, or maybe it's ... wait, are WE the problem?! Today we look in the mirror and find out if financial media contributes to negative economic sentiment.

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Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
8.9K Ratings

8.9K Ratings

Unbias, valuable show ,

Unbiased

what I really like about planet money, specifically the indicator is they focus on the hot issues affecting the economy and provide valuable insight with opinions from both sides. The Rhino Horn story really exemplifies this, they had both people who thought synthetic rhino horns would be a really great thing, and others including from both economists and environmentalists who argued that it would harm wild rhinos. Fantastic reporting, fantastic show!

All the haters should actually try listening to an episode; the best part is they are usually super short! Some of these reviews are wild!

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Darian Woods’ voice is off-putting

Darian Woods’ voice is off-putting

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You continue to be so one-sided

Your show is pure propaganda. It’s so disgraceful how you only represent the loony left.

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