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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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    Should schools be paying their college athletes?

    Should schools be paying their college athletes?

    March Madness is in full swing as Men's and Women's college basketball teams across the country compete for the NCAA championship. However, the Dartmouth Men's Basketball team made headlines just before the tournament for its successful unionization vote.

    Today, we break down why the Dartmouth men are pushing to unionize and what a college athletics union could mean for the future of college sports.

    Related episodes:The monetization of college sports (Apple / Spotify)

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    Help Wanted at Boeing

    Help Wanted at Boeing

    Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun has resigned and will step down at the end of the year. It comes after a series of mishaps with the aviation company including a door plug blowing off a 737 MAX 9 mid-flight. In today's episode, we turn to a head-hunter to explore what Boeing might look for in a new CEO.

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    Name our mascot. No, really.

    Name our mascot. No, really.

    You might notice we're looking a little refreshed thanks to our new podcast logo. Today on the show, we ask some marketing experts what goes into building a strong brand, and whether our own makeover hits the mark.

    Listeners, help us name our new Indi-Gator mascot! Email your suggestion to indicator@npr.org with "Indi-gator" in the subject line.

    Related episodes: How to make an ad memorable (Apple / Spotify) BRAND new friends

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    The interest-ing world of interest rates

    The interest-ing world of interest rates

    Countries all over the world are making big moves in monetary policies. From unexpected cuts to long-awaited hikes to a cautious cling to the status quo, this edition of Indicators of the Week has it all. Today, we explain the motivations for these drastically different approaches.

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    How ski resorts are (economically) adjusting to climate change

    How ski resorts are (economically) adjusting to climate change

    Snowmaking has helped cover up the effects of climate change for a long time. But by the turn of the century, that started to change. A recent report shows US resorts are opening later, closing earlier, and taking a financial hit. For an industry that relies on snow, the threat is existential. Can ski resorts survive?

    Related Episodes: Ski resorts are welcoming winter storms The Backcountry Boom

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    When does youth employment become child labor?

    When does youth employment become child labor?

    The number of teenagers in the workforce today is at its highest level in about 20 years. At the same time, child labor violations are up and states are relaxing some protections for their youngest workers. On today's show, we examine the state of the Gen Z labor force, and the distinction between youth employment and child labor.

    Related episodes: Young, 'spoiled and miserable' in China (Apple / Spotify) Teenage (Employment) Wasteland

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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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Next time you feel the need to put out another episode, ask yourselves if it’s a public good or if you just like hearing yourselves talk.

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