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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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It's come to this: Human certification in the age of AI slop
May 20, 2026
In an era of AI slop, we find out how some artists are seeking out human verification for their work. Plus, we prove our own episode is 100% human-made. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez . Your Next…
Why GLP-1s aren't lowering employers' costs
May 19, 2026
The vast majority of employer health plans do not cover GLP-1s for weight loss. But roughly 20% do, many believing it will help their bottom line. Perhaps when employees take Wegovy or Zepbound…
Taiwan arms sales, Board of Trade, and Chinamaxxing
May 18, 2026
Unpacking Donald Trump’s trip to China: arms sales to Taiwan, the Board of Trade proposal and China’s growing soft power. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez . Your Next Listen — What might save China's…
GameStop rejected, a troubling loan trend, and no to pre-IPO AI shares
May 15, 2026
On today’s Indicators of the Week: the Gamestop and eBay romance that never was, more and more people are taking out loans for everyday things, and no, everyday people can’t invest in OpenAI and…
How Trump's central bank beef could hurt the economy
May 14, 2026
A new documentary from Frontline PBS, called “The President vs. the Fed”, helps us make sense of the unprecedented power struggle between the world’s most powerful politician and the world’s most…
Should NATO be pay-to-protect?
May 13, 2026
NATO was formed after World War 2 as a collective security alliance that would prevent future world wars. But President Trump sees NATO more like a transaction between countries where allies have to…
Prediction markets are threatening national security. Who's gonna fix it?
May 12, 2026
It’s the Wild West of online betting. Prediction markets have been plagued by insider trading allegations, ethical questions and even national security concerns. Today on the show, what are sites…
The new AI model that could steal your life savings
May 11, 2026
Anthropic’s AI model, Claude Mythos, is very powerful. SO powerful it can find software vulnerabilities that might let it, I don’t know, steal your bank login information. Anthropic is holding back…
Which jobs are future-proofed?
May 08, 2026
With AI disrupting the workplace, is your job even going to be around in ten years? The Bureau of Labor Statistics has just the handbook for that. Today on the show, we flip through the Occupational…
Trump crypto, Trump ballroom and Trump drones
May 07, 2026
What do a Florida-based drone company, a crypto billionaire, and a European steelmaker have in common? Ties to President Trump. Since returning to office, the president, as well as his family and…
When will the Iran war hit food prices?
May 06, 2026
The US-Israel war in Iran is already being felt by American consumers at the gas pump, but when — and how badly — could it be felt at the supermarket? Today on the show, a food economist takes a…
How your bank account might predict dementia
May 05, 2026
Some of the earliest signs of dementia can show up in your financial portfolio. Missed bill payments and erratic investments could be indicators, and they can happen years before an official…
How taxing the wealthy could work
May 04, 2026
Tax cuts for the middle and working classes, and tax hikes for the rich. What's behind this trend? We ask Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen to explain his bill that eliminates federal income tax…
Polymarket bots, lithium found: lots!, marathon shoe thoughts
May 01, 2026
It’s Indicators of the Week (now on YouTube !). It’s our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: who wins and loses their Polymarket bets , an…
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The UAE wants a dollar lifeline
Apr 30, 2026
With the Iran War underway, the United Arab Emirates is looking for some economic certainty. The rich Arab nation is home to a lot of foreign-held deposits, and they’re worried investors will pull…
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The new economic arms race
Apr 29, 2026
Iran’s weaponization of the Strait of Hormuz is the perfect example of how modern warfare is increasingly waged, not only with drones and bombs, but also through the weaponization of economic choke…
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Jan. 6ers already got pardoned. Will they get their money back too?
Apr 28, 2026
In 2025, President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 of the Jan.6 rioters who ransacked the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In addition to being convicted of…
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Premium and affordable products are having a moment
Apr 27, 2026
It’s the Beigie awards! Our less than ten times a year salute to the art and science of telling stories about the economy. Today on the show, Kevin Dancy, vice president and regional executive at the…
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The Devil Wears Prada Index, SNAP, and flight cancellations
Apr 24, 2026
It’s Indicators of the Week, our weekly look at some of the most fascinating numbers from the news! And unlike florals for spring, these numbers ARE groundbreaking. On today’s episode: A dramatic…
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How to get your tariff cash back
Apr 23, 2026
Businesses might finally see some tariff money refunded to them. That’s because this week, the federal government officially rolled out a process that allows businesses to apply for a refund. Today…
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The Iran war puts the petrodollar regime to the test
Apr 22, 2026
The global oil market has supported the U.S. dollar for more than 50 years. But the system has shown signs of cracking. Amidst the Iran war, Iran has reportedly been collecting some tolls in yuan…
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Corporate landlords aren't the real villain
Apr 21, 2026
So you want to buy a house. You MIGHT notice that the owner isn’t a neighbor in your town, but a large corporation. A recent housing bill that passed the Senate wants to change that. This bill would…
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Is anyone gonna do anything about these Iran War trades?
Apr 20, 2026
Traders have made millions betting on the Iran War. They are also suspiciously timed. No public information, then boom: a Truth Social post from President Trump. Cue fat windfalls for the traders…
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Fed chair, health care, and AI shoe repair
Apr 17, 2026
It’s Indicators of the Week. Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: the drama behind the Fed Chair nominee’s wealth; the shoe company…
Fixing the oil crisis might not fix the Persian Gulf
Apr 16, 2026
If the Strait of Hormuz completely reopens, it still might not be enough to restart the economies in the Persian Gulf. Many countries there have been hammered by the oil crisis. And although allowing…
Think the oil shock is bad in the US? Look here
Apr 15, 2026
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is pretty slow right now. A once steady stream of global oil has been severed, and oil prices have shot into the stratosphere. Countries across the world are…
How the workplace helps you win Survivor
Apr 14, 2026
With the 50th season of Survivor underway, three former Survivor winners tell us how some of the skills they learned in their careers helped them win the show. There’s game theory, social…
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Can you really do what you love?
Apr 13, 2026
They say do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. But c’mon. Is that possible in this day and age? On today’s show, we speak to a tech investor who tells us the ingredients he…
Class myths, an influx of e-ships, and pricey Olympics tix!
Apr 10, 2026
It’s Indicators of the Week, our weekly look at some of the most fascinating numbers from the news. (Now on YouTube !) On today’s episode: Is the middle class actually hollowing out ? Are more…
Where AI data centers are reducing power bills
Apr 09, 2026
Over the last half decade, wholesale electricity prices have increased 267% in places close to data centers. That’s contributed to a backlash against new ones. But some experts believe data centers…