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The Indicator from Planet Money

The Indicator from Planet Money

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Summary
 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.
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Episodes
  • A rebate runaround, a car rental rip-off and … roaches?!

    A rebate runaround, a car rental rip-off and … roaches?!
    Oct 14 2026
    A labyrinthine rebate process. Shrinking cereal boxes. Mystery rental car charges. Cockroaches?! We share listener tales of Consumer Rage and unpack the economic forces driving that ANGER.

    Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.

    Your Next Listen
    –Consumers are mad as hell and aren't gonna take it anymore–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR App

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    9 mins
  • The gamble of trying to inflate away debt

    The gamble of trying to inflate away debt
    Oct 20 2026
    The United States national debt is running at more than $40 trillion dollars. It’s a potential crisis in the making, but President Donald Trump suggested it can all be solved just by inflating the debt away. Today, we dig into the nitty gritty on how and when inflating the national debt could work.

    Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.

    Your Next Listen
    –Is the federal debt REALLY that bad?
    –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR App

    Connect with The Indicator from Planet Money
    –The Indicator newsletter — a weekly roundup of news, ideas and staff picks.
    –Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
    –Find the Planet Money book
    –Find the Planet Money game, Sell Me A Sasquatch, and other merch at the NPR Shop!

    Support public media by subscribing to NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.


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    9 mins
  • What does every business need but not every industry has?

    What does every business need but not every industry has?
    Sep 29 2026
    What rhymes with "snakes" and helps the government classify economic activity? NAICS — or the North American Industry Classification System. These codes categorize every industry from artificial turf installation to zucchini farming. But they’re not exactly easy to get. Today we look at one business’ quest for a NAICS code and what makes them so valuable.

    Fact checking by Leyla Doss.

    Your Next Listen
    — How to take the temperature of the US consumer

    Connect with The Indicator
    — Sign up for The Indicator’s weekly newsletter!
    — Buy the Planet Money book
    — Find our socials, YouTube and more!
    — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+

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    9 mins
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