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The Indicator from Planet Money

The Indicator from Planet Money

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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.Copyright 2015-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only Economics
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  • Can Starlink stay ahead in satellite internet?

    Can Starlink stay ahead in satellite internet?
    Jun 30 2025
    Whether you're watching Love Island in an RV or streaming a playlist in a remote California campground, if you're using satellite internet, odds are you're using Elon Musk's Starlink.

    Today on the show, we learn how Starlink got such a big lead in the satellite market and if it can stay ahead of the European Union, China, and, of course, Jeff Bezos.

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    Why I joined DOGE (Apple/Spotify)

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    10 mins
  • Babies v climate change; AI v IP; bonds v world

    Babies v climate change; AI v IP; bonds v world
    Jun 27 2025
    It's ... Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news.

    On today's episode: Could more babies change the climate in a big way? Why did a U.S. judge side with AI company Anthropic? And why is the bond market so chill these days?

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    You told us how tariffs are affecting you (Apple/Spotify)

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    9 mins
  • We're gonna need a bigger boat-building industry

    We're gonna need a bigger boat-building industry
    Jun 26 2025
    During World War II, the U.S. shipbuilding industry flourished. Now, it's nearly non-existent. China is the dominant shipbuilder in the world economy., On today's show, we look at what happened to American shipbuilding and the protectionist impulses that could stifle a revival.

    Related episodes:
    Will Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?
    The great turnaround in shipping
    The wide open possibility of the high seas

    For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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    9 mins

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