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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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  • The nepo baby premium, frothing markets, and Apple vs. Apples

    The nepo baby premium, frothing markets, and Apple vs. Apples
    Aug 15 2025

    It’s … Indicators of the Week! Our rapid run through the numbers you need to know.

    On today’s episode: John Legend croons; CPI inflation soothes; Same job as mom? You’ll earn more, dude; Apple vs. Apple, a courtroom feud.

    Related episodes:
    Why every A-lister also has a side hustle
    The DOJ's case against Apple
    The Intergenerational Transmission of Employers and the Earnings of Young Workers

    For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.


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  • Why every A-lister also has a side hustle

    Why every A-lister also has a side hustle
    Aug 14 2025

    Seemingly every celebrity has their own brand these days, whether it’s booze (Cameron Diaz, Matthew McConaughey) or cosmetics (Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga) or squeezy food pouches (Jennifer Garner). IToday on the show, what is fueling the celebrity business bonanza? We hear from two legendary singers, Lisa Loeb AND John Legend, who are pursuing ventures outside of show business

    Related episodes:
    The celebrity crypto nexus
    The Olympian to influencer pipeline (Apple / Spotify)

    For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.

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    9 mins
  • Why Trump's spending bill could close your grocery store

    Why Trump's spending bill could close your grocery store
    Aug 13 2025
    Trump’s tax and spending law makes the largest cut in history to one of the nation’s biggest safety net programs. Today on the show, we explore how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, impacts families and grocery stores alike.

    Based on the digital story: Independent grocery stores have had a tough five years. SNAP cuts will make it harder

    Related episodes:
    Do work requirements help SNAP people out of government aid?
    When SNAP Gets Squeezed
    The trouble with water discounts

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

    Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.

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