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1/6 Technology
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An inflation scare, workers get their fair share, and Nvidia’s billion-dollar affairs : The Indicator from Planet Money

This week’s indicators: Inflation is disturbing, workers are getting their stolen wages back, and NVIDIA ex-CEO’s alleged affairs become a $465 billion business expense. (Woof!)Fact-checking by Tyler Jones.Your Next Listen –The tower of NVIDIA–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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 with 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.

1/6 Business & Economy
NPR News • 2d ago

So … is the stock market the economy now? : The Indicator from Planet Money

The old adage “the stock market is not the economy” used to hold more weight, but lately, financial markets are reflecting the overall economy a lot more. Today, we look at what Walmart’s stock and AI companies might be telling us about weaknesses in the economy. Read Jim Paulsen's post on the Walmart Recession Signal. Read the report by the Open Markets Institute and Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund: Brace for Impact: Protecting people and the economy when the AI bubble bursts.Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –This indicator hasn’t flashed this red since the dot-com bubble –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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.

1/6 Business & Economy
NPR News • 3d ago

Where did all the sitcoms go? : The Indicator from Planet Money

Comedy writer and producer Mike Schur ("The Good Place," "Parks and Recreation") breaks down how streaming killed the classic sitcom — and what comedy is doing to survive.Fact checking by Leyla Doss.Your Next Listen –What the movies teach us about recessions, memestocks and gold–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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 with 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.

1/6 Technology
NPR News • 4d ago

Why data centers and Musk lost but billionaires won the midterms : The Indicator from Planet Money

After last week's midterm elections, there are quite a few economic indicators to watch – from data centers to California billionaires. Who won, who lost, and why it matters.Fact checking by Leyla Doss.Your Next Listen – How taxing the wealthy could work –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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 with 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.

1/6 Business & Economy
NPR News • 1w ago

Caution: Men NOT at Work : The Indicator from Planet Money

An increasing number of men are dropping out of the workforce.  What’s behind this trend and can anything be done about it?Fact checking by Leyla Doss.Your Next Listen –What's going on with men's labor force participation?–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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 with 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.

1/6 Technology
NPR News • 1w ago

Can Anthropic make enough money to justify its value? : The Indicator from Planet Money

Anthropic released its financials to the public as the AI juggernaut prepares for its highly anticipated IPO. So what do these numbers reveal about the future of the AI economy? Fact checking by Leyla Doss.Your Next Listen –Why Oracle's debt load could be your problem–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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.

1/6 World News
NPR News • 1w ago

Is it time to reconsider the adjustable rate mortgage? : The Indicator from Planet Money

High mortgage rates are nudging some aspiring homeowners to consider adjustable-rate mortgages over the standard 30-year fixed-rate option. Are ARMs the better choice in today’s economy?Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –When mortgage rates are too low to give up –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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.

1/6 Business & Economy
NPR News • 1w ago

How crypto world made inroads in Pakistan : The Indicator from Planet Money

Pakistan in recent years has taken a U-turn on cryptocurrency, opting to regulate digital assets instead of outright banning them. On today’s show, what the country’s crypto boosters hope to gain for their efforts and why religious scholars are still skeptical of its value. Fact checking by Leyla Doss. Your Next Listen –How stable is stablecoin?  –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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.

1/6 Business & Economy
NPR News • 2w ago

Corporate tax cheats, recession deal eats and costly Halloween treats! : The Indicator from Planet Money

On a very spooktacular Indicators of the EEK!: How America’s top corporations are ghosting their taxes; why more meal deals are an ominous sign; and terrifying Halloween candy prices!Fact checking by Corey BridgesYour Next Listen –A finance fright fest–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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 with 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.

1/6 World News
NPR News • 2w ago

Can Montana end Citizens United? : The Indicator from Planet Money

The landmark supreme source case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission opened the floodgates for massive corporate spending in elections. Today, can a Montana ballot initiative pave the way for getting corporate money out of American elections?  Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –Can a "moneyball" system work for campaign funding?–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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.

Is it time to abolish the MBA? : The Indicator from Planet Money Business & Economy
NPR News • 2w ago

Is it time to abolish the MBA? : The Indicator from Planet Money

Does business school fix the world? Or does it just churn out consultants, bankers and tech workers? A professor and a dean debate the value of the modern-day MBA.Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen ––Are small town colleges going extinct?––Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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 with 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.

Why Meta is giving you Muse for free : The Indicator from Planet Money Technology
NPR News • 2w ago

Why Meta is giving you Muse for free : The Indicator from Planet Money

Meta’s new AI agent Muse is one of the fastest-growing apps ever. It’s a big bet from a company spending billions to win the AI race. But what is the real cost of using this powerful, free AI product? Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –SNAP strains, youth baseball's class divide, and Meta's bug bounty–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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.

How bots are overtaking humans on the internet : The Indicator from Planet Money Business & Economy
NPR News • 2w ago

How bots are overtaking humans on the internet : The Indicator from Planet Money

There are now more bots than humans online. What does that mean for how we experience the internet? Can bots and humans peacefully coexist online?  Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –Can the internet survive AI summaries?  –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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.

CoreWeave woes, Pokémon foes, and maple syrup lows : The Indicator from Planet Money Business & Economy
NPR News • 3w ago

CoreWeave woes, Pokémon foes, and maple syrup lows : The Indicator from Planet Money

This week’s notable indicators: A distressing credit warning for CoreWeave, a Pokémon heist, and depleted maple syrup reserves in Canada.  Fact checking by Cooper Katz McKim. Your Next Listen –Why Pokemon cards are growing faster than your retirement account –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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.

Can a "moneyball" system work for campaign funding? : The Indicator from Planet Money Business & Economy
NPR News • 3w ago

Can a "moneyball" system work for campaign funding? : The Indicator from Planet Money

Elections are more expensive than ever, but are campaign donations going to the races where they’ll make the most impact? Today, we talk to the startup co-founder of Oath who believes there’s a smarter way to allocate individual donations.Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –How did political campaigns get so expensive?–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect 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.

The Indicator from Planet Money Business & Economy
NPR News • 3w ago

The Indicator from Planet Money

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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes for Planet Money and sponsor-free listening for The Indicator.

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