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.
This podcast episode explores the role of government funding in the development of carbon removal technologies, specifically direct air capture (DAC) technology. It highlights the need for government support in the early stages of research and development to de-risk these solutions and bring them from concept to commer...
This podcast episode explores the argument for government intervention in the economy, specifically in the context of industrial policy and the green energy transition. The episode discusses the role of government in addressing market failures, the concerns and considerations surrounding industrial policy, and the pote...
This podcast episode explores the issue of external theft in retail stores and the strategies that companies are using to combat it. While companies are concerned about external theft, the proportion of shrinkage as a percentage of corporate profits is not increasing. However, companies are focusing on external theft d...
This podcast episode explores the recent news surrounding Apple's market value drop in China, the US government's negotiations with drug companies for Medicare Part D recipients, the potential impact of these negotiations on drug prices, and the aftermath of the return-to-office policy implemented by Grindr, which resu...
This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by refugees during the resettlement process. Refugees are expected to become economically self-sufficient within a short period of time, often leading to low-wage work and barriers to acquiring critical skills. Language and cultural barriers, as well as the location of...
This podcast episode examines the economic implications of dementia, a neurological disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss. The rising number of dementia cases has led to skyrocketing healthcare costs, surpassing those of cancer and heart disease combined, amounting to $300 billion per year. By 205...
This podcast episode explores revenge spending in China's economy and why there is limited evidence of it in official statistics. Despite expectations of a surge in consumer spending after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, China's economy remains weak, with higher unemployment and declining sales. The decline in in...
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They analyze various indicators, including the labor force participation rate, which measures the percentage of people who are working or actively seeking employment. They note that despite the slight increase in the...
This podcast episode discusses the Panama Canal and its importance as a critical route for transporting goods between Asia and the East Coast of the US. The canal saves time and money for ships by providing a shortcut that avoids the lengthy journey around the tip of South America. The canal operates through a lock sys...
This podcast episode focuses on the issue of youth unemployment in China, specifically addressing the impact of the 996 schedule, which involves working long hours. The episode highlights the story of Aze, a young Chinese woman who decided to quit her job and pursue her hobbies due to the challenges faced by many young...
This podcast episode discusses the increasing importance of the H2A visa program in addressing the labor shortage in the agricultural industry. The H2A program allows farmers to hire foreign workers for a limited period of time when they cannot find enough domestic employees. The scarcity of available farm laborers, in...
This podcast episode covers a range of topics. It starts with an interview with Bernard Chavez, a security worker at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), discussing his love for art and the New York Jets. The episode then shifts to the power of art and its impact on individuals, as well as the European Union's legislation ...
This podcast episode explores the history of the ruble, the currency of Russia, and the unique monetary system that developed under the Tsars. The ruble has long been regarded as more than just an economic unit, with its fall considered as the fall of the country's prestige. The monetary system in Russia was seen as a ...
This podcast episode explores the concept of public banking, with a focus on the Bank of North Dakota. The Bank of North Dakota is the only public bank in the United States and was founded in 1919 as a response to farmers' dissatisfaction with the financial system. The bank's business model, which is owned and supervis...
This podcast episode explores various topics, including currency exchange and purchasing power, the relationship between bond prices and interest rates, the consequences of rising interest rates on bond prices, the impact of California's ban on race-based affirmative action on diversity and opportunity at the Universit...
This podcast episode explores the devastating impact of the bison slaughter on indigenous nations in the United States during the 19th century. The slaughter, caused by a change in European tanning technology, led to the near extinction of the bison, the loss of a vital food source for indigenous people, and increased ...
This podcast episode discusses various topics related to climate change and its impact on the economy and government policies. It explores the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its potential effect on the demand for critical metals. The episode also highlights a study that shows climate change could increase the cost o...
This podcast episode explores the concept of "mortgage lock-in" and its effects on housing and labor markets. Mortgage lock-in refers to the situation where homeowners have a fixed-rate mortgage with a low interest rate and are reluctant to move due to the financial cost of giving up that rate. The research suggests th...
This podcast episode explores the bankruptcy case of Yellow, a trucking company, highlighting the factors that led to its financial difficulties and the challenges faced by companies in the transportation sector. It also discusses the concept of "debtor in possession" (DIP), which allows the bankrupt company to retain ...
Follow this podcast in Podwise
Sign in to get AI summaries, transcripts and mind maps for any episode, including new ones.
