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The Indicator from Planet Money

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.

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    Missing taxes, spiking copper and Napster's re-re-rebirth
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    March 28, 2025·10m

    Missing taxes, spiking copper and Napster's re-re-rebirth

    On Indicators of the Week, we look at a huge projected tax shortfall, the price of copper and the afterlife of Napster, the peer-to-peer file-sharing service that refuses to die. Related episodes: A new-ish gold rush and other indicators (Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000700195732) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pKyvEd2p6dlyp30YvnQ1Q?si=d6204381433d4c23)) Can the Federal Reserve stay independent (Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000697509257) / Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cOLAlVCglMkuRM0zfczZk?si=9c8907110a4f4de5)) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org (http://plus.npr.org/). Music by Drop Electric (https://dropelectric.bandcamp.com/). Find us: TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@planetmoney), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/planetmoney/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/planetmoney), Newsletter (https://www.npr.org/newsletter/money). To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below: See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) NPR Privacy Policy (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy)

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    How nonprofits get cash from your clunker

    How nonprofits get cash from your clunker

    Mar 27, 2025·9m
    Car DonationsNonprofitsVehicle Auctions
    Can Europe stand without the US?

    Can Europe stand without the US?

    Mar 26, 2025·9m
    NATOTrump AdministrationJD Vance
    How's ... everybody doing?

    How's ... everybody doing?

    Mar 25, 2025·10m
    2025 EconomyInflationHigh Prices
    How specialization can lead to burn-out

    How specialization can lead to burn-out

    Mar 24, 2025·9m
    BurnoutSpecializationShige Oishi
    A new-ish gold rush and other indicators

    A new-ish gold rush and other indicators

    Mar 21, 2025·9m
    Gold PriceTroy OunceGermany Defense Spending
    What's this about a crypto reserve?

    What's this about a crypto reserve?

    Mar 20, 2025·9m
    Strategic Bitcoin ReserveTrump Executive OrderBitcoin
    Why there's no referee for the trade war

    Why there's no referee for the trade war

    Mar 19, 2025·9m
    World Trade OrganizationWTO Appellate BodyTrade War
    What might save China's economy

    What might save China's economy

    Mar 18, 2025·9m
    China EconomyGDP GrowthReal Estate Slump
    Why is the federal government still killing coyotes?

    Why is the federal government still killing coyotes?

    Mar 17, 2025·9m
    CoyotesUSDA Wildlife ServicesWildlife Damage Management
    Southwest surprises, tariff guac shock, and fraud flourishes

    Southwest surprises, tariff guac shock, and fraud flourishes

    Mar 14, 2025·9m
    Southwest AirlinesFree Checked BagsFraud Losses
    How many times can you say uncertainty in one economic report?

    How many times can you say uncertainty in one economic report?

    Mar 13, 2025·9m
    Beige BookUncertaintyTariffs
    The stock market is down, but you don't need to be

    The stock market is down, but you don't need to be

    Mar 12, 2025·8m
    Stock MarketS&P 500Tariffs
    Can you take government spending out of GDP?

    Can you take government spending out of GDP?

    Mar 11, 2025·8m
    GDPGovernment SpendingHoward Lutnick
    What Bad Bunny teaches us about Puerto Rican tax law

    What Bad Bunny teaches us about Puerto Rican tax law

    Mar 10, 2025·9m
    Bad BunnyPuerto RicoAct 22
    Can ... we still trust the monthly jobs report?

    Can ... we still trust the monthly jobs report?

    Mar 7, 2025·9m
    Jobs ReportBureau of Labor StatisticsErica Groshen
    What to make of the Ukraine minerals deal

    What to make of the Ukraine minerals deal

    Mar 6, 2025·9m
    Ukraine Minerals DealRare Earth ElementsNeodymium
    Is the Panama Canal a rip-off?

    Is the Panama Canal a rip-off?

    Mar 5, 2025·9m
    Panama CanalDonald TrumpPanama Canal Authority
    Can the Federal Reserve stay independent?

    Can the Federal Reserve stay independent?

    Mar 4, 2025·10m
    Federal ReserveTrump Executive OrdersMonetary Policy
    How tourist destinations recover after terrorism

    How tourist destinations recover after terrorism

    Mar 3, 2025·8m
    New OrleansMardi GrasTerrorist Attack
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