The Indicator from Planet Money

This episode examines the Corporate Transparency Act, a law requiring small businesses to disclose owners to combat illicit finance, and its recent suspension by the Trump administration.

The hosts discuss three major stories: President Trump’s 3,642 stock trades, some of which coincided with favorable policy announcements; the…

Hosts Waylon Wong and Darian Woods explore why oil prices remain near $100 despite the Iran conflict, defying earlier $200 predictions.

Novelist Ned Hayes founded Human Intelligence to certify human-made art amid rising AI concerns, inspired by his background in tech standards.

Host Weyland Wong and reporter Julie Wernow examine whether employer coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs saves money.

The Indicator examines three takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit: Xi’s priority on halting U.

The hosts discuss GameStop’s rejected $55.

With inflation rising and Jerome Powell stepping down, this episode explores President Trump’s escalating conflict with the Federal Reserve.

This episode examines the strain on U.

This episode examines the regulatory challenges surrounding prediction markets, focusing on insider trading risks and platforms like Polymarket.

This episode examines whether bank accounts remain safe amid the rise of powerful AI models like Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, which can identify complex software vulnerabilities.

This episode examines the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, exploring how it predicts future job growth and its historical accuracy.

This episode examines potential conflicts of interest involving the Trump family, starting with a legal dispute between crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and the Trump-backed World Liberty Financial.

Food economist David Ortega explains how the Iran war’s impact on diesel and fertilizer costs could raise U.

This episode explores how dementia impacts financial well-being, often causing wealth to decline six years before a clinical diagnosis.

This episode explores Senator Chris Van Hollen’s proposal to eliminate federal income tax for earners under $46,000 while imposing surtaxes on millionaires.

The hosts discuss three economic indicators: a study revealing that bots and top traders dominate profits on Polymarket; the US Geological Survey’s discovery of 2.

The UAE and other Gulf allies have requested U.

Hosts Adrienne Ma and Julia Ritchie interview Edward Fishman about the rise of economic warfare through "choke points" like the US dollar and supply chains.

This episode explores whether pardoned January 6th defendants can reclaim fines paid to the U.

The Indicator hosts Robert Smith and Adrian Ma present the "Beige Awards," highlighting economic anecdotes from the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book.

This episode of The Indicator covers three economic stories: airlines canceling flights due to surging fuel costs from geopolitical conflict, leading…

Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down Trump-era tariffs, U.

The Indicator explores the origins of the petrodollar system, which emerged from the 1973 oil shock and a 1974 agreement between the U.

This episode examines whether banning corporate landlords would improve housing affordability, sparked by the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act.

This episode investigates suspicious futures trades made just before President Trump announced a pause in strikes on Iran, raising insider trading concerns.

This episode of The Indicator covers three economic stories: a 14% surge in unpaid ACA bills due to rising premiums and adverse selection; Kevin…

This episode examines how the war with Iran is devastating Gulf economies beyond just oil revenue losses from the Strait of Hormuz closure.

This episode examines how the global oil crisis, triggered by Middle East conflicts and Strait of Hormuz closures, impacts three distinct nations.

This episode explores how professional skills translate to winning Survivor, featuring interviews with three champions: Yul Kwan, Kyle Frazier, and Savannah Louie.

This episode explores whether everyone can turn their passion into a career, featuring venture capitalist Bill Gurley’s advice on chasing curiosity, finding mentors, and leveraging peers.