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Supercore inflation, Bumble valuation and Pooh's repatriation
Supercore inflation, Bumble valuation and Pooh's repatriation : The Indicator from Planet Money This week’s indicators: Why is inflation so super (derogatory)? How did Bumble go from dating app doldrums to a stock market sweetheart?; And oh, bother! Could Winnie the Pooh be moving home to England from New York City? Fact checking by Leyla Doss.
A rebate runaround, a car rental rip-off and … roaches?!
A rebate runaround, a car rental rip-off and … roaches?! : The Indicator from Planet Money A labyrinthine rebate process. Shrinking cereal boxes. Mystery rental car charges. Cockroaches?! We share listener tales of Consumer Rage and unpack the economic forces driving that ANGER. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
How did we get a Nobel Prize in economics?
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The proper etiquette of the Venmo nudge
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The proper etiquette of the Venmo nudge : The Indicator from Planet Money How do you ask your friends to pay you back in a timely way? We’ve got an etiquette coach to help with that. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. Your Next Listen — Is this a bank?
By Ricky Mulvey, Wailin Wong Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Cooper McKim Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Why are used cars priced like new cars?
Why are used cars priced like new cars? : The Indicator from Planet Money The used car market is out of control and there doesn’t seem to be an easy fix for high prices. Today, three reasons why finding an affordable car is so difficult. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
OpenAI's waiting game, gas pump pain, and severe sulfur strain!
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OpenAI's waiting game, gas pump pain, and severe sulfur strain! : The Indicator from Planet Money This week’s indicators: Tracking your pain at the gas pump in real-time; OpenAI’s IPO hard-launch tug-of-war; one unexpected ingredient is making fertilizer—and potentially your groceries—a whole lot more expensive. Fact checking by Schuyler Swenson.
By Wailin Wong Verified, Ricky Mulvey, Cooper McKim Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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A Beautiful Bill, Mamdani's Market, and Stock Subscriptions
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A Beautiful Bill, Mamdani's Market, and Stock Subscriptions : The Indicator from Planet Money It’s time for another Indicator Quiz! For today’s quiz, we’re testing the Indicator knowledge of a brilliant mathematician. Will we stump his theoretician brain? Tune in and find out! Interested in being a contestant on our next Indicator Quiz? Email us your name and phone number to indicator@npr.org and put "Indicator Quiz" in the subject. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
By Wailin Wong Verified, Ricky Mulvey, Angel Carreras Verified, Julia Ritchey Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Bessent's yen bet, cold Argentine data centers set, and the summer box office net
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Bessent's yen bet, cold Argentine data centers set, and the summer box office net : The Indicator from Planet Money This week’s indicators: Is The U.S. Treasury Department futzing with financial markets?; Is Patagonia’s pretty picturesque setting … for data centers?; Was the summer box office actually swell? Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
By Ricky Mulvey, Wailin Wong Verified, Cooper McKim Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Julia Ritchey Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Let's play ... Who Wants To Be a Bank!
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Let's play ... Who Wants To Be a Bank! : The Indicator from Planet Money Why do so many fintech companies — like Square and Mercury — want to be banks? And what does it take to get there? Find out today when we play our fake game show … Who Wants To Be A Bank! Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. Your Next Listen —Is this a bank?
By Wailin Wong Verified, Ricky Mulvey, Angel Carreras Verified, Julia Ritchey Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Are job hoppers better at their jobs?
Are job hoppers better at their jobs? : The Indicator from Planet Money People with jobs are not always eager to leave them … but there are exceptions. Call them job hoppers. While many employers look down on this sort of professional promiscuity, new research suggests there are benefits to switching jobs frequently. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
A Treasury showdown with the bond market
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A Treasury showdown with the bond market : The Indicator from Planet Money Why is the U.S. Treasury planning to buyback at least double the number of long-dated government bonds it usually does? And will Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s buyback plan pit him against both the bond markets and the Federal Reserve? Today we explain what the Treasury’s up to and what it means for you. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. Your Next Listen —Bond vigilantes.
By Wailin Wong Verified, Adrian Ma Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Julia Ritchey Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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The teacher pay penalty, Meta's major settlement, and a footwear flop
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The teacher pay penalty, Meta's major settlement, and a footwear flop : The Indicator from Planet Money This week’s indicators: The teacher pay penalty; Meta’s massive settlement; Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods are struggling. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
By Adrian Ma Verified, Wailin Wong Verified, Ricky Mulvey, Angel Carreras Verified, Julia Ritchey Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Could politics put your city's funding at risk? Original
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Could politics put your city's funding at risk? : The Indicator from Planet Money The Trump administration recently admitted to pulling grants over politics. This practice could become more common. How do cities use grant money, and how will they adapt? Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. Your Next Listen — How far can philanthropy go to fill government gaps?
By Wailin Wong Verified, Adrian Ma Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified, Emma Ferrara
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EV sales slow, US Treasury yields grow, 'Niu Lai' has impressive box office mojo
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EV sales slow, US Treasury yields grow, 'Niu Lai' has impressive box office mojo : The Indicator from Planet Money This week’s indicators: EV sales sputter in North America but flutter internationally; U.S. Treasury Yields … RISE!; a low-budget movie so terrible, it became a box office hit in China.
By Ricky Mulvey, Adrian Ma Verified, Cooper McKim Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Retiree benefits bump, credit repayment slump, and a dating app in the dumps
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Retiree benefits bump, credit repayment slump, and a dating app in the dumps : The Indicator from Planet Money It’s Indicators of the Week! On today’s episode: Retirees get a bump in benefits; credit card debt delinquency at a historically high level; and the dating app Bumble on a serious decline — Men first! IRL events! What will work! Fact checking by Cooper Katz McKim and Vito Emanuel.
By Ricky Mulvey, Wailin Wong Verified, Adrian Ma Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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I'm just here for the health benefits
I'm just here for the health benefits : The Indicator from Planet Money Dependable health insurance is keeping more people in their jobs. Rising health costs don't help. Today we look at the repercussions this kind of job lock has on the wider economy. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter?
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Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter? : The Indicator from Planet Money Musicians from the Rolling Stones to up-and-coming pop star Bella Kay have one thing in common: Influencers are being paid to promote their songs. On today's show: Who is an industry plant and why does it matter? Fact checking by Tyler Jones.
By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento Verified, Darian Woods Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Mamdani markets, America bets, Gen Z drinks
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Mamdani markets, America bets, Gen Z drinks : The Indicator from Planet Money It’s Indicators of the Week! On today’s episode: The inner workings of Mamdani’s marts; how much Americans gamble; and Gen-Z aren’t the sober generation we’ve been led to believe! Fact checking by Corey Bridges. Your Next Listen — Is gambling the reason we have pro sports?
By Darian Woods Verified, Ricky Mulvey, Adrian Ma Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Three beefs: U.S. and Brazil, Taco Bell and liability, Waymo and trial lawyers
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Three beefs: U.S. and Brazil, Taco Bell and liability, Waymo and trial lawyers : The Indicator from Planet Money It’s Indicators of the Week! Today on the show: Brazil’s fast payments system that’s got the Trump administration huffy, why Taco Bell might be liable for their role in cyclospora infections and why some lawyers are lobbying against driverless cars. Fact checking by Emma Ferrara and Corey Bridges. Your Next Listen — Can I get my tariff money back now?
By Vito Emanuel, Darian Woods Verified, Adrian Ma Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Can Y’all Street outflank Wall Street?
Can Y’all Street outflank Wall Street? : The Indicator from Planet Money Biz-friendly Texas is opening a stock exchange, built and based in the state. Can it become—or best—Wall Street? And how has politics influenced the birth of Y’all Street? Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
The Strait of Hormuz no-fee, China cuts down on pollution and IMAX's economic Odyssey
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The Strait of Hormuz no-fee, China cuts down on pollution and IMAX's economic Odyssey : The Indicator from Planet Money It’s Indicators of the Week (now on YouTube!). On today’s episode: What happened to Trump’s proposed Strait of Hormuz fee?; China’s pollution takes a dip … and maybe solves a mystery?; IMAX is expensive. But BIG. (For our eyes and theater owners.) Fact checking by Julia Ritchey and Cooper Katz McKim.
By Darian Woods Verified, Wailin Wong Verified, Jeff Guo Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Young people aren’t paying their car loans. We can help.
Young people aren’t paying their car loans. We can help. : The Indicator from Planet Money About one in 20 car loans made to young people are in serious delinquency. That’s the highest rate since the global financial crisis. Today on the show, former FDIC chair Sheila Bair answers young listeners' car buying questions. Sheila Bair’s book is How Not to Lose a Million Dollars: A Young Person's Guide to Avoiding the Tricks and Traps of Our Financial System Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
SK Hynix to the moon, Gen-Z to their rooms, and Connecticut tax reform looms
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SK Hynix to the moon, Gen-Z to their rooms, and Connecticut tax reform looms : The Indicator from Planet Money It’s Indicators of the Week (now on YouTube!). On today’s episode: You could’ve septupled your money if you invested in this scalding-hot South Korean memory chip stock; nearly half of all adults under 30 are moving back in with the ‘rents; and a new democracy is born … in Connecticut. Fact checking by Julia Ritchey and Corey Bridges.
By Adrian Ma Verified, Cooper McKim Verified, Darian Woods Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Why the US is losing the drone war
Why the US is losing the drone war : The Indicator from Planet Money The US defense industry is struggling to keep up with the revolution in cheap drones vs. expensive reusable military equipment. Today on the show, we talk with Stacie Pettyjohn, the director of the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security on the three big reasons the U.S. is falling behind. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
Does the new Fed chair care about jobs?
Does the new Fed chair care about jobs? : The Indicator from Planet Money Last month, new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh presided over his first interest rate decision and press conference … but he didn't talk much about maximum employment. How much does Kevin Warsh care about the jobs side of the Fed’s dual mandate? Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. Your Next Listen — Are we in a new era of permanently higher prices?
GLP-1 and women, the AI office boom, and RTO: CEO ego?
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GLP-1 and women, the AI office boom, and RTO: CEO ego? : The Indicator from Planet Money It’s Indicators of the Week (now on YouTube!). On today’s episode: The effect of GLP-1s on women and the workplace; NYC’s once flailing office space is BACK; your boss asking you to come back to the office miiiight be a narcissist. Fact checking by Emma Ferrara and Corey Bridges.
By Darian Woods Verified, Wailin Wong Verified, Cooper McKim Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Why the $250 bill would be good … For criminals!
Why the $250 bill would be good … For criminals! : The Indicator from Planet Money A plan to create a new $250—with President Donald Trump’s face on it—has created a lot of pushback. Who probably won’t be pushing back, though? Criminals. On today’s show, we explain why. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
An urban planner, infinite scroll, and … what is a public good?
It’s time for The Indicator Quiz! We test you, dear listener, on your knowledge of topics that we’ve covered on The Indicator. For today's quiz show, we are putting an urban planner from Nevada to the test. Play along with us and see how you do! Are you interested in being a contestant on our next Indicator Quiz? Email us your name and phone number at indicator@npr.org and put "Indicator Quiz" in the subject line. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
Inflation is bad, work from home sad, FIFA World Cup tix NOT a deal to be had
Inflation is bad, work from home sad, FIFA World Cup tix NOT a deal to be had : The Indicator from Planet Money It’s Indicators of the Week (now on YouTube!). It’s our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: Inflation is back, working from home is making us sad, and World Cup ticket sales are NOT hitting their goooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!! Fact checking by Emma Ferrara and Cooper Katz McKim. Your Next Listen —Who is the World Cup for anymore?
Should we tax AI?
Should we tax AI? : The Indicator from Planet Money Should we tax AI? The AI race has made a lot of people richer … but most of those gains seem to have gone to the wealthy while everyday workers aren't seeing their incomes go up. We speak with Democratic congressional candidate, Alex Bores, who wants to tax AI. Also, we talk to a tax expert who has her reservations. Fact checking by Tyler Jones.
Can the internet be reclaimed from Big Tech?
Can the internet be reclaimed from Big Tech? : The Indicator from Planet Money Why one former senior advisor of the FTC thinks a libertarian myth of the internet has given Big Tech too much power. Fact checking by Vito Emanuel.
What the movies teach us about recessions, memestocks and gold
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What the movies teach us about recessions, memestocks and gold : The Indicator from Planet Money The Indicator hosts Adrian Ma and Wailin Wong discuss their favorite econ and business movies. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.
By Adrian Ma Verified, Wailin Wong Verified, Kate Concannon Verified, Marc Rivers Verified, Adam Raney, Angel Carreras Verified
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So ... how long until these oil prices get REALLY bad?
So ... how long until these oil prices get REALLY bad? : The Indicator from Planet Money The US-Israel War in Iran is almost three months in and oil prices have risen, but they’re not catastrophic … yet. Why isn't the price of oil even higher? We learn about how the world is adapting to the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. Your Next Listen — Think the oil shock is bad in the US?
GameStop rejected, a troubling loan trend, and no to pre-IPO AI shares
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GameStop rejected, a troubling loan trend, and no to pre-IPO AI shares : The Indicator from Planet Money On today’s Indicators of the Week: the Gamestop and eBay romance that never was, more and more people are taking out loans for everyday things, and no, everyday people can’t invest in OpenAI and Anthropic before they’ve gone public. Fact checking by Julia Ritchey and Corey Bridges.
By Darian Woods Verified, Wailin Wong Verified, Adrian Ma Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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When will the Iran war hit food prices?
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When will the Iran war hit food prices? : The Indicator from Planet Money The US-Israel war in Iran is already being felt by American consumers at the gas pump, but when — and how badly — could it be felt at the supermarket? Today on the show, a food economist takes a crack at forecasting just how much our grocery bills could increase in the coming months, and which items will take the biggest hit.
By Adrian Ma Verified, Darian Woods Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified, Julia Ritchey Verified
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How taxing the wealthy could work
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How taxing the wealthy could work : The Indicator from Planet Money Tax cuts for the middle and working classes, and tax hikes for the rich. What's behind this trend? We ask Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen to explain his bill that eliminates federal income tax for many workers while hiking taxes for high earners. We also hear from a tax policy expert who has some reservations.
By Darian Woods Verified, Wailin Wong Verified, Adrian Ma Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Polymarket bots, lithium found: lots!, marathon shoe thoughts
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Polymarket bots, lithium found: lots!, marathon shoe thoughts : The Indicator from Planet Money It’s Indicators of the Week (now on YouTube!). It’s our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: who wins and loses their Polymarket bets, an American lithium motherlode, and the economics of lightweight running shoes.
By Darian Woods Verified, Wailin Wong Verified, Adrian Ma Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Class myths, an influx of e-ships, and Olympics tix!
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Class myths, an influx of e-ships, and Olympics tix!
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How are drivers riding out the gas crisis?
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How are drivers riding out the gas crisis? Come see Planet Money live on stage! 12 cities. Details and tix here: planetmoneybook.com If you’re a commuter, gas prices may not be your friend right now. The average cost of a gallon is more than $4 across the country. California’s average is close to $6. So how are drivers around the country responding? Today on the show, we hear how they’re adapting to higher prices and how much this gas price increase could cost Americans over the year.
By Julia Ritchey Verified, Wailin Wong Verified, Cooper McKim Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Why infinite scroll's inventor wants to kill his creation
Why infinite scroll's inventor wants to kill his creation Come see Planet Money live on stage! 12 cities. Details and tix here: planetmoneybook.com We practically live on our phones these days. Scrolling and scrolling, endlessly. Entrepreneur Aza Raskin is responsible for creating this infinite scroll. He also testified against Meta, who have been under fire — and in court — charged with making their apps addictive to children.
Greetings from: Our favorite public goods
Greetings from: Our favorite public goods
The US loses tech hires, sayonora to Sora, and Afroman's win
The US loses tech hires, sayonora to Sora, and Afroman's win
Trump and truckers, Poland prospers, and a booming ant biz
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A lot of gas trapped, oil reserves tapped, and Live Nation gets a (tiny) cap
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A lot of gas trapped, oil reserves tapped, and Live Nation gets a (tiny) cap It’s Indicators of the Week (now on YouTube!), our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: How big is this gas crisis and could releasing oil reserves help? Also, Live Nation gets a deal from the government. Related episodes: Are concert tickets UNDER priced? Will Trump’s shipping insurance plan work?
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The shadowy world of merchant cash advances
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Why are fewer Americans working the night shift? : The Indicator from Planet Money
Why are fewer Americans working the night shift? The night shift isn’t for everyone, but it often means a boost in pay and a foot in the door. Yet a smaller share of Americans are working the graveyard shift than in decades past. Today on the show, where did all the third shift workers go? Come see Planet Money live on stage in April! 12 cities. Details and tix here: https://tix.to/pm-book-tour.
Should the families of organ donors be compensated? : The Indicator from Planet Money
Should the families of organ donors be compensated? Two economists get into the business—and stakes—of organ donation, and they argue why the government should financially compensate their families. FYI, we are going on a book tour! Planet Money’s first ever book comes out in April. We’ll be celebrating in about a dozen cities. There’s a limited edition tote bag included with your ticket, while supplies last. Details, dates and how to get your ticket at planetmoneybook.com.
ICE is bad for business, heat is bad for coffee, and sci-fi is bad for markets : The Indicator from Planet Money
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ICE is bad for business, heat is bad for coffee, and sci-fi is bad for markets
By Darian Woods Verified, Wailin Wong Verified, Adrian Ma Verified, Angel Carreras Verified, Kate Concannon Verified
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Retirement luck, Hassett hassles the Fed, and boneless chicken in ... court? : The Indicator from Planet Money
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Retirement luck, Hassett hassles the Fed, and boneless chicken in ... court?
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Jobs numbers, immigrants in healthcare, and ... Jesus Christ? : The Indicator from Planet Money
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