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A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons.Try Planet Money+! a new way to support the show you love, get a sponsor-free feed of the podcast, *and* get access to bonus content. You'll also get access to The Indicator and Planet Money Summer School, both without interruptions. sign up at plus.npr.org/planetmoney

A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons.Try Planet Money+! a new way to support the show you love, get a sponsor-free feed of the podcast, *and* get access to bonus content. You'll also get access to The Indicator and Planet Money Summer School, both without interruptions. sign up at plus.npr.org/planetmoney

 

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#300

Peacock, potassium and other Paris Olympics Indicators

Indicators of the Week is BACK, and this time, we're going for the gold! (...In educating our listeners on the economics and business stories behind the Olympics.)In this Olympics-themed episode, we'll learn what economic factors help countries win more medals, how NBCUniversal is betting on these games to support its streaming service, and what it takes to feed 15,000 hungry athletes. (Hint: A LOT of potassium. And pain au chocolat. And baguettes.)Related Episode: [Why Host The Olympics?] (https://www.npr.org/2021/08/05/1025310133/why-host-the-olympics) 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) . 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) ... Read more

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#299

Is AI overrated?

Are the promises made by AI boosters mostly hype, or are we actually underappreciating the transformative potential of AI? This week, The Indicator hosts a two-part debate on the hype around generative AI. Today, the second episode: Despite the tech world's love affair with the technology, is AI overrated? Related episodes: Is AI underrated? ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-ai-underrated/id1320118593?i=1000663256517) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/449pYMEzLj6wQ2XDLfUeLq?si=6454d6e370904071) ) 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) . 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) ... Read more

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#298

Is AI underrated?

Are the promises made by AI boosters all hype, or are we actually underappreciating the transformative potential of AI? This week, The Indicator hosts a two-part debate on the hype around generative AI. Today, the first episode: Despite all the news coverage and money, is AI underrated? Guest Tyler Cowen's book that he published as an AI chatbot is [GOAT: Who is the Greatest Economist of all Time and Why Does it Matter?] (https://goatgreatesteconomistofalltime.ai/en) and his interview with an AI Jonathan Swift is on his podcast, [Conversations With Tyler] (https://conversationswithtyler.com/episodes/jonathan-gpt-swift/) .Related episodes: Is AI overrated? ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-ai-overrated/id1320118593?i=1000663366364) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Cx1SvScerT2OEP353JVLK?si=23ff57fc6b294106) ) 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) . 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) ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

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24 Jul 2024

#297

The curious rise of novelty popcorn buckets

Even before the Dune: Part 2 popcorn bucket went viral this year, movie theaters have been trying all types of ways to lure customers back. There's reclining seats, expanded menu options and even more merchandise. Today on the show, we track the rise of the popcorn bucket and its afterlife on eBay. Related episodes: Coyote vs. Warner Brothers Discovery ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000639152705) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yMzSMvj5DyS0SGiJ3k7XH?si=yyYyDLa4RgWGc3Qtzdu2kQ) ) ​​Why platforms like HBO Max are removing streaming TV shows ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dude-wheres-my-streaming-tv-show/id290783428?i=1000603668063) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/24rudfoiEdyfOW8icBSsOc?si=HUnAZjwlQzmqbgkhCoVqxA) ) 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) . 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) ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

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23 Jul 2024

#296

Three Kamala Harris Indicators

You may have heard some big news this past weekend: Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential election. This leaves Kamala Harris as the favorite to be the Democratic nominee. On today's show, We imagine what can be, and we're unburdened by what has been: Kamala Harris' economics, delegate math in deciding the nominee and ... can Kamala Harris use Joe Biden's campaign money?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) . 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) ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

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23 Jul 2024

#295

Bankruptcy, basketball, and bringing the dollar down

It's Indicators of the Week! We cover the numbers in the news that you should know about. This week, we cover climbing corporate bankruptcies, J.D. Vance's potential to bring the dollar down, and the NBA's new super serious salary cap.Related episodes: [The Science of Hoops] (https://www.npr.org/2020/09/11/911898347/the-science-of-hoops) [Why Ecuador Uses The Dollar?] (https://www.npr.org/transcripts/663121186) 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) . 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) ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

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09:35

19 Jul 2024

#294

Goodbye, Chevron. Hello, lawsuits!

The Supreme Court's decision to quash Chevron deference means countless agency regulations are now more vulnerable to being challenged and struck down. Think the Environmental Protection Agency's plan to boost electric vehicle sales, discrimination protections against transgender people, and rules that expand eligibility for overtime. [Yesterday] (https://www.npr.org/2024/07/17/1197967701/the-conservative-roots-behind-the-chevron-doctrine) , we explained the history that led to this moment. Today, we look at the how the decision will play into a wave of regulatory lawsuits.Related episodes:The conservative roots behind the Chevron doctrine ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000662566844) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n8PTBGZxNVjxQbjrpLJKG?si=8e8c367dc45a4f59) ) Could SCOTUS outlaw wealth taxes ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000637116566) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/48U6DkmLy8NKUkYiZVa6ir?si=d0fdbea4f0554e76) ) 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) .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) ... Read more

18 Jul 2024

09 MINS

09:23

18 Jul 2024

#293

The conservative roots behind the Chevron doctrine

When the Supreme Court decided Chevron U.S.A., Inc v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. 40 years ago, it didn't turn many heads. But eventually, it became the most widely cited case in all of administrative law. It set a legal precedent to give federal agencies the benefit of the doubt when the law is ambiguous, known as Chevron deference. Now, a recent Supreme Court decision has set in motion another tectonic shift, effectively ending that precedent. Today, we dig into what Chevron deference is and how it actually came about. Then tomorrow we'll continue our focus on this significant change by looking at the potential fallout. Related episodes: A Supreme Court case that could reshape social media ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000646460619) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2503syItCyzxHamZQzBq4e?si=de226d05c91347a7) ) Could SCOTUS outlaw wealth taxes ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000637116566) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/48U6DkmLy8NKUkYiZVa6ir?si=d0fdbea4f0554e76) ) 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) . 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) ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

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17 Jul 2024

#292

Why the EU can regulate big tech faster

The Digital Markets Act is a new piece of European legislation aimed at making markets in the digital sector "fairer and more contestable." It's essentially antitrust regulation—rules to ensure that no one company or group of companies makes an area of business uncompetitive. And these rules are making some big companies sweat, not because they're afraid of monetary penalties, but because they could have an effect on antitrust regulations around the world.Today on the show, we examine the differences between how the EU and the United States handle antitrust and what the Digital Markets Act could mean for big tech's regulatory future. Related episodes: [EU leads the way on controlling big tech ] (https://www.npr.org/2022/05/09/1097692612/eu-leads-the-way-on-controlling-big-tech) 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) . 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) ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

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17 Jul 2024

#291

China's luxury liquor indicator

If you regularly listen to The Indicator, you know China's economy is not doing great. Over the last few years, indicators like unemployment and local debt are up, and consumption and property sales are down. There is one big indicator that's been a bellwether for China's economy ... booze. One specific kind: Baijiu. In today's episode, a quick history on baijiu and how the liquor is a potent symbol for consumer confidence in China. Related Episodes: [China's weakening economy in two Indicators] (https://www.npr.org/2023/09/13/1197953094/two-indicators-china) [The Beigie Awards: China Edition] (https://www.npr.org/2023/09/05/1197718933/the-beigie-awards-china-edition) 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) . 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) ... Read more

15 Jul 2024

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15 Jul 2024

#290

Greece allows a 6-day work week and other indicators

On Indicators of the Week, we cover the numbers in the news that you should know about. This week, we cover an encouraging trend for global wealth, closing Mexico's tariff loophole and the European nation bucking the trend of shorter work weeks. Related episodes:Why tariffs are SO back ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-tariffs-are-so-back/id1320118593?i=1000656570198) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rhUomTHiL705cGGDOterw?si=5d6d2f21b46243a6) ) 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) . 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) ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

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12 Jul 2024

#289

An asylum seeker's long road to a work permit

There are currently just under 65,000 migrants in New York City's shelter system, stretching the city's outworn social service systems. Today on the show, we follow one asylum seeker's journey from Venezuela to New York and explore why the process is lengthy and complicated. Related episodes: Is the 'border crisis' actually a labor market crisis? ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000658701445) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/35ZAlISNd4c5Rhsj7B3ei0?si=0o9OzkSmRXOZkU5Ls6kpug) ) 'Welcome to the USA! Now get to work.' ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000627135686) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FnYINl02E043nVyAuwZ1N?si=CctxG8u6QLqLziWInUr4rA) ) The migrant match game ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000617779047) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rduh2tMvcZoUCQBfau7po?si=5jfeSwTlTO-vZHHX7JwhQA) ) 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) . 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) ... Read more

11 Jul 2024

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11 Jul 2024

#288

How much do presidents ACTUALLY influence the economy?

Voters have a bleak outlook on the economy right now, and many are pointing the finger at President Biden. At the same time, many voters have a rosy view of the economy when Donald Trump was president. But how much credit or blame should a president get for the economy? And how do partisan politics play into our perception of the economy's performance? Related episodes:Common economic myths, debunked ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/common-economic-myths-debunked/id1320118593?i=1000657848849) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oeeNXmlyglSAtKoK1QITB?si=a7284e96378a41a0) ) Not too hot, not too cold: A 'Goldilocks' jobs report ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-too-hot-not-too-cold-a-goldilocks-jobs-report/id1320118593?i=1000654478410) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Vg4s6MXKINkqxwyzcPhio?si=165267a634fd4531) ) 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) . 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) ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

09 MINS

09:09

10 Jul 2024

#287

What military brats tell us about social mobility

Children of U.S. military families, a.k.a. brats, are known for their adaptability when relocating to new neighborhoods and schools every few years. This migratory population became the basis for [brand new research] (https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.dartmouth.edu/dist/4/2318/files/2024/07/On_the_Determinants_of_Young_Adult_Outcomes.pdf) on how the neighborhood you grew up in affects your economic success later in life. Today on the show, how a place influences your financial destiny. Related episodes: Chasing the American Dream at Outback Steakhouse ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000629272159) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1coNOw0324c0cQiVlNMX1M?si=OBjwfACRS8S1HSmFeVNQRQ) ) [The secret to upward mobility: Friends] (https://www.npr.org/2022/08/08/1116398427/the-secret-to-upward-mobility-friends) 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) . 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) ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

09 MINS

09:22

09 Jul 2024

#286

The young trolls of Wall Street are growing up

Back in 2021, the meme stock frenzy was at its peak: Roaring Kitty AKA Keith Gill, and young day traders gleefully upended financial markets. Roaring Kitty disappeared for a bit before returning just a couple months ago. His disciples that followed him into the markets, however, never left. That's according to Nathaniel Popper in his new book, [The Trolls of Wall Street: How the Outcasts and Insurgents are Hacking the Markets] (https://www.nathanielpopper.com/) . Today on the show, why Nathaniel believes these day traders are here to stay and where they're putting their money now. Related Episodes: [GameStop and the Short Squeeze] (https://www.npr.org/2021/01/27/961291455/gamestop-and-the-short-squeeze) [The tower of Nvidia] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tower-of-nvidia/id1320118593?i=1000660105711) 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) .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) ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

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09:21

08 Jul 2024

#285

One of the hottest jobs in AI right now: 'types-question guy'

U.S. job growth cooled this month. But one job is hot to the touch: AI prompt engineer. The role can command a six figure salary, but ... what is it? Today, we speak to an AI prompt engineer to figure out what they actually do and how long the job could remain hot. Related: AI creates, transforms and destroys ... jobs ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000637979392) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iqiLi5tstrxTHcy0v20CQ?si=7857db45fa3847d1) ) [If AI is so good, why are there still so many jobs for translators? ] (https://www.npr.org/sections/planet-money/2024/06/18/g-s1-4461/if-ai-is-so-good-why-are-there-still-so-many-jobs-for-translators) Applying for a job? Make sure your resume is AI-Friendly ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/applying-for-a-job-make-sure-your-resume-is-ai/id290783428?i=1000652535840) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZlYW5ZNxj8PsSIqDP2yBo?si=2909f5eb17f14043) ) 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) . 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) ... Read more

05 Jul 2024

09 MINS

09:24

05 Jul 2024

#284

The game theory that led to nuclear standoffs

Last week, Vladimir Putin vowed to make new nuclear weapons and consider placing them close to NATO countries. Meanwhile, here in the US, the government boosted its nuclear weapon spending by 18% between 2022 and 2023. The world is closer to nuclear war than it's been in at least forty years. Today on the show: The game theory of nuclear war. When can mathematical models help us, and when can they lead us astray ... even to the brink of destruction? Guest Kelly Clancy's book is [Playing With Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/700440/playing-with-reality-by-kelly-clancy/) . Related Episodes: [How to get Russia to pay Ukraine] (https://www.npr.org/2024/03/07/1197962873/how-to-get-russia-to-pay-ukraine) [Congressional game theory] (https://www.npr.org/2021/10/14/1046180183/congressional-game-theory) 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) . 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) ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

09 MINS

09:26

03 Jul 2024

#283

The economic implications of Europe's jolt right

Europe is expecting a wave of victories from far-right candidates in upcoming national elections. Voters are showing they're worried about income inequality, immigration and the effects of participating in a global economy. Today, we take a look at what the swing to the right means for Europe's economy and the European stance on globalization.Related Episodes:Can Europe fund its defense ambitions ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000649613871) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/49mdiK2grGqzj0HiqHURPw?si=317259b8d2c644db) ) Why the EU is investigating China's wind turbines ( [Apple] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000652070421) / [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/01HJjzvZXqiF1D31bng7Yr?si=0c4fbb80d38d45f5) ) [How vikings launched globalization 1.0 ] (https://www.npr.org/2020/10/13/923237556/how-vikings-launched-globalization-1-0) 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. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.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) ... Read more

02 Jul 2024

08 MINS

08:52

02 Jul 2024

#282

How the end of Roe is reshaping the medical workforce

It's been two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the right to an abortion, triggering a parade of restrictions and bans in conservative-led states. Today on the show, how the medical labor force is changing post-Roe and why graduating medical students, from OB-GYNs to pediatricians, are avoiding training in states with abortion bans. Related listening: [What's the cure for America's doctor shortage?] (https://www.npr.org/2023/03/29/1166873700/whats-the-cure-for-americas-doctor-shortage) [KFF: Medical Residents Are Increasingly Avoiding Abortion Ban States] (https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/watch-medical-residency-abortion-bans-aamc-atul-grover-analysis/) 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) . 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) ... Read more

01 Jul 2024

09 MINS

09:30

01 Jul 2024

#281

Indicators of the Week: Debate Edition

Indicators of the Week is BACK! This week we're doing something just a little bit different. You see, it's the same 'ol Indicators of the Week you're used to, but as a nod to last night's presidential debate, this time, it's debate style. On today's episode, your candidates argue over who has the best Indicator of the Week: the links discovered between [health care prices and layoffs] (https://www.nber.org/papers/w32613) , stress-tested banks, and ... cow burps? Related Episodes: [Time to make banks more stressed?] (https://www.npr.org/2023/07/13/1187590049/time-to-make-banks-more-stressed) [The Cows Are Taking All The Land] (https://www.npr.org/2019/07/03/738596553/the-cows-are-taking-all-the-land) 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) . 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) ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

09 MINS

09:23

28 Jun 2024