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The Indicator from Planet Money

The Indicator from Planet Money

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 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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  • Why infinite scroll's inventor wants to kill his creation

    Why infinite scroll's inventor wants to kill his creation
    Apr 7 2026
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    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.

    On today’s show: Raskin tells us about the changes he thinks platforms should make to help people take their attention back.

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    How algorithms are changing the way we speak
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  • Is the economy red, orange, yellow or green?

    Is the economy red, orange, yellow or green?
    Apr 6 2026
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    It’s not often you get to talk to a regional Fed president, let alone two at the same time!

    Today on the show, we take the temperature of the economy with regional Fed presidents Austan Goolsbee and Beth Hammack.

    Related episodes:
    One Fed battle after another
    America's next top Fed Chair

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  • Jobs that new college grads are and are not landing

    Jobs that new college grads are and are not landing
    Apr 3 2026
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    Economists have described the state of the jobs market as “low hire, low fire.” That means employers are not cutting many jobs, but they're also not adding much either, a dismal prospect for many new college grads. On this edition of Jobs Friday, we go to Howard University in Washington, D.C. to see how graduating seniors are faring.

    Related episodes:
    Just how bad are these jobs numbers?
    Do I need a four-year degree?

    For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.


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