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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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  • How taxing the wealthy could work

    How taxing the wealthy could work
    May 4 2026
    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.


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    8 min
  • Polymarket bots, lithium found: lots!, marathon shoe thoughts

    Polymarket bots, lithium found: lots!, marathon shoe thoughts
    May 1 2026
    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.

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    9 min
  • The UAE wants a dollar lifeline

    The UAE wants a dollar lifeline
    Apr 30 2026
    With the Iran War underway, the United Arab Emirates is looking for some economic certainty. The rich Arab nation is home to a lot of foreign-held deposits, and they’re worried investors will pull those funds. So, they’re looking for an economic backstop. Enter: currency swap lines. Today, we explain why the UAE is looking to its close ally, the U.S., for a currency swap line and how it would work.

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    Where the US got $20B to bail out Argentina
    Scott Bessent’s $20 billion dollar gamble on Argentina

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    9 min
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