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The Indicator from Planet Money
The Indicator from Planet Money
NPR

A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening... more

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Episodes

The boom and bust of esports

The origins of competitive gaming are rooted in college campuses going back to the early 1970s. Now a globally popular... more

24 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
Designing for disability: how video games become more accessible

Gaming provides entertainment and community for billions of people worldwide. However, video games haven't always been accessible to those with... more

23 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
Forever games: the economics of the live service model

People used to pay one standard price for their favorite games in a one-off transaction. But now, many game companies... more

22 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
Ticketmaster's dominance, Caitlin Clark's paycheck, and other indicators

It's highs and lows in this edition of Indicators of the Week! The surprisingly high amount of electricity needed for... more

19 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
Inside the epic fight over new banking regulations

After the financial crisis of 2008, regulators around the world agreed banks should have more of a cushion to weather... more

18 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
Profiting off greater risk: the reinsurance game

When an insurance company can't cover all of its claims, it actually has its own insurance. This is called "reinsurance."... more

17 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
What is a 'freedom economy'?

Anti-vaccine activists, far-right groups and some religious conservatives convened in Las Vegas this spring to discuss the creation of a... more

16 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
Why is insurance so expensive right now? And more listener questions

We are back to answer your listener questions. On today's show, we explain reverse mortgages and their risks, why insurance... more

15 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
What Subway's foot-long cookie says about inflation

In this edition of Indicators of the Week: the new incentive for speed in cash prizes for Olympic track and... more

12 Apr 2024 · 8 minutes
The IRS wants to do your taxes for free. Will it last?

With tax season upon us, many people are paying someone or a software to get their tax returns done. A... more

11 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
The Indicator from Planet Money
The boom and bust of esports
The Indicator from Planet Money