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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

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
Why the EU is investigating China's wind turbines

Europe wants clean energy, but it's struggling to compete with the low cost of China's green technology. The E.U. just... more

10 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
What do the royals do all day, anyway?

You've heard of the British royal family, but what about the "working royals?" Today on the show, an expert on... more

09 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
Why companies spin off

General Electric has been staggering along for years as a conglomerate. But recently, it's turned to a popular strategy to... more

08 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
Do I need a four-year degree?

The U.S. labor market continues its hot streak, adding 303,000 jobs last month — more than expected. Many of these... more

05 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
How the 'shadow fleet' helps Russia skirt sanctions

"Shadow fleet" refers to the collective of ships used by countries that have sanctions against them, like Russia, to transport... more

04 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
The Indicator from Planet Money
Profiting off greater risk: the reinsurance game
The Indicator from Planet Money