The Indicator from Planet Money

By NPR (podcasts@npr.org)

A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make <em>Planet Money</em>, <em>The Indicator</em> 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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Demographics and Immigration Lowered the Bar for Job Growth

Feb 06, 2026

The "break-even jobs number" has fallen significantly, revealing that a shrinking labor force now requires fewer new jobs to maintain stable employment.

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College Football's Subsidized Model Unravels US Olympic Ambitions

Feb 05, 2026

College football's revenue secretly funded US Olympic dominance, but new athlete pay models threaten this fragile, exclusive system and its future.

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Expired Clean Energy Credits Slow Green Transition and Industry Growth

Feb 04, 2026

Expired clean energy tax credits slow the green transition, making efficient upgrades costly and hindering industry growth, despite their crucial role in managing grid demand for AI data centers.

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