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. <br>Sign up for our <a href="https://www.npr.org/newsletter/indicator"target="_blank" >newsletter</a>.

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. <br>Sign up for our <a href="https://www.npr.org/newsletter/indicator"target="_blank" >newsletter</a>.
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