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This NPR Indicator podcast episode features a quiz show format where a hospitalist, Tanvi Goyal, answers questions on economics-related topics. The quiz includes rounds like "Alphabet Soup" (identifying acronyms like WWE and PCE), "Test Your Terms" (defining economic terms like "silver tsunami" and "inverted yield cur...
This episode of The Indicator discusses three current economic news items. First, it details California's FAIR plan, a state-backed insurer of last resort for fire coverage, requiring insurance companies to collectively contribute $1 billion to cover wildfire claims. Second, it reports on the temporary shutdown of the...
This NPR Planet Money podcast episode discusses the 90-day freeze on foreign aid by the Trump administration, effectively shutting down USAID. The episode explores USAID's role in global development, its impact on national security and economic interests, and the potential consequences of its closure, including the di...
This Indicator podcast episode recounts the untold story of Simon Swig, a Jewish immigrant who founded the Tremont Trust Company ("Swig's Bank") in Boston and became a political reformer. The episode details how Swig unknowingly facilitated Charles Ponzi's infamous scheme, later exposing it and suffering a bank run or...
This podcast analyzes the precarious position of the UK in the face of President Trump's trade policies. The discussion explores the UK's complex relationship with both the US and the EU, highlighting the potential impact of US tariffs on the UK economy, particularly within the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. ...
This Planet Money Indicator podcast episode explores the phenomenon of meme coins, cryptocurrencies based on internet memes. The discussion begins with the story of Peanut the Squirrel, whose death led to the creation of a meme coin that briefly skyrocketed in value, illustrating the volatility and speculative nature ...
This NPR Indicator podcast discusses the Trump administration's controversial plan to significantly reduce the federal workforce. The plan involves offering employees a deal to resign with paid leave until September, raising legal questions about funding and the legality of extended administrative leave. The podcast ...
This podcast episode discusses the proposal of an American sovereign wealth fund, prompted by a recent executive order. The hosts present contrasting viewpoints from economists Tyler Cowen, who deems the idea absurd given the U.S.'s current deficit, and James Brule, who suggests alternative funding mechanisms and argu...
This podcast episode from NPR's Planet Money examines the effectiveness of the McKinley Tariff of 1890 on the American tinplate industry, using it as a case study for protectionist trade policies. The hosts discuss the tariff's impact, interviewing an economic historian who analyzes whether the tariff truly fostered t...
This news podcast analyzes President Trump's use of tariffs as a political and economic tool. The podcast begins by outlining Trump's recent tariff threats against Canada, Mexico, and China, then delves into a specific example: Trump's swift threat of tariffs against Colombia after a deportation flight was denied. Thi...
This interview-style podcast explores the feasibility of piping water from water-rich regions of the U.S. to arid areas like the Southwest. The discussion begins by addressing the misconception that water can be easily redirected, citing President Trump's inaccurate claims about water being "turned on" in California. ...
This episode of The Indicator, a news/current affairs panel podcast, recaps top economic news. The hosts discuss the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady, focusing on the removal of the phrase "has made progress" from their statement on inflation, suggesting a less optimistic outlook. They then an...
This interview podcast discusses the potential economic impact on Canada if President Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. The interview begins by establishing the significance of US-Canada trade to the Canadian economy (exports constitute nearly a third of Canada's GDP, compared to around 10% for the US). ...
This interview-style podcast discusses the inefficiencies of the federal government's hiring process. The hosts introduce the topic by highlighting the sheer size of the federal workforce and President Trump's attempts to reform it. They then interview Jennifer Pahlka, an expert in government reform, who details the ...
This interview-style podcast explores the dangers of day trading addiction. The episode features Chris Garver, who recounts his experience of losing significant sums of money due to compulsive day trading, despite initial success. His story highlights the ease of access to high-risk trading through apps like Robinhoo...
This co-hosted podcast from NPR's Planet Money explores the complexities of wildfire relief in Southern California. The hosts investigate the potential conflict between receiving GoFundMe donations and eligibility for federal assistance from FEMA, highlighting that FEMA cannot duplicate benefits. They also examine ho...
This news podcast discusses three key indicators of the week: Firstly, a $500 billion investment in AI by a new American company, highlighting the unusually high marginal costs of AI compared to traditional software. Secondly, the release of a powerful, open-source AI model by a Chinese startup, DeepSync, challenging ...
This news podcast discusses the economic impact of potential tariffs on US businesses, particularly focusing on the uncertainty created by the threat of tariffs. The podcast features interviews with a soybean farmer and an economist, illustrating how tariffs affect different sectors. The farmer describes the negative...
This news podcast discusses the disconnect between headline economic numbers and the lived experiences of many Americans regarding inflation. The hosts explore alternative inflation metrics, focusing on the "ALICE Essentials Index," which tracks the cost of basic necessities for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Empl...
This news podcast discusses the history and implications of sovereignty purchases, focusing on the proposal by President Trump to buy Greenland. The podcast explains the concept of sovereignty purchases, detailing how a significant portion of the US was acquired through such deals, including examples like the Louisian...
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