Why the $250 bill would be good … For criminals!
A plan to create a new $250—with President Donald Trump’s face on it—has created a lot of pushback. Who probably…
An urban planner, infinite scroll, and … what is a public good?
It’s time for The Indicator Quiz! We test you, dear listener, on your knowledge of topics that we’ve covered on…
How your phone keeps you scrolling … even when you want to stop
You pick up your phone to do one quick task, and suddenly 20 minutes have flown by without you even…
Are we in a new era of permanently higher prices?
Inflation is at a three-year high. That’s a problem for the Fed. Yet, under the leadership of new chair Kevin…
Is gambling the reason we have pro sports?
To hear author David Bockino tell it, gambling has always been a key ingredient of pro sports in the U.S.—it’s…
Your American Dream is pending review
The Trump Administration recently announced changes to how would-be immigrants get green cards. And it’s causing a lot of confusion,…
Community colleges are kind of underrated
Community college is an increasingly popular hack for those who want to change their career. Here’s what you should know…
Inflation is bad, work from home sad, FIFA World Cup tix NOT a deal to be had
It’s Indicators of the Week (now on YouTube!). It’s our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers…
The SpaceX IPO drama explained
What the SpaceX IPO, the largest ever, reveals about big tech, the NASDAQ and more big IPOs to come. Sure…
Should we tax AI?
Should we tax AI? The AI race has made a lot of people richer … but most of those gains…