Reviews
“I don't know who could ever rate this podcast lower than 5 stars. The Indicator (and Planet Money) never miss. Their hosts are so likable and do an amazing job and presenting economic topics in a relatable and interesting way.
I also enjoy the laughter and playfulness the hosts have when...”Read full review »
The_Clooney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/24
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“Very inconsistent sometimes uploaded daily sometimes weekly it’s just random”
GámeMaster4162 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/24
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““Jobs numbers are better than we expected and unemployment is low. Does this mean a recession is coming?” Absolutely the most pea-brained stuff a month from the election.”
Bamcquern via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/24
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“I used to love planet money and the indicator. Gosh they have fallen far though. They seam more interested in political puff pieces than actual economics. I don’t know why I still listen.”
tookeymonster7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/24
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“Sadly today marked the day I decided to unfollow this podcast that I’ve followed and listened to since it began. They have forgotten the premise of this show - take an interesting indicator of the day and discuss the topic, often shading light on something surprising and fun that other news of...”Read full review »
Long time OG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/24
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“This used to be lively and informative podcast that didn’t sacrifice depth and accuracy for humor. That’s not the case anymore. Now the focus seems to be more on frivolity than depth. Take the recent episode about NCAA athletes. The hosts spent more time discussing Crocs styles than explaining...”Read full review »
Dusty Baker Street Irregulars via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
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“Something about the hosts (especially Wailin) just makes me relaxed and happy. I love the laughter and the lighthearted approach to serious topics. Please keep it up!”
Sarah at Indie Practices via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/24
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“I was excited to listen because I thought it would be an efficient way to get some basic familiarity with these Econ topics, but the ads (which make up most of the runtime) and the very intrusive giggling make it hard to even catch what they’re addressing. What I have been able to parse has not...”Read full review »
Stern_Nun via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/24
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“A few interesting ideas, but they barely graze the surface, add an intro, outro, and an ad spot and why am I listening to this? Some of us still have an attention span and nobody’s catering to us.”
the burning inch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/24
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“I just wish it were longer than 10 minutes!”
Woodrow Gatt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/24
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“This show is awesome, especially Wailin Wong. She’s a bit like a young Anne McElvoy. Great fun, great insight, always a step ahead and always genuinely fun and funny. The other hosts are fine too, but more traditional.
I wish Ezra Klein and Planet Money / The Indicator would jettison from their...”Read full review »
Efbrazil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/24
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“More population =more medals? What explains India’s lack of medals?”
bf2019 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/27/24
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“Is there any transcript for this show?”
Kimuwa😏 via Apple Podcasts ·
China ·
07/19/24
“A podcast that is often bereft of basic understandings of economics and slanted by the clear political views of the hosts.”
JT123@@ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
“For the past several months, there has been too much giggling and cackling on the show. It’s really childish and quite irritating. It’s gotten to the point that if I hear it, I immediately delete the episode and move on to another show. Please do something about it. I really used to enjoy...”Read full review »
singhularity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/24
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“New format and new hosts please. This show is more about the hosts trying to entertain and not at all about reporting useful information. There’s too much emphasis on the personalities and personal opinions of the hosts and really just distracts for the importance of the topics they are...”Read full review »
JK Seattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/24
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“This podcast used to be really good and enjoyable to listen to. The content is great but the current hosts are horrible. Like giggly teenagers. I have resorted to simply reading the transcript for the content. Please replace them.”
Long time CU member via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/24
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“Pseudo intellectual self gratifying conversation. Used to be interesting. Now it’s boring.”
BaustinA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/24
“The podcast is great, but I’m tired of hearing the same advertisements for other the same other NRP podcasts 10x a day.
Stop it. This is my voice and I won’t change it for anyone!! This is my voice and I won’t change it for anyone!! This is my voice and I won’t change it for anyone!! This is my...”Read full review »
J$7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/24
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“The show is awesome and the hosts are so fun!!”
TaylorSwiftFan1322 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/24
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“Episode on Israel was shockingly antisemitic. Stick to economics.”
Azr613 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/24
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“I have enjoyed listening to the podcast for several years including while I lived in Taiwan. I enjoy the bite-sized daily economic news peppered with the wit and humor of the crew. I have gained a better appreciation of economics through this podcast and its parent, Planet Money. This podcast...”Read full review »
prion_lover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/24
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“I enjoy the topics and helps keep me up to speed with just the right length of shows”
sunshine scooter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/24
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“Anyone else have a fan crush on Wailin? I’m routinely impressed by her creativity, as it’s easy to learn which episodes have her fingerprints on them. Her banter, sound design and storytelling make this show better than its older Planet Money sibling.”
Mictaka8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/24
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“Can’t deal with Darien’s voice”
A dollar sh0rt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/24
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“Not to mention they’re praising the system that enslaves humanity. Pretty, annoying, uncle toms. Traitors to humanity.”
MKULTRA83 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/24
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“This podcast used to be great. Once Cardiff and Stacy left, the podcast continuously went downhill. Now listening to the hosts’ biases makes it unlistenable.”
crackpotfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/24
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“I’ll give 2stars for at least bringing up the issue of our public debt. The simple (balanced appearing) story features a debt “hawk” and a debt “dove” discussing whether the public debt is really a bad thing or not. In this somewhat academic discussion, nobody considers how this debt will ever be...”Read full review »
mwpman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/24
“Defund NPR immediately”
realitystrikesback via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“Next time you feel the need to put out another episode, ask yourselves if it’s a public good or if you just like hearing yourselves talk.”
zmoney221 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“Darian Woods’ voice is off-putting”
Rumboogy33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/24
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“Nice show, but it’s <10 min with 2+ minutes of ads.”
ae1429 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/24
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“what I really like about planet money, specifically the indicator is they focus on the hot issues affecting the economy and provide valuable insight with opinions from both sides. The Rhino Horn story really exemplifies this, they had both people who thought synthetic rhino horns would be a...”Read full review »
Unbias, valuable show via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/24
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“Stop hating on the indicator. Just because you’re a Republican doesn’t mean you have to hate on a bunch of NPR shows!!!😡👎👎👎”
That nerdy kid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
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“The show is all fizz and noise and much less thoughtful reporting and insight.”
sabbyness via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
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“The recent episode of this show jackknifed into the end of Planet Money seemed a bit uninformed at first. As it went on “uninformed” grew to wildly ignorant.
(*form a bit back) These guys are cute but shame NPR’s good name. I feel a lot of the terrible-ness is about the short format, but many...”Read full review »
Liberal Austin Hawk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“Fake, way-over-the-top cheer, air horns throughout the podcast whenever an indicator is announced, hyped-up listener contests, dumbed down explanations that anticipates the listener will roll around on the floor in agony like a toddler at the mere gesture of something technical. What an awful...”Read full review »
PalmtreeKiwi via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
01/09/24
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“This podcast has managed to survive my regular rotation even when so many have fallen. Quick, engaging, and always relevant.
All of Turney McKee’s blurbs on Pareto were great, hope to hear from him again.”
Jaxosaurus via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/06/23
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“As a millennial who has been personally and financially effected by literally every single mini-recesssion, inflation event, employment dip, and housing bubble or boom, I appreciate the transparency and reporting about my lived economic experience.”
Wetland Ecologist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“Ulaila has an amazing new song to play on the Radio.”
I have 5stars via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
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“Did you really just release a broken episode and leave it up for multiple days”
d196196 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/23
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“Wailin, Patty, love the show, listen to it weekly! But on the Panama Canal show, you didn’t explain the obvious question, if they’re running out of fresh water, why not use the sea water to help lift ships in the locks?! Seems like there would be an endless supply of sea water?!
Thanks I’ll...”Read full review »
ncDino via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/23
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