Fast kicking! Low scoring! And ties? You bet! Having the World Cup come to town has offered a golden opportunity to MLS. This episode: Can top-tier men’s professional soccer in the U.S and Canada use this moment to create a World Cup bump for MLS?

Are you working in the U.S. under a Temporary Protected Status that is about to expire? Do you employ workers with expiring TPS status? We'd like to hear from you for a potential story. Email: [email protected].

The secondhand luxury goods market has exploded. But how can you tell if it’s a genuine LV bag or Hermès scarf? Some online resellers say authentication is the answer, but at least one luxury brand disagrees. buff.ly/uV8Z2yT

George E. Johnson passed away Monday morning. He founded Johnson Products Company, and was the maker of Afro Sheen, the iconic Black hair product. We spoke to him earlier this year about his role in turning the Black haircare industry into what is now a multi-billion-dollar industry.

Are you delaying retirement? Do you feel pressured to retire? Or are you a younger worker? Are you getting chances to move up the ladder? Are you stuck? We want to hear from workers of all ages about age in the workplace. Email [email protected] with the subject line "Age in the Workplace - BSky"

There's a perfect strategy for taking penalty kicks in soccer … according to game theory. And studying this strategy actually changed how economists think about game theory itself. That's our latest episode. h/t @soccernomicspod.bsky.social buff.ly/eSFrcBX

There’s a new plan to lower the cost of graduate school. Starting today, July 1st, the Department of Education — the biggest lender —is capping how much it’s willing to loan graduate students. You read that right. To reduce the burden of school…the plan is to give less money to student borrowers.

In the early 90’s, a company called General Magic designed, created and made a portable device not unlike a smartphone. But it never caught on. On today’s show, why General Magic failed. buff.ly/uCwbXyf

Prediction markets are everywhere today— but the idea is centuries old. In this episode from our friends at Throughline, we trace the history of prediction markets, from wagers on popes and presidents to today's forecasting platforms. buff.ly/EqGVwHz

What if the real monster in the Alien movies is… a single employer with unchecked power! This week, we watch Alien with labor economist Arin Dube and sit down with Fede Álvarez, who directed and co-wrote arguably the most econ-centered Alien movie to date.

When you think of spy stories, you probably imagine car chases and shootouts. But some of the biggest spy operations happen on computers. Today, we dive into Stuxnet and the lesser-known Fast16, and what they reveal about our trust in computers.

Can the government really stop you from cutting down your own tree? Hundreds of towns and cities have now passed laws to protect neighborhood trees — even the trees in people’s backyards. A few years ago, one of those laws triggered a constitutional showdown.

One reason the $70 billion supplement industry is set to double in the next seven years? Lax regulation. On today's show, we tell the story of a century-long battle between the U.S. government and … you, the people, blinded by your love of a magic pill. buff.ly/z138jnz

Three Wetzel’s Pretzels all within walking distance? How can that be profitable??? On our latest ep, a collab with @hyperfixedpod.bsky.social , we follow the dough to the top to uncover the economic pretzel logic playing out in malls and transit hubs around the country buff.ly/YFL6UTT

99% of the chemicals in your food did not go through FDA review. Food and chemical makers instead used a loophole known as GRAS to bypass the FDA. And sometimes new, untested chemicals enter the market and cause a lot of trouble. buff.ly/f20n4WN

Applying for a green card? We want to understand how the new USCIS on "adjustment of status" is affecting you. Tell us a bit about yourself and how we may reach you. We will not use any information without your permission. Email: [email protected] or Signal: AdrianMa.10

On today’s show, a collaboration with Tax Notes, we listen in on the secret tapes that show how the wealthiest Americans avoid taxes.

There are now businesses to certify your work as human-generated. @darianwoods.bsky.social profiles one and subjects The Indicator to the "H" test to prove we are not AI slop machines. lnk.to/q1KNPAjtWE

Jerome Powell’s term would have been eventful even if it were not for Trump. A pandemic, inflation climbing to 9% and going down to 2.3%. But the pressure from President Trump has entered Powell’s tenure into a category of its own when it comes to attempts on Fed Independence.

How does OPEC work? Where did the cartel come from, how does it affect global oil prices, and what does it mean that the United Arab Emirates is leaving? More on the latest Planet Money.

When the WNBA players' contract came up for renewal, they had a once in a generation opportunity to change the future of women’s basketball. We hear a minute by minute account of what it’s like for the players doing high-stakes bargaining.

You can sign up for The Indicator's new (FREE) weekly newsletter authored by our very @cooperkatzmckim.bsky.social at this link. Promise it's worth it: www.npr.org/newsletter/i...

Today's Indicator newsletter is OUT. We cover: 🤖 How Chinese AI might actually help inequality 💼 How a unique legal strategy enables five subscribers to take on the Paramount+ merger ⚓ What alternatives exist for the Strait of Hormuz @planetmoney.bsky.social

How do books make it to best seller lists? Reader, it’s not a straightforward answer. On our latest episode: we dive into the secret ways authors have tried to hack their way onto these lists. And, we find out: can we make the Planet Money book a best seller?

Spirit Airlines isn’t in trouble because of high fuel costs. It’s due to a canny strategy from bigger airlines to beat them at their own game. It’s a lesson in how to use size as an advantage, market segmentation, and what causes loyalty.

Love The Indicator and need more numbers from the news explained to you? My colleague @cooperkatzmckim.bsky.social has launched a brilliant companion newsletter that will arrive in your inbox weekly if you sign up here: npr.org/indicatornewsletter

Rare earths have become a powerful political weapon for China. But before that, one U.S. company monopolized the industry. We have the story of how America dominated the market for rare earths and then lost it all. And then tried again. And then lost that too.

We're a best-seller. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. The final episode of the Planet Money Book series, about best-seller lists, is coming soon. You can listen to the first three episodes now: buff.ly/iPq6Jly

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark has been writing science fiction for decades as a way to imagine possible futures. Now he’s building the actual future. We asked him what role he sees for human work in the AI world his company is creating. And do his stories give us some insight? buff.ly/T5hCbV1

Have you noticed a lot of young people getting into antenna-maxxing as alpha? Or, maybe searching for any bit of copium after they fat-fingered and got rinsed? If none of that made sense to you, then we have the perfect episode for you. buff.ly/dQdKasz

U.S. warships are blockading Iran’s ports, and Iran still controls the Strait of Hormuz. A big portion of global commerce is still cut off. How have some ships been getting through the strait? And what does Iran’s control of it mean for the global economy?

@planetmoney.bsky.social has a long history of entering different industries to better understand real-world economics — from buying crude oil to now diving deep into publishing with its first-ever book: “Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces that Shape Your Life.” Read more at @nytimes.com

Join the team behind the popular podcast @planetmoney.bsky.social and celebrate the publication of their new book, "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life," on Sunday, April 19th at 6:30pm, at @bouldertheater.bsky.social. Tix here: www.axs.com/events/12907...

Every bookstore shelf is a contested piece of real estate. For every new book that a bookstore decides to stock, there are thousands of others that did not make the cut. So how do bookstores make those decisions? And what will happen to the Planet Money book?

How one guy in private equity is trying to do things a lil bit differently -- by giving workers equity in their companies. it's the counternarrative feel-good PE episode we've all been waiting for: www.npr.org/2026/04/08/n... @planetmoney.bsky.social @wailinwong.bsky.social

POSTER UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered our book. Norton will ship pre-sale posters soon. We’ve sent an email to everyone who signed up on the website. That form is how we know who to send them to. Clearly, we could have explained that better. Our apologies. (1/3)

Our show tonight in DC is FREE for GW students. Sign up at the link below. There will be a book signing afterwards, we hope to see you there! buff.ly/Kpr417Z

If your company got bought by a private equity firm, what might you think is coming? Maybe layoffs? Maybe something you wouldn’t be expecting is a certificate of ownership. On today’s show, how one private equity executive is trying to cut workers in. buff.ly/y0ha5nO

Don't forget the Toronto event we're hosting on April 27. Register here -- community.rotman.utoronto.ca/events/s/spe...

HOORAY, the Planet Money book is out today! We are so excited to get this book into all of your hands and we hope you enjoy it. It would be great to see you at one of our live shows too, especially if you are in Chicago! That's where I'll be on April 23! Exclamation points! planetmoneybook.com

The Planet Money book is out today. Please for the love of books, buy it. www.planetmoneybook.com Also, LOS ANGELES: come see me and some Planet Money friends live, next Thursday 4/16 on stage. Tix at the same link.

Out now: The Planet Money Book. Everywhere you get your books. Also, we're going on tour - get your tix at the link in our bio. 🖼️ : Jackie Lay

Out tomorrow: The Planet Money Book. Everywhere you get your books. Also, we're going on tour. Tickets and book pre-order available at the link below: buff.ly/FDYlIk7 🖼️ : Jackie Lay

Hershey’s is using ingredients in some Reese’s candies that — legally — they cannot call milk chocolate or peanut butter. Is this chocolate “skimpflation?” Something else? One Reese’s heir attempts to shame Hershey’s into using classic Reese’s ingredients. buff.ly/Qn0NRWW

Since January, the U.S. has been preventing almost all oil from reaching the island. People’s lives are in danger because there are frequent and long blackouts. How did Cuba get here?

If you're interested in the Planet Money book, it's good stuff and it's pre-orderable here: www.planetmoneybook.com

This might be the most interesting real estate project in North America right now when it comes to the debate over how to build more housing and bring down the cost of rent. Today: The story of a place called Sen̓áḵw and the skyscrapers NIMBYs couldn’t stop. buff.ly/FM2xPrJ

Every book you pull off the shelf or pick up at a yard sale is the product of thousands of decisions, tying together vast supply chains and armies of workers from around the world. On our latest episode, Planet Money sets out to manufacture a book mid-trade war.

they let me on The Indicator @planetmoney.bsky.social -- now on YouTube!! -- to talk about ANTS www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzA8... @wailinwong.bsky.social @darianwoods.bsky.social

4/13 at 7:30 PM | NEW SPEAKER ADDED: @planetmoney.bsky.social just got a little bigger with the newest addition to our lineup, Jack Corbett! Corbett is the visual host of Planet Money’s TikTok account, building a platform of 800k followers in only 4 years. 🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/L4kpyZ6