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So, like, who the heck is advising Trump on trade, you know? President Trump keeps slapping on tariffs left and right, making everyone super nervous. Like, are these tariffs gonna stick or what? People...

A surprising twist from Southwest Airlines, a shocking tariff affecting guacamole lovers, and a rise in fraudulent activities - these are the latest updates from The Indicator from Planet Money. In this segment, we...

A new baby bank has entered the world, as Fortuna Bank officially opened its doors to the public. The excitement surrounding the ribbon-cutting event was palpable, with Ian Alexander at the helm of this...

In the current landscape of shifting political agendas and technological advancements, the trustworthiness of official government data, such as the monthly jobs report, has come into question. With the Trump administration's proposals to alter...

The Federal Reserve: Balancing Independence and InfluenceAs President Trump continues to wield his executive power with a flurry of orders, the question of the Federal Reserve's autonomy comes into focus. Can this pivotal institution...

The captivating saga of Long Term Capital Management unfolds like a cautionary tale in the world of finance. It all began in the 1990s when a group of math enthusiasts unearthed a groundbreaking mathematical...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has played a pivotal role in driving biomedical research in cities like Birmingham, Alabama, leading to groundbreaking discoveries in the treatment of various diseases. However, recent concerns about...

Analyzing Deportation, Interest Rates, and Math: The Indicator from Planet MoneyIn this week's episode of The Indicator from Planet Money, we delve into the pressing questions surrounding deportation, interest rates, and math in the...

In the face of a potential trade war with the United States, Canada holds a critical strategic resource that could serve as a powerful tool in negotiations: oil. President Trump's threat to impose 25%...

In a world where the allure of quick profits and financial independence beckons, one man found himself ensnared in the perilous grip of day trading addiction. What began as a harmless hobby soon spiraled...

The Importance of Federal Reserve Independence: Insights from the Nixon TapesWatergate may be the scandal that grabs headlines, but have you heard about Fedgate? A more subtle yet crucial event in American economic history...

2025 Economic Indicators Forecast: The Indicator from Planet MoneyAs we bid adieu to the tumultuous year of 2024, filled with strange consumer sentiment oscillations, Bitcoin's meteoric rise, and the possibility of a gentle economic...