Stephan Bisaha
Stories
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This teenager who wrote a research paper on how AI could impact teen jobs
A 17-year-old in California who got curious about the impact of AI on typical teen jobs. She embarked on an ambitious economic research project and shared her findings with us.
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Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates
With credit card interest rates near modern highs, President Trump says he wants to cap the rates for one year.
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A look at how the cocaine trade works
The business of cocaine trafficking has changed over the years, with different players and routes. A look at how the trade really works.
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It's the year's biggest economic buzzword, but what exactly is a 'K-shaped' economy?
We unpack one of the biggest economic buzzwords of 2025: What is a "K-shaped' economy?
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Judge orders Trump administration to continue to seek funding for the CFPB
The order is the latest in a complex legal battle over the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency.
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Why some Bitcoin mining companies are ditching cryptocurrency for AI
Some Bitcoin mining companies are turning away from cryptocurrency and embracing artificial intelligence. NPR's "The Indicator" podcast explains why.
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Why the U.S. struggles with passenger service despite having the most rail lines
The U.S. has the most railroad tracks of any country, but we're not known for our passenger trains. A look at America's rail system and the trouble with passenger trains.
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Denmark's 'flexicurity' policies help get people back on their feet
If you lose your job in Denmark, it's not time to scream at the skies quite yet. The government has a unique set of policies called "flexicurity" designed to help get you back on your feet.
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Why Trump's spending bill could close your grocery store
Trump’s tax and spending law makes the largest cut in history to one of the nation’s biggest safety net programs. Today on the show, we explore how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, impacts families and grocery stores alike. Based on the digital story: Independent grocery stores have had a tough five years. SNAP cuts will make it harderRelated episodes:Do work requirements help SNAP people out of government aid? When SNAP Gets Squeezed The trouble with water discountsFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
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How homeowners are saving on insurance by upgrading their houses against disasters
Home insurance is getting pricier as hurricanes and wildfires get worse. States are trying new incentives, encouraging homeowners to retrofit homes against disasters to get an insurance discount.
