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The global oil market has supported the U.S. dollar for over 50 years. But the system shows signs of cracking under the Iran war. Copyright 2026 NPR

Democrats want to tax the rich to cut taxes on worker incomes. Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland explains and a tax policy expert shares his reservations with NPR's Planet Money team.

Adrian Ma The Pontiac Solstice was a short-lived sports car sold under General Motors' Pontiac division, as well as one of the last models it released before the brand folded altogether.

On today's Indicators of the Week: the Gamestop and eBay romance that never was, more and more people are taking out loans for everyday things, and

The history of this Korean brand can be told in how its badge has evolved overtime.

Unpacking Donald Trump's trip to China: arms sales to Taiwan, the Board of Trade proposal and China's growing soft power. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez

The Indicator hosts Adrian Ma and Wailin Wong discuss their favorite econ and business movies.Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen —Before La La Land, there was Fort Lee, New JerseyConnect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s brand new newsletter— Find our socials, YouTube and more!— For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+

Why one former senior advisor of the FTC thinks a libertarian myth of the internet has given Big Tech too much power.Fact checking by Vito Emanuel.Your Next Listen — Why infinite scroll's inventor wants to kill his creationConnect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s brand new newsletter— Find our socials, YouTube and more!— For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+

From 114 MPH to 155 MPH top speeds, these 2026 cars under $40k prove performance doesn't require a premium price tag.

The Trump Administration recently announced changes to how would-be immigrants get green cards. And it's causing a lot of confusion, fear and even panic.