The latest episode of The Indicator from Planet Money breaks down key economic and business trends shaping the current moment, from the persistent pressures driving "supercore" inflation—stripping out volatile food and energy costs—to the shifting fortunes of dating app Bumble amid a volatile funding landscape. It also explores the unexpected return of a beloved character, Winnie the Pooh, to his original homeland after a decades-long absence, highlighting how cultural icons can become flashpoints in geopolitical tensions. For listeners curious about the intersection of economics, tech valuations, and global soft power, this episode offers sharp analysis and surprising twists.
Supercore inflation, Bumble valuation and Pooh's repatriation : The Indicator from Planet Money NPR
