Best Dot La Podcasts (2026)

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We resolve to watch these 2026 indicators 8:41

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14m ago8:41

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2025 is finally over. We had bad consumer sentiment vibes, tariffs, and a seemingly ascendant stock market. And those are just a few indicators from last year! As we enter 2026, what indicators should we keep an eye on … in the future? On today’s episode, our top indicator predictions for the new year. Related: What AI data centers are doing to you…

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Why Americans don't want to move for jobs anymore (Encore) 10:10

2d ago10:10

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Americans are moving at record lows for work. What’s driving people to, well, not drive cross-country for jobs? On today’s episode, we explore the rising homebody economy. This episode originally aired Oct. 3, 2025. Related episodes: Why moms are leaving their paid jobs How the end of Roe is reshaping the medical workforce For sponsor-free episodes…

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Minnesota Magic: How Ilhan Omar Went From $65K In Debt To A $30M Net Worth 45:44

3d ago45:44

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Join Carl Jackson as he delves into the complex web of political and financial intrigue surrounding Ilhan Omar and the alleged fraud schemes in Minnesota. From the rapid rise in Omar's net worth to the controversial activities of her husband's venture capital firm, Carl unpacks the details with a critical eye. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of th…

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Gilded Age 2.0? (Encore) 9:43

3d ago9:43

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To hear President Trump tell it, the late 1800s, i.e. the Gilded Age, were a period of unparalleled wealth and prosperity in the U.S. But this era was also marked by corruption and wealth inequality. Sound familiar? On today's show, is history repeating itself? This episode originally aired June 5, 2025. Related: Trump's tariff role model For spons…

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A Vote For Dems Is A Vote For Crime: Latest On Brown U & ICE Roundups 23:16

4d ago23:16

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In this episode, Carl delves into the controversial topic of crime and politics, arguing that Democrats are not just soft on crime but pro-crime. He discusses the recent incident at Brown University, where a lack of response to warnings about a suspicious individual led to a tragic shooting. Jackson critiques the university's handling of the situat…

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The cautionary tale of a recovering day trading addict (Encore) 9:24

4d ago9:24

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Seasons greetings from the The Indicator! On today's show, the story of a man who started buying and selling stocks as a hobby — and got seriously addicted. We also speak with a neuroeconomist about the human brain on day trading. This piece originally aired Jan. 25, 2025. Related episodes: The young trolls of Wall Street are growing up Invest like…

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The economic challenges facing men without college degrees 24:12

6m ago24:12

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Many men in the U.S. feel like they're not doing as well as their fathers. But what does the data say? This episode, we're sharing an extended conversation between Darian Woods and Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men. They discuss what's really going on with men's wages. Richard also argues economic and cultural…

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Why Bari Weiss’s Crusade To Reform CBS Matters 11:00

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In this conversation, Carl discusses the significance of good journalism, emphasizing the need for objectivity and balance in news reporting. He critiques the current state of journalism, particularly at CBS, and highlights Barry Weiss's efforts to uphold journalistic integrity by pulling a controversial 60 Minutes story about illegal aliens. Jacks…

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The secret to Nintendo's success (Encore) 10:33

4d ago10:33

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For the next week, we're running some of our favorite shows from this year. On today's show, a brief history of Nintendo and how a small playing card company in Japan became a gaming juggernaut. This piece originally aired June 16, 2025. Related episodes: Inside video game economics Forever games: the economics of the live service model The boom an…

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Georgia’s Election Board Owes Rudy Giuliani an Apology & Cash After Revelation of 315K Illegal Votes 23:21

8d ago23:21

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Why every A-lister also has a side hustle (Encore) 9:23

9d ago9:23

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Happy Holidays from The Indicator! For the next week, we're running some of our favorite shows from this year. On today's show, why celebrities are increasingly investing in their own brands. This piece originally aired August 14, 2025.Related episodes: The celebrity crypto nexus The Olympian to influencer pipeline (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-fre…

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White Chick Behind Minn Welfare Scandal Used Fake Racism To Keep Authorities away 35:47

10d ago35:47

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In this episode, Carl Jackson dives deep into the controversial topic of election integrity, focusing on the 2020 Georgia election and the subsequent fallout. He discusses the allegations surrounding Rudy Giuliani, the media's portrayal of events, and the broader implications for American democracy. Carl also touches on the Somali welfare scandal i…

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The worst year of Warren Buffett’s career 10:16

2d ago10:16

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As Warren Buffett aged, he became a different sort of figure. He transformed from short-term investor into long-term builder. He used Berkshire Hathaway to start buying companies and build an empire. Today on the show, how did Buffett’s fame become an investment tool and how did he handle the biggest crisis of his career? Related episodes: Planet M…

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The spite acquisition that launched Warren Buffett 9:03

3d ago9:03

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With an unprecedented decades-long run of success, Warren Buffett is retiring on December 31, 2025. Buffett’s turning point began with the acquisition of a failing textile mill called Berkshire Hathaway. What began as a “terrible mistake” became the foundation for his empire. Today on the show, how did Buffett become this legendary figure? Related …

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Tariffs. Consumer sentiment. Cape Ratio. Pick The Indicator of The Year! 9:03

13d ago9:03

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2025 was a wild year for the U.S. economy. Tariffs transformed the global economy, consumer sentiment hit near-historic lows, and the stock market hit scary, spooky, blood-curdling new heights! So … which of these economic stories defined the year? Our hosts from Planet Money and The Indicator duke it out during our annual … Family Feud! Tell us wh…

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Is America Under Attack? Connecting Dots Between Brown U, MIT Professor Shooting and Transtifa 45:32

15d ago45:32

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Join Carl Jackson and Dr. Curry Myers on the "Dr & Carl Show," where they delve into the pressing issues of our time with a focus on truth and clarity. In a world filled with confusion and misinformation, Carl and Dr. Myers tackle topics like the rise of anti-Semitism, radical Islamism, and the complexities of modern-day violence. With expert insig…

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Catching up with a fired federal worker, a shrimper and a fraudster 10:25

15d ago10:25

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After a firehose of economic news in 2025, we wanted to check back on some of the people we’ve heard from on our show. Today, we check in with a former federal employee caught in the Trump administration's wood chipper, a Louisiana shrimper on Trump’s tariffs and an update on a financial aid scam. Related episodes: Why do shrimpers like tariffs? Wh…

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The ghosts of Obamacare past, present and future 8:40

8d ago8:40

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Absent a holiday miracle, premium subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at the end of this year. This will greatly increase the cost of health insurance for many who rely on the marketplace for their coverage. Today on the show, we are visited by the ghosts of Obamacare past, present and future to learn what’s next for this landma…

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Will new loan limits lower the cost of grad school? 9:38

9d ago9:38

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made a lot of changes to the federal student loan system. One of those changes put a new cap on the amount of loans students in graduate school can take on. Today on the show, we explain the theory behind this change and how it could impact the broader labor market going forward. Related episodes: The Market For Stude…

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Australia Needs Islamic Control Not More Gun Control 56:43

18d ago56:43

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In this gripping episode, host Carl Jackson is joined by Dr. Currie Myers, a renowned criminologist, to delve into pressing global security issues. They discuss the recent tragic events at Brown University, the alarming rise of radical Islamism, and the implications of soft immigration policies. The conversation also touches on the shocking murder …

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Can American cities grow AND stay affordable? 9:09

10d ago9:09

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Cities like Austin and Atlanta used to top lists of places people moved to looking for relatively affordable places to live. Until, one day, they weren’t that affordable. On today’s show, how a low cost of living is threatened by growth, and how one sunbelt city in Alabama is planning ahead. Related episodes: Why Americans don’t want to move for jo…

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Nvidia chips for China, frozen Russian funds, and a lot of self-checkout stealing 9:06

21d ago9:06

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It’s … Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: Nvidia chips OK’d for China, a sticky frozen Russian asset situation, and a lot of you seem to be stealing from self-checkout. Related episodes: The tower of NVIDIA How to get Russia to pay Ukraine Why the U.S. cut Chin…

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How to make $35 trillion ... disappear 10:35

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You may be familiar with the AI-fueled stock market boom. Well, former International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Gita Gopinath warns it could mirror the dot-com boom of the late 1990s. But worse. She calculates a similar crash could erase $35 trillion in global wealth. Today on the show, what would that mean for the US and global economies? Relat…

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Bitcoin miners are betting on AI over crypto 9:08

21d ago9:08

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If you want to make Bitcoin, you need powerful computers and a lot of energy. Well, it turns out the same infrastructure needed for Bitcoin mining is pretty valuable in the era of AI. Today on the show, why some miners are starting to throw in the towel on crypto in favor of supporting AI infrastructure. Related episodes: Whose financing Meta’s mas…

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How a former Fed vice chair would approach rate cuts 9:15

16d ago9:15

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Federal Reserve is meeting to make its interest rate decision after the government shutdown delayed key economic data. Today on the show, we talk to the former Vice Chair of the Fed, Lael Brainard, about what she would do with interest rates in this critical yet foggy economic moment. Related episodes: A little doomsday feeling is weighing on the e…

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Why Defining MAGA Can Help Save The Movement Post Trump’s Presidency 45:56

25d ago45:56

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Join Carl Jackson and David Pollack as they delve into the heart of American politics, exploring the essence of the MAGA movement and its impact on the political landscape. With Carl's insightful commentary and David's legal expertise, they tackle pressing issues from immigration to economic policies, offering a fresh perspective on what it means t…

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Take a penny, leave a penny, get rid of the penny 9:11

17d ago9:11

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In November, the U.S. stopped production of the humble penny after 232 years in circulation. On today’s show, a former U.S. Mint director shares the fiscal math that doomed the penny, and an artist pay tribute to this American icon. View more of Robert Wechsler’s artwork here. Related episodes: What’s the deal with the platinum coin? For sponsor-fr…

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Despite GOP Win, Tenn Special Election Offers Warning Signs for Both Parties 12:18

27d ago12:18

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Chips up, rent down, and are people really skimping on holiday gifts? 9:24

28d ago9:24

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It’s … Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: A big goshDRAM memory problem, a holiday spending mystery, and apartment rental prices … decline?! Related episodes: The highs and lows of US rents Taking the temperature of the US consumer We Buy A Lot Of Christmas Tre…

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J6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Blows Up Dems White Supremacists Narrative 23:15

29d ago23:15

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In this episode, Carl Jackson discusses the recent arrest of the alleged J6 pipe bomber, analyzing the implications of the incident and the Biden administration's response. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…

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A little doomsday feeling is weighing on the economy 9:03

21d ago9:03

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It is a special edition of the Beigies Awards where one regional Federal Reserve Bank will receive lifetime achievement recognition. Today on the show, we speak to its President about the value of economic anecdotes. Related episodes: What keeps a Fed president up at night Using anecdotes to predict recessions For sponsor-free episodes of The Indic…

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How Japan’s new prime minister is jolting markets 9:28

22d ago9:28

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Sanae Takaichi was sworn in as Japan’s first female prime minister a little over a month ago, and she’s already making waves in the East and West. The first priority for the people of Japan is if her government can fix the country’s cost-of-living problem. Today on the show, we break down what Sanaeonomics could mean for the Land of the Rising Sun.…

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Don’t Third World My America 45:18

1M ago45:18

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In this episode, Carl compares Biden’s open border policies to Ellis Island immigration, and past legal immigrants to current illegal and legal immigrants to explain where America has gone wrong. The top headlines this week including, the terrorist attack against 2 National Guardsmen, the Minnesota fraud scandal, Tennessee’s District 7 congressiona…

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What would it mean to actually refund the tariffs? 9:05

1M ago9:05

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Tariffs are bringing in some serious cash into the US Treasury’s pocket. The problem with that money is that it may need to be refunded. A case in front of the Supreme Court could declare several of Trump’s tariffs illegal, which would prompt a return of billions of dollars. Today on the show, we look at how that would work and why the process will…

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Why the US chose not to have a passenger train system like Europe 9:02

1M ago9:02

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Why can't the US be like Europe, Japan or India—countries that all have extensive passenger train systems? On today's show, why the US chose not to. We learn why, despite this, US railroads could still be worth bragging about. Related episodes: What happens when railroads get hitched How three letters reinvented the railroad business For sponsor-fr…

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Moochers, monopolists and market-based poverty help 9:07

29d ago9:07

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Public sector economics is a fundamental piece of the discipline. So we wanted to give our hosts an opportunity to put their knowledge to the test in a game we’re calling Indicator Quizbowl. Today on the show, Wailin and Darian go head to head to see who the bigger public policy nerd is. Related episodes: Could cash payments ease recessions? A trap…

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A Time For Choosing: Communism or Freedom w/Gary Binford 34:32

1M ago34:32

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Join Carl Jackson and Gary Binford as they dive into a lively discussion on the pressing political issues of the day. From the intricacies of healthcare reform to the dynamics of the economy, Carl and Gary offer insightful analysis and engaging banter. Tune in to hear their take on the latest headlines and what they mean for the future of the natio…

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Who's financing Meta's massive AI data center? 9:12

1M ago9:12

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In a rural pocket of northeastern Louisiana, Meta is building a $30 billion data center called Hyperion. But it’s not being completely financed with Meta’s own money. Today on the show, the opaque system of AI data center financing and why it’s fueling fears of a bubble. Related episodes: OpenAI’s deals are looking a little frothy No AI data center…