Fed chair, health care, and AI shoe repair

It’s Indicators of the Week. Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s episode: the drama behind the Fed Chair nominee’s wealth; the shoe company Allbirds is becoming an AI firm; and a drop in how many people are paying for their Affordable Care Act plans. The Indicator is launching a newsletter! Be among the first and sign-up now: npr.org/indicatornewsletter Come see Planet Money live on stage! 12 cities. Details and tix here: planetmoneybook.com/#tour Related episodes: One Fed battle after another The ghosts of Obamacare past, present and future Allbirds: Tim Brown & Joey Zwillinger For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money,

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This episode was published on Apr 17, 2026.

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