24 Oct 2025
9m

Amazon's outage, anxious retirees, and LA brings the Heat, too

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The Indicator from Planet Money

This episode of "The Indicator from Planet Money" features co-hosts Wailin Wong, Adrian Ma, and Darian Woods discussing three "Indicators of the Week." Darian Woods presents "30%," representing Amazon Web Services' global internet hosting share, and discusses a recent outage and its minimal financial impact on Amazon. Adrian Ma shares "44%," indicating the percentage of U.S. workers planning to claim Social Security benefits before age 67, despite financial penalties, due to concerns about the program's solvency. Wailin Wong introduces "52," the number of film productions receiving California tax credits, highlighting the state's increased incentives to attract filming, including the sequel to the movie "Heat." The hosts engage in a conversational exchange about each indicator, providing context and analysis.

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