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Fresh AirAugust 4, 2026
Jean Smart bids farewell to ‘Hacks’
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Terry Gross
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August 4, 2026
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Waylon, it seems like everything is being called a recession indicator these days. Yeah, like the box of Hamburger Helper in my pantry. Or the new Apple Neobook. Or the resurgence of press on nails or lipstick or no lipstick. I've lost track. There is only one way to know if these are actual economic warning signs, though. Listen to the indicator from Planet Money on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Fresh Air
Jean Smart bids farewell to ‘Hacks’
Host: Terry Gross
Publisher: NPR