Wailin Wong

On today’s show, Rachelle is joined by Wailin Wong, Darian Woods and Adrian Ma, the hosts of NPR’s daily economics podcast The Indicator from Planet Money. They discuss The Indicator’s recent five-part series on the $15 billion influencer industry that delves into where all that money is going—and where it’s not. They dive deep into the rise of the industry and how it emerged out of the economic precarity of the 2008 recession. They also talk through the astonishing fact that according to some surveys, almost 1 out of every 4 Gen Z-er wants to be an influencer.This podcast is produced by Se’era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Rachelle Hampton.Make an impact this Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by helping Macy’s on their mission to fund APIA Scholars. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madison McVann, a reporter for the Minnesota Reformer, discusses President Trump's inflammatory remarks on Somali immigrants, shedding light on community fears and targeted ICE operations in Minnesota. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR's foreign correspondent, provides insights into the failed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing ongoing regional tensions. Wailin Wong from NPR's Planet Money explains the impact of the Dell family's $250 gift to children's investment accounts, exploring how financial literacy and contributions can address wealth inequality.

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