Adrian Ma

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

The Indicator from Planet Money Consider This from NPR

Episode Appearances

The Indicator from Planet Money · May 14, 2026

How Trump's central bank beef could hurt the economy

“Host of The Indicator from Planet Money episode”

Federal Reserve independence and political pressureJerome Powell replacement by Kevin WarshInflation rates and monetary policy (3.8% CPI)

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The Indicator from Planet Money · May 13, 2026

Should NATO be pay-to-protect?

“Co-host of the episode”

NATO Defense Spending CommitmentsU.S.-European Alliance RelationsTransactional vs. Strategic Security Models

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The Indicator from Planet Money · May 6, 2026

When will the Iran war hit food prices?

“Co-host of the episode introducing the topic and guiding the discussion”

Diesel fuel price impacts on food transportationFertilizer market disruption and supply chain effectsGrocery price inflation forecasting and timing

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The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 30, 2026

The UAE wants a dollar lifeline

“Co-host of The Indicator from Planet Money episode discussing UAE currency swap”

Currency Swap LinesUAE Financial StabilityCapital Outflows

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The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 27, 2026

Premium and affordable products are having a moment

“Co-host participating in episode discussion and analysis of barbell effect”

Barbell effect in consumer marketsE-commerce impact on retail pricing strategyMid-market retail brand decline

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The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 24, 2026

The Devil Wears Prada Index, SNAP, and flight cancellations

“Co-host presenting indicator on airline flight cancellations due to fuel price surges”

Airline Flight Cancellations and Fuel CostsDemand Destruction EconomicsSNAP Food Stamp Program Eligibility Changes

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The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 23, 2026

How to get your tariff cash back

“Host of The Indicator from Planet Money episode on tariff refunds”

Tariff refund claims and processingU.S. Customs and Border Protection systemsSmall business tariff impact and recovery

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The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 22, 2026

The Iran war puts the petrodollar regime to the test

“Co-host of The Indicator from Planet Money podcast”

Petrodollar System and Reserve Currency StatusU.S.-Saudi Arabia Strategic Economic PartnershipOil Embargo and 1973 Yom Kippur War Economic Consequences

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Consider This from NPR · Mar 8, 2026

New front in Lebanon as Iran war reshapes Middle East

“NPR host and narrator of Consider This episode on Middle East conflict”

Israel-Lebanon military conflictHezbollah military operationsIran regional proxy strategy

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Consider This from NPR · Mar 8, 2026

Epstein used an art camp to prey on girls. An NPR team learned how it worked.

“Host of Consider This podcast who conducted reporter's notebook interview with Ava Berger about the investigation”

Institutional safeguarding and donor oversight policiesInvestigative journalism methodology and document analysisSurvivor testimony and trauma-informed reporting practices

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