The Indicator from Planet Money
The Indicator from Planet Money

A trucker, a farmer, and an entrepreneur walk into a global supply shock

Mar 17, 2026 · 8m

The U.S. and Israel war with Iran is causing a shock to the economic system. Gas prices are higher, diesel too, and even fertilizer is being affected. Today on the show, we speak to three people about the economic ripple effects of the conflict: a truck driver, an Iowa corn farmer, and a manufacturer of an alternative to plastics.<br/><br/><strong>Come see Planet Money live on stage in April! 12 cities. Details and tix here: </strong><a href="https://tix.to/pm-book-tour"target="_blank" ><strong>https://tix.to/pm-book-tour</strong></a><strong>. </strong><br/><br/><strong>Related episodes: </strong><br><a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/03/13/nx-s1-5746095/a-lot-of-gas-trapped-oil-reserves-tapped-and-live-nation-gets-a-tiny-cap"target="_blank" …

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