Petty! Econ! Grievances!

微不足道!经济学!不满!

The Indicator from Planet Money

2026-07-27

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We have some grievances. Economic ones. And we’re airing them out.  On today’s show: Redeeming fast food rewards points in airports, not knowing the full price of your meal upfront, and the pen-and-paper restaurant bill slowdown.  Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.   Your Next Listen  — Three beefs: U.S. and Brazil, Taco Bell and liability, Waymo and trial lawyersConnect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s brand new newsletter — Find our socials, YouTube and more! — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+  See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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  • A while ago, I was at the airport getting coffee from Dunkin' Donuts.

  • I tried to get credit for Dunkin's rewards program,

  • but the Dunkin' powers that be said, no, not at this airport location.

  • And it got me thinking, well, first, why?

  • But also, does anyone else have a petty economic grievance to air?

  • This is Petty Grievances of the Week.

  • Oh, you bet it is.

  • Do you have one to share?

  • I am full of petty grievances.

  • I think we just need one more person.

  • Over here, over here.

  • I have got a grievance, Waylon.

  • Stephen Basaha, a guest appearance from none other than NPR's personal finance reporter.

  • Yeah, that's right, Darian.

  • You know, instead, maybe today call me NPR's personal grievance reporter.

  • It is a very important beat, and I think we have a quorum now, so let's start.

  • This is The Indicator from Planet Money.

  • I'm Waylon Wong.

  • I'm Darian Woods.

  • And I'm Stephen Bissaha.