The Indicator from Planet Money

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Petty! Econ! Grievances!

Explore episode Jul 27, 2026

You need to pay your bill, which means one, flagging down the server, probably busy with a dozen other tables. 2, wait for them to bring back the check. 3, wait again for them to come back to get your card. And 4, wait for them to once again return with your card. This is so much waiting.

Steven Bisaha

Petty! Econ! Grievances!

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