The Indicator from Planet Money

The winner's curse

November 17, 2025

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  • The provided transcript segment consists entirely of advertisements and sponsor messages, offering no direct content related to the episode topic, "The winner's curse," from "The Indicator from Planet Money." 
  • Sponsors featured in this segment include US Bank, LinkedIn Ads, Leaf Filter, Vanguard, Charles Schwab (promoting their podcast on investing), and Synchrony Bank. 
  • The show notes indicate that the episode discusses the concept of the winner's curse, referencing Richard Thaler's book, "The Winner's Curse: Behavioral Economics Anomalies, Then and Now." 

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US Bank Business Essentials Ad
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  • Key Takeaway: US Bank Business Essentials offers checking with no monthly maintenance fee and unlimited digital transactions, combined with card payment processing.
  • Summary: US Bank Business Essentials provides a combination of checking and card payment processing for small business owners. This service ensures fast access to earned money. It includes no monthly maintenance fee checking and unlimited digital transactions, supported by small business specialists.
LinkedIn Ads B2B Targeting
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  • Key Takeaway: LinkedIn Ads allows B2B marketers to target professionals precisely by job title, company, role, seniority, and skills.
  • Summary: LinkedIn Ads addresses the difficulty of reaching the right audience in B2B marketing. Users can target buyers based on specific professional attributes like job title and seniority. New users can receive a $250 credit on their next campaign by visiting linkedin.com/slash nprpod.
Leaf Filter Holiday Sale Offer
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  • Key Takeaway: Leaf Filter is offering up to 35% off during its holiday sale, backed by a lifetime no-clogs guarantee.
  • Summary: Clogged gutters can cause extensive water damage, making gutter protection important. Leaf Filter is running a holiday sale, providing up to 35% off their product. Every installation includes a lifetime no-clogs guarantee, and inspections are free via leaffilter.com/slash NPR.
Vanguard Institutional Bond Funds
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  • Key Takeaway: Vanguard manages over 80 institutional quality bond funds using a 200-person global team of specialists for consistent results.
  • Summary: Capturing value in the bond market is challenging, prompting Vanguard’s specialized offerings. They provide a suite of over 80 institutional quality bond funds. These funds are actively managed by a 200-person global team of sector specialists, analysts, and traders, aimed at financial advisors seeking consistent client results.
Charles Schwab Investing Podcast Promotion
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  • Key Takeaway: Charles Schwab sponsors an original podcast featuring Lizanne Saunders and Kathy Jones analyzing economic developments and investment context.
  • Summary: Charles Schwab promotes its original podcast focused on investing, stocks, fixed income, and the economy. The hosts include Lizanne Saunders, Schwab’s chief investment strategist, and Kathy Jones, Schwab’s chief fixed income strategist. Listeners can subscribe at schwab.com/slash on investing.
Synchrony High-Yield Savings Account
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  • Key Takeaway: Synchrony Bank’s high-yield savings account offers a great rate, easy access, and no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements.
  • Summary: Synchrony Bank encourages listeners to activate dormant savings with their high-yield account. This account features a competitive interest rate for earning potential. Key benefits include easy access to funds, no monthly fees, and no minimum balance requirements.