The Indicator from Planet Money Why there are roving rotisserie chicken mobs
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Feb 23, 2026 They answer listener questions about whether voice-only AI interviews cut visual bias and where they might still go wrong. They explain what M2 money supply is and how Fed bond buying changes reserves and interest rates. They investigate why rotisserie chickens spark frenzied in-store crowds, touching on demand, value pricing, and supply hiccups.
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AI Interviews May Cut Visual Bias
- AI voice-only interviews can remove visual cues and potentially reduce visual discrimination against blind candidates.
- Research gaps remain about AI bias on accents and vocal characteristics, so outcomes are uncertain.
What M2 Actually Measures
- M2 expands M1 by adding time-locked accounts like CDs and money market funds that everyday investors use.
- Changes in M2 matter because broader definitions of money can relate to inflation and economic demand.
Fed Treasury Buys Were Largely Technical
- The Fed's recent Treasury purchases mainly restored ample bank reserves and smoothed short-term funding markets.
- That action was described as mostly technical rather than a direct stimulus to make investments lose value.