Darian Woods
Darian Woods is a reporter and producer for The Indicator from Planet Money. He blends economics, journalism, and an ear for audio to tell stories that explain the global economy. He's reported on the time the world got together and solved a climate crisis, vaccine intellectual property explained through cake baking, and how Kit Kat bars reveal hidden economic forces.
Before NPR, Woods worked as an adviser to the Secretary of the New Zealand Treasury. He has an honors degree in economics from the University of Canterbury and a Master of Public Policy from UC Berkeley.
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Workforce participation for moms in the U.S. has been dropping for most of this year, and the reasons are more complicated than return-to-office mandates. The team from "The Indicator" explains why.
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Planet Money looks at what the de minimis tariff exemption is, who wins and loses with the end of this policy and why ending it has resulting in shipping chaos worldwide.
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An executive order from President Trump would extend the opportunity for 401k fund managers to include private equity in retirement portfolios. What are the risks and benefits?
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For decades, the U.S. has welcomed the flow of foreign capital into the country. But two tax measures nestled into President Trump's spending package could change that.
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Young people in the U.S. are richer than previous generations were at their age. Yet many in Gen Z are financially anxious. NPR's The Indicator asks neuroscientists about "money dysmorphia."
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Brain drain happens to smaller countries all the time, with high performers finding opportunities overseas, often in the U.S. But the table may be turning as the NIH blocks grant applications.
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Not long ago, a Czech record company was making its money producing harmless pop songs for the eastern bloc. Now they're helping facilitate the world's newfound addiction for vinyl records.
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The tone of voice and personality that brands use to market themselves to consumers has changed a lot in the past decade, with many brands communicating more frequently and in overly familiar ways.
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Trump signed an executive order to make sure agencies follow the president's priorities. But it only applies to the Federal Reserve's role in safeguarding the financial system, not monetary policy.
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World Wrestling Entertainment flagship live show, Monday Night Raw, moved to Netflix. What does this deal tell us about the fight between streamers and cable companies for the future of live sports?