Unhedged Quiz show!
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Dec 30, 2025 
Join John Foley, Editor of the FT's Smarty Pants Companies and Investment column, as he participates in a whimsical quiz with Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong. They tackle quirky questions about Trump tariffs, luxury food prices, and even a playful comparison of Hasbro to Pop Mart's staggering market cap. As the quiz heats up, personal New Year’s resolutions emerge, revealing some amusing goals. John's sharp instincts lead him to victory, but the real fun lies in their banter and wild guesses!
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K-Shaped Prices At Sporting Events
- The hosts highlight extreme price displays at elite sporting events as evidence of a K-shaped economy.
- Katie reveals chicken nuggets topped with caviar sold for $100 at the US Open, underscoring luxury-tier consumption.
Pop Mart's Rapid Rise And Fall
- The show contrasts established toy maker Hasbro with Pop Mart's rapid rise and fall.
- Pop Mart's market cap was about $33 billion and its stock had fallen roughly 40% from the year's peak, showing bubble dynamics.
Thiel's Antichrist Argument
- The hosts discuss Peter Thiel's essay calling Greta Thunberg a modern-day Antichrist figure.
- Thiel framed the Antichrist as a 21st-century Luddite intent on stopping AI and popular enough to influence society.