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Alicia Montgomery from NPR joins to discuss NPR's troubles. Topics include Elon Musk's pay package, Tesla's challenges, inflation, and Biden targeting Chinese steel. The conversation touches on corporate governance, ESG investing, NPR's financial dynamics, and the possibility of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Tech investor Ben Horowitz from Andreessen Horowitz and Chris Dixon discuss the past and present of crypto, blockchain, and AI. They explore the misconceptions and challenges of cryptocurrency payments, stablecoin growth in developing countries, the potential of NFTs, and how cryptocurrencies and blockchain can redefine economic participation and decentralization.

Tech writer Shira Ovide joins to discuss America's internet issues, YouTube's media empire, and AI toothbrushes. Plus segment: OpenAI and ChatGPT training. Explore the lack of transparency in the US internet sector, regulatory challenges, and the rise of YouTube TV. Delve into AI consumer products, revenue generation for consulting firms, and the impact of drug advertisements on internet costs.

This podcast discusses the impact of Elon Musk's actions on EV sales, the crisis in the wine industry, and a unique investigative publication targeting corporations. Plus, they explore the proxy battle for the future of Disney and the mystery of $1.8 billion in a South Carolina bank account.

Author Cal Newport discusses how the digital office became an 'invisible factory' and offers insights on reclaiming control of your work life. Topics include transitioning from industrial to personal productivity, managing workload efficiently, and implementing systemic changes for a better work-life balance.

Topics discussed include Truth Social as a meme stock, impact of credit card settlements, global chocolate shortage, and the controversial concept of using stock ownership to influence political figures. The podcast also explores a legal case involving an unlikable defendant, wealth management services, and the rising credit card interchange fees in America.

This week: Biden’s comin’ for your iPhone! Or at least, his administration wants to make it less restrictive to third-party developers. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the new Apple DOJ lawsuit, how Reddit can leverage its massive IPO, and new rules for real estate brokers that could change the home-buying experience. In the Plus segment: Unilever is dropping Ben & Jerry’s. When did America stop screaming for ice cream?If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our regular show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work.Podcast production by Jared Downing and Cheyna Roth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chat with Jay Newman about recovering funds from Argentina after default, insights on sovereign debt, legal battles, and the evolution of views on debt restructuring. Exploring complexities of debt default, political influences on court cases, and the evolution of sovereign debt contracts.

This week: Americans don’t care as much about work. They have better things to do. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the prospect of a four-day workweek and what it could mean for the economy. Also: How Liquid Death made water rad as hell, and the uncertain fate of TikTok in America. In the Plus segment: Tanning is back! Producer Cheyna Roth joins the hosts to discuss the rising popularity of tanning salons and self-tan products. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our regular show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work.Podcast production by Jared Downing and Cheyna Roth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode of Money Talks, Emily Peck chats with writer/director Chloe Domont, whose feminist thriller Fair Play explores what happens when an ambitious woman outshines her well-meaning but insecure partner. It was inspired by Chloe’s experience surpassing the men in her own life. (But there is a happy ending!)If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our regular show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work.Podcast production by Jared Downing and Cheyna Roth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.