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A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.Want more Slate Money? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit https://slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 15, 2020 • 43min
Jeff Bezos’ Midlife Crisis
On this week’s episode, Felix, Anna, and Emily discuss Judy Shelton, Trump’s nominee to the Federal Reserve Board, tech antitrust investigations, and the JEDI (Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure) contract.In the Slate Plus segment: Wells Fargo ends forced arbitration for sexual harassment. 'Behind Amazon’s HQ2 Fiasco: Jeff Bezos Was Jealous of Elon Musk'- https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-02-03/amazon-s-hq2-fiasco-was-driven-by-bezos-envy-of-elon-musk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 8, 2020 • 52min
Media Media
Edmund Lee, media journalist for The New York Times, joins the Slate Money hosts to discuss the demented rollercoaster that is Tesla stock, The New York Times’ surprising subscription numbers and the revenue of Youtube and other social media sites.Plus: Spotify buying The Ringer.Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 1, 2020 • 52min
Brexit Day
Izabella Kaminska, editor of FT Alphaville, joins the Slate Money hosts from London to discuss Brexit Day, ESG (environmental, social and governance) and LIBOR (London InterBank Offered Rate). Plus: An extra long Brexit segment. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2020 • 40min
Speaking of Terrifying...
The Slate Money hosts discuss such terrifying topics as facial recognition technology, the coronavirus, and Australian bushfires.Plus: SmileDirectClub.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeckPodcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2020 • 43min
Trans-Pacific Tractor Beams
The Slate Money hosts discuss the newest trade deals, Visa buying Plaid and the Rooney Rule.Plus: Nike Vaporfly shoes.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2020 • 44min
Megxit
The Slate Money hosts discuss what a split with the Royal Family means for Meghan and Harry financially, how Trump’s wine tariff will mess with the industry, and index funds and voting.Plus: Is war good for the stock market?'The Hidden Dangers of the Great Index Fund Takeover' By David McLaughlin and Annie Massa'She Was a Star of New York Real Estate, but Her Life Story Was a Lie' by Julie Satow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 4, 2020 • 35min
The Big Mistake of The 2010s
The Slate Money hosts discuss the news from Iran and its effect on oil prices, the biggest mistakes in the past decade of government policies, and the legacy of former NBA Commissioner David Stern. Plus: Carlos Ghosn.‘The 2010s Were an Economic Tragedy’ by Jordan Weissmann ‘The Reformed Broker’ by Joshua M. Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 28, 2019 • 32min
Cautionary Tales
Tim Harford joins Slate Money to discuss his new podcast Cautionary Tales, Christmas cards and the black market for Chinese sand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2019 • 40min
Saving for the Second Coming
This week Felix, Emily, and Anna discuss the state of Boeing, the new California law for contract workers, and the incredible wealth stockpiled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.In the Slate Plus segment: book recommendations. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2019 • 40min
The End of the World As We Know It
This week Felix, Emily, and Anna discuss the end of the World Trade Organization, the life of Paul Volcker and Away’s toxic workplace.And in the Slate Plus segment: Hydrocarbons.This episode is brought to you by LightStream. Get an additional interest rate discount at lightstream.com/money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
