Rising Stocks and the Trump Effect
Wall Street seems unfazed by the issues that have surfaced in the Trump administration — but even as stocks reach record highs, should Americans brace for a drop?
Mar 10, 2017•8 min•Ep. 297
Money Talking
Go beyond the headlines and economic jargon for a look at what’s happening in the business world and in the workplace – and why it matters in your life.
Episodes
Hating on Uber
From claims of sexual harassment to allegations it stole self-driving technology, the company and its CEO are having a tough couple of months.
Mar 03, 2017•8 min•Ep. 296
The Murky Future of Financial Regulations and Consumer Protections
Many Republicans spent years fighting financial regulations put in place after the 2008 recession. Now that President Trump is in charge, they’re trying to roll back many of the rules.
Feb 24, 2017•9 min•Ep. 295
Trump Tax Cuts on the Horizon
With a repeal of Obamacare slowing down and a trillion dollar infrastructure plan up in the air, tax reform might the promise Donald Trump can make good on this year.
Feb 17, 2017•8 min•Ep. 294
The Future of Net Neutrality
There's a new boss at the FCC who might be taking a "less is more" approach to regulating telecoms. And that has many consumer advocates worried.
Feb 10, 2017•8 min•Ep. 293
Should CEOs Play Politics Too?
Two weeks into the Trump presidency and U.S. business leaders are already coming under fire for criticizing — and for staying silent —about the new administration's proposals. But, should they chime in?
Feb 03, 2017•8 min•Ep. 292
While Trump Takes on Trade, Automation Goes Ignored
The president is promising to help American workers by taking aim at international trade agreements — but rising technology may be a bigger threat.
Jan 27, 2017•8 min•Ep. 291
What to Expect From Trump’s Economic Team
With confirmation hearings nearing an end, a look at what they revealed about the men Donald Trump has picked to run the country’s finances.
Jan 20, 2017•9 min•Ep. 290
The Economy Obama Leaves Behind
A look at the economic successes and failures of the Obama Administration, eights years after inheriting one of the country's worst recessions.
Jan 13, 2017•8 min•Ep. 289
Bumpy Road Ahead for Trump and the Federal Reserve
The bank says there's "considerable uncertainty" figuring out how Trump's economic agenda will affect the economy. Is it headed for a possible collision with the new President?
Jan 06, 2017•8 min•Ep. 288
The Year That Challenged Elites
From Brexit to the soaring stock market, to the growing pains of Obamacare — here's a look at the some of the biggest business and economic trends of 2016, and what’s in store for 2017.
Dec 23, 2016•8 min•Ep. 287
The State of American Jobs in the Age of Amazon
The e-commerce giant unveiled plans for a self-service, brick and mortar grocery store, disrupting the retail world once again.
Dec 09, 2016•8 min•Ep. 286
Whose Interests Will Trump’s Administration Represent?
Whether it's reports that the Secret Service might rent office space from Trump Towers in Manhattan, or Donald Trump suing Washington, D.C. to lower taxes on his new hotel, the president-elect has a great deal of business conflicts to resolve before entering the White House. But if Trump doesn't keep his promise to sever all business ties, he risks setting an ethically ambiguous tone for the rest of his administration. With that in mind, Money Talking host Charlie Herman discusses whose interest...
Dec 02, 2016•8 min•Ep. 285
Wall Street Swipes Right for Donald Trump
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump attacked Wall Street and in turn, Wall Street gave him little support. But now, bankers and financiers are warming up to the president-elect.
Nov 18, 2016•8 min•Ep. 284
The First One Hundred Days of 'Trumponomics'
President-elect Donald Trump is calling for swift action to enact his plans for growth. Since Congress is also controlled by Republicans, it could signal a busy start to 2017. Ending regulations put in place by the Obama administration; reforming the tax code; investing in infrastructure projects; revising trade deals; appointing new members to the Federal Reserve; ending Obamacare; those are just some of the items on Trump's economic to-do list. This week on Money Talking, Rana Foroohar , autho...
Nov 11, 2016•8 min•Ep. 283
What Airbnb Could Learn from Uber
Airbnb continues to butt heads with legislators in New York and is facing new restrictions. But Uber, which was also met with hostility at first, seems to be thriving.
Nov 04, 2016•8 min•Ep. 282
Obamacare in Trouble…Again
If you go by the latest headlines, it seems like the future of the Affordable Care Act could be in jeopardy. Are things that bad?
Oct 28, 2016•8 min•Ep. 281
Talking Politics At Work
It might be impossible to get through this seemingly eternal election cycle without bringing up politics at work. But is it really a good idea? Should you? And what do you do if you find out you disagree with your coworkers? Navigating this year's presidential election when it comes up at work.
Oct 27, 2016•12 min•Ep. 280
What Clinton's Leaked Wall Street Speeches Reveal
A look at what Clinton may have said to bankers and financiers behind closed doors.
Oct 21, 2016•8 min•Ep. 279
What Exactly is in Clinton and Trump's Tax Plans?
Because specifics can be hard to come by during debates or on the campaign trail, a closer look at what each candidate is proposing and how it could affect you.
Oct 14, 2016•8 min•Ep. 278
Sssh! They’re Listening: The Fight to Be Your Digital Assistant
Amazon's got Echo. Apple has Siri. Microsoft calls it Cortana. And Google has Assistant. They're all fighting to be a part of your life, on your phone and in your home.
Oct 07, 2016•8 min•Ep. 277
The Trials and Tribulations of Wells Fargo
The bank's CEO faced a second round of criticism on Capitol Hill, trying to explain why thousands of his former employees were accused of illegal banking practices.
Sep 30, 2016•8 min•Ep. 276
The Fight to Regulate Airbnb
Legislators across the country are trying to regulate companies like Airbnb, but a law passed 20 years ago is making it tough.
Sep 23, 2016•8 min•Ep. 275
How to Be a 'Superboss' (or Hire Like One)
The qualities of exceptional workplace leaders. Do you have them? How can you get them?
Sep 22, 2016•15 min•Ep. 274
Wells Fargo, Banking Culture and What Could Be Next
Another bank in the headlines, paying millions of dollars in fines to settle charges of illegal banking practices.
Sep 16, 2016•8 min•Ep. 273
Where Lower Manhattan Stands, 15 Years Later
Skyscrapers tower once again over Lower Manhattan and the neighborhood is thriving. Getting there, however, wasn't easy.
Sep 09, 2016•8 min•Ep. 272
How to Pitch Your Great Idea
Once you've finally come up with that brilliant idea, here's a way to get people excited about it.
Sep 08, 2016•11 min•Ep. 271
State of the Union: Where Labor Goes from Here
Union membership has been dwindling for decades, putting the future of organized labor into question and affecting the country's labor-force as a whole.
Sep 02, 2016•8 min•Ep. 270
EpiPen Under Fire for High Price
Wait? Why does this drug cost so much? The pharmaceutical company Mylan struggles to explain why the price of its anti-allergy shot has gone up hundreds of dollars in less than a decade.
Aug 26, 2016•8 min•Ep. 269
Obamacare Faces New Hurdles
Health insurers like Aetna are pulling out of a large number of health care exchanges because they can't front the losses, casting doubts about the future of the Affordable Care Act.
Aug 19, 2016•8 min•Ep. 268