Getting Uber Back on Track
Can new C.E.O Dara Khosrowshahi correct the course of the embattled ride-share company?
Apr 27, 2018•8 min•Ep. 357
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
#MeToo and Wall Street’s ‘Black Hole’
An investigation into sexual harassment cases handled by the body that oversees workplace misconduct of securities brokers found a troubling track record.
Apr 20, 2018•8 min•Ep. 356
Are ‘Rocket Billionaires’ the New NASA?
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched his red Tesla Roadster into space. But it was more than just a stunt. The big deal about the "new space race."
Apr 13, 2018•8 min•Ep. 355
Sinclair Seeks to Expand as ‘False News’ Script Raises Eyebrows
It owns nearly 200 local television stations and wants to buy even more. That could get complicated after the company mandated local anchors read a statement against "fake news."
Apr 06, 2018•8 min•Ep. 354
Will It Get Worse For Big Tech?
The 'FAANGs" — Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google — have been investor darlings for years. But amid bad news, the sector has been taking a dive. Are new regulations next?
Mar 30, 2018•8 min•Ep. 353
‘The Low Road’ of America’s Free Market Capitalism
A new play at the Public Theater explores Adam Smith's "invisible hand" and the dark side of laissez-faire capitalism. Trust us, it's a comedy! An interview with the play's author, Bruce Norris.
Mar 23, 2018•8 min•Ep. 352
Trump DOJ Gears Up to Fight AT&T and Time Warner Merger
The Department of Justice under President Trump is fighting the $85 billion deal with a lawsuit citing threats to competition and higher prices. The trial is set to begin next week.
Mar 16, 2018•8 min•Ep. 351
Trade Wars: Return of the Tariffs
Trade Wars: Return of the Tariffs
Mar 09, 2018•8 min•Ep. 350
Spotify to Go Public on Its Own Terms
The company is growing and signing up more listeners, but Spotify is still losing money. Now, it's planning to go public. What does it mean for artists, the industry and listeners?
Mar 02, 2018•8 min•Ep. 349
Should CEOs Weigh in on the Gun Debate?
In some instances, corporate executives feel compelled to get involved in hot-button political issues. Could gun control be next?
Feb 23, 2018•8 min•Ep. 348
Reversing Course on Consumer Protection Agency
Big changes are coming to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, under interim head Mick Mulvaney. He once called the agency a "sick, sad" joke.
Feb 16, 2018•7 min•Ep. 347
The Many Questions of ‘Trump Inc.’
Where is the line between the Trump White House and the Trump presidency?
Feb 09, 2018•26 min•Ep. 346
‘Hedge Fund King’ Steven Cohen Gets Back to Business
With an insider trading scandal behind him, Steven Cohen is looking to return to the hedge fund world and work with clients again. What does his return say about Wall Street today?
Feb 02, 2018•8 min•Ep. 345
Trump on Trade: Go Global, or Go it Alone?
President Trump's appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland will set the tone for an important year in global trade decisions for the U.S.
Jan 26, 2018•8 min•Ep. 344
New Tax Plan: It's Good to Be a Banker
This year, some banks expect to pay an effective tax rate of less than 20 percent under the recently passed Republican tax plan, down from 35 percent.
Jan 19, 2018•7 min•Ep. 343
Facing a Federal Government Shutdown. Again.
With partisanship running high in Congress, will lawmakers pass a final budget before short-term funding expires on January 19? Or will they punt the issue to a later date?
Jan 12, 2018•7 min•Ep. 342
What You Should Know About Bitcoin and Other Digital Currencies
They're setting record prices and getting a lot of scrutiny. So is now the time you should start paying more attention? New York Times digital currency writer Nathanial Popper explains.
Jan 05, 2018•8 min•Ep. 341
Months Later, Puerto Rico Still Struggling
The Republican tax bill could make the recovery on the island even more challenging.
Dec 22, 2017•8 min•Ep. 340
Congress on Track to Pass GOP Tax Bill
House and Senate Republicans have reached a deal on a major tax bill, and are expecting a final vote next week. What's at stake for taxpayers?
Dec 15, 2017•8 min•Ep. 339
The Influence of Affluence
After the 2008 recession, income inequality has only grown along with the obsession for money and status. "Generation Wealth" by Lauren Greenfield examines what it says our society.
Dec 08, 2017•8 min•Ep. 338
Changing the Culture at Work to Prevent Sexual Harassment
As more men are getting accused of sexual harassment, companies are scrambling to find effective prevention strategies.
Dec 01, 2017•8 min•Ep. 337
Wall Street and the Republican Tax Plan
The House passed the Republican tax reform bill and now it's up to the Senate to vote on its version. One industry that stands to benefit from both versions of tax reform: Wall Street.
Nov 17, 2017•8 min•Ep. 336
The Power of 'Big Tech'
Tech companies are under attack for their role in Russian political interference in the 2016 election. But it's bigger than that. Do these companies need more oversight?
Nov 10, 2017•8 min•Ep. 335
When Debt Became King
In his play, "Junk," Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Ahktar shows how influential the decisions made on Wall Street in the 1980s have been on modern finance.
Nov 03, 2017•8 min•Ep. 334
The Sackler Family, Its Wealth and Opioids
The Sacklers are one of the richest families in America. A significant part of that wealth comes from the family business, Purdue Pharma, maker of the painkiller, OxyContin.
Oct 27, 2017•8 min•Ep. 333
Stock Market Crashes Happen. It’s Your Response That Matters
Thirty years ago, the Dow Jones fell more than 22%, the worst one-day percentage drop in history. What lessons can we learn about investing today?
Oct 20, 2017•8 min•Ep. 332
Lessons Learned (and Forgotten) After the 1987 Stock Market Crash
Today is the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," the worst percentage drop in the history of the Dow Jones. What the response says about today’s financial system.
Oct 19, 2017•8 min•Ep. 331
When Good Ideas Go Bad on Wall Street
This week marks the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," one of the worst days in Wall Street history. What caused the crash and could it happen again?
Oct 18, 2017•7 min•Ep. 330
Remembering Black Monday, a Day of “Utter Devastation” on Wall Street
This week marks the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," one of the worst days in Wall Street history. What was it like on October 19, 1987, and what does it tell us about today?
Oct 17, 2017•8 min•Ep. 329
Alexa, What City Will Be Home to Amazon’s Second HQ?
Business leaders and government officials are tripping over themselves trying to convince Amazon to locate their newest headquarters in their cities.
Oct 13, 2017•8 min•Ep. 328