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Slate Money

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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.

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Episodes

Financial Therapy

This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Anna Szymanski talk to Amanda Clayman, a therapist who specializes in money issues. Amanda answers listener questions and discusses topics like student loan guilt and pandemic money hoarding. In the Slate Plus segment: Family history and money. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Twitter: @felixsalmon , @Three_Guineas , @ EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 30, 202051 min

The Facebook Pandemic

This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Anna Szymanski talk about the economic of vaccines, how Facebook is totally (unfortunately) winning this pandemic and the question of work from home pay based on where you live. In the Slate Plus segment: The Weight Watchers layoffs . Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Twitter: @felixsalmon , @Three_Guineas , @ EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 23, 202051 min

Seamless Is a Verb

This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Anna Szymanski talk about the possibility of a merger between Uber and Grubhub, the potential collapse of the child care industry , and they get to some of the questions they missed on their Wednesday night Facebook Live Q&A. In the Slate Plus segment: Questions from the live Q&A Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Twitter: @felixsalmon , @Three_Guineas , @ EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

May 16, 202039 min

Cities and Coronavirus

Urban theorist Richard Florida joins the Slate Money hosts to discuss all sorts of questions around cities and coronavirus--such as how population density factors into the virus’ spread, why certain cities are faring better than others, and what our cities might look like after the pandemic. In the Slate Plus segment: The reaction to COVID-19 and climate change. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Twitter: @felixsalmon , @Three_Guineas , @ EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acas...

May 09, 202047 min

Slate Money: Food: Food Waste

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon talks to guests about the economics of food. This week, Austin Bryniarski joins to discuss his theory that the war on food waste is a little too easy for everyone to get behind and might ultimately serve as a distraction from bigger environmental and social issues. For more info, read his article The War on Food Waste is a Waste of Time by Austin Bryniarski for The Outline. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on ...

May 05, 202022 min

How is Boeing Okay?

This week Felix, Anna, and Emily discuss the process for reopening states, what’s going on with big business right now, and the gross domestic product that’s hidden in our homes. In the Slate Plus segment: The meat industry. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Twitter: @felixsalmon , @Three_Guineas , @EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 02, 202040 min

Slate Money: Food: Alternative Meat

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon talks to guests about the economics of food. This week, Tad Friend joins to discuss the growing alternative meat industry, the plant-based crusade of Impossible Foods CEO Pat Brown and the significant environmental benefits of ditching the beef patty. " Value Meal " by Tad Friend for The New Yorker Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 28, 202028 min

Why Are Republicans Being So Mean?

This week Felix, Anna, and Emily discuss the price of oil, the Paycheck Protection Program round two, and the results of their informal poll on stimulus checks. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on Slate Money each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our show. In the Slate Plus segment: The United States Oil Fund. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Twitter: @felixsalmon , @Three_Guineas , @ EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Apr 25, 202050 min

Slate Money: Food: Sustainability

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon talks to guests about the economics of food. Dan Barber of Blue Hill joins Felix to discuss how COVID-19 is revealing the flaws in the farm-to-table model, the utilitarian origins of cuisine and what a truly sustainable local food system would look like. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 21, 202041 min

Giant Money Gun

This week Felix, Anna, and Emily discuss the Paycheck Protection Program funds running out, Amazon’s current percentage of evil, and why companies would pay out dividends right now. “ Coronavirus at Smithfield pork plant: The untold story of America's biggest outbreak ” by Jessica Lussenhop in BBC News In the Slate Plus segment: Pandemic Bonds. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Twitter: @felixsalmon , @Three_Guineas , @ EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Apr 18, 202043 min

Slate Money: Food: Reservations

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon talks to guests about the economics of food. Remember going to restaurants? Marissa Conrad joins to talk about the complex economy of restaurant reservations and how apps like OpenTable and Resy are changing the game. “ We Suck at Reservations ” by Marissa Conrad for New York Magazine Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 14, 202027 min

Too Big to Be Small

This week Felix, Anna, and Emily talk about Felix’s theory that this is a “Bayesian” crisis, the Fed’s newest lending program which includes businesses that aren’t exactly big or small, and the stock market’s major rally. “ The Economic Devastation Of COVID-19 Is Hitting Women Particularly Hard ,” by Emily Peck in the Huffington Post Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on Slate Money each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our show. In the Slate Plus segment: Zoom. Email: sla...

Apr 11, 202044 min

Slate Money: Food: Fast Food

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon talks to guests about the economics of food. Marcia Chatelain, author of Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America , joins to discuss the complex relationship between fast food franchises and African American communities. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 07, 202027 min

Banana Disruptions

Felix, Anna and Emily discuss the issue of small business loans in the stimulus bill, why the toilet paper shortage might not be overhyped and Trump’s oil tweet which is quite possibly the most market moving tweet ever. “ What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Toilet Paper Shortage ,” by Will Oremus in Medium “ Trump’s Labor Department Takes A Hacksaw To Coronavirus Paid Sick Leave ” by Emily Peck in the Huffington Post. In the Slate Plus segment: The ad market during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ema...

Apr 04, 202041 min

Slate Money: COVID-19: April 1, 2020

Every Wednesday, the Slate Money hosts discuss what’s going on right now amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Emily, Anna, and Felix discuss the question of paying rent and mortgages amid the massive layoffs due to COVID-19. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 202015 min

Slate Money: Food: GMOs

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon talks to guests about the economics of food. Michael Specter joins Felix to talk coronavirus, GMOs, industrial farming and various other topics that affect public health. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202035 min

Big Business and Bailouts

This week, Felix, Emily, and Anna talk to Rich Lesser of Boston Consulting Group about how big businesses are coping right now and the relief bill that was just passed. Then they discuss what the Fed is doing, and what’s going on at Amazon. “ U.S. airlines don’t need a bailout to stay in business ” by Richard Squire In the Slate Plus segment: Ecuador. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on Slate Money each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our show. Email: slatemoney@slate.c...

Mar 28, 202040 min

Slate Money: COVID-19: March 25, 2020

In this weekly, day-of update, the Slate Money hosts discuss what’s going on right now amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Emily, Anna and Felix discuss the $2 Trillion relief package and how the US government stacks up in the crisis. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 25, 202018 min

Slate Money: Food: Technology

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon talks to guests about the economics of food. Jordan Thaeler of WhatsBusy joins Slate Money Food to talk about the tech and data side of the food biz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202030 min

A Bigger Hammer

This week, the Slate Money hosts discuss the government’s plan to send out checks, the senators who used inside information to profit off the COVID-19 pandemic, and the latest news from China. “ Coronavirus: The Hammer and the Dance ,” by Tomas Pueyo And in the Slate Plus segment: Brazil. Email us your questions about personal finance during the pandemic at slatemoney@slate.com ! Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 21, 202046 min

Slate Money: COVID-19: March 18, 2020

In this weekly, day-of update, the Slate Money hosts discuss what’s going on right now amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202018 min

Slate Money: Food: Costco

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon talks to guests about the economics of food. In the first episode of the mini-series, Felix talks to Zachary Crockett about the cult of Costco and what makes the no-frills warehouse such an alluring shopping experience. (Especially now that everyone is stockpiling toilet paper.) And you can read Zachary’s piece on Chik-fil-A here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 17, 202028 min

The World is Falling Apart

This week Ben Hubbard, author of “MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman” , joins Felix, Emily, and Anna to discuss the global economic effects of the Coronavirus, the oil situation in the Middle East and the pros and cons of working from home. In the Slate Plus segment: More on “MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 14, 202046 min

Jack Jack

This week Felix, Emily, and Anna discuss the Fed’s emergency, coronavirus-driven rate cut; the life of Jack Welch and the troubles of Jack Dorsey; and Lebanon’s Ponzi scheme. “‘Knowing the Right People’: The Embattled Concierge With Elite Connections” by Tabby Kinder and Daniel Thomas In the Slate Plus segment: “ Paul Singer, Doomsday Investor ,” by Sheelah Kolhatkar in the New Yorker. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Twitter: @felixsalmon , @Three_Guineas , @EmilyRPeck Podcast production by Jessamin...

Mar 07, 202047 min

Old Bob, New Bob

This week, Felix Anna and Emily talk about how coronavirus is affecting the stock market, Disney’s two Bobs, and the crazy story of the “ Madoff of France .” In the Slate Plus segment: The four-hour work week. 'America’s Broken Social Safety Net Can’t Withstand The Coronavirus' by Emily Peck 'The Leap Day Employee Finally Gets Her Birthday Off This Year' by Alison Green Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 29, 202037 min

Housing Bonanza

Conor Dougherty joins Slate Money to talk about his new book Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America and all things housing crisis. Plus: An extra long housing bonanza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202056 minEp. 1

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 ac...

Feb 15, 202043 min

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 08, 202052 min

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.

Feb 01, 202052 min

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.com Twitter: @felixsalmon , @Three_Guineas , @EmilyRPeck Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 25, 202040 min
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