This week, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Leigh Gallagher, author of the book, The Airbnb Story: How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions . . . and Created Plenty of Controversy , discuss:Snap Inc’s 22 billion dollar IPO evaluation.Airbnb’s epic rise and future challenges.The benefits of the The New York Times’ paywall approach.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply . Email: slatemoney@slate.com Twitter: @felixsal...
Feb 18, 2017•45 min
On Cathy’s final episode, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Cathy O’Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, chat with Derek Thompson, author of Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction . They decipher what it takes to produce a hit in three major creative industries, including:Film and televisionBook publishingMusic Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Twitter: @felixsalmon , @m...
Feb 11, 2017•49 min
It's an all-Cathy episode today on Slate Money! Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss three topics handpicked by Ms O'Neil. They are: - How the big-data company Cambridge Analytica and psychometric profiles helped shape the outcome of the Brexit vote and our most recent election. - The AI that will put some lawyers out of business. - Statistics in the age of Trump. Check out other Panoply podcas...
Feb 04, 2017•45 min
Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusi on, Cathy O'Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, discuss: America’s about-face on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal and what that means for the country. How Citigroup and Wells Fargo were caught giving homeowners “the runaround.”Cathy’s announcement that she’ll be leaving Slate Money soon (yes, we’re as sad as you are). Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Twit...
Jan 28, 2017•37 min
This week’s Slate Money comes to you from the World Economic Forum in Davos! Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by Adrian Monck, head of communications at the WEF, and Rana Foroohar, the soon-to-be Associate Editor of the Financial Times . They discuss: China’s President Xi Jinping and his support of globalization Britain's role in the world, post Brexit The future of banks and business in a more populist western world Check out other Panoply po...
Jan 21, 2017•41 min
Today on Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - The mysterious history of the Bic Cristal Ballpoint pen - Bond investing in a rising-rate environment - Hedge fund founder Anthony Scaramucci’s new White House role Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Twitter: @felixsalmon , @mathbabedotorg , @JHWeissmann Production by Zachary Dinerstei...
Jan 14, 2017•43 min
Today on Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - The growing number of pink-collar caregiving jobs, which men often don’t want - Trump's dicey debt ties - How the number of American publicly-traded companies is steadily shrinking Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Twitter: @felixsalmon , @mathbabedotorg , @JHWeissmann Production by Zac...
Jan 07, 2017•41 min
Today’s episode comes to you live from Brooklyn’s Union Hall! Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by: Steve Hindy -- Brooklyn Brewery Founder Dan Kenary -- Harpoon Brewery Founder Rob Burns -- Night Shift Brewing Founder and President of the Massachusetts Brewers Guild Katie Marisic -- Federal Affairs Manager at the Brewers Association Nancy Palmer -- Executive Director, Georgia Craft Brewer...
Dec 31, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Today on Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: America’s growing lead poisoning problem The actual effectiveness of China’s educational system How some of the Pulse nightclub victim’s families are suing Facebook, Twitter, and Google for their roles in spreading ISIS propaganda Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon , ...
Dec 24, 2016•44 min
Today on Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: The hidden consequences of attaching health grades to employees The Fed’s recent rate hike How states are suing generic-drug companies over price-fixing allegations Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon , @mathbabedotorg , @JHWeissmann Production by Zachary Dinerstein Sl...
Dec 17, 2016•38 min
Today on Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann devote the whole episode to aviation and discuss: United Airlines’ new Basic Economy fare Trump’s plan to personally renegotiate Boeing’s Air Force One bid Silicon Valley’s shift from producing ones and zeros to actual stuff, including drones Come have a beer with us! Slate Money goes live for a special craft beer episode at 7 p.m. on Thursday, ...
Dec 10, 2016•39 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate ’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discus Trump’s economic team. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Steven Mnuchin, Donald Trump's choice for Treasury -Carrier whose $7 million tax break to keep jobs in state was celebrated by Trump -Wilbur Ross, Billionaire investor Trump taps for Commerce Secretary Check out other Panoply podcasts at itune...
Dec 03, 2016•36 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction , Slate ’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann and special guest, Laura Arnold the Co-Chair of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation discuss the economics of Philanthropy. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Criminal-justice data and algorithms -The responsibility of philanthropy -Philanthropy in the age of Trump Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com...
Nov 26, 2016•52 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Cathy O’Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weisman are joined by ProPublica financial reporter Jesse Eisinger to discuss: - The practice of paying economists large sums to promote mergers - Facebook, Google and fake news - India's demonetization Come have a beer with us! Slate Money goes live for a special craft beer episode at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Union Hall in Brooklyn. Tickets are $25...
Nov 19, 2016•44 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weisman, summarize where we are post election. Topics discussed on today’s show: Why markets didn’t crash Trump’s proposed stimulus plan and how it might affect the country.This year’s polling data and why predictions were so far off. Come have a beer with us! Slate Money goes live for a special craft beer episode at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Union Ha...
Nov 12, 2016•43 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate ’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann breakdown the cost of living forever. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Buying immortality: would you put your body on ice for $36,000 ? -Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropic venture to cure all diseases . -Genetic testing: Can my genes tell me how to optimize my fitness training and diet? heck out...
Nov 05, 2016•39 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction , and Recode ’s Edmund Lee breakdown the breakups and mergers in business and finance news this week. Topics discussed on today’s show include:AT&T’s plan to buy entertainment and news giant Time Warner Wallonia formally approves EU-Canada, CETA trade deal Buzzy Tech Companies and how they fare in the public stock markets.Check out other Panoply podcasts at it...
Oct 29, 2016•46 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction , Slate ’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weisman breakdown how things are heating up with the HFC deal, proposed NYC Airbnb regulations, and the Volcker Rule. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -The hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) deal to phase down global climate-warming -The proposed Airbnb crack downs on New York City hosts -How a Goldman Sachs trader can make $100 ...
Oct 22, 2016•40 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction , Slate ’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann talks to English economist and author of Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives , Tim Harford. Topics discussed on today’s show include: - Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives by Tim Harford. -Warren Buffett's Taxes -Contract Theory in the wake of the Nobel Prize awarded . Check out other P...
Oct 15, 2016•47 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion ; Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction ; and Time correspondent Haley Sweetland Edwards talk about Haley’s new book on shadow courts, the current plight of active managers, and congestion pricing. Topics discussed on today’s show include: - Shadow Courts: TheTribunals That Rule Global Trade by Haley Sweetland Edwards -The merger of investment management groups Janus and Henderson -Congestion pricing in...
Oct 08, 2016•49 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction , and Wall Street Journal reporter and host of WSJ Heard on the Street Miriam Gottfried talks the highs and lows of this week’s business and finance news. Topics discussed on today’s show include: The Wall Street Journal ’s college rankings list The state of Deutsche Bank’s financial health Elon Musk’s mission to Mars Also, here is the personality test Cathy mentio...
Oct 01, 2016•42 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of the upcoming, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Ryan Avent, author of The Wealth of Humans: Work, Power, and Status in the Twenty-first Century discuss how jobs are changing in the robot economy, Wells Fargo’s unnecessary banking products, and shifty Amazon pricing algorithms. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Ryan Avent discusses his take on how work might change in the future, a topic explored in his...
Sep 24, 2016•48 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Slate ’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Senior Finance Correspondent at Business Insider , Linette Lopez ( @lopezlinette ). Topics discussed on today’s show include: -What the lending firm, Point , is pitching to homeowners. -A new Census report that shows a 5.2% jump in 2015 U.S. median household incomes . -Why Bayer, Monsanto shareholders are not happy about an over $57 Billion deal. Check out other Panoply podcasts at it...
Sep 17, 2016•42 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann dive into Cathy’s new book, “Weapons of Math Destruction.” We discuss the worst math how algorithms can fail us, breakdown examples from criminal justice and insurance, and talk about “the way forward” when it comes to regulation, transparency, and ethics. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Email: slatemoney@slate....
Sep 10, 2016•43 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of the upcoming, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist, Jordan Weisman, discuss: Apple’s overseas tax problem .How the university Harvey Mudd transformed its Computer Science department to encourage an unprecedented number of female majors.How the struggling clothing chain Aéropostale is being bought by the malls that house their stores . Email: slatemoney@slate.com Twitter: @felixsalmon , @ma...
Sep 03, 2016•42 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Slate ’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Senior Finance Correspondent at Business Insider , Linette Lopez ( @lopezlinette ). Topics discussed on today’s show include:Why the brokerage firm Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. says passive investing is worse than Marxism .What the makers of the anti-allergy shot EpiPen are saying vs. what they are doing about the high cost of the drug.Why people are sick and tired of hedge fu...
Aug 27, 2016•38 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate ’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann talk the economics of 21st century products with Paul Ford ( @ftrain ), writer and co-founder of the digital product studio Postlight . We break down Google search, the iPhone, and Amazon Prime. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon , @mathbabedotorg , @JHWeissmann Production by Veralyn Willi...
Aug 20, 2016•49 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of the upcoming, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Josh Barro, Senior Editor at Business Insider, discuss hedge funds, declining US productivity, and technological innovations for vaginas. Topics discussed on today’s show include:Why are hedge fund returns stagnating ?Why has US productivity declined for the last three quarters?New innovations in vagina technology . Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/p...
Aug 13, 2016•40 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of the upcoming, Weapons of Math Destruction , and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss the scuttlebutt at Wal-Mart, Uber, and in Massachusetts law. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Why does Wal-Mart reportedly want to buy Jet.com? - Uber will merge with Didi Chuxing , China’s biggest domestic ride-sharing company. - It’s officially illegal in Massachusetts to be asked about your salary at a...
Aug 06, 2016•49 min
On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate ’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann talk big data. Topics discussed on today’s show include: - Verizon buys Yahoo for 4.8 billion -MSCI CEO study shows the highest-paid CEO’s run the worst-performing companies -Who’s profiting in the digital advertising economy? Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Twitter: @felixsalmon , @mathbabedotorg , @JHWeis...
Jul 30, 2016•43 min
