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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

The Consumption Smoothing Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski are joined by author Rachel Schneider to discuss: The Financial Diaries, by Jonathan Morduch and Rachel Schneider Affirm and financing consumer purchases Amazon’s new second headquarters In Slate Plus: Cross-currency basis swaps If you’d like to leave us a voicemail for our December call-in show, ring us at (347) 960-6314. Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: slatem...

Dec 02, 201755 min

The Splendid Food Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski are joined by Teddy Goff of Black Tap, and Francis Lam of the Splendid Table for their live show to discuss: Restaurant buzzVegetarianismThe cookbook industry In Slate Plus: We answer a few audience questions from the live show. If you’d like to leave us a voicemail for our December call-in show, ring us at (347) 960-6314. Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: slatem...

Nov 25, 20171 hr 13 min

The Protection Money Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski discuss: The sale of Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi Replacing Richard Cordray as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau The political upheaval in Zimbabwe In Slate Plus: We answer a few children’s economic questions for the podcast But Why. If you’d like to leave us a voicemail for our December call-in show, ring us at (347) 960-6314. Check out other Panoply podcasts at m...

Nov 18, 201754 min

The Well-Endowed Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political-risk consultant Anna Szymanski discuss: Corruption in Saudi Arabia Wilbur Ross University endowments and the Paradise Papers In Slate Plus: Stealing the World Cup from Qatar. If you’d like to leave us a voicemail for our December call-in show, call (347) 960-6314. Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Nov 11, 201757 min

The Powell's Books Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski discuss: The Republican tax plan The opioid crisis and the Sackler family Incoming Federal Reserve Board Chair Jay Powell In Slate Plus: Pass-through income, and what happened in Kansas If you’d like to leave us a voicemail for our December call-in show, ring us at (347) 960-6314. Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three...

Nov 04, 201749 min

The Tiran and Sanafir Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political-risk consultant Anna Szymanski discuss: Sexual harassment Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion city NEOM Trading cryptocurrencies In Slate Plus: Why do bankers like higher interest rates? Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 201752 min

The Codfather Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski are joined by Financial Times journalist Robin Wigglesworth to discuss: The size of the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund Scandinavian economics The 30th anniversary of Black Monday Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 20171 hr 9 min

The Some of My Best Friends Are Petroleum Engineers Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski are joined by economist Tim Harford to discuss: Richard Thaler’s Nobel prize Tim Harford’s book, Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy Brexit Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @TimHarford Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 20171 hr

The Africa Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski are joined by Quartz’s Africa editor Yinka Adegoke to discuss: Lagos and Nairobi China in Africa The political scandal in South Africa On Slate Plus, we continue talking to Justin about music rights and the streaming industry. Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @YinkaWrites Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Oct 07, 201757 min

The Krautrock Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, political risk consultant Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, discuss: Taking part of Eminem’s music public with guest Justin Kalifowitz of Downtown Music Publishing Bondholders of Puerto Rican debt The ousting of Wolfgang Schäuble On Slate Plus, we continue talking to Justin about music rights and the streaming industry. Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissm...

Sep 30, 201748 min

The Anna's Air Quotes Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, political risk consultant Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, discuss: - Toys R Us filing for bankruptcy- The new startup Loftium - Sukuk bonds Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 201755 min

The Homicidal Sexbots Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, political risk consultant Anna Szymanski, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Cathy O’Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction, discuss: Equifax The scandal at SoFi Homicidal sexbots Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 201750 min

The Peripatetic Headquarters Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, political risk consultant Anna Szymanski, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Jacob Weisberg, chairman and editor in chief of the The Slate Group, discuss: Ticket sale scams The sale of legacy media brands like the New York Daily News Amazon’s new headquarters Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Sep 09, 201754 min

The Rebuilding Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, political risk consultant Anna Szymanski, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - Hurricane Harvey and flood insurance - Construction productivity - Tax reform Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 201753 min

The Bet the Farm Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, political risk consultant Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - Passive investing - Driscoll’s strawberries - The banana marke Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 201753 min

The Only Way Is Ethics Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, senior strategy officer at a political risk startup Anna Szymanski, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and VP and Managing Director of Impact Investing at Enterprise Community Partners Julia Shin discuss: - The disbanding of Trump’s CEO council - Companies’ responsibilities to their shareholders - Impact investing Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Sc...

Aug 19, 20171 hr 2 min

The Disney World Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, senior strategy officer at a political risk startup Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - Pink slime and food libel - Disney and Netflix - Office open seating plans Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 201751 min

The Shared Values Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, senior strategy officer of a political risk startup Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - The rising stock market - The composition of index funds - Etsy Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 05, 201748 min

The Bad Eggs Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - Anthony Scaramucci and the sale of SkyBridge Capital - Slumps in productivity - Hampton Creek’s board members leaving the company - A bonus segment on sovereign debt restructuring Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Jul 29, 20171 hr 15 min

The Fake Loans Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - Private student loan debt - Donald Trump and Deutsche Bank - Hedge funders evading taxes Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 201751 min

The Cash Offer Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - Visa’s push to go cashless - Coding boot camps - Warren Buffett trying to get into the utilities market Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 201751 min

The White Collar Crime Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, author Jesse Eisinger, and archeologist Larry Coben discuss: - The Chickenshit Club by Jesse Eisinger - Sexual harassment in Silicon Valley - Hobby Lobby’s attempted acquisition of ancient artifacts Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LarryCoben, @eisingerj, @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 08, 201751 min

The Methodologically Problematic Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - Google being fined for antitrust violations in the E.U. - The bailout of two Italian banks - Seattle’s minimum wage Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 01, 201744 min

The Independent Directors Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - Uber CEO Travis Kalanick stepping down - Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods - Bancor and ICOs Check out other Panoply podcasts atmegaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 20171 hr 7 min

The Scams Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by Call Your Girlfriend podcast host Aminatou Sow to discuss: Amanda Chantal Bacon and GOOP Pyramid schemes and Herbalife Email scams Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon,@Aminatou, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 201751 min

The Mayday Mayday Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - The UK election - The Spanish banking crisis - If Qatar is financing extremism Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 201753 min

The Dinosaur Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss leaving the Paris Agreement, credit scores at a record high, and Goldman Sachs buying Venezuelan bonds. Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon,@Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 03, 201753 min

The Bureaucrats Gone Wild Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss corruption in Brazil, US fracking and the effects on OPEC, and Paul Romer's war on bankspeak. Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected] Twitter:@felixsalmon,@Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 201753 min

The Spinning Wheels Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - The auto industry as an indicator of a slowing economy - Artificial intelligence as the next big innovation - Apple’s new headquarters Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon,@Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder. --Felix Salmon is a senior editor at Fusion.--Anna Szymanski is an emerging markets ...

May 20, 201745 min

The Disappearing Edition

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: - Matthew Desmond’s piece on the mortgage interest deduction in the New York Times Magazine.- The low level of the Volatility Index- Snap’s first earnings report after going public Check out other Panoply podcasts atmegaphone.fm. Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon,@Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder. --Felix Salmon is a senior editor at Fusio...

May 13, 201753 min
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