Slate Money

Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Anna Szymanski are joined by Felix’s cousin Thomas Harding to discuss his book, Legacy: One Family, a Cup of Tea and the Company that Took On the World , on the unusual financial history of the Salmon family, generational wealth, and financial inequality.And in the Plus segment: More with Thomas Harding.Email: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli.Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emerging markets experts Lee Buchheit and Mitu Gulati join Felix Salmon and Anna Szymanski to discuss how emerging markets are faring in the COVID-19 crisis, the Argentine debt default, and Pac-Man. And in the Plus segment: Lee’s crisis sovereign-debt-relief plan. Email: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli.Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Anna Szymanski went live on Facebook with Margaret Sullivan to discuss her book Ghosting the News and take listener questions about the local news crisis.In the Plus Segment: More with Margaret Sullivan.Email: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli.Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Anna Szymanski discuss the Robinhood app that’s gamifying the stock market, Quibi’s big failure, and the rising number of food insecure children in the US. In the Slate Plus segment: PPP shaming. Slate Money Live 7/15 at 7pm: https://slate.com/live/wednesday-night-live-with-slate-money.htmlEmail: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli.Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Anna Szymanski discuss the advertising boycott of Facebook, environmental, social, and governance investing, and the implications of the latest jobs report. In the Slate Plus segment: Netflix.Email: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli.Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Anna Szymanski discuss the reopening and reclosing of states amid COVID-19 spikes, visas and immigration in the United States, and the messy collapse of the German fintech company Wirecard. In the Slate Plus segment: Bill Ackman and SPACs.Email: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli.Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Stephanie Kelton joins Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Anna Szymanski for a long awaited episode on Modern Monetary Theory. She answers their many questions about MMT and discusses her book The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Birth of the People’s Economy.In the Slate Plus segment: How we feel about the stock market. Email: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli.Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathy O’Neil is back! She joins Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Anna Szymanski to explain why COVID-19 models are confusing, talk about the media world’s big reckoning with its own racism, and discuss the Ford Foundation’s new bonds plan. In the Slate Plus segment: A tech startup that’s trying to detect women’s orgasm. Email: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli.Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stacy-Marie Ishmael, the editorial director of the Texas Tribune, joins Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Anna Szymanski to talk about the May jobs report, the Black Lives Matter protests, and the economic history of African Americans, and what reparations might look like.In the Slate Plus segment: A longer conversation on corporate donations. “Kicked Off the Land,” by Lizzie Presser for The New YorkerEmail: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli.Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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

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

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: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 YorkerEmail: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 MagazineEmail: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PostSlate 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: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeckPodcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeckPodcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 PueyoAnd in the Slate Plus segment: Brazil.Email us your questions about personal finance during the pandemic at [email protected]!Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.

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.

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: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeckPodcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

The Slate Money hosts discuss such terrifying topics as facial recognition technology, the coronavirus, and Australian bushfires.Plus: SmileDirectClub.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeckPodcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Slate Money hosts discuss the newest trade deals, Visa buying Plaid and the Rooney Rule.Plus: Nike Vaporfly shoes.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Slate Money hosts discuss what a split with the Royal Family means for Meghan and Harry financially, how Trump’s wine tariff will mess with the industry, and index funds and voting.Plus: Is war good for the stock market?'The Hidden Dangers of the Great Index Fund Takeover' By David McLaughlin and Annie Massa'She Was a Star of New York Real Estate, but Her Life Story Was a Lie' by Julie Satow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Slate Money hosts discuss the news from Iran and its effect on oil prices, the biggest mistakes in the past decade of government policies, and the legacy of former NBA Commissioner David Stern. Plus: Carlos Ghosn.‘The 2010s Were an Economic Tragedy’ by Jordan Weissmann ‘The Reformed Broker’ by Joshua M. Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Harford joins Slate Money to discuss his new podcast Cautionary Tales, Christmas cards and the black market for Chinese sand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Felix, Emily, and Anna discuss the state of Boeing, the new California law for contract workers, and the incredible wealth stockpiled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.In the Slate Plus segment: book recommendations. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Felix, Emily, and Anna discuss the end of the World Trade Organization, the life of Paul Volcker and Away’s toxic workplace.And in the Slate Plus segment: Hydrocarbons.This episode is brought to you by LightStream. Get an additional interest rate discount at lightstream.com/money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon will investigate SWAG -- Silver Wine Art Gold -- and other things people invest in. In the last episode of the mini-series, Felix talks to Hannah Elliott of Bloomberg about what makes a car collectible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Felix, Emily, and Anna discuss Larry and Sergey, aka The Boys, stepping away from Alphabet, Uber’s big safety report and Silver Lake’s investment in Manchester City soccer.And in the Slate Plus segment: Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon will investigate SWAG -- Silver Wine Art Gold -- and other things people invest in. This week, Felix talks to Dan Rosenheck of The Economist about a literal liquid asset: wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, economist and professional contrarian Bryan Caplan joins Slate Money to discuss his books on parenting, education, and, his latest, a graphic novel called Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Slate Money mini-series, Felix Salmon will investigate SWAG -- Silver Wine Art Gold -- and other things people invest in. This week, Felix talks to Max Bittner, CEO of Vestiaire Collective, about why luxury goods like watches, handbags and designer clothing are not just consumables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.