Slate Money

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski answer your voicemails on topics like debt to GDP ratios, trade settlement periods, and the morals of financial reporting.In Slate Plus: The hosts answer one more listener question about yield curves.Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski discuss:Disney acquiring 21st Century FoxApple buying ShazamBitcoin futuresIn Slate Plus: More bitcoin discussionCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski are joined by co-head of global fixed income at Loomis Sayles, David Rolley, to discuss: The new tax planEurope and BrexitVenezuela and state-backed cryptocurrencyIn Slate Plus: the merger between Aetna and CVSCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SchneiderAffirm and financing consumer purchasesAmazon’s new second headquartersIn Slate Plus: Cross-currency basis swapsIf 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]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 industryIn 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: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski discuss:The sale of Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator MundiReplacing Richard Cordray as head of the Consumer Financial Protection BureauThe political upheaval in ZimbabweIn 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 megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political-risk consultant Anna Szymanski discuss:Corruption in Saudi ArabiaWilbur RossUniversity endowments and the Paradise PapersIn 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, @JHWeissmannPodcast production by Daniel Schroeder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski discuss:The Republican tax planThe opioid crisis and the Sackler familyIncoming Federal Reserve Board Chair Jay PowellIn Slate Plus: Pass-through income, and what happened in KansasIf 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]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political-risk consultant Anna Szymanski discuss:Sexual harassmentSaudi Arabia’s $500 billion city NEOMTrading cryptocurrenciesIn Slate Plus: Why do bankers like higher interest rates?Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannPodcast production by Daniel Schroeder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fundScandinavian economicsThe 30th anniversary of Black MondayEmail: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski are joined by economist Tim Harford to discuss:Richard Thaler’s Nobel prizeTim Harford’s book, Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern EconomyBrexitCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @TimHarfordProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, and political risk consultant Anna Szymanski are joined by Quartz’s Africa editor Yinka Adegoke to discuss:Lagos and NairobiChina in AfricaThe political scandal in South AfricaOn 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]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @YinkaWritesProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PublishingBondholders of Puerto Rican debtThe ousting of Wolfgang SchäubleOn 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]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 bondsCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:EquifaxThe scandal at SoFiHomicidal sexbotsCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 scamsThe sale of legacy media brands like the New York Daily NewsAmazon’s new headquartersCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, political risk consultant Anna Szymanski, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss:- Hurricane Harvey and flood insurance- Construction productivity- Tax reformCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, political risk consultant Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss:- Passive investing- Driscoll’s strawberries- The banana markeCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 investingCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 plansCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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- EtsyCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 restructuringCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 taxesCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 marketCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 artifactsCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]: @LarryCoben, @eisingerj, @felixsalmon, @Three_GuineasProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 wageCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ICOsCheck out other Panoply podcasts atmegaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 GOOPPyramid schemes and HerbalifeEmail scamsCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon,@Aminatou, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 extremismCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmannProduction by Daniel Schroeder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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]:@felixsalmon,@Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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]:@felixsalmon,@Three_Guineas, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 headquartersCheck 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 expert and senior strategy officer at a political risk startup.--Jordan Weissmann is Slate’s senior business and economics correspondent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 publicCheck out other Panoply podcasts atmegaphone.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 expert and senior strategy officer at a political risk startup.--Jordan Weissmann is Slate’s senior business and economics correspondent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and author of Weapons of Math Destruction Cathy O’Neil discuss: - Cathy O’Neil’s recent TED Talk- The world of TED Talk conferences- The industry of highly paid speeches, including Obama’s recent $400K speech for Cantor FitzgeraldCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm. Email: [email protected]:@felixsalmon,@Three_Guineas, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmann Production by Daniel Schroeder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Huffington Post senior reporter Emily Peck, discuss:Sheryl Sandberg’s new book on grief, Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy.Former Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer’s mostly ineffective data project, USA Facts.How CEO Marissa Mayer will earn $186 million through Yahoo’s sale to Verizon.Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon,@Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeckProduction by Zachary Dinerstein.Slate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 50 dollars off your first set of sheets plus free shipping by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money.And by Green Mountain Coffee. Green Mountain Coffee is passionate about making a smoother tasting cup. Try it today with $4 off of most Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup pods when you buy two select boxes at Keurig.com… and use promo code TRYGMC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, discuss:The bizarre circumstances surrounding Arconic CEO Klaus Kleinfeld’s resignation.Portland’s radical decision to divest from all corporations.How PetSmart is acquiring Chewy in the largest e-commerce acquisition in retail history.Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmann, @Three_GuineasProduction by Zachary Dinerstein.Slate Money is brought to you by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE when you go to BlueApron.com/MONEYAnd by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. When it comes to the big decision of choosing a mortgage lender, work with one that has your best interests in mind. Use Rocket Mortgage for a transparent, trustworthy home loan process that’s completely online at QuickenLoans.com/SlateMoney.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job on all the top job sites with a single click. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE by going to ZipRecruiter.com/MONEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, discuss:South Africa’s credit rating downgrade to junk status.How markets aren’t responding predictably to recent economic events.Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari’s beef with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon over how to prevent another banking crisis.Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmann, @Three_GuineasProduction by Zachary Dinerstein.Slate Money is brought to you by Orkin. Every home is unique, that’s why Orkin creates customized treatment plans based in science from the nation’s leading entomologists. Get 50 dollars off your first pest control service by signing up at orkin.com/MONEYAnd by Green Mountain Coffee. Green Mountain Coffee is passionate about making a smoother tasting cup. Try it today with $4 off, when you buy two boxes of most Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup pods at keurig.com, with code TRYGMC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, discuss:ProPublica’s report that minority neighborhoods pay higher car insurance premiums than whiteRentberry, a controversial new company that allows renters to bid on apartmentsThe popularity of smart beta investingCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmann, @Three_GuineasProduction by Zachary Dinerstein.Slate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 50 dollars off your first set of sheets plus free shipping by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money. And by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans.When it comes to the big decision of choosing a mortgage lender, work with one that has your best interests in mind. Use Rocket Mortgage for a transparent, trustworthy home loan process that’s completely online at QuickenLoans.com/SLATEMONEY. And by Orkin. Every home is unique, that’s why Orkin creates customized treatment plans based in science from the nation’s leading entomologists. Get 50 dollars off your first pest control service by signing up at orkin.com/MONEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the follow-up to Slate Money’s much-beloved original wine episode, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and author Bianca Bosker dive into her new book Cork Dork. They discuss:The difference between natural and unnatural winesWhat to look for when ordering wine at a restaurant How to judge the character of different winesCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmann, @bboskerProduction by Zachary Dinerstein.Slate Money is brought to you by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE when you go to BlueApron.com/MONEY.AND BY by Wunder Capital. WONDERCAPITAL allows individuals to invest in solar projects and earn up to 8.5 percent annually while diversifying their portfolios and combating global climate change. Create an account for free, at WunderCapital.com/money. Do Well, and Do Good. AND by CIT. From transportation to healthcare to manufacturing, CIT offers commercial lending, leasing, and treasury management services for small and middle market businesses. Learn more at cit.com. Put knowledge to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Huffington Post senior reporter Emily Peck discuss:Thinx founder Miki Agrawal’s sexual harassment allegationsHow venture capital placed massive strains on the promising digital healthcare startup SherpaaHow venture capitalist J.D. Vance is looking to invest in startups in OhioCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmann, @EmilyRPeckProduction by Zachary Dinerstein.Slate Money is brought to you by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. When it comes to the big decision of choosing a mortgage lender, work with one that has your best interests in mind. Use Rocket Mortgage for a transparent, trustworthy home loan process that’s completely online at QuickenLoans.com/SLATEMONEY. And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/MONEY. And by CIT. From transportation to healthcare to manufacturing, CIT offers commercial lending, leasing, and treasury management services for small and middle market businesses. Learn more at cit.com. Put knowledge to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political analyst and emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, discuss: The future of the European Union in the face of rising populismIceland’s lifting of capital controlsHow horror movie studio Blumhouse’s release strategy is reaping big rewardsCheck out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary Dinerstein.Slate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 50 dollars off your first set of sheets plus free shipping by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money.And by FreshBooks. FreshBooks has launched an all new version of their cloud accounting software so you can spend more time doing the work you love, and less time stressing over your paperwork. For your 30 day free trial, go to FreshBooks.com slash Slatemoney and enter Slatemoney in the how did you hear about us section.And by Vistaprint. Get 500 business cards starting at just $9.99 by going to Vistaprint.com and using promo code money at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Laurel Touby, founder of Mediabistro, discuss: The eccentric billionaire owner of SoftBank, Masayoshi Son.How Swift cut North Korean banks off from the global financial system.If State Street’s plan to place more women in executive roles is legit.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmann, @laureltoubyProduction by Zachary Dinerstein.Slate Money is brought to you by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE when you go to BlueApron.com/MONEY.And by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans.When it comes to the big decision of choosing a mortgage lender, work with one that has your best interests in mind. Use Rocket Mortgage for a transparent, trustworthy home loan process that’s completely online at QuickenLoans.com/SLATEMONEY. And by CIT. From transportation to healthcare to manufacturing, CIT offers commercial lending, leasing, and treasury management services for small and middle market businesses. Learn more at cit.com. Put knowledge to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Sheelah Kolhatkar, New Yorker staff writer and author of Black Edge, discuss the turmoil at Bridgewater Management, how a hedge funder tried to take down Herbalife, and the insider trading allegations covered in Black Edge. Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/SlateMoney and using the promo code Casper.com/SlateMoneyAnd by Freshbooks. FreshBooks has launched an all new version of their cloud accounting software so you can spend more time doing the work you love, and less time stressing over your paperwork. For your 30 day free trial, go to FreshBooks.com/Slatemoney and enter Slatemoney in the how did you hear about us section.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/Money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Heather Long, CNNMoney’s senior markets and economy writer, discuss:The fallout from Uber’s sexual harassment allegations.The attempted takeover of Unilever by Kraft Heinz.Bank fees.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmann, @byHeatherLongProduction by Zachary Dinerstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmann, @leighgallagherProduction by Zachary Dinerstein.Slate Money is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/MONEYAnd by Freshbooks. FreshBooks has launched an all new version of their cloud accounting software so you can spend more time doing the work you love, and less time stressing over your paperwork. For your 30 day free trial, go to FreshBooks.com slash Slatemoney and enter Slatemoney in the how did you hear about us section. And by the hit SHOWTIME Original Series BILLIONS, starring Emmy award winners Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti. BILLIONS returns February 19th with new episodes every Sunday at 10/9 central. Download the SHOWTIME app now to start your free trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 publishingMusicCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmann, @DKThompProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. When it comes to the big decision of choosing a mortgage lender, work with one that has your best interests in mind. Use Rocket Mortgage for a transparent, trustworthy home loan process that’s completely online at QuickenLoans.com/slatemoney. And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money. And by the hit SHOWTIME Original Series BILLIONS, starring Emmy winners Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti. BILLIONS returns Sunday, February 19th with new episodes every Sunday at 10/9 central. Download the SHOWTIME app now to start your free trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 50 dollars off your first set of sheets by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money.And by Freshbooks, who have launched an all-new version of their cloud accounting software so you can spend more time doing the work you love, and less time stressing over your paperwork. For your 30 day free trial, go to FreshBooks.com/slatemoney and enter slatemoney in the “How did you hear about us” section.And by the hit SHOWTIME Original Series BILLIONS, starring Emmy winners Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti. BILLIONS returns Sunday, February 19th with new episodes every Sunday at 10/9 central. Download the SHOWTIME app now to start your free trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, 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: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmann, @mathbabedotorgProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/money. And by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. When it comes to the big decision of choosing a mortgage lender, work with one that has your best interests in mind. Use Rocket Mortgage for a transparent, trustworthy home loan process that’s completely online at QuickenLoans.com/slatemoney. And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 globalizationBritain's role in the world, post BrexitThe future of banks and business in a more populist western worldCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Points of Courage, a podcast from Hiscox Insurance about the adventure of starting up a business. Check out Points of Courage wherever you get your podcasts and learn more about how Hiscox Insurance can help protect your business by going to Hiscox.com. And by Freshbooks, who have launched an all-new version of their cloud accounting software so you can spend more time doing the work you love, and less time stressing over your paperwork. For your 30 day free trial, go to FreshBooks.com/slatemoney and enter slatemoney in the “How did you hear about us” section. And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 roleCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 50 dollars off your first set of sheets by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money.And by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. When it comes to the big decision of choosing a mortgage lender, work with one that has your best interests in mind. Use Rocket Mortgage for a transparent, trustworthy home loan process that’s completely online at QuickenLoans.com/slatemoney.And by Vistaprint. Get 500 business cards starting at just $9.99 by going to Vistaprint.com and using promo code money at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.