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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: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code slatemoney.And 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 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 FounderDan Kenary -- Harpoon Brewery FounderRob Burns -- Night Shift Brewing Founder and President of the Massachusetts Brewers GuildKatie Marisic -- Federal Affairs Manager at the Brewers AssociationNancy Palmer -- Executive Director, Georgia Craft Brewers GuildThey discuss:What a craft beer is The economics of running a small breweryHow national and state regulations affect the price and distribution of beerThey also answer questions from a few thirsty listeners.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary Dinerstein and Veralyn Williams 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: 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: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmann Production by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Placemakers, a new Slate podcast made possible by JPMorgan Chase. This podcast tells the stories of neighborhoods, businesses, and nonprofits who are working together to move their communities forward. Download and Subscribe to Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts.And by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. Rocket Mortgage brings the mortgage process into the twenty-first century with an easy online process. Check out Rocket Mortgage today at QuickenLoans.com/slatemoney. 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 hidden consequences of attaching health grades to employeesThe Fed’s recent rate hike How states are suing generic-drug companies over price-fixing allegationsCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by HP. Their Business line of products are travel tested and perfect for on-the-go or in the office. Go to hp.com/slate and enter code slate at checkout for 30 percent off select HP Business products.And by Goldman Sachs. To learn about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy, subscribe to the firm’s podcast, Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, available on iTunes. 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 devote the whole episode to aviation and discuss:United Airlines’ new Basic Economy fareTrump’s plan to personally renegotiate Boeing’s Air Force One bidSilicon Valley’s shift from producing ones and zeros to actual stuff, including dronesCome have a beer with us! Slate Money goes live for a special craft beer episode at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15 at Union Hall in Brooklyn. Tickets are $25. Go to slate.com/live for tickets and more information.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. Post your job to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money.And by Wunder Capital. Earn up to 8.5 percent annually, while diversifying your portfolio, curbing pollution, and combating global climate change. Create an account for free at WunderCapital/com/money. Wunder Capital. Do well and do good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SecretaryCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.---Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code slatemoney.And by Audible. Explore Audible’s unmatched selection of audiobooks, original audio shows, news, comedy, and more. Get a free audiobook with a 30 day trial at Audible.com/money.And 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 TrumpCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmann, @LauraArnoldFdnProduction by Veralyn Williams and Mary WilsonSlate Money is brought to you by HP. Their Business line of products are travel tested and perfect for on-the-go or in the office. Go to hp.com/slate and enter code slate at checkout for 30 percent off select HP Business products.And by Goldman Sachs. To learn about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy, subscribe to the firm’s podcast, Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, available on iTunes.And by Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 demonetizationCome 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. Go to slate.com/live for tickets and more information.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmann, @eisingerjProduction 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 Trunk Club. Discover your perfect look with clothes sent right to your door from your very own personal stylist. Get started today at TrunkClub.com/money.And by Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hall in Brooklyn. Tickets are $25. Go to slate.com/live for tickets and more information.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code slatemoney.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money.And by Audible. Explore Audible’s unmatched selection of audiobooks, original audio shows, news, comedy, and more. Get a free audiobook with a 30 day trial at Audible.com/money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @edmundleeProduction by Veralyn Williams.Come have a beer with us!Slate Money Live in Brooklyn for a special craft beer episode 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Union Hall in Brooklyn, NYTickets are $25 Go to slate.com/live (slate dot com slash live) for tickets and more information.---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 Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney.And 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 WarnerWallonia formally approves EU-Canada, CETA trade dealBuzzy Tech Companies and how they fare in the public stock markets.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @edmundleeProduction by Veralyn Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 million in the Volcker Rule eraCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.---Slate Money is brought to you by MeUndies. For comfortable underwear that makes a statement, go to MeUndies.com/money and you’ll get 20 percent off your first order.And by HP. Their Business line of products are travel tested and perfect for on-the-go or in the office. Go to hp.com/slate and enter code slate at checkout for 30 percent off select HP Business products.And by Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.We want you to tell us about the podcasts you enjoy, and how often you listen to them. So we created a survey that takes just a couple of minutes to complete. If you fill it out, you'll help Panoply to make great podcasts about the things you love. And things you didn’t even know you loved. To fill out the survey, just go to www.megaphone.fm/survey.----Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code slatemoney.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money.And by Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LondonCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.We want you to tell us about the podcasts you enjoy, and how often you listen to them. So we created a survey that takes just a couple of minutes to complete. If you fill it out, you'll help Panoply to make great podcasts about the things you love. And things you didn’t even know you loved. To fill out the survey, just go to www.megaphone.fm/survey.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 Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 listThe state of Deutsche Bank’s financial healthElon Musk’s mission to MarsAlso, here is the personality test Cathy mentioned: “The 4 Traits That Put Kids at Risk for Addiction.”Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.Slate Money is brought to you by Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney. And 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 HP. Their Business line of products are travel tested and perfect for on-the-go or in the office. Go to hp.com/slate and enter code slate at checkout for 30 percent off select HP Business products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 book The Wealth of Humans: Work, Power, and Status in the Twenty-first Century-The pressure Wells Fargo put on bank tellers to sign customers up for products they weren’t interested in-Bias in Amazon’s pricing algorithmCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Mickey Capper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.Slate Money is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. Post your job to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money.And by Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney. And by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. Rocket Mortgage brings the mortgage process into the twenty-first century with an easy online process. Check out Rocket Mortgage today at QuickenLoans.com/slatemoney. Equal housing lender. Licensed in all 50 states. N-M-L -S consumer access dot org number 3030. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code slatemoney.And by Audible. Explore Audible’s unmatched selection of audiobooks, original audio shows, news, comedy, and more. Get a free audiobook with a 30 day trial at Audible.com/money.And by Trunk Club. Look your best in clothes hand-picked by your own personal stylist. Get started today at TrunkClub.com/money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get $50 off your first set of sheets, plus free shipping, by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money.And by Wunder Capital, an award-winning online investment platform that allows individuals to invest in solar energy projects across the U.S. Create an account for free at WunderCapital.com/money.And by Placemakers, a new Slate podcast made possible by JPMorgan Chase. This podcast tells the stories of neighborhoods, businesses, and nonprofits that are working together to move their communities forward. Download and subscribe to Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 funds.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.Slate Money is brought to you by Harry’s. For a smooth shave at a great price, go to Harrys.com and use promo code money to get 5 dollars off your first purchase.And by Placemakers, a new Slate podcast made possible by JPMorgan Chase. This podcast tells the stories of neighborhoods, businesses, and nonprofits that are working together to move their communities forward. Download and Subscribe to Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts.And by Trunk Club. Look your best in clothes hand-picked by your own personal stylist. Get started today at TrunkClub.com/money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.Slate Money is brought to you by MeUndies. For comfortable underwear that makes a statement, go to MeUndies.com/money and you’ll get 20 percent off your first order.And by ZipReceuiter. Post your job to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money.And by Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @jbarroProduction by Zachary DinerstienSlate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code slatemoney.And by Audible. Explore Audible’s unmatched selection of audiobooks, original audio shows, news, comedy, and more. Get a free audiobook with a 30 day trial at Audible.com/money.And by SeatGeek. Get the best deal on tickets to your favorite sporting or music events. Download the SeatGeek app and use promo code money for a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 job interview.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.Slate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 20 percent off your entire order, plus free shipping, by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money.And by Placemakers, a new Slate podcast made possible by JPMorgan Chase. This podcast tells the stories of neighborhoods, businesses, and nonprofits that are working together to move their communities forward. Download and Subscribe to Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts.And by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar project across the US. Create an account for free at Wundercapital.com/money. Invest in Wunder Capital’s solar funds. Do well and do good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.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/money.And by Open Account, a podcast that gets personal about making, losing, and living with money. Created by Umpqua Bank and hosted by SuChin Pak, download and subscribe to Open Account wherever you get your podcasts.And by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar project across the US. Create an account for free at WunderCapital.com/money. Invest in Wunder Capital’s solar funds. Do well and do good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:-How venture capitalist Peter Thiel, really feels about Palantir-European giant Unilever buys Dollar Shave Club for 1 billion dollars-Elon Musk’s Master Plan with the electric car startup, TeslaCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: [email protected]: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.Slate Money is brought to you by MeUndies. For comfortable underwear that makes a statement, go to MeUndies.com/money and you’ll get 20 percent off your first order.And by ZipReceuiter. Post your job to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money.And by Trunk Club. Look your best in clothes hand-picked by your own personal stylist. Get started today at TrunkClub.com/money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Why the UFC sold for 4 billion dollars-NBA salary cap, ode to unions -Will Rio survive the Olympics?Slate Money is brought to you by TrackR, a coin-sized device that locates misplaced keys, wallets, bags, computers—anything in seconds. Get 30 percent off your entire order by going to TheTracker.com and using the promo code MONEY. And by Goldman Sachs. To learn about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy, subscribe to the firm’s podcast, ‘Exchanges at Goldman Sachs,’ available on iTunes. And by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar projects across the U.S. Create an account for free at Wundercapital.com/money. Invest in Wunder Capital’s solar funds. Do well and do good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org,and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-UK Property funds are in trouble post-Brexit-What it means for interest rates to be negative.-Italian banks are in crisis.Slate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 20 percent off your entire order, plus free shipping, by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money.And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money.And by Open Account, a podcast that gets personal about making, losing, and living with money. Created by Umpqua Bank and hosted by SuChin Pak, download and subscribe to Open Account wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Chris Lehman of the Baffler. Topics discussed on today’s show include:-How religion became an industry in America.-Donald Trump is a prosperity preacher. -Debt and the American version of Christianity.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. All Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. Right now, get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY. And by Tracker, a coin-sized device that locates misplaced keys, wallets, bags, computers—anything in seconds. Make losing things a thing of the past. Get 30 percent off your entire order by going to TheTrackR.com and using the promo code MONEY. And by Goldman Sachs. To learn about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy, subscribe to the firm’s podcast, ‘Exchanges at Goldman Sachs,’ available on iTunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Leo Carey of the New Yorker gather to grieve.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Why the Leave vote succeeded.-How UK politics got us here.-What this means for the rest of Europe.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury bedding at affordable prices. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, blankets, duvet covers, and more at BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code MONEY. And by Open Account, a podcast that gets personal about making, losing, and living with money. Created by Umpqua Bank and hosted by SuChin Pak, download and subscribe to Open Account wherever you get your podcasts.And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code MONEY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Paul Ford of Postlight discuss Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Why Microsoft wanted LinkedIn.-The debt vs overseas cash question and the stock-based compensation question behind this deal.-How the options-trading going on here raises doubt about insider trading.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/money. And by Goldman Sachs. To learn about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy, subscribe to the firm’s podcast, ‘Exchanges at Goldman Sachs,’ available on iTunes. And by Ritani. Buying an engagement ring? Check out Ritani. Shop online and your ring is made in New York and sent to you or a local jeweler. It’s that easy. Go to ritani.com/money today for their free diamond giveaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann get saucy.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-French hottie, and rogue trader, Jérôme Kerviel can do no wrong.-Peruvians are pretty good at vulture funds.-Scotland wants to make it a little harder for chavs to get their cheap booze.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by Texture, the mobile app that gives you full access to more than 150 of the world's most popular magazines, anytime, using your phone or tablet. Read Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—and hundreds more—from back issues to the one currently on the newsstand. Right now, try Texture for free at Texture.com/slatemoney. And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code MONEY. And by Open Account, a podcast that gets personal about making, losing, and living with money. Created by Umpqua Bank and hosted by SuChin Pak, download and subscribe to Open Account wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discussthe gains and losses of the week.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Was Elizabeth Holmes ever a billionaire?-The failure of welfare reform-What Verizon means to the labor movement.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. All Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. Right now, get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY. And by Trunk Club. Answer a few simple questions about your look, style, and size, and receive a trunk full of great looking clothes that fit perfectly and make you look amazing. Only pay for the clothes you keep, and shipping is free. Go to TrunkClub.com/money. And by Goldman Sachs. Get information about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy on the firm’s podcast—Exchanges at Goldman Sachs—available on iTunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss the baddies of the week.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Why Peter Thiel is funding Hulk Hogan's crusade against Gawker.-The IMF says maybe Neoliberalism wasn't so great.-Florida's failed algorithm for recidivism.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury bedding at affordable prices. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, blankets, duvet covers, and more at BollAndBranch.com, and use the promo code MONEY. And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/money. And by TrackR, a coin-sized device that locates misplaced keys, wallets, bags, computers—anything in seconds. Make losing things a thing of the past. Get 30 percent off your entire order by going to TheTrackR.com and using the promo code MONEY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Time's Rana Foroohar, author of Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance & the Fall of American Business discuss the current state of capitalism. Topics discussed on today’s show include:-How Wall Street is choking our economy and how to fix it-Why America doesn't make things anymore.-What happened to the American dream of home ownership. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code MONEY. And by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar projects across the U.S. Create an account for free at Wundercapital.com/money. Invest in Wunder Capital’s solar funds. Do well and do good. And by Open Account, a podcast that gets personal about making, losing, and living with money. Created by Umpqua Bank and hosted by SuChin Pak, download and subscribe to Open Account wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss loans and investments.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-There's trouble at the Lending Club.-Google pulls all payday loans ads.-Why public pensions are still investing in hedge funds.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by Texture, the mobile app that gives you full access to more than 150 of the world's most popular magazines, anytime, using your phone or tablet. Read Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—and hundreds more—from back issues to the one currently on the newsstand. Right now, try Texture for free at Texture.com/slatemoney. And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/slatemoney.And by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. All Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cath O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by the New Yorker's James Surowiecki. Topics discussed on today’s show include:-“Drop a tear for those who own non-voting corporate stock.”-The US oil industry goes bottom-up.-You can now sue your bank.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar projects across the U.S. by investing in Wunder Capital’s solar funds. Create an account for free at Wundercapital.com/money. Do well and do good.And by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. And get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY. And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code MONEY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are just fine without Yanis Varoufakis.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-It's Groundhog Day in Greece.-Why Puerto Rico can't overcome its debt.-The prospects of Great Britain leaving the EU are terrifying.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury bedding at affordable prices. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, blankets, duvet covers, and more at BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code MONEY.And by Headspace. If you've ever been curious about meditation, then go to Headspace.com/money and try the Take 10 program. It's guided meditation for 10 days—10 minutes a day—absolutely free. And by Betterment, the largest automated investing service—managing billions of dollars for people just like you. Get up to six months of investing FREE when you go to Betterment.com/slatemoney. Betterment—investing made better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, Silicon Valley O.G. Margit Wennmachers joins hosts FelixSalmon of Fusion and Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org to talk corporate culture.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Theranos faked it til they made it. Then unmade it.-How Silicon Valley culture hurts everyone.-How Germany became a net-exporting powerhouse. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code MONEY.And by Ring. With Ring Video Doorbell, you can see and speak to anyone at your door from anywhere in the world, using your smart phone. Slate Money listeners get FREE EXPEDITED FedEx shipping when you go to Ring.com/money. With Ring Video Doorbell you’re always home!And by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar projects across the U.S. by investing in Wunder Capital’s solar funds. Create an account for free at Wundercapital.com/money. Do well and do good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money host Felix Salmon of Fusion goes to the Future History Festival in Baltimore and meets with Rose Eveleth of Flash Forward and Gideon Lichfield of Quartz to talk time travel. Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Will borders between countries exist in the future?-How much will climate change affect human migration?-What is the future of democracy?Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by Texture, the mobile app that gives you full access to more than 150 of the world's most popular magazines, anytime, using your phone or tablet. Read Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—and hundreds more—from back issues to the one currently on the newsstand. Right now, try Texture for free at Texture.com/slatemoney.And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/slatemoney.And by Headspace. If you've ever been curious about meditation, then go to Headspace.com/money and try the Take 10 program. It's guided meditation for 10 days—10 minutes a day—absolutely free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Simple CEO Josh Reich discuss money going global.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Josh's story of how he started a mobile banking company-Can the financial tech industry save banking?-The bigger story behind the Panama PapersCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. And get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and usingthe promo code SLATEMONEY.And by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar projects across the U.S. by investing inWunder Capital’s solar funds. Create an account for free atWundercapital.com/money. Do well and do good.And by Betterment, the largest automated investing service—managing billions of dollarsfor people just like you. Get up to six months of investing FREE when you go toBetterment.com/slatemoney. Betterment—investing made better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss things coming to an end.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Failures in the gig economy, and our changing workforce-Spotify's deal with the devil-Ang Bang loses its bid for Starwood hotelsSlate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. And get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY. And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code MONEY. And by Ring. With Ring Video Doorbell, you can see and speak to anyone at your door from anywhere in the world, using your smart phone. Slate Money listeners get FREE EXPEDITED FedEx shipping when you go to Ring.com/money. With Ring Video Doorbell you’re always home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss displacement.Topics discussed on today’s show include:- What the election is teaching us about free trade.- Is there anything to be gained from gentrification, in Manhattan, Palo Alto, or Brooklyn?-What Tidjane Thiam did so poorly at Credit Suisse.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss the biggest mess-ups of the week.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Bangladesh's bank account at the Fed lost $81 million in a web heist.-Pharma startup darling Valeant is a mess.-The biggest hedge fund in the world has some personnel issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Stacey Vanek Smith of Planet Money discuss the business and finance news of the week.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Buying citizenship, in St. Kitts and the U.S.-Why activist investors aren't nominating women to board positions.-How white collar America secretly loves working too much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 sales taxes.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Cathy battles the tampon tax.-Ted Cruz makes a proposal for a new kind of value-added tax.-Felix can't stand the way Americans keep the sales tax off the price tag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, Guan Yang joins hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann to talk about battles with the government. Topics discussed on today’s show include:-The Apple versus the FBI battle is about much more than just Apple. -Sci-Hub's gone to the dark web.-Argentina says it's not evil anymore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, Neil Irwin, author of The Alchemists: Three Central Bankers and a World on Fire, joins hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann. This week is all about Neel Kashkari of the Minneapolis Fed's new solution for our too-big-to-fail banks.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-How to break up the biggest banks. -How we could turn banks into public utilities.-How to take away the tax-deductibility of interest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, Muhamed El-Erian joins hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann talk about the future of central banks.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Our economy is at a T-junction- things are about to go very good, or very bad, depending on the decisions our government makes.-Why central bankers, IMF types, and the like, often want to do things which go against the will of the people. -What is the role of central banks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 cold hard cash.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-The failure of bitcoin, and why we'll never have a cash-free society-Viacom's aging patriarch Sumner Redstone, and Philippe Daumain’s $54M pay package-Why Credit Suisse is tanking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Slate Money, Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, Miriam Gottfried of the Wall Street Journal, and Shane Ferro of the Huffington Post talk about feelings.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Facebook's new emoji options, and what this means for Twitter-Univision is buying The Onion -Gender discrimination on Wall StreetCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.