Slate Money podcast

Slate Money

A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.

A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.

 

#595

Slate Money Travel: Maybe We Should Walk

In this episode of Slate Money Travel, Felix Salmon speaks with Craig Mod about why he loves to walk on vacation. Check out Craig Mod’s latest book, “ [Things Become Other Things] (https://shop.specialprojects.jp/products/things-become-other-things-1st-ed/) ”.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at [slate.com/moneyplus] (http://slate.com/moneyplus) to help support our work. Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Nov 2023

31 MINS

31:28

27 Nov 2023


#594

The Big Crazy at OpenAI

This week, [ Felix Salmon] (https://twitter.com/felixsalmon) , [ Emily Peck] (https://twitter.com/EmilyRPeck?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) , and [ Elizabeth Spiers] (https://twitter.com/espiers) discuss Sam Altman’s triumphant return to OpenAI and ponder the future of the artificial intelligence industry. They also discuss the legal woes of crypto exchange Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao. Finally: the economic policies of Argentina’s president-elect Javier Milei. In the Plus segment: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins OpenAI’s board of directors Podcast production by Jared Downing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Nov 2023

52 MINS

52:09

25 Nov 2023


#593

Slate Money Goes to the Movies: Dumb Money

In the first episode of Slate Money Goes to the Movies, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers talk with Joe Nocera, author of “ [The Big Fail] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0593331028/?tag=slatmaga-20) ” about Dumb Money. Can you make a good movie about something that happened two years ago? What’s it like to watch the COVID pandemic on the big screen? Who made money in the GameStop craze?  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at [slate.com/moneyplus] (http://slate.com/moneyplus) to help support our work. Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Nov 2023

48 MINS

48:30

20 Nov 2023


#592

How Salt Built America

This week, [ Felix Salmon] (https://twitter.com/felixsalmon) , [ Emily Peck] (https://twitter.com/EmilyRPeck?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) , and [ Elizabeth Spiers] (https://twitter.com/espiers) chat with Ed Conway, economics and data editor of Sky News, whose new book “ [Material World] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFGZJDVH/?tag=slatmaga-20) ” tells how a handful of everyday resources built civilization — and remain incredibly important today. Also: the astounding secrets of car paint…and why new cars look like mud. Podcast production by Patrick Fort and Jared Downing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Nov 2023

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:43

18 Nov 2023


#591

Slate Money Travel: Jet-setting Like A Journalist

In the first episode of Slate Money’s Travel series, Felix Salmon talks with The New York Times’ Lydia Polgreen about her time as a foreign correspondent and big-time business exec. What was it like to carry $10,000 in cash? And how buttery is the leather on a private jet?  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at [slate.com/moneyplus] (http://slate.com/moneyplus) to help support our work. Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Nov 2023

33 MINS

33:18

13 Nov 2023


#590

The Bully of Bridgewater

This week, [Felix Salmon] (https://twitter.com/felixsalmon) , [ Emily Peck] (https://twitter.com/EmilyRPeck?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) , and [ Elizabeth Spiers] (https://twitter.com/espiers) are joined by Rob Copeland of The New York Times to discuss his new book [The Fund: Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates, and the Unraveling of a Wall Street Legend] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250276933/thefund) , which examines the vast difference between Ray Dalio’s public persona and Bridgewater’s private reality. Then, Felix, Emily and Elizabeth cover the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and WeWork’s bankruptcy.  In the Plus segment: More with Rob Copeland! Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Nov 2023

47 MINS

47:25

11 Nov 2023


#589

Slate Money Goes to the Movies: The Insider

The Slate Money crew is joined by a familiar voice in Jordan Weissmann to discuss “The Insider”. They talk about the many conflicts of interest, how to make journalism look interesting, and the problem with Michael Mann movies. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at [slate.com/moneyplus] (http://slate.com/moneyplus) to help support our work. Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Nov 2023

52 MINS

52:31

06 Nov 2023


#588

The Crypto Crimes of Sam Bankman-Fried

Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers tackle the verdict in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial and a lawsuit against realtors. They also discuss the UAW contract negotiations and how it will affect car manufacturers in the rest of the United States.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at [slate.com/moneyplus] (http://slate.com/moneyplus) to help support our work. Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Nov 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:20

04 Nov 2023


#587

Why Dimes Shouldn’t Exist

Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers and Emily Peck talk about the latest GDP numbers and why people still feel bad about the economy. They also break down two big fossil fuel mergers, and Felix explains why dimes shouldn’t exist. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at [slate.com/moneyplus] (http://slate.com/moneyplus) to help support our work. Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Oct 2023

49 MINS

49:29

28 Oct 2023


#586

Slate Money Goes to the Movies: BlackBerry

In this episode of the Movies series, the Slate Money gang talks with BNN Bloomberg’s Amanda Lang about “BlackBerry”. Are there really vampires in Waterloo, Ontario? Why are all movie business guys just people who yell?  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at [slate.com/moneyplus] (http://slate.com/moneyplus) to help support our work. Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Oct 2023

39 MINS

39:50

23 Oct 2023


#585

The Cable Sports Apocalypse

This week, [Felix Salmon] (https://twitter.com/felixsalmon) , [ Emily Peck] (https://twitter.com/EmilyRPeck?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) , and [ Elizabeth Spiers] (https://twitter.com/espiers) are joined by Sara Fischer, senior media reporter at Axios, to break down recent media deals with sports leagues, and why cord-cutters are going old school and buying TV antennas. They also discuss Marc Andreessen’s unhinged tech manifesto. In the Plus segment: The recent survey of consumer finances. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Oct 2023

58 MINS

58:15

21 Oct 2023


#584

SBF (Sweaters, Birkenstock, FTX)

Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers and Emily Peck talk about the latest in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial. They also discuss the (maybe bad???) Birkenstock IPO, and why your sweaters are getting worse.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at [slate.com/moneyplus] (http://slate.com/moneyplus) to help support our work. Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Oct 2023

55 MINS

55:55

14 Oct 2023


#583

Slate Money Goes to the Movies: Barbie

In this episode of the Movies series, the gang talks with Slate’s Cheyna Roth about Barbie. Is Barbie an anti-capitalist movie? Does Ryan Gosling steal too much of the show? And what message does Barbie’s success send to Hollywood?  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at [slate.com/moneyplus] (http://slate.com/moneyplus) to help support our work.  Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Oct 2023

40 MINS

40:18

09 Oct 2023


#582

Is Ozempic Eating Into Snack Profits?

This week, [Felix Salmon] (https://twitter.com/felixsalmon) , [ Emily Peck] (https://twitter.com/EmilyRPeck?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) , and [ Elizabeth Spiers] (https://twitter.com/espiers) talk about how Ozempic affects food buying habits, the rise in mortgage and interest rates, and the decrease in stock buybacks.  In the Plus segment: The correlation between [life expectancy and having a college degree] (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/03/opinion/life-expectancy-college-degree.html) .  Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

07 Oct 2023

37 MINS

37:40

07 Oct 2023


#581

Delta Sky Miles vs The Two-Percent

Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are the two-percent! Well, not Emily, to be clear. They dig into what’s going on with all the changes to Delta Sky Miles, the newest lawsuit by the FTC against Amazon, and why LinkedIn is and is not the worst.  In the Plus segment: What do you do with a  [concrete banana] (https://pretti.cool/products/banana) ?  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at  [slate.com/moneyplus] (http://slate.com/moneyplus)  to help support our work. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

30 Sep 2023

52 MINS

52:03

30 Sep 2023