Slate Money
A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.
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1
Is Bluesky the New Old Twitter?
Bluesky is flying high, Adani is busted for fraud, and being “anti-woke” is now a business strategy.
39 min
2
What the D.O.G.E?
Elon Musk is so unserious, crypto is surging, and AI clones are dating and applying for jobs for us now.
41 min
3
Money Talks: The Rise and Fall of Victoria’s Se...
The authors of ‘Selling Sexy’ discuss the iconic store’s heyday and dwindling legacy.
45 min
4
The Trump Trade
What the markets did after the Trump win, the German government’s meltdown, and why Reddit is resilient.
43 min
5
Who Do Washington Post Boycotts Hurt? Not Jeff ...
The Money team discusses what the Washington Post boycott means for its owner, how a Trump victory could affect the economy, and why companies are policing perks.
47 min
6
Money Talks: The Gambler Who Bet on Alibaba
Lionel Barber reveals how unicorn hunter Masayoshi Son became Wall Street’s biggest maverick investor.
31 min
7
Elon Musk’s Scheme to (Sort Of) Buy Trump Votes
The Money team discusses Musk’s campaign finance maneuvers, how election betting may or may not tip the odds, and why many “paycheck to paycheck” Americans aren’t really that broke.
49 min
8
Money Talks: How Did Trump Scam America? Lots o...
Authors Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig discuss how Trump faked it until he made it.
40 min
9
China Needs a Stimulus Bazooka
The Money team discusses China’s efforts to supercharge its flagging economy, the secretive billionaires of Boar’s Head, and the dreams and schemes of Fox News.
54 min
10
Money Talks: We Could Run Out of Everything Again
Emily Peck speaks with Peter Goodman about the house of cards that ruined the global supply chain.
41 min
11
What the Hurricanes Cost
The Money troupe discuss an everyman who struck it big and lost it all on Tesla options, the financial impact of America’s recent storms, and Felix’s impending sabbatical.
50 min
12
Why Were the Striking Dockworkers Unpopular?
The Money team discusses the Longshoremen’s strike, OpenAI’s $6 billion investment round, and Dish Network aquiring DirecTV and its massive debt.
53 min
13
Money Talks: It’s Time to Work Less
Author and journalist Brigid Schulte explains what's wrong with American work culture.
42 min
14
How Nike Shoes Got Lame
Bloomberg’s Kim Bhasin joins the money troupe to discuss Nike’s CEO shakeup, the tycoon of mall “zombie brands,” and the DOJ lawsuit against Visa.
57 min
15
The Fed Rate Cut is a New Beginning
The Money team discusses the Federal Reserve interest rate cut, Trump’s tax cut campaign blitz, and Axel Springer’s media empire shakeup.
45 min
16
Money Talks: Under the Spell of Someone Else’s ...
Author Rumaan Alam’s new novel Entitlement explores how proximity to the rich can transform us.
32 min
17
Fasten Your Seatbelt, Boeing
The Money team discusses the Boeing strike, America’s snack fixation, and the Fed’s Basel Endgame walkback.
48 min
18
The Chase Glitch Proves Checks Are Stupid
The Money squad discusses the Chase infinite money glitch, the “founder mode” craze, and the menace of Japanese knotweed.
46 min
19
Money Talks: How to Make the Next Wordle
Gamemaker Zach Gage of Puzzmo shares the secrets of the perfect puzzle.
33 min
20
Is This Company Keeping the Rent Too Damn High?
The Money three discuss the rent price-fixing suit against RealPage, Nvidia’s hyped-up earnings report, and Australia’s new “right to disconnect” rule.
44 min
21
Disney’s Wrongful Death Nightmare
The Money team discusses Disney’s forced arbitration clause, Kamala’s vague price control “plan,” and whether or not sports betting is bad for us.
46 min
22
Money Talks: How to Save a Doomed Economy
Economist Paul Collier discusses rebuilding regions and countries that have been left behind.
33 min
23
Nate Silver and the Secret World of Risk-Takers
Author and statistician Nate Silver joins the Money squad to discuss Silicon Valley psychology, AI doomsday, and the promise and peril of risking it all.
50 min
24
What the Heck is Going on in Japan?
The Money team discusses Japanese market troubles, Google’s monopoly case, and whether a new CEO can turn Boeing around.
46 min
25
Money Talks: Can the Rich Really Lose It All?
Author Taffy Brodesser-Akner discusses the real-world inspiration for her fictional riches-to-rags story.
34 min