Dive into the world of business as expert hosts break down the relevance of economic news in our daily lives. Learn about investment strategies and emerging technology trends that shape the market. The lively discussions aim to simplify complex concepts, making them accessible and engaging. Highlighting everything from the dynamics of the Federal Reserve to quirky topics like wolf cloning, this show offers a unique lens on what truly influences our financial landscape.
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Business News Impacts Everyone
Business news can seem confusing, dull, or depressing, but it impacts daily life.
It influences investing, shopping, wages, and technology's effect on us.
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Business Matters To All
Business topics range from investments to raises and technological changes.
These aspects matter to everybody, not just specialists.
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Banana Pudding Economy Example
Max Chafkin shares buying two cups of banana pudding regularly.
Rising prices forced him to reduce purchasing, raising economic questions.
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In 'The Contrarian,' Max Chafkin provides a meticulous biography of Peter Thiel, one of Silicon Valley's most influential and controversial figures. The book explores Thiel's singular life and worldview, from his conservative roots at Stanford to his founding of PayPal and Palantir, and his early investments in Facebook and SpaceX. Chafkin also delves into Thiel's political activities, including his support for Donald Trump and his role in the lawsuit that destroyed the blog Gawker. The biography is both a portrait of Thiel and an examination of the broader tech industry, highlighting its explosive growth, power, and the controversies surrounding it.
Bloomberg Businessweek brings you a smart and fun chat show about all things...business. Hosted by award-winning business and economics journalists Max Chafkin (author of The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s Pursuit of Power) and Stacey Vanek Smith (former co-host of NPR’s Planet Money and reporter for Marketplace), Everybody's Business is powered by the unparalleled sources and reporters who bring you Businessweek magazine’s headlines and the stories behind them. The show gives listeners a window into the discussions happening in boardrooms, Zooms and group chats in power centers around the world. From interpreting Fed meetings to the business of wolf cloning, each week Max, Stacey and their friends at Bloomberg Businessweek guide listeners through what really went on during the last week from Wall Street and Main Street. Because what’s happening with money and markets is everybody’s business.
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