Dive into a lively discussion that demystifies the complexities of business news. The hosts share insights on everything from interpreting Federal Reserve meetings to the intriguing world of wolf cloning. Listeners can expect relatable commentary and expert perspectives that break down market shifts and financial trends. With contributions from seasoned journalists, this show connects the dots between Wall Street and Main Street, revealing how global events impact everyday life.
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Business News Matters to Everyone
Business news can often feel confusing, dull, or depressing.
Yet, business topics matter because they affect investing, buying, raises, and technological life changes.
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Business Covers Many Aspects
Business extends beyond trade policies like tariffs.
It includes decisions on investments, purchases, salary negotiations, and tech impacts on life.
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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.
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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