Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen talks about the economy, smoking weed for the first time, and her Candy Crush score. The hosts discuss the Oscars, luxury submarine yacht, and money vs happiness. They also talk about building social capital and overcoming barriers, retirement tales, and Antiques Roadshow. They analyze why popular movies hide the fact that they are musicals. Finally, they play Lightning Fill in the Blank game and predict the next must-have toy for billionaires.
This week, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joins Dulcé Sloan, Tom Papa, and Shane O'Neill to talk the economy, how she prepared to smoke weed for the first time, and her Candy Crush score.
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