Slate Money Our Surprisingly Great Year
Dec 23, 2023
In this episode, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and guest host Edmund Lee reflect on the 2023 economic year, discussing strong growth, reduced inflation, and soaring stocks. They also analyze the potential merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, and the concerning rise in nighttime pedestrian fatalities. Plus, a discussion on the news industry's potential to profit from ChatGPT.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reflecting on a Surprisingly Great Year
01:44 • 2min
The Performance of the S&P 500 and Big Tech in 2023
03:16 • 13min
The Impact of Public Sentiment on Elections
15:58 • 3min
The Potential Merger Between Warner Brothers Discovery and Paramount
19:12 • 11min
Changes in Pedestrian Fatality Rates
30:13 • 4min
Alarming Rise in Pedestrian Deaths
34:29 • 15min
Living in vulnerable areas, the Dodgers' big spending, and a tease for a future segment
49:25 • 5min