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Elizabeth Spiers

Host of Slate Money, offering insights on business and finance. Also known for her work with the New York Times and Humplemousse.

Top 5 podcasts with Elizabeth Spiers

Ranked by the Snipd community
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Aug 24, 2024 • 53min

Disney’s Wrongful Death Nightmare

Felix Salmon, a sharp financial journalist, Emily Peck, who delves into media finance, and Elizabeth Spiers, a seasoned writer, tackle Disney's legal misstep in blocking a wrongful death claim. They dissect the troubling implications of forced arbitration clauses and the need for transparency in consumer rights. The conversation shifts to the politics of pricing, with a look at Kamala Harris' comments on price controls. They also explore the growing impact of legalized sports betting on American finances, juxtaposing it with traditional investing.
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Sep 30, 2023 • 52min

Delta Sky Miles vs The Two-Percent

Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss changes to Delta Sky Miles, the FTC lawsuit against Amazon, and the pros and cons of LinkedIn. They also touch on elitism, sponsor ads, and California's minimum wage law for fast food workers.
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Sep 2, 2023 • 53min

You Better Not Be Working

Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the state of working in the US post-pandemic, the SEC's case against Grayscale, and guilt-free investing. They also explore remote work trends, the challenges of crypto regulation, and the growing trend of beekeeping.
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Sep 21, 2024 • 52min

Slate Money: The Fed Rate Cut is a New Beginning

Financial journalist Felix Salmon, reporter Emily Peck, and media entrepreneur Elizabeth Spiers dive into the recent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. They discuss how these changes might reshape the economy and influence voters. The trio also critiques Trump's tax cut proposals, questioning their viability. In a quirky twist, they touch on Tupperware's bankruptcy, hinting at an underground container-sharing movement. There's even a mention of a whimsical bread lamp, showcasing the humorous side of unexpected topics in finance.
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Sep 7, 2024 • 53min

The Chase Glitch Proves Checks Are Stupid

Felix Salmon, a prominent financial journalist, joins seasoned journalist Emily Peck and media entrepreneur Elizabeth Spiers to tackle whether Gen Z even uses checks. They dive into a TikTok trend of exploiting Chase’s check fraud glitches, highlighting a need for financial literacy. The trio also discusses gender dynamics in leadership roles, pointing out biases against female CEOs compared to their male counterparts. Lastly, Elizabeth humorously shares her battle with Japanese knotweed, drawing parallels to broader societal issues.