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Yale finance professor James Choi discusses his research on personal finance books and compares their advice with economic theory, exploring flaws in personal finance orthodoxy. They delve into topics such as the timing of savings, the hedonic treadmill, scolding in personal finance advice, the blind spot of social security income in finance books, and the rationality of saving while in debt.

This podcast discusses the rising cost of rent, the challenges of stagnant incomes, parental leave policies, and the popularity of certain wines. They also touch on the effectiveness of subsidies for homeless individuals and the correlation between parental leave policies and birth rates. The hosts explore the factors contributing to high rents and provide insights into the rental housing market in the US.

Grace Rauh, director of the 5BORO Institute, discusses the conversion of office spaces into affordable housing in NYC. They explore the advantages of repurposing older buildings, the challenges of regulatory hurdles, and the benefits of environmental sustainability. The speakers also discuss the scarcity of living spaces in NYC and propose a pilot program called flexible co-living. They highlight the need for government intervention to unlock financing for building conversions.

Topics discussed include the scuttled Spirit/Jet Blue merger, anti-trust efforts, hybrid work, oil prices, Middle East conflict, per capita income in Massachusetts, sustainable hair care, and the gender pay gap.

Last week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spears asked you to weigh in on your preferred map app: Reigning champ Google, or late bloomer Apple? This week, they reveal your answers and discuss the merits of each. Also: Boeing’s airplane malfunctions, and what Bitcoin’s ETF approval means for crypto. In the Plus segment: Untangling the plagiarism drama of billionaire Bill Ackman and his wife Neri Oxman.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work.Podcast production by Jared Downing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Felix Salmon sits down with Marisa Meltzer, author of Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier. They discuss Glossier's origins and rise as a millennial beauty brand, the intersection of feminism and the beauty industry, and the challenges of scaling the brand. They also touch on Glossier's experiment with Glossier Play, the future of the company, and their personal beauty budgets and shopping habits.

The podcast discusses the value of tax-deductible billionaire donations, Biden's focus on American factory production, the negative impact of private equity on healthcare, and the fear of Trump in 2024.

Henry Farrell, author of Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy, discusses how US hegemony shifted from guns to SWIFT codes and internet policies. They explore topics like US dollar dominance, control over the global crypto economy, the EU's relationship with the US, and the impact of the Snowden revelations on global networks.

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.

In ancient times, hundreds of years before the dawn of history, director Rob Reiner gave the world a band named Spinal Tap. No one knows who they were or what they were doing … except for legendary designer Paula Scher, the mind behind 40 years of music artwork and branding. She chats with Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers about the true stories that inspired the classic mockumentary.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work.Podcast production by Jared Downing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices