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A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.Want more Slate Money? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit https://slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen.
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Nov 11, 2023 • 47min
The Bully of Bridgewater
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Rob Copeland of The New York Times to discuss his new book The Fund: Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates, and the Unraveling of a Wall Street Legend, which examines the vast difference between Ray Dalio’s public persona and Bridgewater’s private reality. Then, Felix, Emily and Elizabeth cover the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and WeWork’s bankruptcy. In the Plus segment: More with Rob Copeland!Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2023 • 53min
Slate Money Goes to the Movies: The Insider
The Slate Money crew is joined by a familiar voice in Jordan Weissmann to discuss “The Insider”. They talk about the many conflicts of interest, how to make journalism look interesting, and the problem with Michael Mann movies.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 Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 2023 • 1h
The Crypto Crimes of Sam Bankman-Fried
Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried's potential jail time, charm, and arrogance are discussed. The verdict against the National Association of Realtors is explored, as well as negotiations in the automotive industry. The financial situation of Mike Johnson and the temptation to keep chasing profits are also touched upon.

Oct 28, 2023 • 49min
Why Dimes Shouldn’t Exist
Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers and Emily Peck talk about the latest GDP numbers and why people still feel bad about the economy. They also break down two big fossil fuel mergers, and Felix explains why dimes shouldn’t exist.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 Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2023 • 40min
Slate Money Goes to the Movies: BlackBerry
In this episode of the Movies series, the Slate Money gang talks with BNN Bloomberg’s Amanda Lang about “BlackBerry”. Are there really vampires in Waterloo, Ontario? Why are all movie business guys just people who yell? 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 Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2023 • 58min
The Cable Sports Apocalypse
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Sara Fischer, senior media reporter at Axios, to break down recent media deals with sports leagues, and why cord-cutters are going old school and buying TV antennas. They also discuss Marc Andreessen’s unhinged tech manifesto.In the Plus segment: The recent survey of consumer finances.Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2023 • 56min
SBF (Sweaters, Birkenstock, FTX)
Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers and Emily Peck talk about the latest in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial. They also discuss the (maybe bad???) Birkenstock IPO, and why your sweaters are getting worse. 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 Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2023 • 40min
Slate Money Goes to the Movies: Barbie
In this episode of the Movies series, the gang talks with Slate’s Cheyna Roth about Barbie. Is Barbie an anti-capitalist movie? Does Ryan Gosling steal too much of the show? And what message does Barbie’s success send to Hollywood? 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 Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2023 • 38min
Is Ozempic Eating Into Snack Profits?
This podcast discusses the impact of the weight loss drug Ozempic on food buying habits, the rise in mortgage rates, and the decrease in stock buybacks. They also explore the correlation between life expectancy and having a college degree. Plus, they mention the controversy surrounding stock buybacks and the influence of interest rates on the crypto market.

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.