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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.

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.

Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Kashmir Hill to talk about her new book, Your Face Belongs to Us. They dig into the way facial recognition technology is used in unexpected (and sometimes creepy) ways. They also talk about the A.I. revolution and Rupert Murdoch’s “exit” from the Fox empire. In the Plus segment: Kashmir talks about tracking her husband. 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 Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 In this episode of the Criminals series, the gang talks with Rebecca Jarvis, host of “The Dropout” about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. Who were the real victims of Holmes’ crimes? How did her lofty goals drift into scandal? And where does she sit on a scale of “one to evil”?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

The podcast discusses the auto workers strike and the unique tactics used by the UAW. It also covers the ARM IPO and the latest census data on poverty. In the Plus segment, they talk about tiny homes being clickbait.

Coco Krumme, author of Optimal Illusions: The False Promise of Optimization, joins the hosts to discuss the failure of optimization and its consequences. They also explore the rise of AI, the separation it creates between humans and reality, and the implications of China's economic growth. Additionally, they touch on the illusion of shorter working hours and the lack of broadband internet access in America.

Felix Salmon and Elizabeth Spiers speak with Tom Wright, the author of Billion Dollar Whale to discuss Malaysian fraudster Jho Low. They talk about how he used political connections to live a lavish lifestyle and buy Leonardo DiCaprio an Oscar. 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

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.

Author and academic Bjorn Lomborg joins Slate Money hosts Felix, Emily, and Elizabeth to discuss his book 'Best Things First'. They explore cost-effective solutions to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, the significance of benefit-cost analysis, the impact of education spending, the role of individuals in making a difference, and the importance of strong governments in problem-solving.

Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers speak with Yepoka Yeebo, author of Anansi’s Gold: The Man Who Looted the West, Outfoxed Washington, and Swindled the World. Yeebo explains how John Ackah Bley-Miezah convinced people that he held the keys to a large fortune. All they needed to do was help him access it. 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