Slate Money

This week’s Slate Money comes to you from the World Economic Forum in Davos! Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by Adrian Monck, head of communications at the WEF, and Rana Foroohar, the soon-to-be Associate Editor of the Financial Times. They discuss:China’s President Xi Jinping and his support of globalizationBritain's role in the world, post BrexitThe future of banks and business in a more populist western worldCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Points of Courage, a podcast from Hiscox Insurance about the adventure of starting up a business. Check out Points of Courage wherever you get your podcasts and learn more about how Hiscox Insurance can help protect your business by going to Hiscox.com. And by Freshbooks, who have launched an all-new version of their cloud accounting software so you can spend more time doing the work you love, and less time stressing over your paperwork. For your 30 day free trial, go to FreshBooks.com/slatemoney and enter slatemoney in the “How did you hear about us” section. And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job listing to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss:- The mysterious history of the Bic Cristal Ballpoint pen - Bond investing in a rising-rate environment- Hedge fund founder Anthony Scaramucci’s new White House roleCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 50 dollars off your first set of sheets by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money.And by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. When it comes to the big decision of choosing a mortgage lender, work with one that has your best interests in mind. Use Rocket Mortgage for a transparent, trustworthy home loan process that’s completely online at QuickenLoans.com/slatemoney.And by Vistaprint. Get 500 business cards starting at just $9.99 by going to Vistaprint.com and using promo code money at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss:- The growing number of pink-collar caregiving jobs, which men often don’t want- Trump's dicey debt ties- How the number of American publicly-traded companies is steadily shrinking Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code slatemoney.And by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/money.And by Freshbooks, who have launched an all-new version of their cloud accounting software so you can spend more time doing the work you love, and less time stressing over your paperwork. For your 30 day free trial, go to FreshBooks.com/slatemoney and enter slatemoney in the “How did you hear about us” section. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode comes to you live from Brooklyn’s Union Hall! Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by:Steve Hindy -- Brooklyn Brewery FounderDan Kenary -- Harpoon Brewery FounderRob Burns -- Night Shift Brewing Founder and President of the Massachusetts Brewers GuildKatie Marisic -- Federal Affairs Manager at the Brewers AssociationNancy Palmer -- Executive Director, Georgia Craft Brewers GuildThey discuss:What a craft beer is The economics of running a small breweryHow national and state regulations affect the price and distribution of beerThey also answer questions from a few thirsty listeners.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary Dinerstein and Veralyn Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: America’s growing lead poisoning problem The actual effectiveness of China’s educational system How some of the Pulse nightclub victim’s families are suing Facebook, Twitter, and Google for their roles in spreading ISIS propaganda Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmann Production by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Placemakers, a new Slate podcast made possible by JPMorgan Chase. This podcast tells the stories of neighborhoods, businesses, and nonprofits who are working together to move their communities forward. Download and Subscribe to Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts.And by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. Rocket Mortgage brings the mortgage process into the twenty-first century with an easy online process. Check out Rocket Mortgage today at QuickenLoans.com/slatemoney.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss:The hidden consequences of attaching health grades to employeesThe Fed’s recent rate hike  How states are suing generic-drug companies over price-fixing allegationsCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by HP. Their Business line of products are travel tested and perfect for on-the-go or in the office. Go to hp.com/slate and enter code slate at checkout for 30 percent off select HP Business products.And by Goldman Sachs. To learn about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy, subscribe to the firm’s podcast, Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, available on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann devote the whole episode to aviation and discuss:United Airlines’ new Basic Economy fareTrump’s plan to personally renegotiate Boeing’s Air Force One bidSilicon Valley’s shift from producing ones and zeros to actual stuff, including dronesCome have a beer with us! Slate Money goes live for a special craft beer episode at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15 at Union Hall in Brooklyn. Tickets are $25. Go to slate.com/live for tickets and more information.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. Post your job to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money.And by Wunder Capital. Earn up to 8.5 percent annually, while diversifying your portfolio, curbing pollution, and combating global climate change. Create an account for free at WunderCapital/com/money. Wunder Capital. Do well and do good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discus Trump’s economic team.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Steven Mnuchin, Donald Trump's choice for Treasury-Carrier whose $7 million tax break to keep jobs in state was celebrated by Trump-Wilbur Ross, Billionaire investor Trump taps for Commerce SecretaryCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannProduction by Veralyn Williams.---Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code slatemoney.And by Audible. Explore Audible’s unmatched selection of audiobooks, original audio shows, news, comedy, and more. Get a free audiobook with a 30 day trial at Audible.com/money.And by Blue Apron.Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, data scientist and author of Weapons of Math Destruction, Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann and special guest, Laura Arnold the Co-Chair of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation discuss the economics of Philanthropy.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Criminal-justice data and algorithms-The responsibility of philanthropy-Philanthropy in the age of TrumpCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmann, @LauraArnoldFdnProduction by Veralyn Williams and Mary WilsonSlate Money is brought to you by HP. Their Business line of products are travel tested and perfect for on-the-go or in the office. Go to hp.com/slate and enter code slate at checkout for 30 percent off select HP Business products.And by Goldman Sachs. To learn about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy, subscribe to the firm’s podcast, Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, available on iTunes.And by Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weisman are joined by ProPublica financial reporter Jesse Eisinger to discuss:- The practice of paying economists large sums to promote mergers- Facebook, Google and fake news- India's demonetizationCome have a beer with us! Slate Money goes live for a special craft beer episode at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Union Hall in Brooklyn. Tickets are $25. Go to slate.com/live for tickets and more information.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmann, @eisingerjProduction by Zachary Dinerstein.--Slate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 50 dollars off your first set of sheets, plus free shipping, by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money.And by Trunk Club. Discover your perfect look with clothes sent right to your door from your very own personal stylist. Get started today at TrunkClub.com/money.And by Betterment, the largest independent automated investing service. Learn how you can get up to six months of NO FEES by going to Betterment.com/slatemoney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices