Slate Money

On this episode of Slate Money, Muhamed El-Erian joins hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann talk about the future of central banks.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Our economy is at a T-junction- things are about to go very good, or very bad, depending on the decisions our government makes.-Why central bankers, IMF types, and the like, often want to do things which go against the will of the people. -What is the role of central banks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann talk cold hard cash.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-The failure of bitcoin, and why we'll never have a cash-free society-Viacom's aging patriarch Sumner Redstone, and Philippe Daumain’s $54M pay package-Why Credit Suisse is tanking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, Miriam Gottfried of the Wall Street Journal, and Shane Ferro of the Huffington Post talk about feelings.Topics discussed on today’s show include:-Facebook's new emoji options, and what this means for Twitter-Univision is buying The Onion -Gender discrimination on Wall StreetCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, Felix goes to the World Economic Forum in Davos!Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O'Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate'sMoneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by special guest Jenny Anderson, a Quartz reporter at the conference. They discuss:• Their first takes on Davos• Diversity at the World Economic Forum• The $68 Davos burger• And, of course, Donald TrumpCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @Felix salmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannPodcast production by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. And get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY.And by TaxAct. File simple federal and state returns for free by visiting TaxAct.com/slate. TaxAct will guide you through every step of the process - using your computer, tablet or phone - and get you the maximum refund, guaranteed. That's TaxAct.com/slate.And by Credit Karma. Do not pay for your credit score! With Credit Karma, you can get your credit report, right now, absolutely free. Just visit CreditKarma.com/save to get started! There are no strings attached and no credit card is required - at CreditKarma.com/save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O'Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate's Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by special guest William Easterly, Professor of Economics at New York University, and the author of The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators, and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor. They dig into:• The realities of the developing world• Poor and displaced populations• The World BankCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @Felix salmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannPodcast production by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Get the nicest sheets you've ever owned for about half the price of what stores are charging. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off your order, plus free shipping. Go to BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code MONEY. And by TaxAct. File simple federal and state returns for free by visiting TaxAct.com/slate. TaxAct will guide you through every step of the process — using your computer, tablet or phone — and get you the maximum refund, guaranteed. And by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting casper.com/slatemoney, and using the promo code SLATEMONEY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O'Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate's Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by special guest Elly Trickett, editor-in-chief of IBM.com and former director of content for Weight Watchers. They discuss:• How weight loss programs make money• The enduring trend of wearable fitness tech• The economics of gym memberships and yoga studiosFelix’s number: How Americans got so fat.Under Armour's new UA Record fitness app.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @Felix salmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannPodcast production by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Get the nicest sheets you've ever owned for about half the price of what stores and boutiques are charging. Order right now and they'll give you $50 off a set of sheets, plus free shipping. Go to BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code MONEY. And by TaxAct. File simple federal and state returns for free by visiting TaxAct.com/slate. TaxAct will guide you through every step of the process — using your computer, tablet or phone — and get you the maximum refund, guaranteed. And by Credit Karma. Do not pay for your credit score! With Credit Karma, you can get your credit report, right now, absolutely free. Just visit Credit Karma.com/save to get started! There are no strings attached and no credit card is required.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O'Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate's Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss:• The economics of partying on New Years Eve in Times Square• The risky side of derivatives trading • Warren Buffett and predatory lendingRead about the Gaussian copula function in Felix's piece for Wired.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @Felix salmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannPodcast production by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by TaxAct. File simple federal and state returns for free by visiting TaxAct.com/slate. TaxAct will guide you through every step of the process—using your computer, tablet or phone—and get you the maximum refund, guaranteed. And by Texture, the mobile app that lets you tap directly into the world's most popular magazines, anywhere, using your phone or tablet. Dive deeper into Vogue, People, Esquire, Time — and hundreds more — with interactive content for a richer reading experience. Right now, try Texture for free at Texture.com/money. And by MileIQ. If you're one of the 60 million Americans who drive for work then you know that your miles are your dollars. Every mile you don't log is money that you are losing. MileIQ is the only mileage-tracker app that detects, logs, and calculates your miles for you, ensuring that every mile is accounted for and no dollar is lost. Try MileIQ for free today by texting SLATEMONEY to 31996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, Felix Salmon of Fusion, Slate's Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and author Harold Pollack discuss:• Harold's simple financial guide, The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated• The current state of the Affordable Care Act• The economics behind neglected diseasesHarold Pollack is the Helen Ross Professor of Social Service Administration and an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Chicago, and a nonresident fellow of the Century Foundation.Read his proposal on how to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, here.Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @Felix salmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannPodcast production by Zachary Dinerstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O'Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate's Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, discuss:• The economics of the Star Wars franchise• How the FED hiked interest rates for the first time in almost a decade• The future of junk bondsCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @Felix salmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannPodcast production by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Goldman Sachs. Get information about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy on the firm's podcast-Exchanges at Goldman Sachs -- available on iTunes. And by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. And get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by visiting casper dot com slash slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY.And by Citrix GoToWebinar. With GoToWebinar you can create interactive online events to engage and capture your audience's attention. Find out more at GoToWebinar.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O'Neil of mathbabe.org, and Jim Ledbetter, host of the podcast Inc. Uncensored, discuss:• The acquisition of Keurig Green Mountain by JAB Holding Co.• Yahoo's ongoing struggles• The merger of chemical manufacturing giants Dow Chemical and DuPontCheck out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @Felix salmon, @mathbabedotorg, @JHWeissmannPodcast production by Zachary DinersteinSlate Money is brought to you by Braintree. Looking to set up payments for your business? Braintree gives your app or website a payment solution that accepts just about every payment method with one simple integration. Plus, we'll give you your first $50,000 in transactions fee­free. To learn more, visit BraintreePayments.com/slatemoney.And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to over 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/slatemoney.And by The Message, an original science fiction podcast from Panoply and GE Podcast Theater. All of Season 1 is available now, so listen and find out why a 70-year-old alien recording seems to be killing people. Search for The Message on iTunes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices