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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 slate.com/moneyplus to get a... more

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This week: Volatility in the Japanese bond market is threatening the global trade house of cards. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, unpack the changes in Japan’s economy and why they have such a big worldwide impact. Then, they discuss ... more

This week: World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos is all over the news. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, explain the moments that made headlines and why Davos feels so much more relevant this year. Then, Trump promised to addre... more

In this Money Talks: Joe Salama, Chief Compliance Officer at Coinbase and anti-money laundering expert, joins Felix Salmon to give us a rundown on the current state of money laundering around the world. They’ll get into the ongoing battle between cri... more

This week: Polymarket teamed up with the Golden Globes, displaying a live ticker for betters on the broadcast. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, discuss the rising popularity of prediction markets and the potential consequences of havin... more

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Joe Salama
Chief Compliance Officer of Coinbase
Coinbase
Episode: Money Talks: Modern Money Laundering
Tarpley Hitt
Author of 'Barbieland, The Unauthorized History'
Episode: Money Talks: Barbie’s Dirty Laundry
Craig Trudell
Global Automotive Editor for Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Episode: Christmas Adjacent Inciting Incident
Tim Wu
Professor at Columbia University Law School and author of The Age of Extraction.
Columbia University
Episode: Money Talks: Don't Be Evil-ish
Austan Goolsbee
President of the Chicago Fed and former economic adviser for the Obama campaign
Chicago Federal Reserve
Episode: The Coolest Thing in the World for an Econ Nerd
Heather Haddon
Fast food industry reporter at The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Money Talks: Chicken and a Cold Drink
Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
PhD candidate at Harvard and author of "The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid"
Harvard University
Episode: Money Talks: Beyond The Pink Tax
Jeff Horwitz
A technology reporter at Reuters covering Meta.
Reuters
Episode: Meta’s Instascam Ads
Adrianna Adams
Head of financial planning at Domain Money and certified financial planner.
Domain Money
Episode: Money on the Mind: Prepping for Retirement Without Losing Your Mind

Hosts

Felix Salmon
Host of Slate Money, experienced in financial journalism and commentary.
Elizabeth Spiers
Co-host of Slate Money and a prominent figure in media and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Felix is out of touch

    I actually love this show, mostly because of the ladies. I gotta say tho that the last episode really set me off, hearing Felix say there’s not an affordability crisis, without ever bothering to ask - “for whom?” He seemingly has no awareness of the massively inequitable distribution of income and wealth, cites stats that are population wide averages, ignoring the large and growing portion of our country who is effectively locked out of much of the economy, nevermind the wine bars and high end N... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MilesI888245
    United States9 days ago
  • So Damn Good

    This podcast is an immediate listen every time it appears in my queue. Not only is it full of good and timely information, but the hosts are extremely personable and play off against each other really well. This show is both informative and has that sense of overhearing a great conversation at a bar that is a factor in the shows that I really enjoy. Massive recommend for this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fraser_Ronald
    Canadaa month ago
  • Felix should listen more and talk less.

    Active listening is consciously focusing on a speaker to fully understand their complete message, including verbal cues, body language, and underlying emotions, rather than just hearing words; it involves showing engagement through non-judgmental feedback like paraphrasing and asking clarifying questions to build mutual understanding and avoid miscommunication.

    Felix is the guy you go out with on a first date and he doesn’t ask you a single question.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CocoWT11
    United Statesa month ago
  • Somebody please tell Felix

    I too often find myself turning this off because of FS’s driving, pompy, grating voice. Maybe he should have a listen - he might just irritate himself enough to make a change…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Windowparrot
    United States2 months ago
  • Entertaining but ill informed

    While I enjoy the banter the conversation makes me wonder how much these people actually know their topic. Recently Felix equated market capitalization with debt repayment capability, which is catastrophically wrong. He stated confidently, there is no AI bubble, with little to back up such a huge assertion. And when a guest exclaimed “there is nowhere safe [to invest]”, no one challenged that idiotic statement.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    HPonFI
    United States2 months ago

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Many appreciate the depth of economic analysis and the variety of expert guests that bring unique perspectives to discussions.
Critics frequently mention frustrations about interruptions and dominating opinions, particularly from one of the male hosts.
The hosts possess a blend of humor and knowledge that keeps discussions engaging and relatable for listeners.
Listeners enjoy the light-hearted tone that contrasts serious financial topics with humor, although some feel that balancing humor with depth is challenging.

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#94
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Money Talks: Don't Be Evil-ish
Q: What do you see happening in the AI field for the next couple of years?
Wu notes the big unanswered question is whether AI will end up challenging Big Tech or reinforcing it, as major companies invest heavily in AI and determine its future direction.
Money Talks: Don't Be Evil-ish
Q: To what extent do you think that tendency toward extraction is really driven by, you know, a lot of these companies being public companies and putting shareholder interests first, which they're sort of required to do?
Wu believes that this tendency is completely a function of being a public company and prioritizing shareholders, which leads to extractive practices.
Money Talks: Don't Be Evil-ish
Q: So when you're talking about that, what sort of wealth redistribution are you thinking about specifically and what kind of policies?
Wu suggests focusing on power redistribution rather than just wealth redistribution, advocating for policies that aim for a balanced economy, such as breaking up monopolies and empowering bargaining parties against powerful companies.
The Coolest Thing in the World for an Econ Nerd
Q: When you cast your vote for what you think interest rates should be, who are you representing?
Mostly on behalf of the people of the United States. I am informed by the people in my district, but we're explicitly supposed to take a national view.
The Coolest Thing in the World for an Econ Nerd
Q: What do you tell those people who say, I don't trust central banking?
It probably depends on the nature of the conspiracy they employ because there are a lot of Fed haters that come from different perspectives.

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This podcast provides an engaging and informative overview of significant developments in the business and finance sectors, often featuring lively discussions on current events, economic theories, and market dynamics. Episodes cover a diverse range of topics from monetary policy and tax reform to consumer behavior and technological innovations, making the content relevant to listeners interested in understanding the complexities of the contemporary economy. The hosts, with varied backgrounds, facilitate debates that highlight differing perspectives on financial matters, often incorporating humor and personal anecdotes which adds an entertaining dimension to the analytical discussions.

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