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A Home for the Olympics Apr 17, 2017

Josh and Linette talk about why no one wants to host the Olympics anymore, and whether curling gets

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Organic America First Apr 10, 2017

Linette and Josh talk about whether organic grain farmers have legitimate complaints about foreign organic standards, or if they are just seeking price protection from foreign competition.

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Uber and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Year Apr 03, 2017

Linette and Josh talk about how Uber's scandals are undermining their business model, which is essentially paying people to like Uber.

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Programming the Store (with Mike Fisher) Mar 27, 2017

Josh and Linette speak with Mike Fisher (Apple, JCPenney) about the future of brick and mortar retail, and why stores need to be designed like community spaces. More about Mike Fisher here: www.myknyc.com

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Pierce Brosnan's Healthcare Plan Mar 20, 2017

Josh and Linette consider whether ACHA will reduce employer-provided healthcare, affect economic dynamism, and make it more expensive for your parents to retire.

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The First Apple Store (with Mike Fisher) Mar 13, 2017

Josh and Linette are joined by Mike Fisher (www.myknyc.com), former Senior Creative Director at Apple, to talk about the concept, design, and opening of the very first Apple stores.

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Just Walk Out Mar 06, 2017

Josh and Linette dive into Amazon's brick and mortar store, and whether it will change the way people shop or face the same problems Walmart experienced when it reduced staff.

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Let's Get Some Shoes Feb 27, 2017

Linette and Josh discuss how Trump's proposed border tax could affect shoe prices, and whether the American Dollar will be strong enough to keep you in fresh kicks.

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Trading Away Extra Guac Feb 21, 2017

Josh and Linette talk about how Trump's position on NAFTA is a big threat to your ability to get guacamole at any time of the year.

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The Luxury of Accessible Art (with Nahema Mehta) Feb 13, 2017

Linette and Josh talk with Nahema Mehta, CEO of Absolut Art, about maintaining luxury in a mass art market, and how platforms are shaping that space.

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You Are Cordially Invited to Fitness Feb 06, 2017

Linette and Josh unpack invitation only fitness in the wake of the David Barton Gyms bankruptcy. Specifically, are we seeing a new business model for gyms?

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Are you 401(k)? Jan 30, 2017

Josh and Linette talk about what's plaguing the 401k, and the myth of the pension-funded retirement.

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Trains, Planes, and Subway Lines Jan 23, 2017

Josh and Linette dive into the details of Trump's infrastructure plan, and why the new Second Avenue subway in NYC may reveal some flaws.

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The Madonna of Department Stores Jan 17, 2017

Josh and Linette talk about the downfall of Sears and Macy's, and why one will survive and the other will not.

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Abstract Financials (with Nahema Mehta) Jan 09, 2017

Linette and Josh are joined by Nahema Mehta, CEO of Absolut Art, to discuss how Sotheby's operates and why its facing financial problems.

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Heisenberg's Rental Market Jan 03, 2017

Josh and Linette join the chaos at Trump Tower to consider how heightened security and the Trump brand affects Tiffany, ICBC, and other tenants.

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Quantifying Your Best Self Dec 27, 2016

Josh and Linette are on holiday but left a present: our pilot episode! As we close out 2016, enjoy this candlelit analysis of the cult of SoulCycle and what we can learn from their financial disclosures.

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Don't Price the Art (with Nahema Mehta) Dec 19, 2016

Linette and Josh have some questions about Art Basel Miami, and are joined by Nahema Mehta, CEO of Absolut Art, to find some answers.

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Stocks Popping on a Tweet Dec 12, 2016

Josh and Linette on market reactions to Trump's tweets and why maybe its not a bad idea to spend some money on Air Force One.

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Not Without My Carry On Dec 05, 2016

Josh and Linette consider the Basic Economy class on United, and the force behind increased stratification on airplanes.

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Big Pharma's Sidepiece Nov 28, 2016

Josh and Linette discuss how Pharmacy Benefit Managers are cashing in, and how that complicates what a Trump presidency could mean for healthcare.

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Make America Trade Again Nov 21, 2016

Linette and Josh discuss Trump's understanding of trade, the likelihood of a trade war with China, and how it won't stop automation from taking American jobs.

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Cheese will Please but Liquor is Quicker Nov 14, 2016

Josh and Linette talk about how geographic indicator laws are a hard fought part of trade agreements, and why the whiskey lobby will achieve more than the cheesemongers.

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LVMH and The Oregon Trail Nov 07, 2016

Linette and Josh discuss whether LVMH products should be available on Amazon, and what is more luxurious than Duty Free.

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Silvering in Obamacare Oct 31, 2016

Josh and Linette talk about why rising Obamacare premiums are not exactly news, and what policies we may see from Washington in response.

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The End of China's Fake Weak Currency Oct 24, 2016

Linette and Josh consider the effect of a weak yuan on the US economy, and why the New China needs and wants a reliable currency.

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Banking Good and Feeling Fines Oct 17, 2016

Josh and Linette compare the Wells and Deutsche Bank fines and how, ultimately, you get what you pay for.

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Sharing the Wealth Oct 11, 2016

Josh and Linette discuss whether our sharing economy is only for the rich, and when being rich is still not enough.

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Trading the Election Oct 03, 2016

Josh and Linette explain how volatility and stability in the stock market speak to how Wall Street will vote in this election. Linette apologizes to Mexico.

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Giving Credit Where Metal is Due Sep 26, 2016

Josh hates his new metal credit card, and Linette agrees. But Warhol may have taken a different position. This week, explore the history of credit cards, and the rise of gimmicky efforts to create status among cardholders.

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The Great Diversity Recession (with Sallie Krawcheck) Sep 19, 2016

Banks are less diverse than they were before the financial crisis. Sallie Krawcheck joins Linette to discuss the problem, and how the Vineyard Vines store in JP Morgan's lobby is part of the problem.

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Orange You Glad It's Not from Concentrate Sep 12, 2016

Linette and Josh consider the decline in the frozen concentrated orange juice market and how you'd never be able to screw the Duke Brothers with today's futures.

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Mylan is My Copay Pilot Sep 06, 2016

Josh and Linette explore why Mylan has raised the prices of EpiPen, and how it uses a copay assistance program to reduce consumer pushback.

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Retiring with a Uterus (with Sallie Krawcheck) Aug 29, 2016

Linette speaks with Sallie Krawcheck about how the retirement savings crisis is a gendered one, and how investment strategy can be changed accordingly.

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The Last Big Innovation (with Sallie Krawcheck) Aug 22, 2016

Linette speaks with Sallie Krawcheck about why big banks can't innovate, and how Fintech is giving them a seat at the table.

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Downgrading the Upgrade Aug 15, 2016

Josh and Linette explore why first class upgrades are disappearing, and why all the best tea comes from earnings reports.

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Big Floss Selling You Floss Aug 12, 2016

Linette and Josh are not buying this anti-floss agenda.

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Medaling in Brazilian Markets Aug 08, 2016

Josh and Linette take a gold medal dive into how the Olympics are playing out on top of Brazil's economic and political turmoil. Linette sings about working at the carwash.

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Jaunty on the Street (with Felix Salmon) Aug 01, 2016

Josh and Linette are joined by jaunty dresser Felix Salmon to talk about British style, and how e-commerce has changed men's fashion on Wall Street.

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Slow Fading the Single Market (with Felix Salmon) Jul 25, 2016

Josh and Linette talk to Felix Salmon about Britain's impending breakup with the single market, and why that's problematic for a country exporting financial services.

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A Full English Brexit (with Felix Salmon) Jul 18, 2016

Josh and Linette are joined by Felix Salmon to discuss how bond markets are the best measure of a Brexit fallout, and the future of Britain's financial services industry.

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The Slow Stock Movement (with The Reformed Broker) Jul 11, 2016

In the last of our series with Downtown Josh Brown, Linette and Josh join him to discuss the consequences of most people being removed from their investments, and whether private capital is a better solution.

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Amateur Night at the Exchange (with The Reformed Broker) Jul 05, 2016

Downtown Josh Brown joins Linette and Josh to talk about the endless search for yield, and how thats resulting in stupidest plays in the market.

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The Biggest Lie on Wall Street (with The Reformed Broker) Jun 27, 2016

Josh, Linette, and Downtown Josh Brown talk about the Department of Labor's new Fiduciary Rule, and the biggest lie on the Street about it.

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The Giant Fountain of Money (with The Reformed Broker) Jun 20, 2016

Downtown Josh Brown joins the show to talk about how no one wants anything anymore, and why disruption is not always good business.

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What Happens in Vegas Stays There, Literally Jun 13, 2016

Josh and Linette unpack why Las Vegas has been able to reinvent itself while other gaming cities fail. Linette's shade contains multitudes.

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Ramps, Beyonce, and the Art of Manufactured Demand Jun 06, 2016

Josh and Linette explore ramps fever and the ways that companies use manufactured demand to boost sales. Also, Josh makes an unholy comparison.

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Beyond Long and Short (with Anthony Scaramucci) Jun 02, 2016

Josh and Linette talk to Anthony Scaramucci about how creative investment strategies will succeed in a market where hedge funds can't profit on just long and short positions.

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When Trumps Fly (with Anthony Scaramucci) May 31, 2016

Linette and Josh talk to Anthony Scaramucci about why he's a Trump booster, and the tasteful interior of the Trump jet.

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China's Imbalance Sheet (with Jim Chanos) May 23, 2016

Linette and Josh are joined by Jim Chanos to talk about how China's balance sheet looks a lot like those of US banks before the 2008 collapse.

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Desperately Seeking Alpha (with Jim Chanos) May 16, 2016

Josh and Linette are joined by Jim Chanos at the SALT Conference and they explore how hedge fund fees don't hold when you look at their returns.

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The Folklore of Farm to Table May 09, 2016

Josh and Linette talk about buying into the Farm to Table feeling, and where it disconnects from what's actually on the menu.

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Lulu is a Lemon May 02, 2016

Josh and Linette unpack why Lululemon is failing in the athleisure market and it involves Beyonce.

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Staring Directly at SunEdison May Cause Blindness Apr 25, 2016

Josh and Linette unpack the demise of bankrupt SunEdison and talk about what to expect as creditors scramble for valuable assets.

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The Season Finale of Cereal Apr 18, 2016

Linette and Josh explore how Millennials eat the most important meal of the day, and how this led Kellogg to a series of bad decisions.

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Princess Leia and the Chinese Stock Market Apr 11, 2016

Josh and Linette ride the rollercoaster that is the Chinese stock market, and consider the wise advice of Princess Leia.

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Five Minutes About Fraud on Wall Street Apr 07, 2016

Josh and Linette consider the effects of white on white crime while diving into the fraud allegations against Andrew Caspersen.

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Overriding Discriminatory Laws is a Corporate Interest Apr 04, 2016

Josh and Linette unpack the "religious freedom" laws passed in Georgia and North Carolina, and realize that Salesforce is pretty gay.

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Conscious Uncoupling from Diamond Rings Mar 28, 2016

Josh and Linette explain the gap between the social and economic value of diamond engagement rings.

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Everyone is Wrong About How Money Screws Up Politics Mar 21, 2016

Linette and Josh examine how money screws up presidential elections, and its not how most people think it does. Episode art by DonkeyHotey.

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Everything About Valeant's Cratering Stock in 7 Minutes Mar 17, 2016

Linette and Josh tell you everything you need to know about about your new Martin Shkreli: Valeant Pharmaceuticals. Linette also sings the song of vindication.

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Dropping Massive Slide Decks Mar 14, 2016

Josh and Linette dissect activist investing from Olive Garden to JC Penney, with a splash of Valeant. The Bill Ackman story you spent all weekend recording in your head. Correction for this episode: Gotham Partners shut down in 2003, not in 2001.

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