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Hard Pass — Business
Hard Pass

Every Monday, Josh Barro and Linette Lopez explore, examine, and reject the business of every day life.

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Latest Episodes:

Big Pharma's Sidepiece Nov 28, 2016

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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