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This week Ben Hubbard, author of “MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman”, joins Felix, Emily, and Anna to discuss the global economic effects of the Coronavirus, the oil situation in the Middle East and the pros and cons of working from home.
In the Slate Plus segment: More on “MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman”
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This week Felix, Emily, and Anna discuss the Fed’s emergency, coronavirus-driven rate cut; the life of Jack Welch and the troubles of Jack Dorsey; and Lebanon’s Ponzi scheme.
“‘Knowing the Right People’: The Embattled Concierge With Elite Connections” by Tabby Kinder and Daniel Thomas
In the Slate Plus segment: “Paul Singer, Doomsday Investor,” by Sheelah Kolhatkar in the New Yorker.
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Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck
Podcast production by Jessamine Molli.
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This week, Felix Anna and Emily talk about how coronavirus is affecting the stock market, Disney’s two Bobs, and the crazy story of the “Madoff of France.”
In the Slate Plus segment: The four-hour work week.
'America’s Broken Social Safety Net Can’t Withstand The Coronavirus' by Emily Peck
'The Leap Day Employee Finally Gets Her Birthday Off This Year' by Alison Green
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Conor Dougherty joins Slate Money to talk about his new bookGolden Gates: Fighting for Housing in Americaand all things housing crisis.
Plus: An extra long housing bonanza.
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On this week’s episode, Felix, Anna, and Emily discuss Judy Shelton, Trump’s nominee to the Federal Reserve Board, tech antitrust investigations, and the JEDI (Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure) contract.
In the Slate Plus segment: Wells Fargo ends forced arbitration for sexual harassment.
'Behind Amazon’s HQ2 Fiasco: Jeff Bezos Was Jealous of Elon Musk'- https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-02-03/amazon-s-hq2-fiasco-was-driven-by-bezos-envy-of-elon-musk
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Edmund Lee, media journalist for The New York Times, joins the Slate Money hosts to discuss the demented rollercoaster that is Tesla stock, The New York Times’ surprising subscription numbers and the revenue of Youtube and other social media sites.
Plus: Spotify buying The Ringer.
Podcast production by Jessamine Molli.
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Izabella Kaminska, editor of FT Alphaville, joins the Slate Money hosts from London to discuss Brexit Day, ESG (environmental, social and governance) and LIBOR (London InterBank Offered Rate).
Plus: An extra long Brexit segment.
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The Slate Money hosts discuss such terrifying topics as facial recognition technology, the coronavirus, and Australian bushfires.
Plus: SmileDirectClub.
Email: slatemoney@slate.com
Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck
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The Slate Money hosts discuss the newest trade deals, Visa buying Plaid and the Rooney Rule.
Plus: Nike Vaporfly shoes.
Email: slatemoney@slate.com
Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas, @EmilyRPeck
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The Slate Money hosts discuss what a split with the Royal Family means for Meghan and Harry financially, how Trump’s wine tariff will mess with the industry, and index funds and voting.
Plus: Is war good for the stock market?
'The Hidden Dangers of the Great Index Fund Takeover' By David McLaughlin and Annie Massa
'She Was a Star of New York Real Estate, but Her Life Story Was a Lie' by Julie Satow
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