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Get the latest from Slate Money and the entire Slate network's takes on the latest in the world of business and business news.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 786
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
What Next TBD: Tech Disrupts the School Bus
When Howard County signed a $27 million contract with the start-up Zum, the company promised to modernize the way schools provide transportation. But when the school year started, that’s not what hap…
00:27:40 |
Fri 08 Sep 2023
Slate Money | Criminals Series: The $5 Billion Fraud
Felix Salmon and Elizabeth Spiers speak with Tom Wright, the author of Billion Dollar Whale to discuss Malaysian fraudster Jho Low. They talk about how he used political connections to live a lavish …
00:41:37 |
Mon 04 Sep 2023
What Next TBD: Social Media’s Pivot from News
It wasn’t long ago when social media was a place to go for up-to-the-minute updates in an emergency. But even as internet access is more widespread than ever—and natural disasters more frequent—Twitt…
00:28:35 |
Sun 03 Sep 2023
Slate Money: You Better Not Be Working
Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers talk about the state of working in the United States three years after the COVID pandemic began. They discuss the latest in the efforts in the SEC’s att…
00:52:47 |
Sat 02 Sep 2023
ICYMI: TikTok Shop is a Dystopian Mall Kiosk
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice are joined by sustainable stylist and fashion educator Lakyn Carlton to discuss TikTok Shop — a new feature that lets users purchase products without ever lea…
00:40:04 |
Sat 02 Sep 2023
What Next TBD: Is LinkedIn...Cool Now?
As Twitt—sorry, X—continues to go through tumult, an unlikely, long-time player is emerging as the last acceptable place to post.
Guest: Sarah Frier, tech editor at Bloomberg Businessweek.
If you e…
00:26:03 |
Fri 01 Sep 2023
What Next TBD: The Cost of "Sustainable" Pet Food
Most pet food is made from the byproducts of the meat that we, humans, eat. Recently, there’s been a rise in high-end pet food products - including things like lab-grown meat - that are touted as sus…
00:27:09 |
Sun 27 Aug 2023
Slate Money: Twelve Ways to Help Fix the World
Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers speak with author and academic Bjorn Lomborg about his latest book, “Best Things First”. How does Bjorn’s advice differ from effective altruism? And whe…
00:49:32 |
Sat 26 Aug 2023
What Next TBD: TikTok's Shady Deal with the U.S.
In the spring, it looked like TikTok was on the verge of being banned in America. Since then, it’s continued operating business as usual.
But this week, it was revealed that ByteDance and the Commi…
00:27:22 |
Fri 25 Aug 2023
ICYMI: How to Make Millions Playing Dungeons & Dragons
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim are joined by Slate staff writer Luke Winkie to discuss his recent profile of Critical Role’s Matthew Mercer. Launched by Mercer and his friends i…
00:39:44 |
Wed 23 Aug 2023
Slate Money: Criminals Series - Looting, Outfoxing, and Swindling the West
Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers speak with Yepoka Yeebo, author of Anansi’s Gold: The Man Who Looted the West, Outfoxed Washington, and Swindled the World. Yeebo explains how John Acka…
00:46:25 |
Mon 21 Aug 2023
What Next TBD: Digital Life After Death
Sorting through a loved one’s things after they’ve died can be an emotional, difficult chore. But now, added to that, people have to sort through the deceased’s password-protected online presence.
…
00:26:46 |
Sun 20 Aug 2023
What Next TBD: How Crypto Fails Sex Workers
At first, cryptocurrency seemed like the solution to the problems sex workers have had with traditional banks. But as the US moves to regulate the crypto industry, many are finding it hasn’t worked o…
00:25:59 |
Fri 18 Aug 2023
Hear Me Out: You’re Not Too Cool To Go On A Cruise
On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… choosin’ cruisin’.
There seem to be two types of people in this world: those who love going on cruise ships, and those who wouldn’t be caught dead on one. Whichev…
00:36:01 |
Tue 15 Aug 2023
What Next TBD: Tech's Mask Off Moment
When conservative writer Richard Hanania’s old posts, originally published under a pseudonym, came to light, people were shocked at just how racist and reactionary they were. Perhaps less shocking we…
00:29:59 |
Sun 13 Aug 2023
Slate Money: ESPN Bets on Sports Betting
Felix Salmon and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Cardiff Garcia (host of The New Bazaar) to discuss ESPN’s big new investment in sports betting. They break down the state of a lawsuit over how much UF…
00:47:45 |
Sat 12 Aug 2023
What Next TBD: Can Smart Guns Save Lives?
A “smart gun” is designed to only work in the hands of the gun’s proper owner. With the first smart gun potentially coming to market later this year, can the tech deliver on its promise?
Guests:
Ch…
00:29:18 |
Fri 11 Aug 2023
Slate Money: Slate Money Criminals - Bernie Madoff
Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers kick off Slate Money’s series on some of the biggest financial scandals in recent history. This week they are joined by Joe Berlinger, director of “Mado…
00:44:31 |
Mon 07 Aug 2023
What Next TBD: Another Summer of COVID
After a quiet spring, COVID is surging back for the fourth consecutive summer. So, is this just life now?
Guest: Katherine Wu, staff writer at the Atlantic
If you enjoy this show, please consider …
00:28:27 |
Sun 06 Aug 2023
Slate Money: America’s Credit Rating Went Down. So What?
Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers talk about the recent downgrade of America’s credit rating by one agency. They also cover how Taylor Swift and Beyonce are changing concert tours, and f…
00:53:19 |
Sat 05 Aug 2023
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