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On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Why the UFC sold for 4 billion dollars -NBA salary cap, ode to unions  -Will Rio survive the Olympics? Slate Money is brought to you by TrackR, a coin-sized device that locates misplaced keys, wallets, bags, computers—anything in seconds. Get 30 percent off your entire order by going to TheTracker.com and using the promo code MONEY. And by Goldman Sachs. To learn about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy, subscribe to the firm’s podcast, ‘Exchanges at Goldman Sachs,’ available on iTunes. And by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar projects across the U.S. Create an account for free at Wundercapital.com/money. Invest in Wunder Capital’s solar funds. Do well and do good.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -UK Property funds are in trouble post-Brexit -What it means for interest rates to be negative. -Italian banks are in crisis. Slate Money is brought to you by Boll and Branch. Get 20 percent off your entire order, plus free shipping, by going to BollandBranch.com and using promo code money. And by ZipRecruiter. Post your job to all the top job sites with a single click. Try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/money. And by Open Account, a podcast that gets personal about making, losing, and living with money. Created by Umpqua Bank and hosted by SuChin Pak, download and subscribe to Open Account wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Chris Lehman of the Baffler.  Topics discussed on today’s show include: -How religion became an industry in America. -Donald Trump is a prosperity preacher.  -Debt and the American version of Christianity. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. All Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. Right now, get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY.  And by Tracker, a coin-sized device that locates misplaced keys, wallets, bags, computers—anything in seconds. Make losing things a thing of the past. Get 30 percent off your entire order by going to TheTrackR.com and using the promo code MONEY.  And by Goldman Sachs. To learn about developments cur

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Leo Carey of the New Yorker gather to grieve. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Why the Leave vote succeeded. -How UK politics got us here. -What this means for the rest of Europe. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury bedding at affordable prices. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, blankets, duvet covers, and more at BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code MONEY.  And by Open Account, a podcast that gets personal about making, losing, and living with money. Created by Umpqua Bank and hosted by SuChin Pak, download and subscribe to Open Account wherever you get your podcasts. And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the prom

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Paul Ford of Postlight discuss Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Why Microsoft wanted LinkedIn. -The debt vs overseas cash question and the stock-based compensation question behind this deal. -How the options-trading going on here raises doubt about insider trading. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/money.  And by Goldman Sachs. To learn about developments currently shaping markets, industries, and the global economy, subscribe to the firm’s podcast, ‘Exchanges at Goldman Sachs,’ available on iTunes.  And by Ritani. Buying an engagement ring? Check out Ritani. Shop online a

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann get saucy. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -French hottie, and rogue trader, Jérôme Kerviel can do no wrong. -Peruvians are pretty good at vulture funds. -Scotland wants to make it a little harder for chavs to get their cheap booze. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by Texture, the mobile app that gives you full access to more than 150 of the world's most popular magazines, anytime, using your phone or tablet. Read Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—and hundreds more—from back issues to the one currently on the newsstand. Right now, try Texture for free at Texture.com/slatemoney.  And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code MONEY.  And by Open Account, a podcast that

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss the gains and losses of the week. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Was Elizabeth Holmes ever a billionaire? -The failure of welfare reform -What Verizon means to the labor movement. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. All Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. Right now, get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY.  And by Trunk Club. Answer a few simple questions about your look, style, and size, and receive a trunk full of great looking clothes that fit perfectly and make you look amazing. Only pay for the clothes you keep, and shipping is free. Go to TrunkClub.com/money.  And by Goldman Sachs. Get information about develop

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss the baddies of the week. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Why Peter Thiel is funding Hulk Hogan's crusade against Gawker. -The IMF says maybe Neoliberalism wasn't so great. -Florida's failed algorithm for recidivism. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury bedding at affordable prices. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, blankets, duvet covers, and more at BollAndBranch.com, and use the promo code MONEY.  And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/money.  And by TrackR, a coin-sized device that locates misplaced keys, wallets, bags, computers—anything in

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Time's Rana Foroohar, author of Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance & the Fall of American Business discuss the current state of capitalism.  Topics discussed on today’s show include: -How Wall Street is choking our economy and how to fix it -Why America doesn't make things anymore. -What happened to the American dream of home ownership.  Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code MONEY.  And by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar projects across the U.S. Create an account for free at Wundercapital.com/money. Invest in Wunder Capital’s solar funds. Do well and do good.  And by Open Account, a podcast that gets personal about making, losing, and living with money. Created b

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss loans and investments. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -There's trouble at the Lending Club. -Google pulls all payday loans ads. -Why public pensions are still investing in hedge funds. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by Texture, the mobile app that gives you full access to more than 150 of the world's most popular magazines, anytime, using your phone or tablet. Read Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—and hundreds more—from back issues to the one currently on the newsstand. Right now, try Texture for free at Texture.com/slatemoney.  And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/slatemoney. And by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cath  O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are joined by the New Yorker's James Surowiecki.  Topics discussed on today’s show include: -“Drop a tear for those who own non-voting corporate stock.” -The US oil industry goes bottom-up. -You can now sue your bank. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar projects across the U.S. by investing in Wunder Capital’s solar funds. Create an account for free  at Wundercapital.com/money. Do well and do good. And by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. And get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY.  And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and s

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann are just fine without Yanis Varoufakis. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -It's Groundhog Day in Greece. -Why Puerto Rico can't overcome its debt. -The prospects of Great Britain leaving the EU are terrifying. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, offering luxury bedding at affordable prices. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, blankets, duvet covers, and more at BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code MONEY. And by Headspace. If you've ever been curious about meditation, then go to Headspace.com/money and try the Take 10 program. It's guided meditation for 10 days—10 minutes a day—absolutely free.  And by Betterment, the largest automated investing service—managing billions of dollars for people just like you. Get up to six months of inve

On this episode of Slate Money, Silicon Valley O.G. Margit Wennmachers joins hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion and Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org to talk corporate culture. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Theranos faked it til they made it. Then unmade it. -How Silicon Valley culture hurts everyone. -How Germany became a net-exporting powerhouse.  Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code MONEY. And by Ring. With Ring Video Doorbell, you can see and speak to anyone at your door from anywhere in the world, using your smart phone. Slate Money listeners get FREE EXPEDITED FedEx shipping when you go to Ring.com/money. With Ring Video Doorbell you’re always home! And by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar projects across the U.S. by investing in Wunder Capital’s solar

On this episode of Slate Money host Felix Salmon of Fusion goes to the Future History Festival in Baltimore and meets with Rose Eveleth of Flash Forward and Gideon Lichfield of Quartz to talk time travel.  Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Will borders between countries exist in the future? -How much will climate change affect human migration? -What is the future of democracy? Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by Texture, the mobile app that gives you full access to more than 150 of the world's most popular magazines, anytime, using your phone or tablet. Read Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—and hundreds more—from back issues to the one currently on the newsstand. Right now, try Texture for free at Texture.com/slatemoney. And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/slatemoney. And by Headspa

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Simple CEO Josh Reich discuss money going global. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Josh's story of how he started a mobile banking company -Can the financial tech industry save banking? -The bigger story behind the Panama Papers Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. And get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY. And by Wunder Capital. Invest in large-scale solar projects across the U.S. by investing in Wunder Capital’s solar funds. Create an account for free atWundercapital.com/money. Do well and do good. And by Betterment, the largest automated investing service—managing billions of dollars f

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss things coming to an end. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Failures in the gig economy, and our changing workforce -Spotify's deal with the devil -Ang Bang loses its bid for Starwood hotels Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. And get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/slatemoney and using the promo code SLATEMONEY.  And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code MONEY.  And by Ring. With Ring Video Doorbell, you can see and speak to anyone at your door from anywhere in the world, using your smart phone. Slate Money listeners get

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss displacement. Topics discussed on today’s show include: - What the election is teaching us about free trade. - Is there anything to be gained from gentrification, in Manhattan, Palo Alto, or Brooklyn? -What Tidjane Thiam did so poorly at Credit Suisse. Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss the biggest mess-ups of the week. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Bangladesh's bank account at the Fed lost $81 million in a web heist. -Pharma startup darling Valeant is a mess. -The biggest hedge fund in the world has some personnel issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Stacey Vanek Smith of Planet Money discuss the business and finance news of the week. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Buying citizenship, in St. Kitts and the U.S. -Why activist investors aren't nominating women to board positions. -How white collar America secretly loves working too much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann talk sales taxes. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Cathy battles the tampon tax. -Ted Cruz makes a proposal for a new kind of value-added tax. -Felix can't stand the way Americans keep the sales tax off the price tag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices