Welcome to Slate Money Goes to the Movies, a miniseries in which Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and a different guest each week discuss popular business-themed movies.
Shane Ferro, former economics journalist and current public defender, stops by to talk about how Magic Mike is a film about the gig economy and the precarity of freelance work in a post Great Rec ... Show More
Nov 22
Good Riddance to Larry Summers
This week: Larry Summers has stepped down from his public positions following the release of unsavory emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck discuss Summers’ correspondence with the infamous sex trafficker, the veracity of his “ge ... Show More
54m 58s
Nov 15
The Correct Opinion on 50-Year Mortgages
This week: FHFA director Bill Pulte convinced Trump to back 50-year mortgages with some posterboard and a photo of FDR. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, discuss why Trump’s post about 50-year mortgages angered conservatives – officials and voters alike – and why t ... Show More
49m 8s
Nov 13
Money on the Mind: Can You Save for Retirement ... and Save Your Parents?
In a new, very special, Death, Sex and Money and Slate Money crossover, Felix Salmon and Anna Sale are once again joined by Felix’s financial advisor Adrianna Adams from Domain Money to talk about…parents. They dig into the emotions of trying to take care of your aging parents wh ... Show More
24m 42s
Apr 2022
Slate Money Goes to the Movies: The Talented Mr. Ripley
Welcome to Slate Money Goes to the Movies, a miniseries in which Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and a different guest each week discuss popular business-themed movies.
Former Slate editor Jared Hohlt joins Felix and Emily to talk about the 1999 thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley…along ... Show More
49m 14s
Dec 2023
Slate Money Goes to the Movies: Jerry Maguire
This week, sports journalist Mina Kimes joins the huddle with Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers to discuss the 90s football rom-com Jerry Maguire. Mina explains how real-world sports agents do business, and the squad debates whether a young Tom Cruise can keep this s ... Show More
47m 42s
Nov 2023
The Power of Social Media: Michael Sartain's Guide to Millions 🤑 E45
In this episode, Michael Sartain shares his journey from nightlife to business success, and offers strategies for utilizing social platforms to reach millions. Explore actionable insights on high-status networking, content creation, and transforming social media views into substa ... Show More
47m 48s
Jun 2024
How FOMO, Doom, and Ego Impact Your Money — ft. Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel, New York Times bestselling author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins the show to break down some of the worst traits an investor can have. He also discusses the difference between being wealthy and being rich, how to deal with uncertainty in the markets, and how h ... Show More
56m 6s
Jan 2024
Slate Money: Apple Maps is Finally Good
Last week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spears asked you to weigh in on your preferred map app: Reigning champ Google, or late bloomer Apple? This week, they reveal your answers and discuss the merits of each. Also: Boeing’s airplane malfunctions, and what Bitcoin’s ET ... Show More
49m 8s
May 2024
Joey Carson's Secret to Influencers Signing MILLION Dollar Contracts 🤑 E70
Joey Carson, CEO of Elevator Studio, has 25 years of experience in the television industry and is hailed as a trailblazer in unscripted programming and a trailblazing force in digital entertainment. Having helmed the production of over 6,000 hours of broadcast television, his exp ... Show More
26m 39s
Apr 2024
Slate Money: Why America’s Internet Sucks
This week, Slate Money hacks the mainframe! Washington Post tech writer Shira Ovide joins Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers to discuss what’s wrong with America’s internet industry, how YouTube became the media empire no one talks about, and the promise and peril of ... Show More
54m 27s
Oct 2023
Gary Vee's ENTIRE Investing Strategy, Starting from $0 💸 E39
In this episode, we dive deep into the mind of the legendary entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, as he unveils his entire investing strategy, shares insights on his AI predictions, and breaks down how to start investing and making more money, even if you're starting from $0. Don't miss ... Show More
32m 41s