This week, Felix Salmon and Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers talk about the shakeup in the streaming world with Netflix considering ads and CNN+ folding, the end of the public transportation mask mandate, and inflation.
In the Plus segment: Elon Musk, one more time.
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“Netflix, Facing Reality Check, Vows to Curb Its Profligate Ways” b ... Show More
Yesterday
Money Talks: Chicken and a Cold Drink
In this Money Talks: The Wall Street Journal’s Heather Haddon joins Emily Peck to unpack her recent reporting on the fast food industry, including the reason we’re seeing the “Value Wars” play out at places like McDonalds and Chili’s, Starbuck’s strategies to revive sales, and th ... Show More
38m 11s
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
Jan 2019
Taxing the Rich, and the “Woke” Advertising Trend
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir debate two of the dramatic and controversial tax ideas being proposed by Democrats (a 70% marginal income tax rate and a 2% wealth tax), before discussing the trend among brands like Gillette, Nike, and Pepsi to launch “woke” advertising campaigns. They ... Show More
34m 47s
May 2024
Prof G Markets: Bob Iger’s Bad Day, Trump Media’s Fraudulent Auditor, and Uber’s Venture Investments
Scott shares his thoughts on Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery’s latest earnings and what they mean for the streaming space. He then reflects on the implications of Trump Media’s auditing firm being charged with fraud. Finally, Scott and Ed discuss Uber’s Q1 earnings and why the ... Show More
43m 7s
Apr 2024
Prof G Markets: Trump’s Memestock Goes Public, the Problem with DEI, and Daniel Kahneman’s Legacy
Scott and Ed break down Truth Social’s first couple days on the public market and question how Trump might cash out of his shares. Scott then takes a look at a report that reveals how ineffective corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs can be. Finally, Scott discusses ... Show More
50m 6s
Apr 2021
Bill Hwang Was a $20 Billion Whale, Then Lost It All in Two Days
Eric Schatzker, Bloomberg Editor-at-Large, discusses his story: “Bill Hwang Was a $20 Billion Whale, Then Lost It All in Two Days.” Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist at Stifel, on why additional spending is not the answer. Dr. Steven Corwin, New York-Presbyterian President & CEO, o ... Show More
27m 27s
Oct 2019
Making Sense of the China-NBA Firestorm, and Debating the Wealth Tax
Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai try to make sense of the firestorm sparked by the NBA’s clash with China. They also debate the merits of a wealth tax of the kind proposed by Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.Some Recent Picks:Conan O’Brien talks to Stephen ... Show More
31m 46s
Jan 2024
Pat McAfee Bans Aaron Rodgers, DeSantis vs Haley Debate, Trump's Town Hall | PBD Podcast | Ep. 348
<p>Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, Tom Ellsworth, and Vincent Oshana discuss the biggest stories in politics, business and current events!
12:10 - Pat McAfee bans Aaron Rodgers from his show over his comments regarding Jimmy Kimmel and Jeffrey Epstein.
33:10 - Donald Trump does ... Show More
2h 5m