Batgirl has already cost $90M to film and produce, but it was still canceled last week because Warner Bros hasnât figured out âThe Franchise Formula.â Forget âBama Rush videos (#RollTideTok) â The newest trend on college campuses⊠is mergers and acquisitions. And iRobot is getting acquired by Amazon for $1.7B because thereâs no data more powerful than a map⊠... Show More
Aug 21
đ„ž âEspionage Advertisingâ â Biltâs comedy series. Taco Bellâs everything plan. Hertzâs Amazon deal. +Summer Song Recession.
Taco Bell is launching a new thing every month⊠because instant gratification is a recipe.Hertz is the 2nd biggest car-seller in America⊠and now itâs on Amazon.Bilt does credit cards, but also a comedy series? ⊠Roomies is an example of Espionage Advertising.Plus, there is no âS ... Show More
22m 43s
Apr 2024
Slate Money: Why Americaâs 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 whatâs wrong with Americaâs internet industry, how YouTube became the media empire no one talks about, and the promise and peril of ... Show More
54m 27s
Jun 2024
The problem with Trumpâs idea to replace income taxes with tariffs
A new pitch from former President Donald Trump calls for replacing income tax with tariffs. Weâll get into why the math doesnât add up. Plus, chemical hair relaxers are making Black women sick, so why are they still being sold? And, weâll weigh in on Apple entering the AI race, H ... Show More
22m 17s
Apr 2024
Tim Ferrissâ Advice To Become âThe New Richâ
#82 Working yourself to death? Known for revolutionizing efficiency, Tim Ferriss discusses the balance between hustle and rest, overcoming fear, and embracing uncertainty. In this episode, discover his unique methods for sustained growth and effective self-reflection. This interv ... Show More
1h 27m