logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2019
47m 21s

The Blah Blah Blahs Matter Edition

Slate Podcasts
About this episode

On this week’s episode, Anna, Emily, and Felix discuss AOC’s tax ideas at Davos, currency colonization, and Microsoft and housing.

Note to listeners: this episode was recorded in the late morning, a few hours before the government shutdown ended.

In the Slate Plus segment: a continuation of the discussion on millennial burnout and how technology plays a role.

[ul]CNBC: The Super Rich at Davos Are Scared of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Proposal to Hike Taxes on the WealthyNTK Network: Davos Panel Laughs at Ocasio-Cortez’s 70% Tax Rate ProposalThe Washington Post: Elizabeth Warren to Propose New ‘Wealth Tax’ on Very Rich Americans, Economist SaysThe New York Times: The African Currency at the Center of a European DisputeBBC: France Summons Italian Envoy Over Africa RemarksThe New York Times: Microsoft Cannot Fix Seattle’s Housing Crisis[/ul] Email: slatemoney@slate.comTwitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas,@EmilyRPeck

Podcast production by Max Jacobs.

This episode is brought to you by the following advertisers:

Blinkist. Start your free trial today at blinkist.com/money.

Transferwise. Check them out today at transferwise.com/money

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Jul 8
Money Talks: The Working Homeless in America
In this Money Talks: Elizabeth Spiers is joined by journalist Brian Goldstone to discuss his book There is No Place for Us on the rising homelessness crisis and how a huge swath of the US population can be working and still lack stable housing. They’ll dive into the misconception ... Show More
48m 39s
Jul 5
Markets Will Be Markets
This week: The US stock market has reached a new all time high. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers are joined once again by investments expert Barry Ritholtz who talked us through the market turmoil of Trump’s tariff spree back in April. Barry helps the hosts break dow ... Show More
55m 11s
Jun 28
Megayacht Foam Parties Are In
This week: Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary in the race for New York City mayor. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the alarmist reactions from business leaders to the Mamdani’s win and why he’s hardly the threat to capitalism they make him out to be. ... Show More
49m 42s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2024
Javier Milei CALLS OUT WEF in Davos, Jamie Dimon Supports Trump in 2024 | PBD Podcast | Ep. 352
Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, Tom Ellsworth, and Vincent Oshana cover the biggest stories in politics, business, and current events! Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://bit.ly/3u0fqMU Purchase shares in g ... Show More
1h 57m
Feb 2024
EP: 213 - Betting On Black
Welcome back to another episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast! In episode 213, your hosts, David and Jalen, dive deep into various topics that blend the lines between personal finance, community issues, and the broader societal impacts of economic empowerment within the ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 2024
Vivek Drops Out, Trump Wins Iowa Caucuses, WEF Meets In Davos | PBD Podcast | Ep. 350
Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, Tom Ellsworth, and Vincent Oshana cover the biggest stories in politics, business, and current events! 11:00 - Adam receives death threats for his debate with Bassem Youssef. 20:45 - Peacock Network gets 23 million viewers for Chiefs vs Dolphins G ... Show More
1h 58m
Apr 2023
Fox News Pays Almost $800M To Settle Dominion Defamation Lawsuit | PBD Podcast | Ep. 260 | Part 2
In this episode, Patrick Bet-David and the home team will discuss: Fox News Paying Almost $800M To Settle Dominion Defamation Lawsuit Elon Musk and Joe Rogan's involvement in the 2024 Election Why GOP states do it better economically than democratic states Piers Morgan DESTRO ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2020
EP: 64 History Of The Black Dollar (Guest: Angel Rich)
On this episode of the BWR Podcast the Crew had the pleasure of meeting up together in Dallas to record this special episode featuring Ms. Angel Rich.  Angel Is a Trailblazer in the financial literacy sector leading the first study on African American Financial Experience.  We di ... Show More
1h 20m
Jan 2024
Pat McAfee Bans Aaron Rodgers, DeSantis vs Haley Debate, Trump's Town Hall | PBD Podcast | Ep. 348
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 Fox ... Show More
2h 5m
Mar 2022
Political: I Call On You To Do More
Emily and David are joined by guest host Juliette Kayyem to discuss the arming of Ukraine, how to prepare for the next pandemic or catastrophe, and daylight savings time debates. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: Megan Garber for The Atlantic: “The Grim St ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2024
262. Modi loses his majority, Sunak takes on the Treasury, and Welsh Labour in crisis
Where next for India after Modi loses his majority? How should Starmer have dealt with Sunak’s Labour tax claim? Is Rory going to vote Lib Dem on July 4th? Hear the answer to all these questions and more on today’s episode of The Rest Is Politics. This podcast was originally broa ... Show More
45m 51s
Jan 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump Ordered To Pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 Million | PBD Podcast | Ep. 356
Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, Tom Ellsworth, and Vincent Oshana cover the latest stories in news, politics, and current events! Purchase a “Future Looks Bright” Purple & Gold signature hat and t-shirt, and receive one additional “Future Looks Bright” hat for free (red, white, ... Show More
1h 54m
Nov 2023
44. Mark Carney: Bank of England, Trussonomics, and Brexit
Can financial markets help fight climate change? What's the true economic theory behind austerity? What does the Bank of England actually do? Tune in to today's episode of Leading, where Mark Carney joins Rory and Alastair to answer all these questions and more. TRIP Plus: Become ... Show More
1h 3m