A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.
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trillionshelper
5 out of 5 stars
MOST INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION
Every week the most intelligent conversation anywhere is on the podcast, without question. Intelligent and also insightful, informative and witty . A+++. Thank you
pattiocon
5 out of 5 stars
I love this podcast
I really like the three regulars and Slate money is one of my must listen podcasts. The guest strongly influences the quality of the the show. I just finished listening to the episode with Taffy Brodsser-Akner and please don’t ever have her on again. She interrupts, does most of the talking and despite taking the lion’s share of the discussion she does not make any sense. She never makes her point and overall ruined the episode. The three regulars - keep up the good work!
Marshee10012
5 out of 5 stars
More Elizabeth please!
Less Emily!! Thank you Today ( Saturday) in the numbers round, Emily went on and on and on and on about the transit workers ( we get it)!! She has half baked opinions, continually says” I don’t know” etc… like who should know … me?? I turn to this show to get exoert opinion. Not you… doubting yourself. And then there’s super smart Elizabeth… who’s mic is either too low volume or she needs Nevis training to speak up. She needs more air time… she is so smart… Where was her numbers round entry on Saturday and yours Felix?? Just saying More Elizabeth, more guest hosts, less Emily please!!! Thank you
Mr_Wick1995
2 out of 5 stars
Felix deserves a stand-alone show
Is Emily’s sole role in the podcast to stand-in as the “dumb listener”? She asks the most remedial questions and adds no value. It’s beyond irritating and makes the show unbearable.
YourPodcastReallySucks
1 out of 5 stars
Horrible
There’s no diversity of thought. Just a bunch of left-wingers regurgitating The NY Times and NPR.
JuliaListensDaily
1 out of 5 stars
Quiet Quitting from Reality?
The discussion about childcare in the context of “quiet quitting” made me furious. The level of idiocy comparing a pie company to a child care center should be so embarrassing as to keep you from airing this recording. If you do not know the pain of paying the actual equivalent of a college tuition in childcare to be able to attend your workday, your opinion is irrelevant. To say “people don’t realize their value while they stand in line …” it was like listening to a teenager pontificate on the pointlessness of retirement savings. Spare us.
LppCo
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast, absolutely love it!!
For a show about money, this show is surprisingly funny and entertaining, and also informative. Love it!!
Redbankr
5 out of 5 stars
Sovereign Debt - or What I Owe Slate Money
I have loved this show from its inception & through its panelists’ comings and goings—never one who didn’t widen my perspective. I was an English/Classics major and never took an Economics course so this is pretty much all news to me. I now at least know when to roll my eyes, e.g. when the WeWork guy got a new gig. I am such a Felix fan and there is no extreme take or reaction that I will not welcome. Extra points for saying from the get go that the Musk/Twitter deal was vaporous. Also, extra thanks for teaching me not to sweat it about rosé. That alone has saved me some real bucks.
Waiter of busses
3 out of 5 stars
Who actually cares about art appraisals?
Long-time listener, but it feels like the show is losing its lustre. Used to enjoy listening because it felt like they would cover complex issues very clearly, now it’s just getting boring. For example, why is there so much time dedicated to art appraisals? At least 30 mins across two episodes! Anyone who pays 90k for art (fake or otherwise) isn’t listening to Slate Money. They could get into the nitty gritty of things that affect people (supply chains, energy prices, etc) but it’s all just attributed to ‘bad economy vibes’.
NYinvestor22
1 out of 5 stars
Great insight into the ignorant elite
This is a great podcast to hear how liberal, coastal elite think. The hosts have no clue how monetary or fiscal policy work, nor do they have a pulse on the average American. I recommend to anyone interested in anthropology -- super interesting how naive and uninformed today's journalists are!
SJR Mass
4 out of 5 stars
Love the show but justice for Elizabeth!
I am a long time listener of this show, and appreciate how interesting and accessible they make the latest financial news (a sector I know little about!). My one gripe of late though is that Felix can be quite undermining of Elizabeth — since she’s been added as a host, not an episode goes by where he doesn’t question or challenge her view in some way. There is a way to disagree or not understand someone’s view without demeaning or questioning their authority — and I wish he’d do that a bit more sensitively cause it’s honestly very grating!
radios1
1 out of 5 stars
Horrendous host chemistry
It has the potential to be Planet Money for grownups, but is ruined by the worst host chemistry I’ve come across. An arrogant, interrupting, mansplaining host and two women who sound like they’re trapped in the room and completely uninterested in the discussion. I keep listening in the hopes that it will get better. It doesn’t.
Jella123
1 out of 5 stars
Still sad
Panel podcasts work well when it seems like the people like and respect each other’s opinions and knowledge. I keep trying this one every few weeks, hoping it has even a semblance of the rapport of other podcasts. I am always disappointed. Felix comes across as a mansplainer, interrupting the female hosts who just don’t seem interested in the topics or maybe not interested in talking to Felix. Maybe it’s also the topics or focus of the show. Is it personal finance? Large picture issues? I’d say maybe make it more “your money” than Elon Musk, who gets enough coverage as it is. Can Slate find 3 experts who respect each other or is it’s budget too small? This podcast is a disappointment, and I feel sorry for Elizabeth and Emily.
Nicebearnyc
2 out of 5 stars
Funny but Dumb
And update - I notice, as we watch the Russians blast and burn their way through Ukraine, killing thousands, how well their steel reinforced buildings seems to do despite columns being blasted away and whole building fires. I mention this to remind Felix of his roughly dumbest commentary in the history of Slate against such structures. While being entertaining this podcast is without a dumbest in the Slate lineup. In today’s podcast a guest complains that it’s impossible to find Covid rapid tests for the Offical price of $14 each, rather “I’ve never seen them available for less than $28” which, as we all know, is for 2 tests. How does this get past an editor? Are interns editors? Then again, this is the podcast that has wasted everyone’s hour one week railing against steel reinforced concrete. Just dumb.
lostner123
2 out of 5 stars
GET RID OF EMILY
Emily Peck is completely useless. How can she be considered an expert in anything. She’s basically a random off the street given a microphone. Have some standards, slate.
walizonia
2 out of 5 stars
Shilling for crypto
As crypto increasingly behaves like a Ponzi scheme backed by bad actors hoping to undermine fiat currency and therefore democracy, the hosts seem to be completely clueless. The banality of evil on display.
Dalvin & Hobbes
5 out of 5 stars
Love the show
Long time listener and I love it. (I could listen to a whole podcast of just Emily laughing).
patrick20009
4 out of 5 stars
Emily knows nothing
I like the show for some fun one off fluff topics but def nothing particularly useful here. Emily doesn’t know anything about any topic they discuss and is a really bad representative for women - comes off as a complete bimbo who is hard wired to spit out the most progressive opinion about everything. The shows real value is the Succession recaps and discussions about movies with a financial bend These people do need to answer for their dangerous promotion of modern monetary theory, though - now that inflation is the highest since the 80s.
adiago1492
1 out of 5 stars
Do they even care?
Besides Emily Peck almost reveling in her ignorance of most of the topics they speak on, these skimpy 4 minute long Slate Plus “segments” are a real insult to the listener.
Tulip.be
5 out of 5 stars
I just love your show
I have been listening to Slate Money for several years now and just continue really liking it! The choice of topics. The narrative style. The humor. The accents. The elegance. The international perspective or at least the attempt to see US issues from the perspective of an expat. Without the sugar-coating. Thank you and please continue!
TheMatrix
5 out of 5 stars
Drop the business whisperer
Does not get what is going on in the show.
mcsmforeva
1 out of 5 stars
Elite often
I’m very disappointed on there handling and discussion of recent events. They have been very one sided, bordering on arrogant. The most recent discussion of the CNN milk report really shows how pompous, arrogant, elitist and out of touch they are. This used to be a fair review of the major themes affecting our economy and now it’s just a rehash of what the Biden press secretary says. Will be unsubscribing.
uncle diesel
5 out of 5 stars
Love the podcast, so glad Succession is back.
A suggested topic for future discussions of Succession: I’ve noticed that they rarely, if ever, show any of the Roys eating food. I can recall Roman having one bite of an apple in a convenience store. He also smells a biscuit at management training and then puts it back. The only other instance I can recall was Greg and Tom eating the ortolan, but we didn’t actually see that… Wondering if you think the showrunners have been intentional in depicting the Roys’ relationship with food, and what might be behind those intentions.
Marshee10012
5 out of 5 stars
Saturdays Are even better..
…. Now because Slate Money’s new episodes drop!! I love this podcast …. Thank you
bechamel.sauce
3 out of 5 stars
Numbers Round: 1: The number of hosts that need to be replaced
Emily Peck’s continued position as co-host on this show, despite her rudimentary grasp of every discussed topic, epitomizes white woman privilege. Stacy-Marie, the newest host, is an intelligent veteran financial journalist. However, she barely gets to speak over all of Emily’s cringy, uninformed hot takes and Felix’s arrogant mansplaining. Have listened for years but this show gets worse, especially with this super awkward host dynamic.
BerylH
2 out of 5 stars
Used to be good…
I’m sorry, but Emily has the acumen of a cantaloupe. Really dumb and unsophisticated. I’ve been listening for years. Cathy O’Neil was fantastic. Anna was contrarian but smart. Emily is a moron.
Amie_13
5 out of 5 stars
Love it.
These wonderful hosts know how to disagree, laugh at themselves, be vulnerable, be righteous, be bold and politely judgmental—all while discussing sophisticated money matters. I love the movie component addition.
trillionshelper
5 out of 5 stars
SMARTEST BIZ PODCAST
The smartest biz podcast out there. By far. Keep up the brilliant work!
Charge HR angry
1 out of 5 stars
I miss Anna Szymanski
I’m unsubscribing because the show just isn’t the same without Anna Szymanski explaining some of the financial basics and providing a more real-world explanation of what’s going on in business and finance.
Davehh1
3 out of 5 stars
Deleted sports, dahlia, and political gab. Last 1...
If Pesca doesn’t return, or at least an update isn’t provided (it’s been 4 months) than this one goes end of June. Destroyed your daily golden goose for some real insignificant junk. Mike is different (smarter) than the Slate regs so that’s it? We all knew he was bigger than Slate so you had to take him down but this was low. That’s why we’re leaving this last show in 3 weeks.
malfoxley
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
The hosts of the Slate Money podcast, highlights all aspects of business, finance and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
werner44
2 out of 5 stars
This Podcast is going Downhill
I have really enjoyed listening to this podcast each week for a few years now. Recently, Anna Szymanski left the show and with her departure the coalition for reasonableness has crumbled. Other reviewers have commented at length regarding another co-host Emily Peck.
Ian St. Ian
4 out of 5 stars
Decent listen
Usually enjoy this show. It’s not the same without Anna, who in my view had the most insights among the co-hosts, but still worth the weekly listen. I appreciate that it comes out on weekends when most others pods don’t. Felix needs to stop interrupting so darn often.
Goodhomer1
5 out of 5 stars
Top weekly money podcast
Felix Salmon is one of the top journalist when it comes to understanding the world and money. Pair Felix with Anna and Emily and the occasional guest and you have one of the most delightful and informative podcasts about the world of money.
Kmt_or
1 out of 5 stars
I would “like” to like this but, like cannot
I’m sure like these like people are like intelligent but like I cannot like stand to like listen to like anyone that cannot like say a sentence with “like” in like every third word. Please learn to talk as the educated people that you supposedly are and the good information will come through much better
onward 9
4 out of 5 stars
Calm down
Enjoy the podcast but when you use “Nazi” as you did I had to turn it off. I’ll try it again next week.
WorldWideWinder
2 out of 5 stars
Not particularly revelatory
I genuinely can’t get past how credulous Ana is about politics. Felix and Emily are honestly not a ton better but Ana discussing ‘moderate’ republicans is one of the most ludicrous segments I’ve ever heard.
Afalk3000
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
I just discovered this podcast and I enjoy it ver much. Great job selecting interesting topics that I don’t necessarily know too much about and giving thoughtful points of view.
SoCalBaker
3 out of 5 stars
To political
Flex and Ana, really know what they are talking about and for the most part don’t inject too much leftist anti-Trump, anti-Republican statements, Ana better that Flex. However, Emily really seems like she knows nothing about Economics or Finance, and will always without fail take shots at Trump or the Republicans and for some reason the American Medical system. I don’t think she adds anything to the show or any discussion on economics or finance. Cathy, who Emily replaced, while a leftist actually knew things about Finance.
yj2530
5 out of 5 stars
Emily is my favorite host
Emily comes across as a soft, but firm, voice on many polarizing topics. She’s funny and compassionate, and she doesn’t take herself too seriously. Her participation balances really well with the other regular guest.
Dont "like"
1 out of 5 stars
Like it like says “like”
Every third word is “like.” I’m paying slate for ad free podcasts and I would like a like a third like of like my like money like back.
208 listener
3 out of 5 stars
Provide Better Background on Topics
I usually find this show to be useful and to provide context on the financial sector in clear terms. However, the hosts often dive into the topic without providing a brief summary, so I sometimes just skip the whole show after two minutes because it’s clear they are not going to slow down and inform me about the general outline of the topic they’re discussing. When this happens it is extremely frustrating.
baquiano
5 out of 5 stars
Geeky in the Best Way
Excellent commentary on all things Finance. The hosts are very knowledgeable.
Schyllic
5 out of 5 stars
Fun
One of my favorite commentary podcasts. They have great chemistry and lively conversations. I hope the hosts don’t read the comments unless they have really thick skin. Constructive criticism is hard to find.
DC_PodListener
2 out of 5 stars
Tone it down Felix
I enjoy the show but there’s room for improvement. In general Emily doesn’t bring a lot of insight - she seems to scan the nyt and that’s about it. And Felix is great in small doses but he thinks a lot of himself and interrupts the women a lot. The session about his family was a bit much. Felix - I encourage you to make it about ideas not yourself for once - and learn some manners.
JNiss100
5 out of 5 stars
Jesse N
Wildly Informative, entertaining and distracting in all the best ways. All the hosts bring something, great ensemble. Religious listener
Youngstown Born
4 out of 5 stars
Why is Emily on the show?
I listen every week and enjoy the podcast as a whole. My only concern is Emily. It seems like she makes inaccurate statements and you always know her opinion on an issue before she states it. I like the podcast, but replacing Emily would be a step forward. Sorry for the criticism, but I feel she brings down the show.
SloTwitch
4 out of 5 stars
Bread
I don't remember if it was Emily or Anna but one of you commented re her bread making skills. Not good apparently. Check out no knead bread on YouTube. No kneading needed. Really! Goo d bread made at home although no sense of awe making it. Takes time at home only. Enjoy "Money" every week and sometimes more (if offered). Do not pay for plus though.
Davestaved
2 out of 5 stars
Move along, this podcast is pointless
If you want to hear rich people discuss money in a generalized not specific way, this is the podcast for you. This podcast puts forth zero ideas, offers no fresh perspective, and basically champions the idea that ... can’t figure out what the purpose is. I’ve listened to like 8 episodes, and feel like I’ve learned nothing. It’s officially a waste of time.
Oporornis
2 out of 5 stars
I feel like the hosts could put in more prep work
Emily Peck, in particular, doesn’t know much about business or economics and doesn’t ever seem to be prepared to say anything interesting. A lot of her comments are embarrassingly inaccurate. I keep listening, because I like the format and want it to work, but there’s not much value added. If they need someone for color commentary, I suggest adding someone who lives outside of NYC. The U.S. is a big place.
Abraham_James
1 out of 5 stars
Total Joke
If you want objective economic commentary, look elsewhere. In the episode “Too big to be small” one of the hosts made the argument that the Fed should be allowed to run wild and do as they please followed by “It doesn’t seem to hurt anything”... Good one, guys. They also showered praise on Ben Bernanke who famously said that everything was under control right before the 2008 financial crisis and went further as to say Janet Yellen has never got anything wrong. Yellen in 2017: “We won’t see another financial crisis in our lifetimes”. (This review is being written in the middle of a huge financial crisis where a total of 16.8 million people have filed for unemployment... so far) They also mentioned how the Fed has gotten better and better as the years have gone on, what world are these people living in?
mr_guns
1 out of 5 stars
Don’t Bother
Political views interfere with topics.
Gretta D
1 out of 5 stars
Housing
Another attempt to discuss a difficult social problem from the perspective of well off coastal knuckle heads. “We need bad neighborhoods”. Smacks of their routed worldview in the meritocracy myth, “ zoning is the problem “ giving the perspective of the bad government. No discussion of how market based pressures have driven investors into the housing industry as yet another asset class they can speculate upon and exploit. Those inflated costs drive up the construction costs, as well, as developers lard on profit from the immigrant and trade workers building them for few dollars. Same old BS. Not very imaginative.
markmccann1970
5 out of 5 stars
Best Financial/Business Podcast
So, I don't generally go for business and/or financial podcasts, but I have been listening to Slate Money since its inception as it automatically appeared in my Slate Plus Feed. I've always enjoyed the interplay between the hosts, and while I do miss Jordan and Kathy (the original co-hosts), I do like the current lineup as well. Emily is adorable and even Anna, as the resident contrarian, provides some needed balance and the frisson of tension. Felix, of course, is awesome, and I'm indebted unto the show for introducing me to Succession which I started watching so I would get all of the references and now love it as much as they do.
Monaco3344!
1 out of 5 stars
Trump
Every episode they blame Trump for things that have nothing to do with him. It’s very lowbrow and a lot of people don’t like Trump, but it’s getting annoying to hear his name 100 times in an hour podcast when it has little to nothing to do with him. Don’t like Trump and I don’t like Felix either.
all...ears
1 out of 5 stars
“America’s, like, independent at this point.”
No oil shock? Like, ever?? Ya, until we run out! All those little energy companies are pumping like crazy to pay off their cheap loans. In the process, flooding the market with cheap energy and depleting their source faster than necessary. That’s a rocket ride straight into a brick wall! That we’re on!! YeeHaah!!!
dhxnnakznsnenxb
1 out of 5 stars
Anna has ruined show
Used to be my favorite listen when Kathy and Jordan were a part. Emily Peck isn’t very bright or thoughtful
ckaresenxe
4 out of 5 stars
SWAG-Art
I usually learn something listening to your regular podcasts. But this first SWAG-Art was adolescent and just silly. I know the art world to be highly sophisticated and can mirror and be affected by the other “equity” markets. The guest should have been the author of Boom, Mad Monet and the Rise of Contemporary Art, Michael Shnayerson. Come on Felix, you can do better.
Ashley_84
3 out of 5 stars
Came for Succession
Not sure whether I really like this podcast or if I’m just so desperate for Succession podcasts, anything will do. I generally enjoy these discussions, but it sounds like the hosts tend to only watch the episodes once, which does not lend itself to recalling everything you need to. On the most recent episode, Felix said he’s never seen Jesse Armstrong with a writing credit for the show...he literally just won an Emmy for writing an episode of the show. So if you’re like me and are very detail-oriented, this podcast may drive you crazy sometimes. But if you want to just listen to people talk about a great show, add this to your list.
Doctor Pretty
2 out of 5 stars
Narnian Finance Minister
I used t like this show a lot. I learned a lot about finance and enjoyed the talk about economic affairs. Now it's just a fanbot love love show about a TV series. Maybe Slate can start another economics and finance podcast and just let this thing die.
kirkrips
3 out of 5 stars
While making breakfast...not Brexit
News & Economic data with more depth than most, but clearly a Trump bashing cast. I’ll continue listening because I believe Felix & Anna bring good data to their arguments...I miss Jordan’s insights & I want to like Emily but she’s usually short on data & seems to be around just to throw in women’s rights into every single segment.
skibum206
1 out of 5 stars
Felix!!!
You are coming off as a misogynist pig. Sto interrupting and let her talk. She is why we are listening. You are better than this.
Colin Oatley
2 out of 5 stars
Overbearing Host Constantly Interrupts Female Guests
I've only listend to the Succession recap episodes, so I don't know it Mr. Salmon is equally overbearing on the other episodes.
Kane --bringing 88 back
5 out of 5 stars
Precipitous
We interrupt Anna’s usual party line neoliberal drivel with Felix’s corrective that cars weren’t invented in the nineteenth century. Immediately after Anna tried to scaffold her know nothing capital-friendly rubbish by dropping precipitous in a sentence. Mediocrity and arrogance sponsored by Goldman Sachs
Nicky N. Nickname
4 out of 5 stars
Great, but!...
I love the Succession episodes but I need Felix to dial it back a little and give his co-hosts a little more room to breathe. I like the high-energy banter, crosstalk and disagreement when but Felix interrupts too much and it’s frustrating. For what it’s worth, I write this as a male dude.
Jim Sack
1 out of 5 stars
Gabby
They chatter a lot, meander through their laugh-filled, self-impressed programs that lack structure and would better fill half an hour. It is not compelling, I find my attention turning to other things around me. Sophomoric.
GoGoSale
1 out of 5 stars
How can people who know nothing about succession be on this podcast
The hosts literally have no idea about Succession be on a recap podcast??? They don’t know character names, major plot lines or anything else. They spent time on this podcast wondering where Logan’s scars are from when that question was already answered in Season 1 (his uncle Noah). Unreal.
BeerBellyBrewskie21
2 out of 5 stars
Elitist and wrong
Liberal nonsense that is out of touch and often factually incorrect.
wheeler2976
3 out of 5 stars
Awkward
They discuss some interesting topics in a way that is accessible to people who don’t closely follow financial news. But this is pretty different from other Slate podcasts in that the hosts of Money seem to not much like or respect each other, which makes for a more awkward and unpleasant listening experience.
ExcellentHearing
4 out of 5 stars
Felix, please get some training...
...in not interrupting people. I love this show but cringe at the number of times a man interrupts and talks over two women. This has been getting worse in the last few weeks, and it doesn’t change, I’ll have to stop listening. The best podcast hosts find a way to manage topics without interrupting, so surely there is training or mentorship in this.
swedish wolverine
2 out of 5 stars
Shut up Felix
Let the other people finish their sentences. Very frustrating.
JayWat7
3 out of 5 stars
A lot of complaining with some interesting topics mixed in
Most of the hosts are out of touch with everyday Americans. They have a snobby New York City mentality but still constantly complain about rich people. Anna is the real gem of the show as she provides thoughtful insight and facts over opinion. The show discusses interesting business topics every so often.
Skip1989
5 out of 5 stars
Felix is wonderful.
A fantastic podcast.
cbekti
5 out of 5 stars
Fave economy podcast
Felix and Co do a great job covering the latest on domestic and world economy.
TravelingTexas
1 out of 5 stars
Ugh
The Slate Money Travel podcast is the worst elitist BS podcast I’ve ever heard. I’ve been listening to the Money podcast for a while with mixed feelings. I think I’m done with it now. Yuck Felix. This is truly bad. Hey Slate! Let’s not tarnish your brand with this, okay?
Mitchff
5 out of 5 stars
Travel Episode
I listen to Slate Money every Saturday and it is one of the highlights of my weekend. So, five stars. However, listening to Cathy O'Neil talk about sleep on the Travel edition: zzzzzz.
WillCorrigan
5 out of 5 stars
Saturday Routine
My cousin recommended this 2 years ago and it has been part of my Saturday morning routine since. Love the range of topics and the different views of the team.
Steve from Dallas
1 out of 5 stars
Great content, too much liberal banter
The weekly dive on esoteric finance news of the week in the pod is excellent but there is too much unnecessary foul language and too much republican bashing. I continue to listen and hope they clean up their language and become more balanced in their views/bring in another weekly podcast guest that is reasonably balanced politically.
TangLaoshi
4 out of 5 stars
Anna Szymanski is a national treasure
This is my first ever podcast review, and I'm doing it solely because Anna is fantastic, and makes listening to this still worth it, despite Jordan now being gone. To me, the "golden age" of Slate Money was the relatively brief period when Felix, Anna, and Jordan were the hosts. His replacement, Emily, while she seems very nice and I'm sure is a wonderful person in many ways, just does not seem knowledgeable about many of the discussion topics, and openly admits to only listeining to experts who share her strong partisan leanings when preparing. The best parts of the show now are Anna's epic takedowns of Felix and Emily's not-very-evidence-based-groupthink. Really, Anna is the only thing holding this show together at this point and at least trying to ground the discussions in facts, and if/when she leaves I will probably have to retire this podcast from my list.
jghyatt
2 out of 5 stars
Felix is terrible
His petty interruptions ruin the show and literally make it unlistenable.
Phantasm789
2 out of 5 stars
Felix never shuts up
I used to love this podcast, because it covered issues it was hard to find anywhere else. But eventually I got sick of Felix constantly interrupting everyone so he could waste time with his halting speech and opinions that were so often called out as uninformed and factually inaccurate by the rest of the panel. Also, Anna speaks a mile a minute, probably to try to get a word in edgewise before Felix monologues again. I love the content and format, but until Felix learns to have a proper conversation, I can’t listen
Belden Fox
2 out of 5 stars
Remember when facts mattered?
A few months ago I would have rated this five stars. But Jordan Weissmann is gone and Emily Peck is no substitute. On the WeBurnout edition you could almost hear Anna Szymanski's frustration as Emily kept falling back on anecdotal data when discussing millenial burnout. Anna clear wanted to debate whether the data backed up the premise, Emily didn't seem to care, and Felix just wanted to keep the conversation lively. This podcast is falling apart.
Gotham212
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
I love this show and I'm so bad at and disinterested in money. I like how they talk about finance as it relates to the broader world and the three hosts have good chemisty. One of them always has an opposing view point to the topic and its refreshing to hear real intellectual debate with both sides being examined. High quality show.
Ramesh Dharan
2 out of 5 stars
Emily Peck is awful
This used to be a great podcast with Jordan and Cathy. Anna held her own for a while, but now it’s basically just Emily and Felix bashing the tech industry with lazy takes while Anna tries to half heartedly mount a defense. I’ll take my mandated dosage of tech criticism from Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher, thanks.
6tian
5 out of 5 stars
Cryonics episode was great
Cryonics episode was great. Hope to hear more of that
Derivatives Trader
5 out of 5 stars
Brexit
This was the most intelligent Brexit discussion I have heard.
Bus Insider junkie
5 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly balanced
Love the mix of co hosts and want to thank Anna for her willingness to play devil’s advocate
djm8
4 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect!
A really really really good podcast that could be GREAT if Felix could just resist the urge to interrupt the women mid-sentence. Subscribe to Slate Plus for valuable extras!
nynylistener
4 out of 5 stars
Felix needs to stop mansplaining and talking over his colleagues
The content is always interesting and the topics are good. As are the regular and guest hosts. But Felix consistently cuts off his colleagues, coopting their points and talking too much. He does this primarily with women but does it to everyone. Felix, step back!
Kenneth Spence
1 out of 5 stars
All fashion, no substance
Felix has been exposed now that Jordan and Kathy are gone. The conversation goes in circles without getting anywhere, and he holds one opinion one week and a thoroughly contradictory one the next. Noise for the sake of noise. Oh well. RIP.
HoosierMoney
2 out of 5 stars
Good topics but would enjoy more perspectives
Show should be renamed ‘Communist talk about Capitalism’. The show has great topics, but the arguments usually instill envy rather financial logic.
SamanthaMcQuaid
5 out of 5 stars
Good but host dynamics getting weird and gendered
When Anna first took over I was pretty uncomfortable with the dynamic between her and Felix but it’s smoothed out a lot. And I like Emily a lot. Really enjoying it now.
LFB79
5 out of 5 stars
Fast forward over the first fifteen seconds
Great show. I love listening to this and I am not at all into finance, but it has perhaps the most irritating intro ever as Felix shouts the most disingenous "heloooooooo and welllllllcome" ever. I literally have to pull my headphones out and wait for it to pass. The show went downhill a bit after Jordan Weissman left, but the female hosts on the show are amazing and they keep Felix in check when he gets to be douchey. Definitely worth a listen.
jbeckr
3 out of 5 stars
Good content. Very biased.
I always learn something when I listen to this. And they have good debates about certain issues. But their liberal bias is extreme. And they are convinced that they are smarter than everyone else, even those who are successfully running businesses while they only supply commentary.
Ironchemist
2 out of 5 stars
Really deteriorated in quality
I've been a listener since the start of this show. In the beginning it had a variety of viewpoints and was both interesting and insightful. In recent months it has really gone downhill in quality. There is no longer good critical analysis, the topics are not well researched and what was once a lively debate is now a bunch of people saying the same thing and making genuinely terrible banter. I'm ending my subscription, this has become a waste of an hour.
Steven Safak
5 out of 5 stars
Valuable, Meaningful Conversation
This isn't the podcast for some focust on high-tech, high-level aconomics, but Felix explains money in a way that is easy to understand & super actionable. - Steven Safak
PDXHamsterCat
5 out of 5 stars
I miss Cathy, but I still enjoy the show
I appreciate that you actually disagree with one another, very refreshing.
BelowGramd
5 out of 5 stars
Amazingly educational
Somehow this podcast manages to be both entertaining and educational. Some episodes have left me knowing something really new.
User1219
2 out of 5 stars
Felix is so rude
I don’t know why they bother to have cohosts on this show bc Felix Salmon knows EVERYTHING and is never wrong. It should just be an hour of him bloviating about whatever topic he wants 🙄
User1219
3 out of 5 stars
Felix is so rude
I don’t know why they bother to have cohosts on this show bc Felix Salmon knows EVERYTHING and is never wrong. It should just be an hour of him bloviating about whatever topic he wants 🙄
fem80
4 out of 5 stars
Felix, change intro
I like this show, but I’m not a fan of Felix (one of the 3 hosts). The “hello” intro is really annoying, and there are times Felix comes across as either full of himself or drunk. I have a hard time getting past his personality half the time, especially when he cuts his cohosts down. The show itself is interesting and has wonderful guests.
deliciousbrie
3 out of 5 stars
🙄
Interesting topic but Felix’s constant interruption of everyone is annoying as F. Yes so he’s the host, we get it. Can other people finish a sentence now? Big problem with constant talking over of female voices and guests.
Jerome Webb
1 out of 5 stars
The Africa Edition
If flippancy, condecension and uninformed half-truths about the continent are your preferred currencies, then youve come to the right place! Disappointing.
Hhhhbjjgf
3 out of 5 stars
Fast talker
Anna Szymanski has got to speak slower. Whenever she speaks I check my phone setting thinking that I accidentally hit the 2X setting. C'mon Anna, chill.
ShojiHarper
5 out of 5 stars
I listen every week.
A great and far reaching podcast about local, national and global economics and culture. Felix and co. have great chemistry.
Mirosut
5 out of 5 stars
So much fun
Good information and great balance of opinions
rushbw
2 out of 5 stars
Arguing starting to get old
Felix and Anna's arguing is starting to detract from the shows discussion about economic news. The past three episodes have really been hard to listen to because of it.
Hm13hm
3 out of 5 stars
Felix is obnoxious
Love the concept but Felix is so arrogant and abrasive!!
GhostfaceRob216
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Three people get together every week to discuss some top financial stories as well as interesting segments on different topics. Felix Salmon is the host and while he is good, he also tends to speak over his co-hosts and interrupts constantly. Still it is a really good show.
Romethesecondtime
5 out of 5 stars
The best economics podcast there is.
Okay, I don't usually like 'yellers,' but when Felix comes on, I can't resist. I miss Cathy, but glad you found a savvy and sassy woman to (try to) fill her spot. And Jordan is so good on his research - the welfare podcast, for example. Always interesting topics and angles I hadn't thought of. Keep going!
LizaStabler
5 out of 5 stars
Love it Truly, Madly Deeply
Every week we cheer at Felix Salmon's welcoming "Hellooooooo." Love his breadth of knowledge and point of view. Jordan Weissman is also wonderfully knowledgeable and thoughtful. I thought I'd never get over Cathy's leaving but have come to appreciate Anna Szymanski's excellent input to the discussions.
Vincorine
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Love the podcast guys, interesting and insightful financial news in a thoroughly enjoyable format. Thanks for the great content!
Theodulf
5 out of 5 stars
Great! Hilarious! Fun!
If you are like most people you will look at the topic list for some episode and go "sovereign debt? Wotta snooze" and look elsewhere. If that is you, though, give this podcast a try. It is about fifty times as much fun and as funny as you think possible. Salmon is a real hoot!
SttKilda
5 out of 5 stars
I haven't missed an episode yet
Great podcast. I'd listen to Felix talk about anything. Occasionally feels rushed. But I❤️it.
itmustbebobby
4 out of 5 stars
Missing Cathy
One of my favorite podcasts, but it's just not as good without Cathy O'Neil. She's so smart, and the team had such good chemistry. I understand that they wanted to replace her with another woman, but Anna Szymanski is a serious downgrade. She needs to calm down and talk slower. She's either silent or tripping over herself to talk and the results are hard to listen to. Breathe, Anna, breathe! (Let's hope she gets more comfortable.)
User5555
5 out of 5 stars
Love this one
One of Slate's top podcasts. I miss Kathy, but they have done well with the transition. Lots of interrupting, which can be annoying. But it seems like they are trying to fit everything in within the timeframe.
cyberbiker
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Content
Unlike many others, Slate Money has found the balance of chatter vs content. Excellent use of scarce time for the listener.
Firstinternetreviewever
5 out of 5 stars
Loyal fan, but it may be going downhill
Maybe I am just mourning the loss of the great Cathy O'Neil. But this podcast, along with the great Nate Silver's politics podcast has always managed to keep people from talking over each other (especially male voices interrupting female) - but with the loss of Cathy, I fear that the conversation has become more disjointed and less like a friendly, enlightened chat about the economic and financial news. Anna S seems great, but it is hard to replace Cathy who was in many ways more able to speak to a broader point of few, including more issues not directly in the Money purview.
an atlanta, ga pediatrician
5 out of 5 stars
Geeking out on finance
But I miss Cathy
Cadubcl
4 out of 5 stars
Started listening again after a long time
Since Cathy has gone and been substituted by Anna this show has gotten so much better, interesting and informative. I'm back to listening to it weekly. Well done in choosing a great new host.
Chezwalt
1 out of 5 stars
Insufferable
Felix Salmon's absurdly exaggerated British accent is very hard to listen to. He has an unfortunate vocal/accent similarity to Sebastien Gorka. While this is not his fault, it is stingingly pretentious. Very difficult to take any sentence in which he uses the words 'I feel' seriously. Admittedly, this is as much my problem as it is his, but I am the person writing this review. I can't say that I listen to very many money pundits. They seem as vapid and banal as most political pundits, only without any semblance of empathy. The like-ability drop off after NPR's "Planet Money" is steep. Slate Money is at the top of the heap at the bottom of the cliff.
foglandia
4 out of 5 stars
Great show
I love the in depth coverage on important and interesting issues. Perhaps a bit more listening and less interrupting all around, but great program generally.
fiending for more
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite part of every Saturday morning
I love this podcast. I've been listening since summer of '14 when it launched. I keep coming back for Felix's uncanny wealth of knowledge of very specific and nerdy subjects (sovereign debt, art markets, etc.) and Jordan's unique perspective on the news of the week. Additionally, I hope Anna is here to stay. She's been a phenomenal addition to the last few shows. Big fan
hkpierson
4 out of 5 stars
A smart podcast just got smarter
I was delighted by the addition of Anna to the podcast this week. She brought a deep understanding of the interworkings and intersections of both politics and finance to the table, and it really showed.
RTSun
4 out of 5 stars
Great topics but a host who can't stop interrupting.
Slate money discusses fascinating topics in a depth that you simply cant get in daily news. The host, Felix, however, needs to learn to let the other panelists talk. He constantly interrupts and talks over Jordan and Cathy with "clever" tangents that just fall flat and derail the discussion. He consistently mansplains Cathy, not allowing her to finish insiteful arguments. While Felix does make some great contributions, and I really do mean that, the podcast would be 5 stars if he just talked 50% less.
The Blue Bubble
5 out of 5 stars
Cathy will be missed
I like all the back and forth on the numbers and money topics but Cathy's insistence on bringing it back to real people's lives has been in valuable. I listen every weekend and have been learning about topics I never thought I'd care about. I can't imagine getting the chemistry right again, but good luck!
Thayer14
2 out of 5 stars
Great if no Felix Salmon!
I agree with other reviewers--the way Felix interrupts and insists on being “THE” know it all and denigrates his co-hosts makes this almost unlistenable. (Not to mention how fast I go to the controls so I don’t have to hear his “helllllOOOO” at the beginning. I guess it’s a British thing but it’s not funny in the US. It’s beyond irritating.) Cathy is great. I love most all Slate podcasts and I’d love to listen to a money one but not with Felix. I’m so excited that this week’s one is without him and is led by Cathy! What a relief.
Msssmitty
5 out of 5 stars
I look forward to this podcast every week.
I pay attention to this podcast because it is both fun and full of interesting information. Because of this podcast I know how to pronounce Mnuchin's name and the name of the CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos. Information to pull out when I need to feel super nerdy.
Flammifera
2 out of 5 stars
Interesting conversation, but overpowering host
I really want to like this podcast - I keep listening because the topics and conversation are interesting & informative. But Felix, even though he often does have really interesting perspectives, is way too dominant! He FREQUENTLY interrupts the other two cohosts (one a man, and one a woman, which is extra-infuriating to hear her constantly interrupted).
WhalterTheDustmite
4 out of 5 stars
Almost Good
Except Kathy Oniel has NO IDEA what shes ever ever talking about - she’s a complete communist... specifically pertaining to the issues she knows the least about.
Muskatinho
5 out of 5 stars
Saturday ritual
I always listen because all three provide interesting commentary. The topics are just geeky enough without getting too arcane. Cathy is super smart and surprisingly "earthy", Felix is a Renaissance man and Jordan is a bookish nerd. The combination is stimulating and rarely boring.
Etperson1122
3 out of 5 stars
Less Felix
The topics are great but sometimes it feels like it is all just Felix talking. Often he will ask a question, give his co-hosts a brief opportunity to say something, then go into a 5 minute monlogue. Why bother having intelligent guests and co-hosts if all we are going to do is listen to Felix. I have stopped listening to more than one episode because he simply can't contain himself.
FinallySignedUp
3 out of 5 stars
I'm giving 3 because of their absurd condescension
This is a great podcast but with a few annoyances. First the bad: I just heard Felix Salmon say only the "coastal elites" take deductions on their tax returns and that the great middle of the country need not bother. So, as a resident of not a coastal state, that $250,000 charitable contribution I made? No deduction? The tens of thousands I pay in interest annually on my multi-million-dollar mortgage? I should use Form 1040EZ, I guess. You will hear nonsense like that on many Slate Money episodes. Other examples: They say people are too dumb to pick stocks. (No they aren't. They just need to be wiling to buy and hold.) They say most people shouldn't buy houses because most people don't have the financial wherewithal to intelligently compare the benefits of owning vs. renting. (No, people shouldn't buy houses they can't afford because of lenders who knowingly and predatorily encourage them to borrow above their ability to repay so they banks can create mortgages guaranteed to fail that can be sold in tranches to short sellers.) If they want to make a finances for beginners podcast, they should do that. But if they are going to talk about global markets, the ins and outs of tax policy, the economic fallout from Brexit, the merits of Silicon Valley business strategies, the mores of the US banking industry and the like, then they should know and respect the audience for these topics. Stop making blanket statements about the idiocy of people who don't live in California and New York. If listeners are interested in financial algorithms and Felix's obsession with the Argentinian bond fiasco, they likely possess a good measure of financial sophistication and resent being talked down to or lectured on money basics. Also, Jordan tries too hard to show that he's smart and in the know, and he literally giggles after every single thing he says. Cathy seems to put in minimal prep, and Felix continuously interrupts his co-hosts to say they are wrong. He also rarely lets them finish making their point. Now the good: This really is a highly entertaining podcast with interesting takes on the financial news. If you like to listen to financial news analysis, and if you can listen past the handful of (easily correctable!) irritations, you'll probably really enjoy this podcast.
CarmelBarb
1 out of 5 stars
No more Lynette Lopez--Please
I love this podcast and found this week's entry to be degraded by Lynette Lopez. She interrupts again and again. Mostly when she had nothing to say and degraded the conversation. Please have a 2 person podcast if she is the only person available when one of the regulars is inavailable. Examples of her degradation: --On the recent Census Report being very very good, she said that that could not be the case since she knew millenials who were still living with their parents. Why is that relevant?? --On Jordan's report that the number of people who had been pushed into bankruptcy was 3.5%, she attributed it to high deductibles without any support. Neither she nor Jordan looked at what the rate was before ACA. I believe that it was in the high single digits. High deductibles cannot push families into bankruptcy since they are no more than about $1000. She should speak only when she has something evidence based to say and only when the other panelists have stopped speaking. I do not think she made even one evidence based statement on this week's podcast.
NYC puzzler
4 out of 5 stars
Great balance of market chatter and entertainment, BUT:
Please stop talking over each other. I find it so annoying. Felix hates to let Jordan talk, but then I sympathize with Felix, because Jordan is not super concise in getting to his point. So then I just resent everyone. Some episodes don't feel as planned out and those are not as compelling. Overall I find it very interesting and am a regular listener, though!
arabrab63
1 out of 5 stars
please, please, please
... no Linette Lopez anymore. She has nothing interesting to say apart from "noooo!", which makes it very annyoing to listen to. I love to hear a good argument, contrarian or otherwise, but please no yelling ...
2krazykats
1 out of 5 stars
Don't invite Lynette Lopez ever again!
Ugh...just listened to the podcast with her and the woman is annoying! Her faux outrage over everything was annoying and talk about not being able to get a word in, she would talk over Felix and Jordan. Missed Cathy!
itsjustbrando
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Love listening in on the three hosts geeking out. I'm super excited for cathy's book - weapons of math destruction
Rogersabq
3 out of 5 stars
Great show, one downfall
I really enjoy how wonky this show can get. However, Felix cuts off discussion incessantly. I understand the job of a host is to keep conversation on topic, but I feel that frequently conversation is cut off prematurely - to the detriment of the show.
DavidS94705
4 out of 5 stars
Best Financial Podcast I know of
Felix Salmon is the smartest financial analyst around today.
SusanRyanowski
5 out of 5 stars
Go Linette!
Congratulations ! You finally found someone who interrupts more than Felix - Linette Lopez! Well done. Very refreshing!
ozgumboots
5 out of 5 stars
Great Info
Great discussion on money issues and economics.
Therese Sullivan
5 out of 5 stars
Product Show
Terrific episode. So smart to delve into the 3 products that have had most impact on modern life. You captured the whole forest, more than the trees! And you were funny: blind old men elephant orgy. I havent heard anyone explain current era as well. More Paul Ford!
Kansas2u4eva
5 out of 5 stars
Essential Weekly Listen
Easily my favorite economics news podcast. I could go on about how interesting the presenters are and how they don't hold back from informing the listener about complicated modern financial topics, but bottom line: I got slate plus immediately after listening to my first slate money just for their occasional extra bits. This is a must listen for planet money or freakonomics fans (or those who have read Naked Economics)
Smalize
2 out of 5 stars
Could be better
Felix interrupts his co-hosts too much. It is off putting and comes across as very sexist.
jtberken
5 out of 5 stars
Slate Money
Great pod!
Stoomboot23
5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
Just the right amount of wonk without going down the rabbit hole. Best consumed with a glass of rosé and a tranche of Argentinian deb- I mean, beef!
Sfbaylib
5 out of 5 stars
So Entertaining.
These three are super insightful, yet don't take themselves too seriously. I can't wait each week for the new episode to download and see what issue they are taking on this time.
Beckettcat357
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite podcasts
This is one of my 2 or 3 favotie podcasts (the other contenders being Vox's The Weeds and 538 Elections). I like this podcast so much it's the only one I've written a review of yet. Felix and the rest of the cast are terrific--they're smart, practical, and entertaining.
Kyleq101
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Last episode should have been "rocketing banobos into space" edition of slate money. Otherwise awesome.
bungaloos
5 out of 5 stars
Why I love Fridays
Slate Money is always fascinating, always informative, always surprising. Felix's intro is something I look forward to like the proverbial pavlovian dog. I reference it constantly but get blank stares from most people so I hope more will listen and this will become the cultural icon it deserves to be. Kathy O'Neil is wicked smart, as is Jordan Weisman, all of them have different perspectives to share. They take an important topic and keep it entertaining and relevant. I Love This Podcast!
JohnHobs
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast
Great podcast for finance news of the week. One of the most entertaining hosts, and the dynamics betweeen him and the other two co-hosts makes this a great show. I'm an engineer, so I don't know much about the finance world. This is a great podcast because I get to learn new things, and be entertained at the same time.
Whatsmypoint
5 out of 5 stars
Great week in review
I listen to it every Saturday as soon as it becomes available. I like the diversity of views and guests reviewing interesting developments of the past week, some of which are well covered in the news and those which aren't but maybe should be.
dbeff123
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Probably my favorite podcast. Even if I don't initially think the topic description that week sounds interesting, I'm always proven wrong by an entertaining show.
Brenuart
5 out of 5 stars
Great content
I really like this podcast - they produce a high quality discussion on current events on a weekly basis. The 50-60 minute length is great - and a welcome sight for me every Saturday morning. The information is presented in a clear & understandable manner, but they do cover some deep topics. I also like that the hosts were very responsive when I emailed a question. My one ask is that they produce a second episode each week that covers a 'deep dive' topic. The main podcast focuses on current events, and so they usually just touch the surface of interesting ideas like 'the rising cost of college', the impacts of payday lenders, etc. There are many episodes where I hear Felix say that 'we need to do a full episode on ___', and I can only imagine that backlog of ideas has become quite long. I'd love more content, and hope the advertising makes it worthwhile. My next mattress will surely be a Casper, and will sleep on Boll & Branch sheets - all because of this!
Ryanjwalden
2 out of 5 stars
Weak and rushed
Interesting personalities but weak in terms of rigorous analysis. Maybe they just need to spend more time per topic?
wobconnolly
4 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast, but...
the occasional insult Felix directs toward Jordan is disconcerting -- don't know if he's meaning to be funny, but it doesn't come off that way.
Bob's iTunes
2 out of 5 stars
So Laym(an)
I do give them some small bit of credit for trying to discuss issues that pertain to investments but their General lack of knowledge about how markets work and overriding need to be 50 in the round table format really make for Pontification without education. In a recent episode about multiple share classes that he went on for 15 minutes about the merits of Google and Facebook's multiple share classes and never once touched up on the topic of index funds who has to own the stocks and pension funds who also need to own market waiting in these types of securities. The point is, if you're going to explore and issue like this really look at who the shareholder base is and what their motivations are for buying and holding these stocks. Not everyone can vote with their feet.
Not listening anymore
3 out of 5 stars
Ads deceptive
Love the show, but your ads are becoming more and more difficult to separate from your content. You can't have "journalism" and paid content in the same breath and remain impartial. Check out what Alex Bloomberg is doing with his Gimlet shows. He has found a pretty good balance in separating paid from original content. Slate on the other hand rolls from reporting to an ad without any separation. Half the time I can't tell if you believe what you say or are choking on a stack of cheap razors and foam mattress cash.
Marianne Pastor
3 out of 5 stars
Marianne Pastor
This podcast is unbalanced between the extremely knowledgable, articulate and confident Felix, and the more halting contributors who have to fight to get a word in edgewise. Good concept, and highly interesting economic and financial topics - but maybe Felix should go at it alone if he can’t share the mic, like Mike Pesca (The Gist). I found that the Inc. Uncensored podcast had a must better dynamic between the podcast participants related to economic and business topics.
the real Mishmail
5 out of 5 stars
Ms
This is about big money not personal finance. It is facinating. Felix, Cathy and Jordan have good chemistry and balance each other.
Beneatnwheaties
1 out of 5 stars
Native Ad for Simple
The Apr 9, 2016 episode was simply a native ad for Simple, these native ad episodes are horrible and corrupt
KingbirdMD
5 out of 5 stars
Top Notch!
I look forward to hearing this podcast every week. It’s an excellent combination of education and entertainment.
Literary Fan
5 out of 5 stars
Best of the Best
Felix Salmon makes you want to listen just to hear his greeting! Kathy can sound like a bit of a dunce form time to time. I wish it was longer as I feel that the topics are rushed through some times. Felix could do the whole podcast but when he has special guest join in place of Kathy, it is a real bonus. I have learned a great deal.
Aec6
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast around
The hosts, Felix, Kathy, and Jordan are incredibly knowledgeable and a lot of fun to listen to. I've hooked more people than I can count on the podcast in a single episode. On a road trip my sister fell asleep during one of the podcasts and work up saying "What happened to Greece???" That's what they do, weave an understandable, interesting narrative with every episode.
Pdew1
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting and Always Amusing
I look forward to it each week.Delightful, Interesting, fun, and very witty! I always learn a lot by listening.
DCNYer
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Although I still enjoy Planet Money, Slate Money is the economics podcast I most look forward to every week. Felix, Cathy, and Jordan have great chemistry and explain complex economics issues in an entertaining way. Their podcast on the wine industry is one of my all-time favorites. It's a fascinating industry and they should discuss it more. For example, the Premier Cru scandal is interesting, even though it may only be a run-of-the-mill ponzi scheme. They should also record more podcasts on the art market. They've discussed Art Basel in the past and Felix has discussed the art market on the Slate Culture podcast.
Whateverjeezus
5 out of 5 stars
Getting better and better
This is my favorite podcast, and I do not even work in business or finance. The show skates a fine line between thoughtful talk about political economy and education on the finer points of the world of finance. It is fascinating. I wish Mr. Salmon would refrain from interrupting Dr. O'Neil as much as he does, and Mr. Weismann seems to get short shrift; but the show is still massively entertaining. The most recent editions have gotten a bit more wonkish; and I'm loving them.
Wildemc18
1 out of 5 stars
Tough to listen to
British accents are usually interpreted by Americans as smart. Felix has found a way to make his sound arrogant by dismissing any other opinions but his own. Asking questions of his panel, looking for opinions of experts, but immediately telling them they are wrong is not a good formula. Good topics, terrible execution.
JCaddy97
3 out of 5 stars
Mostly good
Pretty good podcast, except for in the last few weeks they've embarked on this quest to let you know the coffee and food you like are unappealing to east coast snobs. When they stick to economics it's enjoyable.
Germiaus
5 out of 5 stars
One of my Favorite
This is one of my favorite podcasts. It's like sitting down your friends and discussing a topic - that is if your friends were super well versed in finance. They are fun and engaging, and I always look forward to the next week. You won't find a better group of folks to spend your weekly hour with than Jordan, Cathy, and Felix.
Gabarta
3 out of 5 stars
Would love the show, but PSA: Let Cathy finish a sentence
I listen regularly to Slate Money, and am especially relieved when Felix isn’t there to cut Cathy off when she hasn’t even made her point. She is more knowledgable and insightful about certain matters (mathematics and some finance issues) but Felix will mow her over just to make some blowhard, non-substantive point. It’s infuriating and lowers the quality of conversation. Please stop brazenly interrupting Cathy — she’s the best part of the show.
da_az
4 out of 5 stars
Love these three!
I absolutely love this podcast. Hands down my favorite podcast as an amateur investor and general brain operator. That being said, I have a few hopefully constructive pieces of criticism: - Make it longer. It seems like a lot of discussions are cut short for no good reason other than time. This is not supposed to happen in the world of podcasts. You make your agendas and you get to say everything you want darnit. - Felix, please let other people talk. I feel like Cathy has done an excellent job of figuring out how to get a word in over Felix who some days will not shut up or stop interrupting/talking over others, and a lot of times when it comes time for Jordan to throw in his piece, they run out of time. Unless Jordan is called on, I swear he almost never gets a word in. So Felix, BREATHE. Please. - I love Cathy. I love everything about Cathy. I follow her blog and have started reading her books due to the fact that I loved what she has had to say on this podcast. Granted a lot of times I wish she had her own podcast because I think she's head and shoulders above the other two intellectually, but hey I'll take what I can get.
5280aej
5 out of 5 stars
Simply the best
This informative podcast is my favorite, by far. Every week. Seriously, Thanks for making such high quality content. And guess what? I'm a millennial. Yup. Take that Felix
JimD2015
1 out of 5 stars
Ok but...
Believe it would be more effective if the analysis was more fin/econ and less superficial lefty talking points. They might try emulating Weeds (from Vox) more.
akwardsmile
1 out of 5 stars
Housing addition is terrible...
... full of misinformation.
rathmed
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
I found this podcast a few weeks ago and love it. It is higher energy than most business podcasts, yet very informative.
JerryMN
3 out of 5 stars
Other side of the coin
I love Felix and love hearing his take on different issues he knows more about than almost anyone else. I wish they would switch up guests. Cathy and Jordan are too similar and though passionate about some things, never stretch to even try to cover the other side of an issue. They often speak just on assumption not fact, and are bleeding liberals to try core. Not that it should be an issue, but I'd like to hear the other side of some issues without them complaining about big corporations or rich people.
Andy SKM
4 out of 5 stars
Love it, most of the time
For a while Felix, as many other commenters have mentioned, interupt Cathy waaaaay too frequently, but he seems to have backed off, which has really improved the listener experience. The three of the are generally really funny and have a great (and sometimes bawdy) dynamic. Occaionally it feels like they venture into topics that they haven't researched very well, and when that happens you can really tell. Also the single topic episodes (the one on podcasts, for example) tend to be less interesting than the multi-topic episodes.
HLH66
3 out of 5 stars
Gritting my teeth
I used to skip this podcast. Now I listen to it because it shows up in my Slate+ feed. I like the content, but Felix Salmon is such an obnoxious host! He interrupts and repeats himself and answers his own questions and digresses and name-drops. I find Cathy and Jordan more cogent in their thought and speech, but they struggle to get a word in edgewise. I don't like Felix's condescending and belittling tone toward Jordan especially -- his "frenemy" treatment of a co-host is distracting. A mixed bag.
Xannesdad
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Could totally be an hour long. Love all of them. "Econ 101" Christmas podcast was particularly wonderful.
User3010
5 out of 5 stars
Quite good
Really
Gmmllw
4 out of 5 stars
Varied and informative
Love the show content and all the presenters. I do wish felix wouldn't talk over the other presenters quite so much.
MartinBishop
1 out of 5 stars
Lost me after the wine episode
I've tried to listen for a few months but after hearing the very snooty host talk about wine for what felt like an eon I've had to unsubscribe.
Rebeccadahls
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
This is one of my favorite podcasts. It has developed nicely over the year. I am not an economist but I walk away with a depth of knowledge on topics I never imagined. I even like to have my husband listen to stellar episodes (more wine please).
Cristi Hendry
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting stuff every week
And I really like Simon's voice
RAR598
5 out of 5 stars
Best of the podcasts on economic news
Felix Salmon and his two cohorts are absolutely the best at discussing current economic news. A wide perspective intelligent funny insightful, it explains the true workings of the world. The Podcast I most look forward to every week.
Abcmonet
5 out of 5 stars
I don't like money
But I love this podcast.
JuniorPuke
5 out of 5 stars
Insightful, Riveting, Enlightening.
I listen to about twelve podcasts.This is the best. I learn about things that are salient ns important, always learning without ever feeling condescended to. The magic here is that the hosts cull out financial news, salient to all listeners, and not only translate sometimes arcane fiscal concepts, but also point out how they affect the lives of all their listeners. Try one, it’ll become a podcast habit that you’ll look forward to anxiously, and recommend without qualm.
Booboowillow
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent show
Hosts are quite knowledgable and make things pretty understandable
DrChugClamato
5 out of 5 stars
A Dang Smart Podcast
There really isn't anything like this out there. These folks discuss weekly topics in economics [and no, not simply finance] with deep insights and often sharp, funny disagreements... to our benefit. The panel hits this key sweetspot of being both very wonky and consistently interesting for general listeners. I'd be hard-pressed to find a smarter discussion in other popular media/formats.
LincolnMo
4 out of 5 stars
Maury Higgins
This is a very smart show and, mostly, like it. If Mr. Salmon would stop berating the other hosts, I would like it much more. For me, it is like when I used to watch John McEnroe play tennis. Finally, I quit watching because of the way he treated the others involved. Same with Felix: I'm close to tuning out.
Booka Booka
5 out of 5 stars
Love this show
Between this show and the Gabfest, Slate rules podcasting. Great panel with an engaging, interesting dynamic. Love it.
ccotao
5 out of 5 stars
Felix Salmon
just caught the time to grow up podcast and it is amazing. now i am starting at the beginning. I have no knowledge of the money world and find every episode so insightful and educational. Recommend to anyone and everyone
MG2151
4 out of 5 stars
Love it, mostly
I never miss an episode, always find the mix of topics interesting. Felix is smart and eclectic and entertaining. Kathy is smart with a strong moral focus. Jordan is smart and . . . so annoying. So many words—most of them contentless verbal filler—so rapidly spoken, before he finally gets to the point.
Occasional Podcast Listener
5 out of 5 stars
Good podcast
I had my doubts at first, but the conversation is good and informative. I learned a lot and was entertained at the same time.
TannerG
5 out of 5 stars
Great trio
The panel, led by Felix Salmon, does a wonderful just presenting the story in a balanced way--showing both sides of the argument. A must download for ppl who want a strong analysis on all things economics.
WinifredG
4 out of 5 stars
Sorry about 4 stars...!
But i HAD to withold one. The panelists are all very good and the podcast is lighthearted which is necessary given the subject--but, I noticed after the week Felix was gone that the show moved more smoothly--without (sorry Felix) Felix's too oft interruptions. Also Felix please be as nice to Jordan as you are to Cathy. Yes he is a millenial but that doesn't mean he's a second class citizen. He's avery nice bright man. If that feels like I'm dumping on Felix i guess I am. I listen every week and recommed the show often. So please if possible let everyone finish more of their sentences, and thanks for all the shows. I do appreciate Felix's perspective on the U.S., and his sense of humor too.
Smlrn
2 out of 5 stars
Promising but Disappointing
I was exciting when this podcast began, I’m a big fan of Felix’s. I was hoping the hosts’ conversation style would improve, but it hasn’t really happened yet. Felix is extremely domineering and imperious, always quick to interrupt and show off his superior knowledge. He doesn’t seem to have any respect for the other hosts (Jordan in particular), and it seems he believes himself to be more knowledgeable on every subject than everyone else. Every week the same thing happens: Felix turns to Kathy or Jordan to introduce a subject, then interrupts them after their first sentence. Every time! It gives the impression that what their saying isn’t worth listening to, and that they didn’t discuss the topics before taping. This was the main thing that made me stop listening, so cut it out Felix! This show should either be hosted by Felix alone, interviewing a new person each week, or the other co-hosts should be replaced with people who Felix actually respects, and might defer to. For example, when Matt Levine was on the show the conversation was great, I wish every show were like that!
ottersandpuffins
5 out of 5 stars
Really finding its stride
I originally gave this podcast 4 stars, and compared it negatively to Planet Money. Over the past several months, however, it has improved substantially. Felix, Cathy, and Jordan have established a great chemistry. Great stuff!
sara_standerford
5 out of 5 stars
love it!
I'm addicted. great podcast
ceolaf
5 out of 5 stars
Intelligent and informative discussion
I look forward to listening to Slate Money each week, and it’s even been getting better over time. The three regulars bring diverse views and backgrounds to the subject matter, and have a wonderful rapport together. They are smart and well informed, and cleared are focused on informing their audience. It is a good show for people new to thinking about finance and with some experience with the topic.
jReview_
1 out of 5 stars
Not informed
The girls in particular seem to have opinions based on shallow to no knowledge. I have no interest in listening to people spouting off with no insight or understanding.
Troubleandahalf
5 out of 5 stars
Maximum Returns
Storming to the top of my must-listens, Felix, Cathy and Jordan deliver the most incisive, interesting and informed views on business and financial news and characters.
jmansor_101
5 out of 5 stars
Mo Money, No Problems
Mo Money Please!! ~40 mins/week is just a tease! Either do multiple shows per week (preferred) or do a longer show each week! Really love this show. Look forward to it every week. Great in-depth discussions for any financial background.
wallet55
5 out of 5 stars
a money podcast for those that do not like market tracking
This podcast surprised me. I added it on a lark after hearing it by accident on a Slate podcast feed. Now, I hate financial shows with charts and market tracking/prognosticating, but this is none of that blather. This is about how the economy works (or doesn’t) its foibles, amusing weirdness and shocking truths. (who knew the entire water shortage in California could be ended by stopping alfalfa exports to China?) Highly recommended
Scottbob
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Balance of Personalities.
I learn a lot from every episode. Felix Salmon’s “Hello” is the best podcast intro ever. Cathy is a great moral voice in an area of media that doesn’t seem to think much about morality. Jordan Weissmann is frustratingly smart and informed for someone so young. Trying to describe why this is so good is like trying to describe why a White Russian is so tasty. I mean, it is milk and vodka (and coffee liqueur)…. but it is great. Just a delicious mix.
ABTechie
5 out of 5 stars
Nosh for nerds
A brilliant nerdy debate about relevant events - what's not to like?
ddegner
5 out of 5 stars
Not your normal pro-business viewpoints
The voices on Money are not the normal blindly pro-business and not shrill conspiracy theorists. They are a group of smart independent thinkers which is what we all want.
Happy commuter123
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite podcast by a longtime Slate devotee
I love this podcast. I agree with the others that a longer podcast would be welcome. If you have an interest in economics and read a fair amount about current economic news, the topics won't surprise you. But hearing three very intelligent people discuss them is enjoyable and adds color. Highly recommended addition to the Slate family.
Ven Fan
5 out of 5 stars
Financial news in detail
A great podcast for those who enjoy learning about financial news but don't have the time to read the WSJ or CNBC. And entertaining.
PeteGInMA
5 out of 5 stars
Smart app
Smart, funny and informative. This is must-listen for me each week.
Chris Farrell
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
As much as I loved Planet Money, I’ve switched over to Slate Money for my fix of economic news and analysis (I should probably listen to both, but who has time?). I find them more honest and more skeptical than most economic analysts. The actual economic world is usually messy and irrational and intertwined with politics, and the Slate Money team isn’t just arguing for the supremacy of economic principles, but often tries to figure out how economics intersects with the real world and what it means for real people and what we believe about fairness and equality. Oh, and they’re fun and lively to listen to. If you haven’t listened in a while, the early episodes where a little uneven but the team has found their rhythm.
JMGVTA
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites
I really enjoy all the Slate podcasts but this is one of the best. Always interesting, enlightening and funny.
SeanBrady
3 out of 5 stars
Generally fun, but predictable
This podcast is OK - not great. Felix, Cathy and Jordan do a good job of describing complex financial topics in plain English. However, their analysis is pretty standard and predictable - a left-leaning take on the relevant topic that you can get from the NY Times, NPR or any of the other standard liberal media outlets. Unfortunately, once you know the topic, you can pretty much write the transcript before even listening to their analysis.
Nigel Boid
2 out of 5 stars
I’ve changed my mind
I had previously written a very positive review of this podcast. That was from the summer of 2014. Since then, they have introduced advertising between segments. Other shows do the same, but those other shows advertise quickly and to the point. In Slate Money, Felix can drone on for 90 seconds about an offering. These are grating, uninformative spots. In most cases, I simply feel like they are trying to stretch something pointless to fill in the required time. These ads have entirely ruined my listening experience and I have now stopped subscribing to this podcast… Alas!
Malonicus
5 out of 5 stars
So great
Really love the combination and intelligence of the threesome running this show. Nice mix of opinions and presentation of complicated subjects.
JustEmilyC
2 out of 5 stars
Battle of Egos
This show would improve if the hosts focused more on the content than on making themselves come across as smart and knowledgable. Cathy does a lot of jockeying for position and, in doing so, offers forth very little on the topic at hand. Either that or Felix talks over her and the opinion she's putting forth peters out. Felix is knowledgable but he could do a better job listening and facilitating the conversation. I'm amazed how patient Cathy remains after the many times Felix has interrupted her. The other guy is just that, the other guy. He doesn't contribute much. Like the other hosts he tries to make himself look smart but the information he provides is either void of a point or interrupted by Felix. This show could be great but the hosts need to do some deep thinking on how they sound to their listeners.
slategroupfan
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast !!!!
A pleasure to listen to each week. Like having coffee with three very well informed, down to earth colleagues. They are not selling any financial products or promoting any particular point of view, just providing thoughtful and useful analysis of current financial topics.
robigg
5 out of 5 stars
Best slate podcast...
...when I have a sense what they're talking about. So far the only money/econ type podcast I know of besides EconTalk -- which is great. Slate Money is definitely as good as Political and Culture Gabfests.
Jmbloggerdc
5 out of 5 stars
I love this show. Make more!
this show is incredible. it combines intelligent discussion of economic theory with business news and politics. and it's kind of funny too. worlds better than business podcasts from Bloomberg. I wish it went on for about ten more minutes.
Jerry Arnold
5 out of 5 stars
Great!!!
Hope to have more!!
Jpwallingford
5 out of 5 stars
Money.
Is great.
San Jose438
5 out of 5 stars
Makes you feel smarter
They're smart AND interesting, but not too nerdy.
Bloody Limey
5 out of 5 stars
Looked forward to all week
I really enjoy this podcast, Felix seems to be channeling Saturday morning on Radio 4, but that is part of the charm. Educational, topical and entertaining, perfection really
Tim922342423424
5 out of 5 stars
Tim92392939239239
I like this podcast a lot. Everybody is great but I especially enjoy the debates that go on between the hosts. It makes everything more interesting. I also love Cathy O’Neil. I disagree with her on many things but her contributions are still extremely valuable.
Alaraarala
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and informative
Really enjoy this podcast. The hosts are intelligent and insightful but without sounding pompous and condescending.
hironishimo
4 out of 5 stars
Interesting but too much cursing
My 7 year old son likes to listen to podcasts with me while driving to and fro. He especially likes the Slate slate of of podcasts but they all, with the exception of the political gabfest tended toward too much cursing for him. I can understand it in the XX and the Culture gabfests, but there just is no reason for cursing in a financial podcast. Even Hang Up & Listen mostly refrains from gratuitous cursing. So while most people probably are not listening to this podcast with their younger children, I still ask that the cursing be discontinued. Then I can listen with a clean slate.
Hello World is taken?
3 out of 5 stars
Was LOVING this, but then ...
This was my favorite podcast I’d found in a while (5 stars no question). Informed people talking informatively about things that matter, obscure and not. Loved it. But I don’t listen to bad language if I can help it; so disappointed that every time I’ve checked for a new episode, it’s had that tag “explicit”. So if language doesn’t bother you, check it out! I’ll keep hoping for a non-explicit episode from time to time so I can join in the fun again.
H. Wastrel
5 out of 5 stars
Complementary approaches
Knowledgeable review of the week’s economic news. Complements the daily Marketplace & Bloomberg. Some fresh insights.
There's Waldo
4 out of 5 stars
Great Financial Storytelling
Really really wanted to go 5 stars, but I agree with some of the other mild criticisms: it is too rushed and Cathy's observations are overly subjective (not always a problem, but sometimes you just want someone to stay on topic). Overall, I love this podcast, especially how they provide the narrative for what is generally a fairly opaque world. Listen every week. Keep them coming!
mikebike2
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Was a fan of Felix Salmon’s writings, and the podcast doesn’t disappoint.
Fairweatherfisherman
5 out of 5 stars
Really hitting their stride
I've listened to all of the episodes of the podcast and it improves week by week. I think they've all found their voices and understand how best to cover a story from the different perspectives that they bring. If you haven't listened to it for a while I strongly recommend picking it up again.
somebody blonde
3 out of 5 stars
A cross between the Gabfests and Planet Money
I only started listening to these because they’re in my Slate+ feed. It has a similar format to a lot of the other Slate podcasts- three segments, three people talking about the topics, but at the end they have their “numbers round” instead of recommendations, which to me seems like a direct knock-off of the Planet Money Indicator, but is nice enough. I guess my problem with it is that it seems to be halfway between the Gabfests and the Planet Money podcast, and it’s not really as good as either- the reporting isn’t as in-depth and explanatory as Planet Money, but the discussions aren’t as long or opinionated as the Gabfests. I think it should probably try to go more in the Gabfest direction and make an hour-long podcast instead of the measly half hour and take on some more contentious issues to differentiate itself more from its competitors.
wdbarth
5 out of 5 stars
Fun podcast
I would like it a little more if instead of numbers, each episode ended with one of Cathie's stories.
Gauss101
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Felix Salmon is great!
Podcast Addictionato
5 out of 5 stars
Clear explainations, interesting and informed discussion and speculation
PODCAST FORMAT: The trio of Felix Salmon, Cathy O’Neil, and Jordan Weissmann dish up a well-produced weekly discussion exploring current events, trends, and informed speculation on the world of business and finance. The bulk of the 30-45 minute show serves up 5-10 minute bite-sized segments in which the hosts explain, and then discuss important news from the week. The podcast concludes with a “numbers lightning round” which allows each of the three hosts to bring up an off-topic, but interesting story via introduction of a mystery number such as “My number is $100 million, which is the bribe paid to a court in Munich by…”. WHAT I LIKE: This podcast is a great balance of explanation and exploration for listeners who do not posses in-depth knowledge of business and finance. Each host brings a very different professional background and worldview to the table. As a group they pose each other many of the questions that I want answered, and focus on explanation instead of judgment. The hosts are very good at giving some insight into the complex topics that are thrown around without proper discussion in much of the business media. As a fellow empathic, data-driven individual, I especially enjoy the commentary of Cathy O’Neil who has an impressive data science and finance background, and often frames her discussion by the ways in which the big news of the week could affect the average person. WHAT I WANT IMPROVED: Although the hosts are good at providing background and explaining jargon, there are still current events, people, and general knowledge that I wish was explained a bit more. I don’t enjoy comments like “unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last five years you’ve already heard of … but if you haven’t…” . If you don’t have time to fully explain something, perhaps point listeners to a previous episode where the background was explained in more detail, or provide another resource to gain enough context. Because the hosts live and breathe business and finance, the hosts sometimes discuss “obvious” topics that I might have to Google myself. Additionally, many of the topics discussed are so interesting, that I want to know where I can find more information. A plug to an article or other resources that you recommend would be appreciated. Finally, I would like the hosts to be more explicit about when they are discussing something which is in their area of expertise, and when they are discussing topics that they aren’t as familiar with. I get the impression that all of the hosts have a phenomenal grasp of the world of New York business and finance, but lack the macroeconomic experience to give informed speculation on some of the topics they discuss. It’s okay to say “I don’t know”, or even better, find a guest in advanced who can give a more informed view. COMPARED TO SIMILAIR PODCASTS I AM SUBSRIBED TO: Those who enjoy NPR: Planet Money, EconTalk with Russ Roberts, and The Economist: Editors Picks will enjoy that real-world business and finance gap that Slate Money fills comfortably. In terms of analytic rigor and depth of discussion, Slate Money falls somewhere in between NPR: Planet Money, and EconTalk. By design Slate Money lacks the phenomenally well-written essay style of The Economist, but it is also more approachable in its non-academic discussion.
nastunya
5 out of 5 stars
Another great panel podcast in the Slate pantheon
Felix is a lively and capable and knowledgeable host and Cathy and Jordan are good co-panelists for him. Like their choices of topics and am not put off by their interest in questions of ethics like some other reviewers appear to be. The shows are nice and short and I wouldn't complain if they ran a bit longer, up to 40 minutes as the other Slate panel shows tend to.
Gabbo gabbo gabbo
5 out of 5 stars
What's up
Hellloooooo and welcome to this podcast review. Opening music is great. Really like the show, keep the episodes coming. (the opening Helllooooo reminds me of Seinfeld and George imitating his girlfriend's belly-button). I like all 3 panelists - continue the good work. Thanks.
J_Chap_EN
5 out of 5 stars
Every episode's excellent.
I look forward to the release of each weekly episode. The topics are interesting and the hosts knowledgable. They also don't shy away from disagreeing with each other, though they do it amicably. Felix does a great job of keeping the show moving, but things don't feel rushed.
0__Darren__0
5 out of 5 stars
My New Favorite Podcast... on Saturday?
I listened to the first episode and I've been a dedicated listener ever since. The 3 hosts sound very smart and well-informed. They have developed good chemistry between themselves since the beginning. (At the outset I was afraid that Felix Salmon might be too dominant, but they generally have a pretty good, balanced discussion.) Although I don't know a whole lot about finance, they present topics in layman's terms. Plus they throw in alot of extra information off-topic that is very educational. For example, in one show Felix described the structure of the Sears company, which was interesting and made me want to do more research after the show was over. The hosts generally fall in with my own views, such as lamenting the acceleration of wealth inequality, the growing number of super-rich, and the lack of accountability in the giant banks. Cathy O'Neil is part of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Overall, an informative show that makes me feel smart! :o) But seriously I feel like they help expand my horizons by discussing business and finance topics. Highly recommended! The only weird thing is the day that the show comes out - I usually get new episodes Saturday morning. Which is not really the day of the week I'd choose for this kind of podcast.
Wynnestay1150
4 out of 5 stars
Irritating
I like most Slate podcasts and appreciate this one as well. I have to tell you, though, that I find it intensely irritating that Felix interrupts his fellow panelists a lot, and Cathy in particular. A couple of weeks ago, I almost started keeping count of how many times he interrupted her or stepped on the point she was making. Take it easy, Felix, or I really will start counting!
Tom_Servo
5 out of 5 stars
Great weekend listen, hosts have great chemistry.
Highly recommended. Felix and team discuss global financial situations in a conversational tone that's not overly highbrow. My number is 5.
Chelseab123
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Fun, witty, and compelling review of financial and political happenings. I particularly like the “numbers” portion, where each contributor gives a number (at the start of the podcast) and later (at the end of the podcast) explains said titillating number as a statistic of sorts that ties into the week’s news. Bravo, Slate Money—keep up the great podcasting!
comedy_club_man
5 out of 5 stars
More, please.
Make it an hour podcast. More geeking out on tax arcana, Argentina, derivatives regulation et c. Please.
VBinNV
5 out of 5 stars
Terrific Podcast
Felix and the gang discuss current economics/business based stories in an understandable and fun manner. Highly recommended.
BoomerTomi
5 out of 5 stars
one of the best Slate podcasts
Almost all of the Slate podcasts are worthwhile, but this new one almost immediately jumped to the top of the pack. Sharp incisive analysis, with fresh perspectives you will not hear elsewhere. I just wish it was available more than once a week.
mxdts
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
If it was longer than half an hour it would be even better.
Benflmt
5 out of 5 stars
great podcast
another great podcast from Slate. I really enjoy the mix of people and perspectives -- substantive but casual at the same time. excited about it.
RP100
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
Great podcast!
juicelsu
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
A great listen if you're interested in money, but even more so if you're interested in Money.
ScottIan1970
5 out of 5 stars
Economist
Best Economy and Financials podcast in the shorter intermittent format I've come across.
LuviPhone_MN
2 out of 5 stars
could be good...
Felix Salmon's role as interrupting contrarian serves to undermine most topics the show tackles. From my listen this week, it would seem the first 2 topics were a waste of time, according to Felix. One wonders why they were chosen at all. I didn't listen to the rest. Cathy and Jordan are great when they are able to finish a point. Dump Felix and I'll be back.
ze_shark
5 out of 5 stars
Now make it longer !
I used to enjoy Salmon's short appearances on the APM Marketplace weekly wrap, now we get a whopping 30 minutes of Salmonisms i.e. a well informed and solidly sarcastic insight into the news of the business and financial world. The accolytes, Cathy O'Neill and Jordan Weismann are equally interesting and make for a trio that could easily keep you entertained and informed for a full hour. After a few episodes, the show seems to find its pace, Cathy O'Neill sounds less grumpy. Slate Money has displaced Kai Ryssdal's Friday podcast, it is simply more insightful and subversive.
Dr. Duru
4 out of 5 stars
Great banter on important economic and financial topics
Tired of a mainstream review of current headlines in economics and finance? The. This podcast is probably for you. The format is a host and two contributors who have great chemistry together (although "MathBabe" gets cut off a little too often). All three tend to be skeptics of the establishment and conventional wisdom. So there is not much balance on the political spectrum. However, they disagree enough to provide for a rich discussion in the time allotted.
young4552
5 out of 5 stars
New favorite
Smart, incisive, funny, nimble. Wish it were daily instead of weekly. Highlight of my rotation.
MBarach
5 out of 5 stars
Very high quality
I listen to a lot of podcasts, and I’m reasonably sophisticated in the world of business and investing, and I always learn something on Slate Money. It is 3x the depth and quality of Marketplace. Always interesting and thoughtful, I would highly recommend this podcast.
Epidoc
4 out of 5 stars
Liked the first one I listened to
The rehashing of politics that tend sto occur in many other Slate podcasts is missing from here and I will listen again
ContrarianJ
5 out of 5 stars
Great perspective
Not your usual economics so I can make money in the market. This looks at things from a broader perspective and, thanks to Cathy, brings a moral dimension to the conversation.
Aliqot
4 out of 5 stars
epicott
I heard this by accident, did not read economics in school, not aware of a 1/3 of the people referenced in the conversation, but I'm very much hooked, learning a lot and enjoy the blend of personalities and backgrounds. I think Cathy is an important and brilliant contribution to the triad.
Saitheguy
4 out of 5 stars
Why aren't they as long as the other Slate gabfests?
Great but way too rushed.
AronBlaine
4 out of 5 stars
Second best addition...
to Slate's Podcast line-up, after Mike Pesca's The Gist. Please don't let this one go the way of some of the other attempts at new Podcasts. Stick with it! The host and panelists are smart, quick and knowledgeable. The only change I would suggest, is to add a bit of an "Explainer" quality to the discussion when getting deep in the weeds of economic theory and practice.
El P Scuppie
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Podcast with Opportunities to Improve
I really enjoy this podcast. I've listened to each episode. I enjoy hearing people with different perspectives discuss recent economics news in a respectful way. I do think there is room to improve. I agree with some of the other reviewers that at times the podcasts feel rushed. Another 15 min or so per episode might allow a more thorough discussion of each topic. I also felt like Jordan was talking over Cathy in the first episode, using a bit of a Fox tactic...."I'll win the discussion by not letting you talk!"... but thankfully that has not been an issue in later episodes. I think this is off to a great start. Here's hoping it only gets better...and a bit longer.
Naively optimistic
4 out of 5 stars
Great start. Please more in-depth conversation.
Would highly recommend the podcast. Felix, Cathy and Jordan come from different points of view, which makes it very interesting and informative to get their take on economics, finance, etc. I think they got the dynamic right. I decided to subscribe to the podcast after listening to the first episode. Though, it feels rushed at times and I find myself wanting more. Would it be better to extend the podcast to 45 min to get more thoughtful and in-depth analysis (please let Cathy talk!)? Or maybe focus on only a few topics. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
sk10282
3 out of 5 stars
Mixed bag
Felix is great but Cathy is just annoying and only wants to talk about what she wants to talk about and, despite her great resume, is not very interesting on anything
sick of idiots
5 out of 5 stars
Great start
I've always enjoyed listening to interviews with Felix Salmon during episodes of Marketplace, so this is a nice chance to hear more from him. It's a good choice to have cohosts with differing opinions, it's engaging and educational.
LogicisAwesome
5 out of 5 stars
The equal of planet money
I love economics, this podcast keeps me up to date on current economic issues. I'd love to see this podcast happen more often, like marketplace, though I'm usually not that lucky.
SocStud89
4 out of 5 stars
Money and Morality
This is a good addition to the mix of Slate podcasts I listen to during the week, but so far falls short of the topic and perspective diversity that keeps me coming back to other Slate podcasts. After three episodes, I already feel too much like I know what to expect, and am thinking "Slate Money and Morality" could be a more apt title. I would like to hear conversations on a broader range of topics, including those of academic or "how the world works" interest that may not have (or need) an obvious hook to themes like financial-sector (over)compensation, income inequality, consumer protection, the game being rigged, etc. These are good and important themes to explore, but through the first three episodes the exploration has been so consistent that it borders on a one-note performance.
Erik Orellana
5 out of 5 stars
I wish it was longer
I wish this was an hour. It is a great podcast. I highly recommend it.
Aphorist_Number_1
5 out of 5 stars
Off to the races
So far, so awesome. I can only say I wish it were longer. They are getting their stride and I think this will be another feather in the Slate podcast cap (metaphor? metathree?)
Kazamasan
5 out of 5 stars
angel to you devil to me
Devil
Lilma Eifert
4 out of 5 stars
Good start
Hard to judge a podcast on 3 episodes, but I've enjoyed the show thusfar. I think the hosts have a bit of a hard time gelling and getting their points across. But a little more preparation, a few more episodes, and generally flowing better will make this a must hear
Vertigo Shtick
4 out of 5 stars
Great But Rushed!
I am not great at economics, and I don't have a lot of money myself, so I tend to be cautious about finance-related podcasts. This seems like it might be perfect for me because I really am interested in having a better grasp on such things - the host is great (and British), the panelists knowledgeable, and the topics suitable and legitimately interesting. The only problem is it seems so rushed, which is why I don't like APM's Marketplace. But Marketplace is a radio show that has to fit into a time slot, and this is a podcast. I'd say either cut out one topic and stay 30 mins, or better yet go to 45 minutes so we get all the info and don't feel stressed out! Well done Slate.
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 539
- Subscribers
- 101
- Verified
- No
- Website
- Explicit content
- No
- Episode type
- episodic
- Podcast link
- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- March 18, 2023
- Last fetch date
- March 22, 2023 9:36 AM
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- WEEKLY
- Author
- Slate Podcasts
- Copyright
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- Normal Bank FailureThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers dive into the drama in the banking world. They discuss the fallout of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and its subsequent government takeover. They also take some listener questions about SVB! Felix, Emily and Elizabeth also discuss Credit Suisse, and how government policy may change for banks that are “too big to fail”. In the Plus segment: What was it like to have an SVB bank account in the last week? Podcast production by Anna Phillips and Patrick Fort.0 comments0
- The Banks SpecialThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by American Banker national editor Kevin Wack to discuss all things banking, including retail banking, why it’s so difficult to switch banks and why neobanks aren’t more successful. They also discuss the Wells Fargo fake accounts scandal. In the Plus segment: the lead up to the Silicon Valley Bank downfall. Podcast production by Anna Phillips and Patrick Fort.1 comments1
- Slate Money Mar 4 · 48m Microchips and Child CareThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss a stipulation in the CHIPS Act that requires companies who take federal funding from the CHIPS Act to provide child care options for their employees. They also discuss the political controversy over ESG investing, and the confusion over a new partnership that will allow Amazon employees to pay for their mortgage with Amazon stock. In the Plus segment: restaurant ordering etiquette. Podcast production by Anna Phillips.1 comments1
- Homebuilders are Doing GreatThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss why the market for newly built homes is outperforming the market for existing homes. They also talk about the increased employment rate for people with disabilities, as well as the new slew of charges against Sam Bankman-Fried. In the Plus segment: the new World Bank president. Podcast production by Anna Phillips.0 comments0
- Rihanna for World Bank PresidentThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers explain why the president of the World Bank is stepping down, and throw out some guesses of who might replace him. They also discuss the train derailment in Ohio, and the influx of subpar online advertisements. In the Plus segment: How should Felix market his upcoming book? Podcast production by Anna Phillips.0 comments0
- Will A.I. Kill the Internet?This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss Microsoft’s attempt to break into artificial intelligence assisted search with a revamp of their Bing search engine. They also talk about record high profits for oil companies and Bed Bath & Beyond’s financial shenanigans. In the Plus segment: Tether. Podcast production by Anna Phillips.1 comments1
- The Drug that Debunks Free WillThis week, former Slate Money host Cathy O’Neill joins Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers to discuss the technical glitch at the New York Stock Exchange. They also talk about a new study that found the IRS disproportionately audits Black taxpayers, and about Ozempic, a shockingly effective – and expensive – weight loss drug. In the Plus segment: a debate over Slack etiquette. Podcast production by Anna Phillips.0 comments0
- Chip WarThis week, Chris Miller joins Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers to discuss his new book, Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology. They discuss the crucial role of microchips, the global dynamics of microchip design and manufacturing, and how chips factor into US-China relations. In the Plus segment: Moore’s Law. Podcast production by Anna Phillips.1 comments1
- Slate Money Jan 21 · 57m It’s Not TVThis week, Felix Gillette joins Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers to talk about his new book It's Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO and discuss the state of streaming, the relationship between sports and advertisers, and the decline of the movie theater industry. In the Plus segment: YouTube. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli.0 comments0
- Is Inflation Ova?This week Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss how the avian flu has skyrocketed egg prices, even as inflation continues to plateau. They also talk about the ongoing controversy over gas stoves and scrutinize a recent article about Columbia Business School’s new campus. In the plus segment: Noma, an extravagant restaurant in Copenhagen hailed as the world’s best restaurant, is closing. What does that say about that status of “fine dining”? Podcast production by Anna Phillips.0 comments0
- In Defense of NepotismThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the proposed changes to retirement plans in Congress’s 2023 spending bill. They also talk about the current boom in cocaine production and debate whether or not nepotism is as bad as everyone says. In the Plus segment: Felix, Emily, and Elizabeth admit what they each got wrong about 2022. Podcast production by Anna Phillips.0 comments0
- Should You Care About the Dot Plot?This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers explain what the Fed’s interest rate dot plot means. They also talk about Microsoft’s attempted acquisition of video game developer Activision, and the latest details of the SBF scandal. In the Plus segment: the revival of the office holiday party. Podcast production by Anna Phillips.0 comments0
- Slate Money Dec 10 · 51m The NYT Strike: End of the Wordle StreakThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers talk about the Trump Organization’s tax fraud conviction, why workers at The New York Times went on strike and ChatGPT, a shockingly articulate AI chatbot. In the Plus segment: How to tackle holiday gifting. Podcast production by Anna Phillips. Thanks Avast.com! Learn more about Avast One at Avast.com0 comments0
- The Tale of Two BobsThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers talk about the CEO shakeup at Disney, shrinkflation, and Sam Bankman-Fried’s unusual post-scandal media appearances. In the Plus segment: the controversy over Balenciaga’s new ad campaign. Podcast production by Anna Phillips.1 comments1
- Fleishman is in TroubleThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by New York Times Magazine writer and Fleishman is in Trouble author Taffy Brodesser-Akner to talk about wealth, class and the media industry, specifically through the lens of the Fleishman is in Trouble book and new limited TV series. In the Plus segment: what is everyone thankful for this Thanksgiving? Podcast production by Anna Phillips.1 comments1
- Enron 2This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss updates in the collapse of crypto exchange platform FTX and how the situation compares to past business downfalls. They also talk about Joan Didion’s estate sale. In the Plus segment: the death of Twitter. Podcast production by Anna Phillips.0 comments0
- WTF SBFThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and What Next TBD host Lizzie O’Leary discuss the ongoing disaster at crypto exchange platform FTX. They also talk about the slightly smaller meltdowns at Twitter and Meta. In the Plus segment: the sale of Paul Allen’s art collection. Podcast production by Anna Phillips. Thanks Avast.com! Learn more about Avast One at Avast.com0 comments0
- HomecomingThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Financial Times columnist and editor Rana Foroohar to discuss her new book, Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World. In the Plus segment: What’s the deal with workplace surveillance? Podcast production by Anna Phillips.0 comments0
- Slate Money Oct 29 · 55m Memelord TakeoverThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Bloomberg Opinion columnist Matt Levine to talk about his Bloomberg Businessweek article The Crypto Story. They also discuss Elon Musk finally closing his Twitter deal and restructuring at Credit Suisse. In the Plus segment: more crypto! Podcast production by Anna Phillips.1 comments1
- Meet Me by the FountainThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by design critic Alexandra Lange to talk about her book Meet Me by the Fountain: An Inside History of the Mall on the evolution of shopping malls in America. In the Plus segment: How online shopping has affected malls. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Thanks Avast.com! Learn more about Avast One at Avast.com If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work.1 comments1
- We Can’t Quit ElonThis week, Emily Peck, Elizabeth Spiers and guest host Ed Lee discuss inflation, the first policymaker to win an economics Nobel Prize, and begrudgingly, updates in the Elon Musk Twitter saga. In the Plus segment: introducing a new anti-woke bank. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work. Podcast production by Anna Phillips.0 comments0
- Felix Learns What A Condo IsThis week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by housing market analyst and real estate appraiser Jonathan Miller to answer all their burning real estate questions including what’s going on with mortgage rates, how do new luxury buildings affect prices, and why is rent so damn high? In the Plus segment: Why do people want so much space? Podcast production by Jessamine Molli.0 comments0
- Skandal!This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Dan McCrum of the Financial Times to discuss the economic crisis in the UK, Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard, the Netflix adaptation of his recent book, and the 10-year-old who is selling paintings for six figures. In the Plus segment: Porsche’s IPO Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Thanks Avast.com! Learn more about Avast One at Avast.com0 comments0
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