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We Need to Talk About Kevin (Warsh)

This week: Kevin Warsh took over as Federal Reserve Chair, while Jerome Powell will remain on the board. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, discuss how the Donald Trump appointee will deal with pressure from the president to lower rates despite rising inflation. Then ...  Show more

 . 43min 48sec
Money Talks: Risk-Maxxing

In this Money Talks: Felix Salmon is joined by futurist Scott Smith who breaks down his theory of “risk-maxxing” and why it’s on the rise in economics, politics, and other spheres at this particular moment in history.Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll a ...  Show more

 . 37min 30sec

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