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Money Talking

Summary: WNYC’s Money Talking brings you conversations that go beyond the headlines and economic jargon for a look at what’s happening in the business world and in the workplace – and why it matters in your life. WNYC Studios is the producer of other leading podcasts including Freakonomics Radio, Note to Self, Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin and many others.

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Podcasts:

 Getting Uber Back on Track | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:30

Can new C.E.O Dara Khosrowshahi correct the course of the embattled ride-share company?

 #MeToo and Wall Street’s ‘Black Hole’ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:31

An investigation into sexual harassment cases handled by the body that oversees workplace misconduct of securities brokers found a troubling track record.

 Are ‘Rocket Billionaires’ the New NASA? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:45

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched his red Tesla Roadster into space. But it was more than just a stunt. The big deal about the "new space race."

 Sinclair Seeks to Expand as ‘False News’ Script Raises Eyebrows | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:46

It owns nearly 200 local television stations and wants to buy even more. That could get complicated after the company mandated local anchors read a statement against "fake news."

 Will It Get Worse For Big Tech? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:53

The 'FAANGs" — Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google — have been investor darlings for years. But amid bad news, the sector has been taking a dive. Are new regulations next?

 ‘The Low Road’ of America’s Free Market Capitalism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:48

A new play at the Public Theater explores Adam Smith's "invisible hand" and the dark side of laissez-faire capitalism. Trust us, it's a comedy! An interview with the play's author, Bruce Norris.

 Trump DOJ Gears Up to Fight AT&T and Time Warner Merger | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:45

The Department of Justice under President Trump is fighting the $85 billion deal with a lawsuit citing threats to competition and higher prices. The trial is set to begin next week.

 Trade Wars: Return of the Tariffs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:39

Trade Wars: Return of the Tariffs

 Spotify to Go Public on Its Own Terms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:40

The company is growing and signing up more listeners, but Spotify is still losing money. Now, it's planning to go public. What does it mean for artists, the industry and listeners?

 Should CEOs Weigh in on the Gun Debate? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:40

In some instances, corporate executives feel compelled to get involved in hot-button political issues. Could gun control be next?

 Reversing Course on Consumer Protection Agency | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:25

Big changes are coming to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, under interim head Mick Mulvaney. He once called the agency a "sick, sad" joke. 

 The Many Questions of ‘Trump Inc.’ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:31

Where is the line between the Trump White House and the Trump presidency?

 ‘Hedge Fund King’ Steven Cohen Gets Back to Business | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:31

With an insider trading scandal behind him, Steven Cohen is looking to return to the hedge fund world and work with clients again. What does his return say about Wall Street today?

 Trump on Trade: Go Global, or Go it Alone? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:40

President Trump's appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland will set the tone for an important year in global trade decisions for the U.S.

 New Tax Plan: It's Good to Be a Banker | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This year, some banks expect to pay an effective tax rate of less than 20 percent under the recently passed Republican tax plan, down from 35 percent.

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