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Money Talking
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.
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150 EpisodenSubway’s franchisees allege corporate mismanagement
The largest fast-food company in the world -- with about 24,000 stores -- was once known for its rapid expansion mindset. Now, Subway is closing store...
Is a New Space Race on the Horizon?
Next week marks fifty years since Neil Armstrong took “one small step” on the moon’s surface. The Apollo 11 mission was an historic voyage, fulfilling...
From Wall Street to Walmart, Businesses Embrace Pride
This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the birth of the modern gay rights movement in this country. Over the intervening y...
Business Leaders Find A Friend in Trump
How a little known group of business leaders is influencing the administration's policies on trade, business and the economy.
Murder! Scandal! Bankruptcy! The History of the Plaza Hotel
Since its opening in 1907, the story of the hotel has been the story of New York: a history littered with colorful guests, financial uncertainty, and...
The Debate Over Rent Regulations
With just a few weeks left in the New York State legislative session, the future of rent regulations is still uncertain.
Trump Targets Huawei
The president has effectively banned U.S. companies from doing business with the Chinese telecom giant. What it means for national security, trade, ou...
'Rabbit' Runs Away With Record Sales Price
A three-foot tall, stainless steel rabbit by Jeff Koons set the art world abuzz after selling for a record $91.1 million at auction. What does it tell...
Where Things Stand Between the U.S. and China Over Trade
President Donald Trump has stymied hopes of a trade deal by raising tariffs on Chinese goods. In retaliation, China put additional tariffs on U.S. goo...
Hey, Big Spender: Presidential Candidates And The Race to Raise Money
Recent financial reports filed by the 2020 presidential candidates show vastly different amounts of money raised in varying amounts from many differen...
Field of Presidential Dreams
After months and months of speculation, former Vice President Joe Biden announced he’d be running for president in 2020. Already an early frontrunner,...
The Marvelization of Hollywood
"Avengers: Endgame" is officially opened at movie theaters across the country. It’s the most highly-anticipated movie event of the year and is expecte...
Uber Maps Out Its Future
Uber has taken its first steps to becoming a publicly traded company, following rival Lyft’s debut on the stock market last month. The initial filing...
Uncovering The Secrets of the Consulting Firm McKinsey
Much of the way influential consulting firm McKinsey & Co. operates is shrouded in secrecy. But recent reporting by the New York Times has revealed so...
Paying to Drive in Manhattan
New York City just became the first city in the country to implement congestion pricing. As part of the effort to ease traffic and raise money to fix...
Google's Advertising Monopoly
Advertising has become a big business for Big Tech—and it keeps getting bigger. Google now controls a whopping 91 percent of the search advertising ma...
Deal or No Deal, Time’s Running Out for Brexit
It’s been nearly three years since a majority of people in the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. One of the arguments made by many Bre...
Extreme Makeover: Hudson Yards Edition
Hudson Yards is officially open to the public. What was once the site of warehouses, tenements, and rail yards is now home to the largest development...
Trump and Tariffs: Was it Worth The Fight?
It’s been about eight months since President Trump launched a trade war with China, and it looks like we might be approaching an agreement between the...
Tax Season Shocker
If you're depending on a tax refund this year to pay loans, make a down payment on a car or take a vacation, you might be out of luck.
According...
Foreign Policy, Private Profits and Nuclear Technology in Saudi Arabia
This week, a report from the House Oversight Committee revealed that officials in the Trump administration pursued a plan to export nuclear technology...
The Fight for 5G
5G is coming to a wireless network near you. But what exactly is it? And what has to happen before it completely replaces 4G?
The Future of (We)Work
WeWork has big ambitions, but does anyone really know what it is?
No Soft Landing for a 'Hard Brexit'
The battle over Brexit is getting more dire. What's holding everything up, and what are the implications?
One Man’s $100 Billion Vision for the Future
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has a bold vision for the future. Are we ready for it?
Wall Street’s Automated Turmoil
Can automated trading be blamed for Wall Street's wild swings?
Malaysian '1MDB' Scandal And Goldman Sachs
The New York bank has been criminally charged by Malaysian prosecutors for its involvement in the disappearance of billions of dollars from an investm...
Monopolies, Tech, and 'The Curse of Bigness'
In his new book, technology law expert Tim Wu argues the biggest companies, like Facebook and Google, are dangerously large, and that's bad for busin...
Money and Art (But Whose Money?)
A board member at the Whitney Museum and his ties to the recent clash at the U.S.-Mexico border raise questions about the role of money, donors and fu...
Trump Talks Trade With China at G20
The president will meet with China's leader in Argentina this weekend. What will it mean for trade between the two countries?
Is New York's Deal With Amazon Worth the Money?
The city and state have made up to $3 billion in tax credits, abatements and cash grants available to the online giant.
What a Blue House Does to Trump’s Economy
Democrats will now have control over powerful committees in the House, which could challenge the Trump administration's approach to banking, spending...
Wall Street's October Surprise
Will a month of turbulent markets and huge losses affect voters ahead of the midterm elections?
Alternative to the Almighty Dollar?
The American dollar has ruled the global economy as the top currency for decades. Could a change be coming?
Tangled Relations: Saudi Arabia, Trump and U.S. Businesses
After the disappearance of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi, U.S. ties to Saudi Arabia have come under increased scrutiny, including those...
Cities Want Amazon. But Is HQ2 a Good Deal?
The Seattle-based company has said it will decide on its second North American headquarters by year's end.
The Cost of the Office? Trump's Billion-Dollar Loss
A new investigation by Forbes magazine finds the president's net worth has dropped significantly since he took office.
Modernizing the Music Business for the Streaming Era
In a rare bipartisan move, the House and Senate unanimously pass the Music Modernization Act which will update copyright rules and create a new licens...
The Case for ‘Medicare for All’
This election season, more Democrats are backing a single-payer health care bill. But how realistic is the plan?