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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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 Facing a Federal Government Shutdown. Again. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:27

With partisanship running high in Congress, will lawmakers pass a final budget before short-term funding expires on January 19? Or will they punt the issue to a later date? 

 What You Should Know About Bitcoin and Other Digital Currencies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:37

They're setting record prices and getting a lot of scrutiny. So is now the time you should start paying more attention? New York Times digital currency writer Nathanial Popper explains.

 Months Later, Puerto Rico Still Struggling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:34

The Republican tax bill could make the recovery on the island even more challenging.

 Congress on Track to Pass GOP Tax Bill | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:46

House and Senate Republicans have reached a deal on a major tax bill, and are expecting a final vote next week. What's at stake for taxpayers? 

 The Influence of Affluence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:22

After the 2008 recession, income inequality has only grown along with the obsession for money and status. "Generation Wealth" by Lauren Greenfield examines what it says our society.

 Changing the Culture at Work to Prevent Sexual Harassment | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:55

As more men are getting accused of sexual harassment, companies are scrambling to find effective prevention strategies. 

 Wall Street and the Republican Tax Plan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:41

The House passed the Republican tax reform bill and now it's up to the Senate to vote on its version. One industry that stands to benefit from both versions of tax reform: Wall Street.

 The Power of 'Big Tech' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:43

Tech companies are under attack for their role in Russian political interference in the 2016 election. But it's bigger than that. Do these companies need more oversight?

 When Debt Became King | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:34

In his play, "Junk," Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Ahktar shows how influential the decisions made on Wall Street in the 1980s have been on modern finance. 

 The Sackler Family, Its Wealth and Opioids | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:42

The Sacklers are one of the richest families in America. A significant part of that wealth comes from the family business, Purdue Pharma, maker of the painkiller, OxyContin.

 Stock Market Crashes Happen. It’s Your Response That Matters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:44

Thirty years ago, the Dow Jones fell more than 22%, the worst one-day percentage drop in history. What lessons can we learn about investing today? 

 Lessons Learned (and Forgotten) After the 1987 Stock Market Crash | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:57

Today is the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," the worst percentage drop in the history of the Dow Jones. What the response says about today’s financial system.

 When Good Ideas Go Bad on Wall Street | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:46

This week marks the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," one of the worst days in Wall Street history. What caused the crash and could it happen again? 

 Remembering Black Monday, a Day of “Utter Devastation” on Wall Street | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:46

This week marks the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," one of the worst days in Wall Street history. What was it like on October 19, 1987, and what does it tell us about today?

 Alexa, What City Will Be Home to Amazon’s Second HQ? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:40

Business leaders and government officials are tripping over themselves trying to convince Amazon to locate their newest headquarters in their cities.

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