Hard Pass

Josh and Linette join the chaos at Trump Tower to consider how heightened security and the Trump brand affects Tiffany, ICBC, and other tenants.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette are on holiday but left a present: our pilot episode! As we close out 2016, enjoy this candlelit analysis of the cult of SoulCycle and what we can learn from their financial disclosures.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linette and Josh have some questions about Art Basel Miami, and are joined by Nahema Mehta, CEO of Absolut Art, to find some answers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette on market reactions to Trump's tweets and why maybe its not a bad idea to spend some money on Air Force One.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette consider the Basic Economy class on United, and the force behind increased stratification on airplanes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette discuss how Pharmacy Benefit Managers are cashing in, and how that complicates what a Trump presidency could mean for healthcare.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linette and Josh discuss Trump's understanding of trade, the likelihood of a trade war with China, and how it won't stop automation from taking American jobs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette talk about how geographic indicator laws are a hard fought part of trade agreements, and why the whiskey lobby will achieve more than the cheesemongers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linette and Josh discuss whether LVMH products should be available on Amazon, and what is more luxurious than Duty Free.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette talk about why rising Obamacare premiums are not exactly news, and what policies we may see from Washington in response.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linette and Josh consider the effect of a weak yuan on the US economy, and why the New China needs and wants a reliable currency.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette compare the Wells and Deutsche Bank fines and how, ultimately, you get what you pay for.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette discuss whether our sharing economy is only for the rich, and when being rich is still not enough.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette explain how volatility and stability in the stock market speak to how Wall Street will vote in this election. Linette apologizes to Mexico.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh hates his new metal credit card, and Linette agrees. But Warhol may have taken a different position. This week, explore the history of credit cards, and the rise of gimmicky efforts to create status among cardholders.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.