And Then I Got Scammed (EP.207)

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And Then I Got Scammed (EP.207)

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53 minutes

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Jun 2, 2021

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Description: On this week's show we discuss the king of SPACs, how the internet broke people's brains, Guy Fieri, the promise of crypto, the history of money market funds, how the rent vs. buy dynamic has changed in a hot housing market, Mare of Easttown and more.

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Jun 2, 2021

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Animal spirits is a show about markets, life, and investing. Join Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson as they talk about what they're reading, writing, listening to and watching. Look for new episodes every Wednesday morning.

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