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The Contrarian

The Contrarian

FromSlate Money


The Contrarian

FromSlate Money

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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Oct 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Stacy-Marie Ishmael are joined by Max Chafkin to talk about his new book The Contrarian. They get into the life and drama of Peter Thiel, insider trading, and the Ozy Media scandal.  

In the Plus segment: What will Peter Thiel do with all his money? 

Mentioned in the show: 
“Goldman Sachs, Ozy Media and a $40 Million Conference Call Gone Wrong” by Ben Smith
“Most Americans Today Believe the Stock Market is Rigged, and They’re Right” by Liam Vaughan

Email: slatemoney@slate.com
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. 
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Released:
Oct 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.