Felix Salmon

chief financial correspondent for Axios

Guest

Host of the Slate Money podcast, editor of the Cause & Effect blog, and contributor to WIRED.

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Cryptocurrency has been pumping since Donald Trump’s reelection and promise to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.”

Crypto bros rejoice as Bitcoin tops $100k

Cryptocurrency has been pumping since Donald Trump’s reelection and promise to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Kamala Harris’ economic plan focuses on alleged price gouging by food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. She’s also taking on prescription drug prices and housing costs.

Harris’ economic agenda: What’s in it, is it realistic?

Kamala Harris’ economic plan focuses on alleged price gouging by food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. She’s also taking on prescription drug prices and housing costs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In China, a dockless bike share program is transforming Shanghai and Beijing. Could cheap and easy access to bikes help curb LA’s car addiction?

Can dockless bikes help solve LA’s traffic problem?

In China, a dockless bike share program is transforming Shanghai and Beijing. Could cheap and easy access to bikes help curb LA’s car addiction?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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