About this episode

The episode discusses the art collection habits of baby boomers versus younger generations, the unusual decision by Scott Bessent regarding the Japanese yen, and the impact of weather apps on summer enjoyment.

This week: On the heels of his recent story on the glut of art that baby boomers are leaving to younger generations, Felix Salmon talks with Elizabeth Spiers and Emily Peck about why boomers like to collect things—from fine art to Pez dispensers—and why younger generations aren’t necessarily following suit. Then, the hosts look at why Scott Bessent decided to prop up the Japanese yen and what makes the move unusual. And finally, they talk about why weather apps are ruining our summer fun. In the Slate Plus episode: The House That Loopholes Built Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Felix Salmon

Guests: Elizabeth Spiers, Emily Peck

Topics covered

• art collection
• generational differences
• Japanese yen
• weather apps
• Slate Plus

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Organizations: Slate Plus, Slate Money, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast

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