Best New Ideas in Money
Dow Jones Audio
To change the world, we may need to change money first. Best New Ideas in Money explores innovations that rethink how we live, work, spend, save and invest. Each week, MarketWatch financial columnist James Rogers and economist Stephanie Kelton will talk to leaders in business, tech, finance and government about the next phase of money's evolution, and meet real people whose lives are being changed as these new ideas are put to the test.
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United States
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Dow Jones Audio
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To change the world, we may need to change money first. Best New Ideas in Money explores innovations that rethink how we live, work, spend, save and invest. Each week, MarketWatch financial columnist James Rogers and economist Stephanie Kelton will talk to leaders in business, tech, finance and government about the next phase of money's evolution, and meet real people whose lives are being changed as these new ideas are put to the test.
Language:
English
Episodes
Introducing On Watch by MarketWatch
1/11/2024
Join MarketWatch’s Jeremy C. Owens for a podcast about the financial news we’re all watching — and how it affects both the economy and your wallet. New episodes every Thursday, starting January 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:01:59
The best of the best new ideas in money
10/19/2023
In our final episode, Stephanie and James review some of their favorite ideas from over the past two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:25:06
’Tis the season...for benefits enrollment
10/12/2023
MarketWatch’s financial-planning columnist Beth Pinsker talks about how to maximize your compensation through your benefits elections this enrollment season. Plus, an announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:23:55
Why more Americans are working into their 70s
10/5/2023
Employment rates among seniors are on the rise. But pocketbook imperatives aren't the only reason. Now, more older workers are practicing unretirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:19:39
Will AI save unicorn tech startups from going extinct?
9/28/2023
In the first half of the year, startups faced a tougher funding environment. But now, the tides may be turning, and a potential AI gold rush could help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:18:38
Does private equity beat stocks?
9/21/2023
This week an episode of Barron’s Streetwise, a finance podcast from our sister publication Barron’s, in which host Jack Hough takes a closer look at private equity — both the critiques of the industry and the returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:35:42
Could collectibles boost your portfolio?
9/14/2023
The price of collectibles has soared in recent years. This week, we’re revisiting an episode that asks: are they still a good investment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:26:10
You asked. MarketWatch reporters and editors answered.
9/7/2023
We put out a call for our listeners’ most pressing questions on everything economics and finance. Here are the money matters on your minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:15
Revitalized unions ignite ‘hot labor summer’
8/31/2023
MarketWatch’s Levi Sumagaysay breaks down why actors, teachers, hotel workers and others are striking — and why the recent work stoppages have been in the works for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:22:46
Can new technology help you keep your cool amid climate change?
8/24/2023
MarketWatch’s Rachel Koning Beals joins us to explore some of the best new ideas in climate tech — from large-scale solutions like carbon capture and the next generation of batteries, to the latest in smart thermostats and heat pumps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:26:26
The best, new ideas of 2023—so far
8/17/2023
We’re more than halfway through the year, and MarketWatch’s Editor in Chief Mark DeCambre joins us to take stock of last year’s calls and, importantly, preview the stories that are going to shape money the rest of the year and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:34
Why taking time off pays off
8/10/2023
About 82% of Americans are offered paid time off. Many of them aren’t using it. But according to some, taking a vacation can actually help move your career forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:04
Are magic mushrooms going mainstream?
8/3/2023
In July, Australia became the first country to legalize the psychedelic drugs psilocybin and MDMA as mental health treatments. This week, we’re revisiting an episode on the opportunities — and challenges — of bringing psychedelics to market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:30:35
The latest in student-debt forgiveness
7/27/2023
MarketWatch’s Jillian Berman joins us to unpack the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, the Biden administration’s Plan B and how borrowers can prepare themselves for payment resumptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:23:38
How the U.S. women’s soccer team scored pay equity
7/20/2023
Cindy Parlow Cone, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup winner, and president of the United States Soccer Federation, joins us to talk about the U.S. women’s soccer team’s successful fight for equal pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:21:38
Can nuclear power save the world?
7/13/2023
Supporters say nuclear power is the key to meeting our energy needs and beating climate change. Critics say it's expensive and dangerous. Does nuclear have a role to play in our energy future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:33:02
A mammoth mission
7/6/2023
A buzzy de-extinction startup is using genetic engineering and restorative biology for big projects — like bringing back the wooly mammoth. Gene-editing pioneer George Church joins us to discuss the venture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:21:13
The future of space exploration
6/29/2023
When will we land on Mars, and how soon are we going back to the Moon? Mike Massimino, a former astronaut, talks about some of the big new ideas in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:23:57
How to be happier at work
6/22/2023
Bruce Feiler, author of the new book The Search, talks about career assumptions that make us unhappy, and what he calls the fourth-biggest change in the history of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:12
The future of oil
6/15/2023
Oil has a big impact on just about everything, from the price of gas and the cost of your groceries, to the economy more broadly. Top oil analyst Helima Croft joins us for a look at the dynamics of today's oil market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:22:47