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Best New Ideas in Money

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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.

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What happens if people stop going to the office? 04.05.2023 25:07

With many companies considering remote and hybrid work, commercial real estate–and office buildings in particular–are at an inflection point. And what happens to the office can ripple throughout the overall economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do 99.5% of big projects go wrong? 26.04.2023 28:31

A megaproject expert explains why most bridges, tunnels and concert halls go dramatically over budget and schedule. One solution? 'Pixar planning' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the oldest climate-change solutions may be one of the best 20.04.2023 22:10

Sometimes the best ideas are those hiding in plain sight. That may be the case with trees and forests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our great forgotten tax experiment 13.04.2023 28:59

For a brief period in the 1920s, Americans’ income taxes were a matter of public record. What was behind this policy — and could it happen again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How ‘digital twins’ could reshape healthcare 06.04.2023 25:18

A new technology allows us to simulate parts of the human body. We look into the potential of digital twins — and the risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The roadmap for your next reinvention 30.03.2023 23:05

Author Joanne Lipman joins us to discuss her new book, Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do collectibles belong in your portfolio? 23.03.2023 25:36

Sports cards and other collectibles are hotter than ever — and the pandemic has played a part. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solutions to help ease the housing shortage 16.03.2023 26:00

How 3D-printing walls, adding backyard dwellings and turning malls into homes could help build more housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best new ways to get financial help 09.03.2023 28:27

Recession fears? Layoff panic? MarketWatch editors offer tips on how to set yourself up for success, even during tough times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the Fed have a monopoly on ‘Fed’-ing? 02.03.2023 29:47

It's tough being the Federal Reserve, which is often held responsible for both containing inflation and supporting the economy during a downturn. But what if we made the Fed's job easier? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using our waste in new ways 23.02.2023 26:01

This week, we’re revisiting an episode on how our wastewater can be reused as a new form of sustainable energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the ‘influencer’ industry grew out of an economic crisis 16.02.2023 26:05

A new book looks into the rise of social-media influencers — and concerns about how this influence is being wielded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America goes all in on sports betting 09.02.2023 25:49

For years, sports gambling was illegal in most of the United States. Now, a majority of states have it. Who’s really winning and who’s losing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do lifesaving cancer drugs actually get made? 02.02.2023 24:36

The big money story behind two blockbusters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a business case for magic mushrooms? 26.01.2023 28:58

Psychedelics are coming to market and Wall Street wants in. Plus, how legalizing magic mushrooms in Oregon will look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could an exit exam boost the value of higher education? 19.01.2023 28:08

Colleges and universities are facing declining enrollment and questions from employers about the workforce preparedness of recent graduates. Some say a standardized test might be the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The year ahead in money 12.01.2023 25:05

What lies ahead in 2023? From the labor market to the housing market, ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson joins Stephanie and Charles for a look at the economy of the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of affordable housing 05.01.2023 22:38

This week, we’re revisiting an episode on new solutions in affordable housing, from a public-ownership rental option to co-housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to plan a sabbatical 29.12.2022 30:23

This week, we’re revisiting an episode on how sabbaticals crossed over from academia to the corporate world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big ideas of 2022—from debt relief to the end of superlow interest rates 22.12.2022 24:12

As a historic year in the economy and markets concludes, we highlight some of the most impactful (in our opinion) policies, programs, and ideas in money this year, and explore what it might mean for 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Americans love tipping? Why it’s not going away any time soon 15.12.2022 27:03

New York restaurateur Danny Meyer tried to scrap tipping. It didn’t work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Adam Smith became an icon of capitalism 08.12.2022 25:40

Adam Smith is one of the most influential icons of economic thought. In her new book, Harvard scholar Glory Liu explains how Smith rose to fame—and what we got wrong about him along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time to take another look at legal immigration? 01.12.2022 24:20

Employers are increasingly relying on temporary visas to meet labor demands. Here's what some experts are saying about how to expand and reform existing programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would more immigration boost U.S. innovation? 24.11.2022 25:04

The U.S.-born population is shrinking, and that may spell trouble for the economy. Could more high-skilled immigration help? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This holiday season, buy nothing 17.11.2022 22:19

This week, we’re revisiting an episode on how the Buy Nothing movement is shaking up the local gift economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices