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The Unwanted Art Boom

Aug 8, 2026 · 55m

Summary

Hosts Felix Zanron, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spires discuss the "great art transfer" as boomers bequeath vast, often unwanted collections to heirs. They analyze Scott Bessent’s intervention to prop up the yen, aiming to prevent a Treasury sell-off and stabilize markets. The episode concludes by examining how weather apps manipulate user behavior through biased probability displays, influencing daily decisions and business operations.

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