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Hard Pass

Every Monday, Josh Barro and Linette Lopez explore, examine, and reject the business of every day life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In-N-Out, Mostly Out

In-N-Out, Mostly Out

Josh and Linette find common ground in the conviction that a California staple is overrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.... Read more

7 Mar 2016

5mins

Ranked #2

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Everything About Valeant's Cratering Stock in 7 Minutes

Everything About Valeant's Cratering Stock in 7 Minutes

Linette and Josh tell you everything you need to know about about your new Martin Shkreli: Valeant Pharmaceuticals. Lin... Read more

17 Mar 2016

7mins

Ranked #3

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Conscious Uncoupling from Diamond Rings

Conscious Uncoupling from Diamond Rings

Josh and Linette explain the gap between the social and economic value of diamond engagement rings. Hosted on Acast. See... Read more

28 Mar 2016

5mins

Ranked #4

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Just Walk Out

Just Walk Out

Josh and Linette dive into Amazon's brick and mortar store, and whether it will change the way people shop or face the s... Read more

6 Mar 2017

6mins

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Desperately Seeking Alpha (with Jim Chanos)

Desperately Seeking Alpha (with Jim Chanos)

Josh and Linette are joined by Jim Chanos at the SALT Conference and they explore how hedge fund fees don't hold when yo... Read more

16 May 2016

7mins

Ranked #6

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The First Apple Store (with Mike Fisher)

The First Apple Store (with Mike Fisher)

Josh and Linette are joined by Mike Fisher (www.myknyc.com), former Senior Creative Director at Apple, to talk about the... Read more

13 Mar 2017

8mins

Ranked #7

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Lulu is a Lemon

Lulu is a Lemon

Josh and Linette unpack why Lululemon is failing in the athleisure market and it involves Beyonce. Hosted on Acast. See ... Read more

2 May 2016

5mins

Ranked #8

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Let's Get Some Shoes

Let's Get Some Shoes

Linette and Josh discuss how Trump's proposed border tax could affect shoe prices, and whether the American Dollar will ... Read more

27 Feb 2017

7mins

Ranked #9

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The Folklore of Farm to Table

The Folklore of Farm to Table

Josh and Linette talk about buying into the Farm to Table feeling, and where it disconnects from what's actually on the ... Read more

9 May 2016

4mins

Ranked #10

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The Last Big Innovation (with Sallie Krawcheck)

The Last Big Innovation (with Sallie Krawcheck)

Linette speaks with Sallie Krawcheck about why big banks can't innovate, and how Fintech is giving them a seat at the ta... Read more

22 Aug 2016

5mins

Ranked #11

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The Season Finale of Cereal

The Season Finale of Cereal

Linette and Josh explore how Millennials eat the most important meal of the day, and how this led Kellogg to a series of... Read more

18 Apr 2016

5mins

Ranked #12

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Staring Directly at SunEdison May Cause Blindness

Staring Directly at SunEdison May Cause Blindness

Josh and Linette unpack the demise of bankrupt SunEdison and talk about what to expect as creditors scramble for valuabl... Read more

25 Apr 2016

6mins

Ranked #13

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Princess Leia and the Chinese Stock Market

Princess Leia and the Chinese Stock Market

Josh and Linette ride the rollercoaster that is the Chinese stock market, and consider the wise advice of Princess Leia.... Read more

11 Apr 2016

6mins

Ranked #14

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Overriding Discriminatory Laws is a Corporate Interest

Overriding Discriminatory Laws is a Corporate Interest

Josh and Linette unpack the "religious freedom" laws passed in Georgia and North Carolina, and realize that Salesforce i... Read more

4 Apr 2016

5mins

Ranked #15

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Everyone is Wrong About How Money Screws Up Politics

Everyone is Wrong About How Money Screws Up Politics

Linette and Josh examine how money screws up presidential elections, and its not how most people think it does. Episode... Read more

21 Mar 2016

6mins

Ranked #16

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Dropping Massive Slide Decks

Dropping Massive Slide Decks

Josh and Linette dissect activist investing from Olive Garden to JC Penney, with a splash of Valeant. The Bill Ackman s... Read more

14 Mar 2016

9mins

Ranked #17

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Five Minutes About Fraud on Wall Street

Five Minutes About Fraud on Wall Street

Josh and Linette consider the effects of white on white crime while diving into the fraud allegations against Andrew Cas... Read more

7 Apr 2016

5mins

Ranked #18

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Trading Away Extra Guac

Trading Away Extra Guac

Josh and Linette talk about how Trump's position on NAFTA is a big threat to your ability to get guacamole at any time o... Read more

21 Feb 2017

6mins

Ranked #19

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The Luxury of Accessible Art (with Nahema Mehta)

The Luxury of Accessible Art (with Nahema Mehta)

Linette and Josh talk with Nahema Mehta, CEO of Absolut Art, about maintaining luxury in a mass art market, and how plat... Read more

13 Feb 2017

6mins

Ranked #20

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You Are Cordially Invited to Fitness

You Are Cordially Invited to Fitness

Linette and Josh unpack invitation only fitness in the wake of the David Barton Gyms bankruptcy. Specifically, are we s... Read more

6 Feb 2017

6mins

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