This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Stacy-Marie Ishmael are joined by Max Chafkin to talk about his new book The Contrarian. They get into the life and drama of Peter Thiel, insider trading, and the Ozy Media scandal.  

In the Plus segment: What will Peter Thiel do with all his money? 

Mentioned in the show: 

“Goldman Sachs, Ozy Media and a $40 Million Conference Call Gone Wrong” by Ben Smith

“Most Americans Today Believe the Stock Market is Rigged, and They’re Right” by Liam Vaughan

Email: slatemoney@slate.com

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. 

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