Backdoor to Monarchy

This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Stacy-Marie Ishmael talk about Facebook’s transformation to Metaverse, how the billionaire income tax would work (and why it won’t happen), and Hertz’s new deal with Tesla. 

In the Plus segment: How a butt dial blundered a coup.

Mentioned In the show: 

“Why Hertz’s big Tesla deal is such a blockbuster� by Rebecca Heilweil

“Democrats’ billionaire tax would heavily target 10 wealthiest Americans, but alternative plan is emerging� by Jeff Stein, Andrew Van Dam and Tony Romm

“How the Billionaires Income Tax Would Work� by Richard Rubin 

“What the Metaverse Is, Who’s in It and Why It Matters� by Nate Lanxon 

“Facebook’s Doppelganger ETF Rakes in Cash on Mistaken Identity� by Vildana Hajric and Claire Ballentine

“Facebook just revealed its new name: Meta� by Kim Lyons 

“Rogers Chairman Fires Board for Firing Him for Firing CEO� by Matt Levine 

  

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