Billionaires, Alibaba: Biggest IPO Ever?, Food Friday: Cooking With Honey

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Being a billionaire sure means having a lot of money…but what else goes along with that? We talk with an author about the potential political and economic sway billionaires can have, and how they shape the world around us. Then for Food Friday, we talk about cooking with honey, and get some great recipes. And we ask what e-commerce giant Alibaba’s record IPO could mean for consumers.

Featured in this Show

  • How Billionaires Shape Our World

    Billionaires, by definition, have lots of money–but does that give them an outsized influence on politics and the economy? A political scientist digs into the power and status of the billionaire club.

  • Alibaba Likely Biggest US IPO Ever: What Does It Mean For Consumers?

    Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, which launched on the New York Stock Exchange this morning, is likely to become the largest IPO in US history. What does this mean for U.S. commerce and consumers?

  • Food Friday: Cooking With Honey

    With the slight chill in the air, it’s a perfect time to take refuge in the kitchen, next to a warm stove. One of WPR’s in-house foodies shares tips for cooking and baking with different varieties of honey.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Darrell West Guest
  • Chris Farrell Guest
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer

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