Podcast reviews Meta settlement, US-Canada trade tensions and Treasury market moves

In this one outlet's program, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers are accompanied by Bloomberg Money reporter Scarlet Fu to dissect Meta's $17 billion settlement with several U.S. states over concerns about teen safety, questioning its real impact on platform oversight. The discussion moves to the increasingly hostile trade negotiations between the United States and Canada, highlighting how President Trump's tactics have aggravated the traditionally friendly neighbor.

The hosts also analyze Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's latest market-related maneuvers, noting the broad reaction they have generated across financial circles. Throughout, the panel ties these developments to broader themes of regulatory pressure on tech firms, cross-border economic relations, and fiscal policy influence on markets. The episode is part of Slate Money's regular podcast series, with additional bonus content available to subscribers.