# Memestocks are Spreading

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Podcast: [Slate Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/slate-money-319188)
Published: 2026-04-11T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week: Retail investors usually stick to the stock market, but many are rushing to make bets on oil futures. Felix Salmon , Elizabeth Spiers , and Emily Peck discuss Emily’s piece about “dumb money” moving into more sophisticated trading markets —thanks to new crypto-driven platforms—and what’s motivating the trend.  Then, the hosts examine Bill Ackman’s grand plan to take over Universal Music Group, and explain the difference in how his SPARC differs from a SPAC.  Finally, the hosts delve into the New York Times’ quest to uncover the mysterious creator of Bitcoin , the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, and argue over the investigation’s conclusion.  In the Slate Plus episode: Do men suck at grocery shopping? Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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