The Business of Drag with Alaska Thunderf*ck (RuPaul's Drag Race)

This week, the Money Rehab feed will be taken over by Nicole's favorite episodes of Help Wanted, the podcast she cohosts with Jason Feifer. In this episode, Jason and Nicole explore a taboo topic: the give-and-take struggle between a demanding career and parenthood. Jason and Nicole have noticed a reticence in others to talk about this experience for fear of judgment or misunderstanding, but in this conversation, Jason and Nicole speak honestly. Plus, Nicole uses this episode to tell Jason her big news!

Between remote jobs, social media and new vocabulary to describe burnout, work looks different in 2024 than it did just a few years ago. Today, as a sneak-preview of the guest host for next week, you'll hear an episode of Help Wanted, the show Nicole cohosts with Jason Feifer. In this episode, Nicole and Jason answer questions on FAQs on new work norms, like: should you follow your boss on Instagram? And, when is it okay to turn off your camera on a Zoom meeting?

Today, guest-host Morgan Lavoie follows the money trail of drag with iconic drag queen, Alaska Thunderfuck (RuPaul's Drag Race). Alaska unpacks the business of drag through her own story— how she got started, the big money-makers in drag and the surprising reason it's hard to get a good ROI. Plus, Alaska talks about how she had to redefine success after Drag Race and her newest project Drag: The Musical, on now in New York City, and how the election has changed the stakes of the show. Find more Alaska here! Get your tickets to Drag: The Musical here.

In recent years, private equity has taken a special interest in old-school businesses like plumbing, electrical and laundry. Today, guest host Morgan Lavoie talks to someone who saw that potential a long time ago: Ajay Prakash, CEO and co-founder of Rinse, a company that is building the first national brand in laundry and dry cleaning. Ajay unpacks how to find, test and scale those old-school businesses that are ripe for innovation. Plus, he shares advice for anyone who has a New Year's resolution to start a company. Check out more of Ajay’s work at Rinse here: https://www.rinse.com/

Earlier this month, Brian Thompson, CEO of the health insurance company United Healthcare, was murdered in New York City. In the media, there was an outpouring of support for Thompson's family. On social media, there was an outpouring of support for the shooter. Today, guest host Morgan Lavoie talks to award-winning writer Jia Tolentino about how such starkly different reactions took root, what Thompson's death means to America, and whether the health insurance system can change. Read Jia's amazing piece here: https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/what-the-murder-of-the-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-means-to-america Find more of Jia's work here: https://jia.blog/ Resources on navigating medical debt: How to Appeal an Insurance Claim Denial: https://individual.carefirst.com/individuals-families/health-insurance-basics/health-insurance-costs/steps-to-appeal-claim-denial.page How Nicole Negotiated Her Medical Debt: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-nicole-negotiated-medical-debt-listen-and-learn/id1559564016?i=1000677593491 How to Get Your Medical Debt Canceled: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-rehab-with-nicole-lapin/id1559564016?i=1000641402548 411 on Hospital Bills and Medical Debt: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-rehab-with-nicole-lapin/id1559564016?i=1000541579268

This week, Money Rehab is hosted by the Executive Producer of the show, Morgan Lavoie. Today, you'll hear the first episode she was ever featured on: Nicole's guide to finding your missing money. Did you know that there are BILLIONS of dollars in unclaimed money in the US? Want to find yours? In this episode, Nicole shows you how!

This week Money Rehab is being guest-hosted by Peter Tuchman, trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and host of the MNN podcast Trade Like Einstein. In this last installment, he unpacks where the market ended the week after a rocky start and what moves he predicts the Fed will make next week. Then, Peter is joined by Dan Ives—Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst covering the Technology sector at Wedbush Securities. Peter and Dan talk about Trump's plans for a Bitcoin reserve, companies that are benefitting from the crypto rally, and whether Dan thinks 2025 will be bullish or bearish. Subscribe to Peter's podcast Trade Like Einstein wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Follow Peter here. For more Dan Ives, follow him here. Recorded Friday, 12.13.24. All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice by our hosts or by Money News Network.

This week Money Rehab is being guest-hosted by Peter Tuchman, trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and host of the MNN podcast Trade Like Einstein. Today, he takes us behind the scenes of Trump's visit to the New York Stock Exchange. Subscribe to Peter's podcast Trade Like Einstein wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Follow Peter here. Recorded Thursday, 12.12.24. All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice by our hosts or by Money News Network.

This week Money Rehab is being guest-hosted by Peter Tuchman, trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and host of the MNN podcast Trade Like Einstein. Today, he breaks down how the latest inflation data moved the market. Plus, in the second part of the episode, you'll hear Peter's conversation with world-class entrepreneur David Meltzer. David shares how he made, lost and made back millions; the best advice he got on business and what it was like to work with the real-life Jerry Maguire (Leigh Steinberg). Subscribe to Peter's podcast Trade Like Einstein wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Follow Peter here. Recorded Wednesday, 12.11.24. All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice by our hosts or by Money News Network.

This week Money Rehab is being guest-hosted by Peter Tuchman, trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and host of the MNN podcast Trade Like Einstein. Today, he breaks down the latest news from the markets: why "Santa Claus Rallies" happen, what The Fed is getting right and more. Plus, in the second part of the episode, you'll hear Peter's interview with Alishah Ishfaq, a TradeMas' intern, about how young people can take the road to success right to Wall Street. Subscribe to Peter's podcast Trade Like Einstein wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Follow Peter here. Recorded Tuesday, 12.10.24. All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice by our hosts or by Money News Network.