Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism

Kingpins: The Business of Pinterest

It’s known for pretty pictures and cute crafts. But is Pinterest pleasant on the inside too?

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Pinterest is an online destination frequented by crafty moms and brides-to-be. But former employees allege that its internal culture is far from woman-friendly.

Podcast production by Jess Miller and Asha Saluja, with help from Cleo Levin and Seth Stevenson.

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Navigating the marketplace is the original choose-your-own adventure. Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism takes a company in the news, and looks at its history to figure out why it finds itself in its present circumstances. Host Seth Stevenson brings you stories you may not have heard about the brands that shape how you live and work. And whether they’ve succeeded or failed, these companies have been on more of an adventure than you may have imagined. All episodes

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  • Jess Miller is the producer of Slate’s Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism.