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Rihanna for World Bank President

This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers explain why the president of the World Bank is stepping down, and throw out some guesses of who might replace him. They also discuss the train derailment in Ohio, and the influx of subpar online advertisements.
 
In the Plus segment: How should Felix market his upcoming book?
 
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A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.

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