Location:
New York, NY
Description:
Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz has in-depth discussions with the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.
Twitter:
@ritholtz
Language:
English
Episodes
'Who is Government' with Michael Lewis
3/27/2025
Barry speaks with author and financial journalist Michael Lewis. Michael has written countless New York Times bestsellers including Flash Boys and Going Infinite. His book The Big Short was turned into an Oscar-winning film, alongside his Oscar-nominated books-turned film The Blind Side and Moneyball. On this episode, Barry and Michael breakdown the ins and outs of government and his latest book Who is Government: The Untold Story of Public Service.
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Duration:01:05:25
At the Money Special: Activist Investing for NAV
3/26/2025
What happens when a fund is trading below its NAV (net asset value)? How can investors force management to allow the fund to trade back to fair value? Boaz Weinstein, founder and manager of Saba Capital Management, speaks with Barry Ritholtz about activist investing in closed end funds. His firm runs over $7 billion in client assets, and he manages the SABA Closed End Funds ETF (CEFS).
Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.
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Duration:00:41:45
Introducing: Stock Movers
3/24/2025
Stock Movers is a new, five-minute podcast on today's winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news in markets.
Listen here: https://link.podtrac.com/h0zn7xir
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Duration:00:00:30
A Timeless Collection of Infinite Wisdom with Jim O'Shaughnessy
3/20/2025
Barry speaks with Jim O'Shaughnessy, Founder and CEO of O'Shaughnessy Ventures LLC. Prior to founding O'Shaughnessy Ventures, Jim was the Founder and Chair of OSAM (O'Shaughnessy Asset Management) which was acquired by Franklin Templeton in 2021. He also served as Senior Managing Director and Executive Director of Systematic Equity for Bear Stearns. His book "What Works on Wall Street" was a New York Times bestseller. On this episode, Barry and Jim discuss his path through the world of business, the power of well-chosen words, and his new book "Two Thoughts: A Timeless Collection of Infinite Wisdom."
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Duration:01:22:19
Team Favorite At the Money: The Tech Behind a Crypto Future
3/19/2025
What is the value of crypto-currencies as a technology? How do the technologies that underlie Bitcoin and Ethereum work, and what are their futures? Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management speaks with Barry Ritholtz about the future of crypto-technology. His firm runs over $10 billion in client crypto assets.
Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.
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Duration:00:14:46
US Fiscal Policy and the 'Deficit Myth' with Stephanie Kelton
3/13/2025
Barry speaks with Stephanie Kelton, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Stony Brook University and Senior Fellow at the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis. Previously, Professor Kelton was Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. In addition to her work in academia, Stephanie has held numerous roles in the political sphere. She served as chief economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, and was senior economic adviser for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns. She has made virtually all the 'top 50 lists' including POLITICO's 50 Most Influential Thinkers in 2016 and Bloomberg Businessweek's 50 People Who Defined 2019. She was also named to Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in Finance. She has held several visiting professorships and has written for publications such as the Financial Times, The New York Times, CNN, and more. On this episode, Barry and Stephanie discuss US fiscal policy, recession risks, and her New York Times bestseller The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Birth of the People’s Economy.
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Duration:01:29:30
Team Favorite At the Money: Optimizing Personal Health in Finance
3/12/2025
Wall Street is always looking for an edge over the competition. But what if there was a giant source of overlooked alpha? Phil Pearlman, former Chief Behavioral Officer at the Bank of the Ozarks and founder of the Pearl Institute speaks with Barry Ritholtz about how the traders are seeking better returns by optimizing for personal health.
Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.
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Duration:00:15:43
Economic Risks Versus Media Alarmism with Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak
3/6/2025
Barry speaks with Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Boston Consulting Group's Global Chief Economist. Prior to this role at BCG, Philipp advised financial institutions and governments at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as well as McKinsey & Company. He was also Chief Economist at Stanford C. Bernstein. He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, World Economic Forum, and various other business publications. Philipp also leads the Center for Macroeconomics at the BCG Henderson Institute. On this episode, Barry and Philipp discuss structural changes to the global economy, doom-saying, and his book Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms: How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk.
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Duration:01:08:51
At the Money: Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee on Tariffs, Supply Chains and Inflation
3/5/2025
Tariffs are in effect raising fears of sparking a new round of inflation and hurting economic activity. Will they reduce the likelihood of the Fed cutting rates any time soon?
On this special episode, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Austan Goolsbee, President of the Chicago Federal Reserve. Goolsbee, a voting member of the FOMC, breaks down the impact of tariffs, the drivers of inflation, and what the FOMC is watching.
Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.
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Duration:00:37:56
JPMorgan’s Melissa Smith on Middle Market Banking
2/27/2025
Barry speaks with Melissa Smith. She is co-Head of Commercial Banking at JPMorgan. Previously she was co-head of the bank’s Innovation Economy Group. Melissa has been with JPMorgan for over 20 years. She works with founders, CEOs and CFOs, delivering a cohesive banking experience to startups and fast-growing companies.
On this episode, Barry and Melissa discuss her path through finance and dance, the complexities of middle market banking, and how J.P Morgan is preparing for the next wave of technological disruption.
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Duration:00:57:57
Team Favorite At the Money: What Never Changes with Money
2/26/2025
*Originally aired 11/6/24*
As much as our era seems to be unprecedented, Human nature is same as it ever was. Our behavior around risk and reward has been very consistent over the millennia. On this episode, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Morgan Housel, author of the book “Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes.” Together, they break down what never changes when it comes to money.
Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.
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Duration:00:14:21
Rethinking Investing with Greenwich Associates' Charles Ellis
2/20/2025
Barry speaks with Charles Ellis, author and Founder of Greenwich Associates. Prior to founding Greenwich Associates in 1972, Charles worked with the Rockefeller family investments office and Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette. Charles was appointed to the faculty of the Yale School of Management and twice to the Harvard Business School. He also served as a trustee at Yale from 1997 to 2008. After stepping down as Managing Partner at Greenwich, Charles served on the Vanguard Group Board of Directors, was a trustee of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and an advisor to the GIC of Singapore. He currently serves as chair of the Board of Directors at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. On this episode, Barry and Charles discuss his path through finance, the evolution of his investing philosophy, and his new book Rethinking Investing.
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Duration:00:52:25
Jeff Hirsch on Why Big Federal Spending Plus Inflation = “Superbooms”
2/19/2025
Wars, national defense spending, technology innovations – historically, these have had big impacts on the economy. The result: A spike in inflation and a huge surge in market prices. How can you take advantage of these Superbooms?
Jeffrey Hirsch is editor of the Stock Trader’s Almanac & Almanac Investor Newsletter. He wrote the 2011 book, “Super Boom: Why the Dow Jones Will Hit 38,820 and How You Can Profit From It.” He sees a similar sort of cycle today.
Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.
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Duration:00:14:14
Team Favorite At the Money: Valuation Is an Exercise in Faith
2/19/2025
Do you understand the difference between price and value? How much faith do you have that any stock or market will eventually return to its intrinsic value? In this episode of At the Money, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Professor Aswath Damodaran of NYU Stern School of Business. He has written numerous books on valuation and finance. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.
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Duration:00:13:37
Christine Phillpotts on Investing in Emerging Markets
2/13/2025
Barry speaks with Christine Phillpotts, Portfolio Manager for Ariel Investment’s emerging markets value strategies. She is also Senior Research Analyst for Consumer and Real Estate across Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Eastern Europe. She also covers all sectors in Africa. She spent 10 years at AllianceBernstein as Portfolio Manager and Senior Research analyst in emerging markets. Christine also helped launched the ‘Next 50 Emerging Markets Fund’, AllianceBertstein’s Frontier fund. She also worked as JPMorgan Asset Management equity research associate for US Tech. On this episode, Barry and Christine discuss her path through finance, the structural differences in emerging markets, and the latest market trends.
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Duration:01:10:15
Understanding 'The 5 Types of Wealth' with Sahil Bloom
2/6/2025
Barry speaks with Sahil Bloom, Founder and Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a Venture Capital focused on accelerating compelling startups. He also owns and operates SRB Holdings. Prior to SRB, Sahil spent roughly 7 years in high finance, serving as Vice President of a private equity fund with $3.5 billion in assets under management. He holds multiple degrees from Stanford University, where he also played Division I baseball. Sahil is an avid public speaker and content creator. His newsletter 'The Curiosity Chronicle' is read by over 800,000 subscribers on a weekly basis. On this episode, Barry and Sahil discuss his path through finance, his latest book The 5 Types of Wealth, and what it truly takes to live a healthier, wealthier life.
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Duration:00:52:09
Ted Seides on Whether Hedge Funds Are Right For You
2/5/2025
Hedge funds have never been more (or less hedged). The alternative asset class has become a huge destination for institutional and family office capital. But are the high costs and performance risks appropriate for you? Ted Seides is founder and CIO of Capital Allocators, and learned about alts working under the legendary David Swensen at the Yale University Investments Office. He wrote the book, “Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking and operations."
Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.
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Duration:00:16:08
The US Economy and Trump Administration Policy with Apollo's Torsten Slok
1/30/2025
Barry speaks with Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management. Prior to his time at Apollo, Torsten spent roughly 15 years on the sell-side with Deutsche Bank. His team there was top-ranked by Institutional Investor in fixed income and equities for ten of those years. Additionally, he spent time in Paris at the OECD as well as at the IMF's division responsible for writing the World Economic Outlook. He has developed several content platforms including Apollo Academy and the Daily Spark on which he publishes frequently. On this episode, Barry and Torsten break down their thoughts on the US economy, inflation abroad, and what sectors are most exposed to the second Trump administration's policy agenda.
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Duration:01:11:20
Jeff Hirsch on Presidential Market Cycles
1/29/2025
What does history inform us about how newly elected presidents impact the market cycle? What should investors expect from the next 4 years? Jeffrey Hirsch, editor of the Stock Trader’s Almanac, speaks with Barry Ritholtz about how each year of any President’s term impacts markets in a different way.
Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.
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Duration:00:14:14
Introducing: Trumponomics
1/28/2025
Tariffs, crypto, deregulation, tax cuts, protectionism, are just some of the things back on the table when Donald Trump returns to the Presidency. To help you plan for Trump's singular approach to economics, Bloomberg presents Trumponomics, a weekly podcast focused on the Trump administration's economic policies and plans. Editorial head of government and economics Stephanie Flanders will be joined each week by reporters in Washington D.C. and Wall Street to examine how Trump's policies are shaping the global economy and what on earth is going to happen next.
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Duration:00:01:32
