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Bloomberg · Investment

Money Stuff: The Podcast

The audio companion to Bloomberg Opinion’s beloved Money Stuff column hosted by its author Matt Levine, “whose deadpan style mixes technical elucidation and wit” (NY Times). Once a week, Matt and his friend, Bloomberg News reporter and TV host Katie Greifeld, talk about Wall Street, finance and…other stuff. New episodes every Friday.

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Plant Some Petunias: Hindenburg, 360, ESG

17 Jan 2025
31m
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This co-hosted podcast, "The Money Stuff," discusses the recent retirement of Nate Anderson, founder of Hindenburg Research, a short-selling firm. The hosts analyze Anderson's decision, exploring the challenges of short-selling and alternative monetization strategies like whistleblower rewards. They delve into a CFPB...

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Sick and Aging Trees: GSE, MBA, ICE

10 Jan 2025
39m
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This co-hosted finance podcast, "Money Stuff," discusses three main topics. First, the hosts analyze the potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, focusing on Bill Ackman's investment strategy and the implications for the government and shareholders. Next, they delve into a unique situation where an India...

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Unfeasibly Tanned for This Time of Year: A Mailbag Episode

03 Jan 2025
28m
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This Q&A podcast episode of "The Money Stuff Podcast" features host Matt Levine and co-host Katie Greifeld answering listener questions about finance. The episode begins with a listener question about their backgrounds in finance, followed by questions regarding government insider trading (why the government doesn't t...

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Half Backronym: PISCES, ACI, MSTR

20 Dec 2024
31m
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In this episode of the Money Stuff Podcast, the hosts dive into three key topics: the UK's new rules on insider trading in private markets, the failed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, and MicroStrategy's bold Bitcoin investment strategy. They begin by unpacking the implications of the UK's "Pisces" system, which p...

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Thin Gruel: Tetrahedron, Target, Firing

13 Dec 2024
24m
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In this episode of the Money Stuff Podcast, three key topics are explored: the auction of Infowars assets where creditors favored a bid from The Onion, despite its lower cash offer, which sparked controversy; a lawsuit against Target for securities fraud linked to insufficient disclosures about possible boycotts of the...

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Good Conspiracy: ESG, Assemblies, HPS

06 Dec 2024
32m
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In this episode of the Money Stuff Podcast, the hosts dive into the antitrust lawsuit targeting top asset managers like BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street. They explore whether the firms' ESG efforts cross the line into antitrust violations, considering claims that their influence on coal companies to cut emissions ...

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Chickenization: An Odd Lots Crossover

29 Nov 2024
38m
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In this engaging crossover episode of "Money Stuff" and "Odd Lots," the hosts explore a captivating three-part series titled "Beat Capitalism," which uses the chicken industry to shed light on broader economic concepts. They take listeners through the evolution of chicken farming, tracing its roots from the Victorian c...

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Perpetual Motion Machine: Adani, MSTR, OSTK

22 Nov 2024
30m
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In this episode of the "Money Stuff Podcast," hosts Matt Levine and Katie Greifeld delve into three key topics: the bribery allegations surrounding Gautam Adani and the US government's role, MicroStrategy's Bitcoin-focused strategy and its effect on stock prices, and the legality of short squeezes in light of a recent ...

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Generous Portion: FTC, CMG, ETF

15 Nov 2024
28m
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In this episode of the Money Stuff Podcast, the hosts explore how the evolving regulatory landscape is affecting merger arbitrage. They also delve into a securities fraud lawsuit against Chipotle, which claims that the company is serving smaller burrito portions than advertised. Additionally, they discuss the unexpecte...

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Garlic Cartel: Markets, Credit, Code

08 Nov 2024
30m
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In this episode of the Money Stuff Podcast, the hosts dive into three intriguing topics: pricing at farmer's markets, the rapid growth of the private credit market, and the legal issues surrounding the theft of trade secrets and their transfer to China. They start by examining Cornell University's efforts to compile fa...

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Public Breakups: Polymarket, Taxes, SMCI

01 Nov 2024
34m
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In this episode of the Money Stuff Podcast, the hosts dive into three intriguing topics. First, they explore how prediction markets like Polymarket can be manipulated and their impact on actual financial markets. Next, they discuss tax-aware long-short investment strategies that wealthy individuals use to reduce their ...

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Some Cigarettes: Accreditation, Memes, Naughty ESG

25 Oct 2024
31m
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In this podcast episode, Matt and Katie explore the intricate world of investment access, particularly the ongoing debate surrounding accredited investor status and how wealth acts as a barrier to private investments. They also discuss Robinhood's transformation from a meme stock platform to a serious contender in main...

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John Collison

18 Oct 2024
49m
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In this podcast episode, John Collison, co-founder of Stripe, shares his insights on how the company is transforming finance for businesses. He highlights Stripe's innovative lending model, which uses machine learning to better support small businesses, and stresses the importance of active CEO involvement in driving m...

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Technically a Horse: ETF, ETF, ETF

11 Oct 2024
35m
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In this podcast episode, we explore the fascinating connection between competitive dressage and the financial sector through Katie Greifeld's love for horses. The conversation highlights the unique culture at Jane Street, a prominent market maker, where the pursuit of knowledge often clashes with financial success. We ...

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Men's Haircuts: SATS, FLUT, APO

04 Oct 2024
29m
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In this podcast episode, we explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding gambling, particularly through Amit Patel's lawsuit against FanDuel, which raises questions about the company's role in tackling addiction. We also take a closer look at Apollo Global Management's bold growth strategy, which includes a significant pri...

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Money Has No Meaning: OpenAI, AIWB, WWJD

27 Sep 2024
30m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts explore how AI is changing brokerage services, focusing on chatbots like Bridgewise's "Bridget." They discuss whether AI-generated stock recommendations can be trusted compared to traditional methods. The conversation also touches on the challenges of principle-based investing, especi...

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Modular Cat Trees: A Mailbag Episode

20 Sep 2024
36m
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In this podcast episode, Levine and Greifeld dive into a range of financial topics, including SEC fines, activist investing, stock misconduct, and the ins and outs of short selling. They engage with listener questions to explore the impact of regulatory actions, analyze the strategies of influential investors, and clea...

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Calm Knuckles: SEC, ETF, SPOT

13 Sep 2024
31m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the exciting intersection of finance and music streaming. They kick things off by discussing the emergence of private credit ETFs, which aim to boost liquidity for investors through daily bids, challenging traditional norms. The conversation then shifts to music streaming a...

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Fruitcakes and Nutcases: ETF, ATIC, DJT

06 Sep 2024
34m
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This podcast episode delves into the financial troubles faced by the American Transit Insurance Company, illustrating the problematic tendency of under-reserving for risk and its long-term implications for all stakeholders, particularly as it relates to the insurance landscape for taxi drivers in New York City. The dis...

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Pick Up the Phone: Shorts, PSUS, BLS

30 Aug 2024
28m
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This podcast episode examines critical developments in financial markets, including the resurgence of short selling as a legitimate strategy in response to controversy, Bill Ackman's innovative approach to reviving the IPO of Pershing Square USA with enticing sweeteners, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics' communicatio...

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