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Lots More on Shohei Ohtani's $700 Million Contract

How Salad Chain Sweetgreen Figures Out Its Next Product to Sell

Drybar Founder Alli Webb on the High Cost of Fast Growth

China Made a Chip Breakthrough That Shocked the World

This podcast episode explores various aspects of the Chinese semiconductor industry, including Huawei's advancements in chip technology, the challenges and potential for China's semiconductor industry to compete globally, the disruption in the semiconductor supply chain, and the changing dynamics of chip manufacturing ...

Another Part of Commercial Real Estate Is in For a Reckoning

Recently, multifamily rental rates have diminished in some US areas due to the surge in construction projects. This, coupled with escalating interest rates, is problematic for investors. In 2021, the multifamily market experienced record-breaking transactions due to increasing rent prices and new renter households. Acq...

What Dead Malls Tell Us About the Future of Commercial Real Estate

Lots More with Brad Setser

This podcast episode explores Argentina's economic challenges, focusing on its history of default, inflation, and the IMF's involvement. It also examines potential solutions, including dollarization, acknowledging its complexity and inherent difficulties. The guest shares his experience of applying for a job during une...

Josh Younger Explains How Banks Really Manage Rate Risk

A Stunning Lawsuit Could Change How Realtors Get Paid

Goldman's Jan Hatzius Believes the Hard Part Is Over

In this podcast episode, Jan Hatzius, chief economist at Goldman Sachs, provides insights into the current economic cycle. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including disinflation, the influence of monetary policy, the state of the labor market, recession risks, and the Federal Reserve's ability to respond. ...

Magic the Gathering's Creator Wants to Create an Even Better Game

This podcast episode, hosted by Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal, discusses various aspects of Magic: The Gathering, a popular collectible card game. It explores the game's history, economics, design philosophy, and the value of its cards. The episode introduces Popularium, a new company founded by Richard Garfield and...

Here's What's Going Wrong in the US Offshore Wind Industry

Why Private Credit's Been Booming Even as Interest Rates Go Up

This podcast episode focuses on the private credit market, discussing its remarkable growth, resilience to interest rate hikes, and characteristics such as non-bank lending, unrated debt, and bespoke deals. The episode also covers the benefits of direct lending, the deal flow process, the impact of rising interest rate...

The Fed's Michael Barr on Real-Time Payments and the Basel Endgame

Lina Khan Is Sending a Message to the Private Equity Industry

This podcast episode explores the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent actions under Chair Lina Khan, focusing on the agency's antitrust enforcement efforts in the healthcare industry, particularly regarding private equity firms' involvement, non-compete clauses, and drug pricing. Khan emphasizes the need for robust...

What's Been Happening With the Iranian Stock Market

This podcast episode examines the Iranian stock market, its geopolitical risks, investment potential, and challenges. It highlights the market's resilience during geopolitical events, analyzes economic factors that drive investments, and explores the impact of sanctions and deglobalization on Iran's economy. Takeaways...

The OCC’s Michael Hsu on the Big Risks Facing Banking Businesses Right Now

Introducing: Elon, Inc.

This podcast episode delves into Elon Musk's recent actions, including his acquisition of Twitter and his ambitious plans for Mars. The speakers discuss potential risks and benefits of Musk's involvement in Twitter, considering whether it might impede his progress toward reaching Mars. Additionally, they examine Neural...

The Economics of Building a Childcare Business

Dimensional Co-CEO Gerard O'Reilly on the Future of Fund Management