Episodes

FEATURED GUESTS | MARKET INSIGHTS | INVESTING INSIGHTS | 01.27.2026

#107 – Jenny Johnson: Innovating at a Trillion-Dollar Scale

As CEO of Franklin Templeton ($1.68 trillion as of 12/31/25), Jenny offers a rare inside look at steering a legacy firm through rapid change and technological transformation. We discuss how she balances heritage with innovation, her acquisition strategy, the future of public and private markets, and her insights on AI, blockchain, investor behavior, and mispriced opportunities.

INVESTING INSIGHTS | MARKET INSIGHTS | 01.13.2026

#105 -Josh Baumgarten: Credit Investing Across Firm Sizes

Josh is President & CIO of Beach Point Capital Management, overseeing more than $20B across the credit spectrum (as of 9/30/25). With decades of experience at BlackRock, Blackstone, and Angelo Gordon, he offers a builder’s perspective on platforms, portfolio construction, and leadership through cycles. In this episode, Josh explores the pros and cons of scale, the macro backdrop, the signals he watches to anticipate market shifts, and the biggest risks in today’s credit markets.

INVESTING INSIGHTS | MARKET INSIGHTS | 12.30.2025

#103 - Alex Shahidi: Top 10 Insights of 2025 (Part 2)

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re proud to present the year’s top 10 insights, ranked from 10 to 1. This episode features the top 5 insights. Last week we unveiled insights 10 through 6.

INVESTING INSIGHTS | MARKET INSIGHTS | 12.23.2025

#102 - Alex Shahidi: Top 10 Insights of 2025 (Part 1)

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re proud to present the year’s top 10 insights, ranked from 10 to 1. This episode features insights 10 through 6, while our final release of the year will unveil the top 5.

FEATURED GUESTS | INVESTING INSIGHTS | MARKET INSIGHTS | 12.09.2025

#100 - Rajiv Jain: AI Hype Echoes Past Tech Bubble Risks

Rajiv, CIO and Founder at GQG, managing $167 billion in assets (as of 9/30/25), warns today’s AI boom echoes the dot-com bubble. From stretched valuations to unsustainable spending, he sees cracks forming beneath the surface.

INVESTING INSIGHTS | MARKET INSIGHTS | 12.02.2025

#99 - Joe Davis: Megatrends and the Tug-of-War Economy

Joe is Global Chief Economist and Head of the Investment Strategy Group at Vanguard. He dives into the major forces reshaping markets—from AI-driven innovation to demographic headwinds and rising debt—and explains why the next decade will be a tug-of-war of megatrends and why consensus forecasts may miss the mark.

MARKET INSIGHTS | INVESTING INSIGHTS | 09.02.2025

#86 – Jason Thomas: Inflation, AI Economics, Tariffs, Private Markets

Jason, Head of Global Research and Investment Strategy at Carlyle ($465B AUM as of 6/30/25), discusses the challenges of persistent inflation and government debt, and the shifting nature of portfolio diversification in today’s macro environment. He explores the economic impacts of AI, the outlook for U.S. policy and markets, and offers insights on the evolving roles of private markets and private credit in building resilient portfolios.

MARKET INSIGHTS | INVESTING INSIGHTS | 08.19.2025

#84 – Carl Ross: EM Debt, Global Shifts, Opportunities

Dr. Carl Ross, partner and lead researcher for Emerging Country Debt at GMO, brings decades of expertise in sovereign credit across emerging markets. He shares his perspectives on the evolution, risks, opportunities, and outlook for EM debt, diving into credit cycles, valuations, and why he sees EM local debt as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for investors.