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At Barron's

At Barron's

At Barron's

Business

4.7 • 17 Ratings

Overview

Join Barron’s Andy Serwer as he sits down with top CEOs and business leaders to discuss the biggest stories in business, including the economy, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, leadership, corporate culture, and more. Every week, our guests offer unique insight into their companies and the broader corporate world to help you see around corners and understand what's next. At Barron’s also unpacks the human side of top executives, including the challenges and experiences that made them into the leaders they are today.

90 Episodes

Scotts Miracle-Gro CEO on Martha Stewart, Marijuana, and Your Lawn

Jim Hagedorn, the CEO of Scotts Miracle-Grow, also discussed how to have a great lawn.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Ted Leonsis on Washington Capitals, Wizards, Ratings, and More

Ted Leonsis, the CEO and founder of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, discusses the sports management company's professional teams, television ratings, and the key elements to starting a successful business.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

This Company Has More Than 25,000 Projects Around the World

Bob Pragada, the CEO of the services firm Jacobs, explains how the company keeps track of its 25,000-plus projects around the world, as well as its projects with the MTA in New York City and Middle East "gigacities."

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

"The Psychology of Money" Author on Common Investing Mistakes

"The Psychology of Money" author Morgan Housel discusses the stock market, common investing mistakes, volatility, and his upcoming new book, "The Art of Spending Money."

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Hearst CEO Steve Swartz on ESPN, Print Magazines, and More

Swartz also spoke about Hearst's hope for growth in its B2B, acquisitions, and healthcare businesses.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

AT&T's CEO on 5G, Paying Down Debt, and More

AT&T CEO John Stankey also spoke about the new Trump administration, and why pairing telecommunications and media doesn't make for a great business model. This conversation was recorded on Feb. 25, 2025.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

The Dangers of Short Selling and Outlook for Stocks Now

David "Tiger" Williams, founder and managing partner of Williams Trading, talks about the dynamics of trading today and how things have changed since he started decades ago.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Are Private Investments 'Volatility Laundering'? This Quant Thinks So.

Cliff Asness, managing and founding principal of AQR Capital Management, spoke to Barron's about private investments, quant investing, why he's not a big believer in cryptocurrency, the investing mistakes he's made, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Park Avenue Is Back. A Real Estate Executive Explains Why.

William Rudin, the co-executive chairman of Rudin, spoke about what's spurred the revival—including the urge for workers to walk to the office.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Morningstar CEO: 'We Win When Investors Win'

Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor spoke about the firm's business model, how its strategy is about empowering investors, and the company's link to the work of Henry David Thoreau.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on Crypto, Growth, and 'Dumb Money'

Vladimir Tenev, the CEO of the trading platform Robinhood, sat down for a wide-ranging conversation on investing and the company's future. This interview was filmed on Dec. 5, 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Flutter CEO on FanDuel, Problem Gamblers, and His Favorite Teams

Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson also explained the origin of the company's name, and how betting is different in the United States.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

Citizens Financial Group's CEO on Trump, Rates, and More

Bruce Van Saun, the CEO of Citizens Financial Group, also spoke about the company's push into New York, shadow banking, cryptocurrency, and much more. This interview was filmed on December 4, 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

The Black Swans That Worry Nasdaq's CEO

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman discussed the economic and market outlook with Barron's editor in chief David Cho. This interview was recorded on Jan. 22, 2025, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

Carlyle's Top Execs Discuss Higher Rates, Trump, and Buffett Wannabes

Carlyle co-founder David Rubenstein, and the firm's CEO, Harvey Schwartz, spoke with Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer. This interview was recorded on Jan. 22, 2025, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

How Businesses Are Facing More Complex Issues Than Ever Before

Marsh McLennan CEO John Doyle spoke about the issues businesses must address today, including extreme weather, geopolitical risks, and changes in technology. This interview was filmed Nov. 20, 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

How Sesame Street Aims to Make Kids 'Smarter, Stronger, and Kinder'

"I know that sounds like a clever tag line, but it's baked into everything we do," Sherrie Westin, CEO of Sesame Street owner Sesame Workshop, told Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

Value Investor Chris Davis on Berkshire Hathaway and Stockpicking

Chris Davis, chairman and portfolio manager of Davis Fund and director at Berkshire Hathaway, discusses the Warren Buffett-led conglomerate's "stewardship culture," Berkshire's former vice chairman Charlie Munger, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

'Thank Goodness for Taylor Swift': CEO on Hyatt's State of Affairs

Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed the types of business and geographic areas where the company has seen success, as well as those that have been challenges.

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

Biotech CEO on RNAI and Medicine of the Future

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals CEO Yvonne Greenstreet discusses why RNAI can be used to treat an array of diseases, the company's medicines using this technology, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

Acorns CEO on How Financial Services Companies Have Failed Americans

"We talk a lot about 'Your money first, ours next,'" says Noah Kerner, CEO of financial services company Acorns. "And I think financial services as a business generally is 'Our money first, yours next.'"

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

Venture Capital Vet Alan Patricof on Approaching Startup Valuations

It all starts with "having the right jockey," said Alan Patricof, Chairperson & Co-Founder of Primetime Partners, in a conversation with Barron's Andy Serwer.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

TIAA's CEO on the U.S. Retirement Crisis and Retiring With a Plan

Watch TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett speak about 401(k) plans, Social Security, pensions, the economy, inflation, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

NY Fed President on Inflation, the Economy, and Interest Rates

John Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, also spoke about the gold vault underneath the building and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's taste in music, including the Grateful Dead.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

Pure Storage CEO on Silicon Valley Culture and 'Entitled' Employees

Pure Storage CEO Charlie Giancarlo spoke to Barron's about what Silicon Valley is really like as part of a wide-ranging conversation. He also discussed the spectrum of employees out there, including ones who are "entitled" and those who are "mission-oriented."

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

Billionaire Investor Howard Marks on Ownership vs. Debt

Howard Marks, co-chairman of the alternative investment manager Oaktree Capital Management, explains what distinguishes ownership and debt—and how they relate to two of the most popular investment types: stocks and bonds.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

The Mistake People Make With Indexing, According to This CEO

Alger CEO Dan Chung said that "obsessive focus on categories and benchmarks and relative and returns" can inadvertenly cause allocation issues for investors as part of a wider conversation with Barron's.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

How This Publishing Company Saw Its Stock Grow Sixfold Over a Decade

Nancy McKinstry, CEO of Wolters Kluwer, led the Dutch information company in a period of growth that far outpaced the market. She talked with Barron's Andy Serwer about what she learned along the way. This interview was filmed on Sept. 24.

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

Jonathan Bush on Zus Health, Athena Health, and How to Fix Health Care

Jonathan Bush, CEO of Zus Health, sat down with Barron's Andy Serwer to discuss his various health-care ventures as well as the chronic challenges facing the U.S. health-care system.

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

Verizon's CEO on How Phones and Networks Work So Differently Now

CEO Hans Vestberg explained how network and phone usage has shifted dramatically, emphasizing the role of streaming. In the interview, he also discussed 5G and Verizon's streaming bundle options. This interview was recorded on September 12, 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024

Franklin Templeton CEO's on Crypto, Rihanna, AI, and More

Barron's editor at large Andy Serwer sat down for a conversation with Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson. This interview was recorded at Journal House UNGA in New York, on September 23.

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024

Former Fed Vice Chair Ferguson on Rates, Inflation, and the Economy

Roger Ferguson, former TIAA CEO and currently sits on the Alphabet board, also talked about market regulation and AI in investing. This interview was recorded at Journal House UNGA in New York on Sept. 23.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

The Rockefeller Business Advising High Net Worth Americans

Rockefeller Capital Management CEO Greg Fleming spoke about different areas the business advises wealthy clients on, the Federal Reserve, the federal budget deficit, and more. This interview was filmed on September 11, 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024

Infor's CEO on Koch, Improving People's Lives, and More

CEO Kevin Samuelson also spoke about technology and artificial intelligence.

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

The 'New' Motorola Solutions Is Taking On the Critical Need for Safety

Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown discusses the company's shift to technology for public safety and emergency communications.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

Why This CEO Says 'Insurance Is the Oxygen of Commerce'

"It's not the oil. It doesn't just grease the wheels," says Pat Gallagher, CEO of Gallagher.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2024

The Ex-President of Planned Parenthood's New Quantum Computing Venture

EeroQ co-founder Faye Wattleton spoke about the company, the movie "Oppenheimer," and Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's ties to Planned Parenthood.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

Tom Steyer on Climate Change, Sustainability, and More

Investor Tom Steyer, author of "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War," sat down for a conversation with Barron's.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2024

Whole Foods' Co-Founder on Amazon, Trader Joe's, and His New Book

Whole Foods co-founder and former CEO John Mackey also discussed his last year with the supermarket chain. This interview was recorded on May 22, 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

What Causes Tech Outages? PagerDuty's CEO Weighs In.

PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada said that “there’s no such thing as perfect software” and explained how tech outages can unfold.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

20% of People's Lives Are Now Spent in Poor Health: Insurance CEO

Roy Gori—the CEO of Canada’s largest insurance company, Manulife—talks about how changes in life expectancy have altered the insurance landscape.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

Broadridge's CEO on Proxy Votes, Activists, and Corporate Governance

Broadridge CEO Tim Gokey also spoke about accelerated trading and modernizing wealth management.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

How the Oldest Bank in the U.S. Is Looking Ahead

Robin Vince, president and CEO of BNY, speaks about the bank's new initiatives and long history.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

Roger Altman Explains How Evercore Is a 'Pure Advisory' Firm

Evercore's founder and senior chairman sat down for an interview filmed on May 14, 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

C3 AI's Billionaire CEO on How AI Will Change Our Lives

CEO Tom Siebel spoke about the how artificial intelligence will affect communication, journalism, legal careers, and medicine as part of a wide-ranging conversation.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

S&P Global Has a $135 Billion Market Cap. How Did It Get There?

Watch CEO Doug Peterson speak about the company's strong performance, data, AI, climate change, and more.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

AXA's CEO on Insurance, Risk Business, and Climate Change

Thomas Buberl also explained where the company’s name stems from.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

NBCUniversal's Vice Chair on Peacock and Lies Working Women Are Told

Bonnie Hammer, vice chairman at NBCUniversal, recently published the book "15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: ...And the Truth We Need to Succeed."

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2024

Re/Max's Chairman Takes On Mortgage Rates and Those New Broker Fees

Dave Liniger, who also co-founded the real estate giant, gives perspective to today's wild housing market.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

Billionaire Bond King Talks Inflation, Interest Rates, and More

Pimco co-founder Bill Gross spoke about the 10-year Treasury and the Federal Reserve in a conversation that was filmed on May 8.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2024

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