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Masters in Business

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Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks to the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 1 hr 1 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026 · 20 minNew

At The Money: What the Best CEOs Actually Do

What are the most important parts of a CEO’s job? How much does the CEO of public companies matter to their stock’s performance? Professor Nitin Nohria was dean of the Harvard Business School (he still teaches there), and is the author of a new book “The CEO: The Role, the Reality, the Responsibility” 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

Using Decision Science in Investing: Masters in Business with Omar Aguilar

Barry speaks with Omar Aguilar, CEO and CIO of Schwab Asset Management. They discuss his time at Financial Engines, where he worked under Nobel laureate William Sharpe before joining Schwab Asset Management in 2011. They discuss how his doctorate in decision sciences helps him build trust with clients and push them toward their goals. They also discuss how he built Schwab Asset Management to over a trillion dollars and how he is using his background to help navigate his clients through the current state of the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Sep 2026 · 13 min

At the Money: The Data Behind America's Wealthy

In this episode of 'At the Money,' Barry speaks with Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick about the data behind America's wealthiest people. Owen Zidar is professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton, and Eric Zwick is professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. They are the authors of a new book The Everywhere Millionaire: Who Is Really Rich in America and How They Got There.” Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry…
25 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Investing In The Great Wealth Transfer: Masters in Business with Adam Frank

Barry speaks with Adam Frank, Managing Director and Head of Wealth Planning and Advice at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. They discuss his time at Bear Stearns as the company was acquired by J.P. Morgan Chase, as well as his start in law before pivoting to wealth planning. They discuss building trust with clients to help them with diversification, as well as providing tax advice to help them save their money. They also discuss J.P. Morgan's new program for athletes, the J.P. Morgan Chase Athlete Council, which helps athletes, from student to pro, create and keep their wealth. See…
23 Sep 2026 · 25 min

At The Money: Who Is Wealthy in America, and How Did They Get Rich?

We know America is a rich nation, but do you know exactly how rich? And who holds all of that wealth? Owen Zidar is professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton, and Eric Zwick is professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. They are the authors of a new book The Everywhere Millionaire: Who Is Really Rich in America and How They Got There.” 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…
18 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Investing for the AI Boom: Masters in Business with Glen Kacher

Barry speaks with Glen Kacher, Managing Director and CIO of Light Street Capital. They discuss his tenure at Integral Capital Partners, as well as his start at Tiger Management under founder Julian Robertson. They discuss being a hedge fund surrounded by venture capital in Silicon Valley, as well as learning to embrace the speed of tech. They also discuss the polarization of data centers and what AI will look like five years from now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Sep 2026 · 15 min

At The Money: Should You Invest in Companies Led by Founders?

The Founders Fund by Peter Thiel has over $20 billion in assets and strong returns -- but you have no access to it. How can ordinary investors access funds of companies led by founders? Enter the Founders 100 ETF (FFF). Michael Monahan is a partner and portfolio manager of the Founders 100 ETF. He's been a Wall Street analyst, a private market investor, a tech startup CEO, and a public equity portfolio manager. 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…
11 Sep 2026 · 59 min

Finding Stability in Investing: Masters in Business with Seth Bernstein

Barry speaks with Seth Bernstein, Chief Executive Officer of AllianceBernstein. They discuss his tenure at JPMorgan Chase where he was managing director and global head of Managed Solutions & Strategy at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. They also discuss understanding the private credit industry and the future of mutual funds as ETFs grow in popularity. Plus, Seth shares his thoughts on the importance of in-person collaboration, as well as how to invest for retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Sep 2026 · 31 min

At The Money: Considering a Career Change? How About FINFLUENCER?

Ever think of a career change? Have you thought about becoming a “finfluencer” on TikTok, Insta, or YouTube? It could be both interesting AND lucrative. Tyler Gardner is a former financial adviser and portfolio manager who pivoted to a financial-media business, reaching more than six million followers. His book “Real Wealth: Make Money Work for You” arrives Dec 1, 2026. 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…
7 Sep 2026 · 1 min

Introducing: Bloomberg Money

Bloomberg Money is a new, weekly podcast focused on YOUR money. Listen for wealth strategies, retirement tips and a personal finance insights. Join Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu for new episodes every Friday. Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-money/id6803227140 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lvzLLAZMdrxTB6y68Nb5g See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

From CEO to Startups: Masters in Business with Former Vanguard CEO Bill McNabb

Barry speaks with William "Bill" McNabb. He's former chairman and CEO of Vanguard and now sits on the board at UnitedHealth, IBM, Axiom, and Altruist. They discuss his 30+ years at Vanguard and his career after leaving the company, working in the board room and with startups in fintech and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Sep 2026 · 18 min

At The Money Fan Favorite: Looking Past Market Cap Weighted Indexes

On this special, fan favorite episode, Barry speaks with Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates (RAFI). They discuss how cap weighted indexes have come to dominate ETFs, and why investors should consider a strategy based on fundamental weightings, such as profits or revenue growth. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

The Science Behind The Markets: Masters in Business with David Booth

Barry speaks with David Booth, founder and chairman at Dimensional Fund Advisors and author of Stay Calm. They discuss his time at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business where he was the research assistant to American economist and Nobel Laureate Eugene Fama, before leaving to start Dimensional Fund Advisors. They discuss embracing the uncertainty of the markets and the importance of staying the course. David also discusses his philanthropic history and giving back to the places that shaped him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Aug 2026 · 21 min

At The Money: Profiting from Dividend Growth

Dividends are among the oldest and most highly regarded forms of equity investing. But in an era of mega-cap growth, should you own dividend-paying equities? David Bahnsen is founder, managing partner and chief investment office of The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm. His new book is “Profit from the profit: the past, present, and future of dividend growth investing.” 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…
21 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Learning from Buffett and Munger: Masters in Business with Alex Morris

Barry speaks with Alex Morris, author of "Buffett and Munger Unscripted: Three Decades of Investment and Business Insights from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meetings". They discuss his research into the legendary investors and the challenges in interpreting markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Aug 2026 · 16 min

At The Money Fan Favorite: The Finances of Divorce

Divorce is an expensive, confusing, and stressful experience. Dividing up family assets, including not just the family home, but portfolios, real estate, trusts, and other businesses. There are big mistakes to avoid. Patrick Kilbane is General Counsel of the RIA Ullman Wealth Partners, where he leads the Divorce Advisory Group. In addition to his years as a divorce attorney, he is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CFDA) and Wealth Advisor at the firm. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and…
14 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

Understanding Hyperscalers: Masters in Business with Ankur Crawford

Ankur Crawford, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the Alger Capital Appreciation, Alger Focus Equity, and Alger Spectra Strategies joins Barry for a conversation about how she builds an investment strategy. They also discuss her journey from engineering to investment, along with understanding AI and compute investment cycles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

BONUS: JP Morgan Co-Head of Global Banking Filippo Gori

On this special, bonus episode of Masters in Business, Barry speaks with Filippo Gori. He's co-head of Global Banking at J.P. Morgan. arry Ritholtz sits down with Filippo Gori, Co-Head of Global Banking at J.P. Morgan. Gori shares insights from his climb through the firm's ranks across London and Hong Kong, plus discuss the current state of banking, capital markets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

Optimizing Life and Finances with Jack Raines

Barry sits down with Jack Raines author of "Young Money". Jack dives into his unlikely journey into finance and venture capital. He discusses how his travels impacted the way he sees money and purpose for young people. He also reviews how to incorporate passion into your career and the impact it will have in your long-term finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

BONUS: Future Standard President & CIO Mike Kelly

Barry speaks with Mike Kelly. He's president and chief investment officer of Future Standard and a member of the firm's management committee. They discuss his career on Wall Street going back to him time working at Omega Advisors and Tiger Management, to his work today and how he helped to build Future Standard a $90 billion multi-strategy platform for wealth management clients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Serial Innovation in FinTech with Purpose Unlimited CEO Som Seif

Barry sits down with Som Seif, founder and CEO at Purpose Unlimited. They discuss Som's journey from engineering to investment banking. They also discuss his early push into ETFs in Canada and the creation of the first bitcoin ETF. Finally, Som discusses his history as a serial entrepreneur and the importance of endurance when building business in today's ever changing markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jul 2026 · 20 min

At The Money: Living a Life of Purpose

Worried about purpose, legacy, and what all this wealth might be good for? You are not alone. Dr. Jordan Grumet is a physician who works at the intersection of money, mortality, purpose, and regret. His work focuses on internal medicine and hospice care. His recent book is “Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life.” 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…
24 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Balancing $5.7T in Active and Passive Management with Lori Heinel

Barry sits down with Lori Heinel, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Investment Officer at State Street Investment Management. Lori discusses her unlikely journey from majoring in religious studies at Princeton to working in finance and investing. They also discuss her role as CIO at State Street and how she balances active and passive management views. They also discuss the case for private markets' involvements in 401(k)s. They also discuss how Lori is seeing AI affect her business managing trillions of dollars worth of assets, and her involvement with the "Fearless Girl" statue…
22 Jul 2026 · 19 min

At The Money: Hungry? Should You Invest in Wheat?

Do you want to own a core food staple as a geopolitical hedge, an inflation offset, or simply as a diversifier? There’s an ETF for that! Sal Gilbertie began trading agricultural and energy commodities in 1982 at Cargill, DLJ, Merrill Lynch, and Bear Stearns. He founded Teucrium in 2009, launching commodity-based AG products like the Teucrium Corn Fund (CORN) and the Teucrium Wheat Fund (WEAT), as well as soybeans and sugar futures markets through ETFs. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and…
17 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Challenging The Titans of Asset Management with Jason Wenk

Barry speaks with Jason Wenk, founder and CEO of Altruist, a modern custodian for independent financial advisors. They discuss how Jason started the company and his plans to change asset management. Jason also weighs in on the state of RIAs, and AI. CORRECTION: Adds disclaimer: Ritholtz Wealth Management (RWM) uses Altrruist as one of their client custodians; both RWM and Barry Ritholtz are investors in Altruist Corp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jul 2026 · 18 min

At The Money: When Should Do-It-Yourself Investors Fire Themselves?

DIY investors have been a force in the market, pouring trillions into indexing and remaking asset management. But at a certain point in their lives, their needs become more complex and may require help. How can they tell when it’s time to bring in some professional assistance? Dr. Jordan Grumet is a physician who works at the intersection of money, mortality, purpose, and regret. His work focuses on internal medicine and hospice care. His recent book is “Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life.”…
9 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Insuring Rare and Collectible Cars and Boats with McKeel Hagerty

Barry sits down with CEO and Chairman of Hagerty, McKeel Hagerty. They discuss how he transformed the family boat insurance business into a “sexy” driver forward business. Barry and McKeel also discuss their love of collectable cars and his love of his first car, a Porsche, that he bought at the age of 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

BONUS: The Future of Ride-Hailing with Lyft CEO David Risher

Barry speaks with Lyft CEO David Risher about his career path from Microsoft and Amazon to leading the ride-sharing platform. They discuss Lyft's financial turnaround, cost-cutting measures, and strategies for expanding market share. Plus customer-centric features, the mechanics of ride data, and the decade-long transition toward autonomous vehicle networks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Venture Capital During the AI Revolution with Mamoon Hamid

Barry sits down with Kleiner Perkins Partner, Mamoon Hamid. They discuss Mamoon's thoughts on the AI revolution and his approach to early AI investing. Mamoon also breaks down how he became an early investor in giants like Slack, Figma, and how Kleiner Perkins assesses the investments they missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Jul 2026 · 17 min

At The Money: Building a Bond Ladder with ETFs

How can fixed-income investors create diversified, inexpensive bond ladders using Exchange Traded Funds? Steve Laipply is Global Co-Head of iShares Fixed Income ETFs. Previously, he was Head of U.S. iShares Fixed Income Strategy. He helps to oversee more than a trillion dollars in bond ETFs. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks to the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.

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Publisher: Bloomberg
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 1 hr 1 min
Latest episode: 7 Oct 2026
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