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At Barron's
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…
Episodes
At Barron'sSen. Bill Cassidy on Social Security, Trump, and RFK Jr.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) spoke about his joint plan with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) to help the Social Security program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
At Barron'sQualcomm CEO Shares the Company's Disruption Strategy
Under CEO Cristiano Amon, semiconductor company Qualcomm is bringing its technology to multiple industries. This conversation was recorded on May 28, 2025…
At Barron'sWhy Okta Wants 'Authentication to Disappear'
That's according to Okta CEO Todd McKinnon, who also spoke about how the company's name is tied to pilots and why flexibility is a core aspect of Okta's…
At Barron'sHow This Massive NYC Health System Changed Its Business Model
Dr. Robert Grossman, CEO of NYU Langone Health, spoke to At Barron's about how the health system has transformed and changes he made along the way. Hosted by…
At Barron'sScott Bok on Private Markets, Turmoil at Penn, and More
Scott Bok, the former CEO of Greenhill & Co. and the former board chair of the University of Pennsylvania, also spoke about how he succeeded on Wall Street…
At Barron'sCapital Group CEO on Active Investing, KKR Deal, and More
Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin also spoke about the mutual fund company's "Capital System," which has been in place since 1958. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
At Barron'sHow AI Can Be Used to Sign Legal Documents
Docusign CEO Allan Thygesen explains how artificial intelligence is involved in the document signing process, and how humans still play a role. Hosted by…
At Barron'sBank of America CEO on Warren Buffett, Interest Rates, and More
Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America, also spoke about private credit and the U.S.'s credit rating being downgraded. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
At Barron'sBillionaire Marc Rowan Explains Why He Doesn't See a Recession Coming
The Apollo Global CEO also spoke about why private markets and alternatives are not the same thing, the Trump administration and tariffs, and the tumult at…
At Barron'sTradeweb CEO Talks Trump, Fed Rates, and Acquisitions
Tradeweb CEO Billy Hult also spoke about why recent market volatility has been good for the company. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
At Barron'sFrom Ink Colors to Lighting Up: Bic's CEO Discusses Trends and Growth
Bic CEO Gonsalve Bich explained why the company's pens do not have the same ink around the world as part of an interview with Barron's editor-at-large Andy…
At Barron'sKyndryl on IBM Spinoff, Tech Infrastructure, and Growing Revenue
Kyndryl CEO Martin Schroeter also spoke about the company's path back to growth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…
At Barron'sScotts 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
At Barron'sTed 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…
At Barron'sThis 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…
At Barron's"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…
At Barron'sHearst 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
At Barron'sAT&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…
At Barron'sThe 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…
At Barron'sAre 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…
At Barron'sPark 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. Hosted by…
At Barron'sMorningstar 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…
At Barron'sRobinhood 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…
At Barron'sFlutter 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. Hosted by…
At Barron'sCitizens 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…
At Barron'sThe 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…
At Barron'sCarlyle'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…
At Barron'sHow 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…
At Barron'sHow 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…
At Barron'sValue 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…
At Barron's'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…
At Barron'sBiotech 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…
At Barron'sAcorns 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…
At Barron'sVenture 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…
At Barron'sTIAA'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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
At Barron'sNY 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…
At Barron'sPure 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…
At Barron'sBillionaire 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…
At Barron'sThe 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…
At Barron'sHow 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…
At Barron'sJonathan 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…
At Barron'sVerizon'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…
At Barron'sFranklin 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…
At Barron'sFormer 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 Barron'sThe 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…
At Barron'sInfor's CEO on Koch, Improving People's Lives, and More
CEO Kevin Samuelson also spoke about technology and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…
At Barron'sThe '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. Hosted by…
At Barron'sWhy 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
At Barron'sThe 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. Hosted by…
At Barron'sTom 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
At Barron'sWhole 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. Hosted…
At Barron'sWhat 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
At Barron's20% 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. Hosted by…
At Barron'sBroadridge's CEO on Proxy Votes, Activists, and Corporate Governance
Broadridge CEO Tim Gokey also spoke about accelerated trading and modernizing wealth management. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com…
At Barron'sHow 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com…
At Barron'sRoger 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
At Barron'sC3 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…
At Barron'sS&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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
At Barron'sAXA's CEO on Insurance, Risk Business, and Climate Change
Thomas Buberl also explained where the company’s name stems from. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
At Barron'sNBCUniversal'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." Hosted by…