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Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist for ETF Trends and ETF Database, shares insights on investing, including the importance of individual circumstances, the simplicity and effectiveness of a diversified portfolio, intelligence versus investing success, and accepting uncertainty as well as a simple investment solution.

Bethany McLean, writer for Vanity Fair and coauthor of The Smartest Guys in the Room, discusses the pandemic's failures including unforced errors, lack of preparedness, disparities in per capita deaths, failures of leadership, mishandling of policies, early predictions and warnings, contrasting policies by Cuomo and DeSantis, leadership void and controversies, disparities in COVID-19 outcomes, performance of CDC, NIH, and WHO, role of the Federal Reserve, and the influence of mentors and storytelling.

Brian Portnoy, author of 'The Geometry of Wealth' and 'The Investors Paradox,' explains why investing is difficult due to our evolutionary instincts. The podcast explores the challenges of investing, the power of stories and herding, and the role of emotions in decision-making. It emphasizes reframing investing and being aware of emotions for financial success.

Graeme Forster of Orbis Holdings discusses their unique investment approach, mathematical epidemiology, comparing winning in capitalism and the lottery, investor longevity, investing in commodities, differentiated thinking, analyzing Japan's corporate governance change, factors driving change in the Japanese business landscape, mentors and favorite books, and reflections on investing in the early 90s.

Michael Lewis, author of 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon', discusses the mind of Sam Bankman-Fried, high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system in a fascinating podcast with Barry Ritholtz.

This new podcast discusses various topics such as Amazon Business, Brex, and personal financial success. It also covers the current state of the investment market, the rise of low-cost investment options, and the advantages of investing in stocks.

Gary D. Cohn, former director of the National Economic Council and current vice chairman of IBM, shares his insights on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and their economic impacts. He discusses the rising unemployment rates amid a recovering job market and reflects on his journey from trading to top executive roles, emphasizing adaptability. Cohn also addresses the importance of continuous learning in investing and delves into the role of technology in monitoring employee behavior, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Armen Panossian, head of performing credit at Oaktree Capital Management, discusses distressed debt investing, private credit markets for reasonable borrowers, changes in credit markets, interest rates and credit spreads, Oaktree's stability, AI in business, the Fed's transparency, and career advice for college graduates interested in finance in this entertaining podcast.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Elizabeth Burton discusses liquidity in pension funds, challenges faced by institutional investors, and her role in advising clients. She shares her unique perspective on investment management and reflects on her experience as the Chief Investment Officer at the Hawaii Investment Employment Retirement System. The conversation also explores the importance of internal communications and the potential benefits of navigating complexity in private investing.

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