Best Richmond Fed Podcasts (2025)

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Richmond Federal Reserve President and CEO Tom Barkin 59:37

20h ago59:37

59:37

Barry speaks with Richmond Federal Reserve President and CEO Tom Barkin. Tom has been a member of the Richmond Fed since 2018. He is also on the Federal Open Markets committee and is responsible for a variety of Richmond Fed technology and bank supervision. Previously, Tom had spent 30 years at McKinsey, where eventually he became chief risk Office…

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Thinking About a Career Change? You’ll Need Skill, Work – and Luck 14:27

1d ago14:27

14:27

What does it take to undertake a significant career change? How can you shift from a safe but unsatisfying job into one that you love? Successfully navigating a major career change requires some skill, some hard work, and a bit of luck. Morgan Housel is the author of the best-selling “Psychology of Money” (8 million copies sold worldwide), We discu…

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What's Ahead for the Economy? 31:28

3d ago31:28

31:28

Everyone in RVA is worried about the economy. Uncertainty rules, with businesses and consumers, owners and renters, buyers and sellers all wondering what to think. Rich sits down with economist Sonya Waddell of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. What are the numbers really telling us about Virginia’s economy, and what’s next? Plus, we meet a gro…

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Introducing: Everybody's Business 1:27

6d ago1:27

1:27

A smart and fun chat show about all things business. Hosted by award-winning business and economics journalists Max Chafkin (author of The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s Pursuit of Power) and Stacey Vanek-Smith (former co-host of NPR’s Planet Money and reporter for Marketplace), Everybody's Business is powered by the unparalleled sour…

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Panera Bread Founder Ron Shaich on Fast Casual Dining 59:55

8d ago59:55

59:55

Barry speaks with Ron Shaich, co-founder of Au Bon Pain and founder and former chairman and CEO of Panera Bread. A key part of building that brand, today Shaich is a lead investor in Cava, Tatte, Life Alive and Level99, continuing a long and extensive career in the restaurant and fast casual business. He’s credited with defining the fast causal seg…

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At The Money: The Art of Spending Money with Morgan Housel 13:26

9d ago13:26

13:26

Is there an art to spending your own money? We spend a lot of time discussing earning and investing money, but how often do we really think deeply about spending it? Morgan Housel, author of the best-selling “Psychology of Money” (8 million copies sold worldwide), is the author of a new book, “The Art of Spending Money, Simple Choices for a Richer…

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A Bold, New Voice on City Council 30:40

10d ago30:40

30:40

New members may be bringing a fresh approach to the Richmond City Council, one that sees a role for City Council in challenging the Mayor – not for drama’s sake, but to hold him, and city administrators, accountable to residents. Sarah Abubaker is one of these newly elected Council members calling for change. Can she help make it happen?…

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The Diary of Anne Frank...and millions of other children 1:02:32

11d ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Courtney and Jennifer cover the graphic novel adaptation of Anne Frank, which is banned in multiple states, with one case resulted in the firing of an 8th grade teacher thanks to the hate group, Moms for Liberty. Why? Anne describes a vulva with extensive biological accuracy...You'd think we would be supporting this kind of education considering 61…

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"You can be an Activist!" A Conversation with Genz4Change Activist, Jack Petocz! 31:45

12d ago31:45

31:45

Courtney and Jen sit down with local friend and Genz for Change Activist, Jack Petocz, who had his beginnings as a high school student known for organizing the group: "Recall FCSB" (Flagler County School Board) after school board member Janet McDonald censored him for calling out her racist, anti-semtic, and homophobic rhetoric. Later, Jack organiz…

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Targeting Sickle Cell Disease (Sponsored Content) 16:12

13d ago16:12

16:12

Terri Booker’s body burns with pain. She’s one of the 100,000 Americans living with sickle cell disease – a blood disorder that can cause severe pain, organ failure, and even premature death. The genetic condition came about to protect against malaria. Dr. William Hobbs leads clinical development for sickle cell disease at Vertex, and they are inve…

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Re: Sexual Assault...(it's not the immigrants) 54:32

15d ago54:32

54:32

Courtney and Jen talk about previous books they have covered on this podcast such as The Nowhere Girls by Amy Reed, and how they related to sexual assault for Sexual Assault Awareness month (even though that was in April and it is already May). They are *winning* at the podcasting game. In this episode, instead of talking about a new banned book, t…

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Factor-based Investing with John Montgomery 50:07

16d ago50:07

50:07

Barry speaks with John Montgomery, President, CEO, Founder and Portfolio Manager of Bridgeway Capital Management. His responsibilities include the firm’s strategic direction, investment management and risk oversight, portfolio management, and mentoring. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a BA in Philosophy from Swarthmore College, and…

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Bonus: An Evening with Michael Lewis, From "Liar’s Poker" to Today 1:28:08

17d ago1:28:08

1:28:08

Barry speaks with bestselling author and financial journalist Michael Lewis, live, from the Landmark Theater in Port Washington, NY. The wide-ranging, 90-minute conversation covered the full arc of his career, from “Liar’s Poker” to this year’s “Who is Government.” The informative – and at times hilarious – conversation included his experiences tur…

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Mayor Avula on Steering Richmond Forward 31:30

17d ago31:30

31:30

Danny Avula is the Mayor of Richmond. He just finished his first 100 days, and he's finding out what it’s like to try to follow through on campaign promises. One lesson he’s probably learning the hard way: Changing city government can’t happen overnight. It’s like turning an oil tanker – it happens slowly, and you need a lot of room.…

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Sex in a Patriarchal Society: A Conversation with Dr. Holly Richmond 42:27

17d ago42:27

42:27

Jennifer and Courtney sit down with Somatic Psychotherapist and Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Holly Richmond to discuss all the things SEX. Topics include but are not limited to: How long penile penetration should last (the answer may surprise you!), why douche's are bad in practice but good for namecalling, how to talk to adolescents about masturba…

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Influencing Capital Allocation with Karin Risi 46:55

22d ago46:55

46:55

Barry speaks with Karin Risi, who spent 27 years at Vanguard, the world’s 2nd largest asset manager. She has reported directly to the past four CEOs of VG. Risi formulated enterprise-level strategy, drove client and revenue growth, oversaw talent development, and influenced capital allocation for the $10 trillion investment firm serving 50 million …

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At the Money: Doctor's Orders - How to Change Careers 17:59

24d ago17:59

17:59

What does it take to undertake a significant career change? How can you shift from a safe but unsatisfying job into one that you love? William Bernstein, founder of Efficient Frontier Advisors, is both a neurologist and a professional investor. He is also the author of numerous books on investing and economic history, including “The Four Pillars of…

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The Corrections Crisis 33:43

24d ago33:43

33:43

There’s a Corrections crisis in Virginia! State prisons and juvenile facilities are facing claims of unsafe conditions for both staff and the incarcerated, and lawmakers are starting to push back. Rich talks to VPM news reporter Keyris Manzanares and the Virginia Mercury’s Charlotte Rene Woods to find out what they've uncovered.…

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Inside the Gerber Statistic with Sander Gerber of Hudson Bay Capital 54:44

29d ago54:44

54:44

Barry speaks with Sander Gerber, Hudson Bay Capital CEO and CIO. Hudson Bay is a global, multi-strategy investment firm. In 2008, Mr. Gerber developed the Gerber Statistic, which was accepted as an innovation complementary to his own work by the late Dr. Harry Markowitz, the Nobel Prize-winning economist and father of Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT).…

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Masters in Business LIVE: Carlyle Group CEO Harvey Schwartz 35:22

1M ago35:22

35:22

In this BONUS live edition of Masters in Business, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Harvey Schwartz. He's the CEO of the Carlyle Group. They talk about his New Jersey roots, how his mentors helped him grow on Wall Street and how geopolitics will play a critical role in investor fortunes. They speak at the Future Proof Miami conference on March 18, 2025. …

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Immigrants' Fears Run Rampant in RVA 31:30

1M ago31:30

31:30

It seems like every day brings new national news stories about deportations, ICE raids, or student visas being revoked. This is fueling fear not just in the immigrant community, but even among people here in the country legally. Rich talks to an advocate who serves RVA's Latino community, as well as an attorney who represents Virginia immigrants. H…

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"Love in the Library"/Deporting Citizens and Arresting Judges 1:01:58

1M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

RFK's "Nazi-shaped" autism registry, his grift about removing food dyes (and the FDA inspectors who regulate them), Pam Bondi's explicit threat to "come after" judges (and the arrest of one!). These are just some of Trump's most recent attempts at authoritarianism that Jennifer and Courtney discuss. Tune in to hear how it all realtes to unlawful de…

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Embracing Global Opportunities with Jeffrey Becker of Jennison Associates 56:05

1M ago56:05

56:05

Barry speaks with Jeffrey Becker, Chairman and CEO of Jennison Associates LLC. Prior to joining Jennison in 2016, Jeff served as the CEO of Voya Investment Management, formerly ING. He held various positions with ING including Vice Chairman, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. He is a member of the Economic Club of New York and al…

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The New Stock Movers Podcast: Sample Episode 4:19

1M ago4:19

4:19

Listen to the new Stock Movers Podcast from Bloomberg. Subscribe for five-minute episodes on today's winners and losers in the stock market. Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4kJ43ON Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mr385jv6 Listen on other platforms: https://link.podtrac.com/h0zn7xir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Feds vs. Higher Ed 31:29

1M ago31:29

31:29

The Trump Administration is taking on higher ed, and Virginia universities are on notice. VCU hasn’t been singled out, but IS facing program cuts, and is already making changes to try to prevent more. Who can our local institutions turn to for help? Rich talks with Virginia Congressman Rob Wittman about Trump’s challenges – and threats -- to higher…

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The Problem with 'Billionaires sending Millionaires to Space' 38:16

1M ago38:16

38:16

Courtney and Jennifer sit down with Reconciler singer and guitarist Joseph Lazzari to talk about Katy Perry "taking up MORE space", how punk music has always known the truth, and how their song "Love Song for the End Times" pairs perfectly with her cringey rant about love connection and daisies. Sources: Who is Amanda Ngyuen? Wendy's wants to send …

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Trends in Emerging Markets with Martín Escobari 1:03:59

1M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Barry speaks with Martín Escobari, Co-President and Head of Global Growth Equity at General Atlantic. Prior to joining General Atlantic in 2012, Martín served as Managing Director at Advent International and Co-Founder and CFO of Submarino.com, a leading Brazilian online retailer. He also spent time with The Boston Consulting Group. In addition to …

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Ignorant Politicians Need to Read "Gender Queer" 50:05

1M ago50:05

50:05

Dem Rep. Lauren Simmons showed stunning levels of patience as she gently explained "intersex" to Republican Rep. Andy Hopper…and he still couldn’t grasp anything beyond the “biblical” definition of gender as he defended cutting university LGBTQ+ programs. If only there were books that we could read to educate us on the matter…Oh wait, there are! Jo…

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Team Favorite At the Money: How Much Money Is Too Much? 12:33

1M ago12:33

12:33

Can money buy you happiness? How much money is too much? Does wealth offer diminishing returns? In this edition of At the Money, Barry Ritholtz is joined by Brian Portnoy to explore these questions. Portnoy has held senior investment roles throughout the hedge fund and mutual fund industries. He is also the author of the bestselling books, 'The Geo…

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What's Next for Henrico County? 32:02

2M ago32:02

32:02

Henrico County: what's it all about, where is it going, and how is it going to shape the future of RVA? Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas joins Rich to answer questions from our listener voicemail line. They talk about everything from federal funding cuts to the Green City development to Henrico’s response to the Richmond water crisis. With al…

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The Absolute Return Revival with Tony Yoseloff 1:31:38

2M ago1:31:38

1:31:38

Barry speaks with Anthony Yoseloff, Managing Partner and CIO of Davidson Kempner. Tony joined the firm in 1999. He holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and an M.B.A. from Columbia Graduate School of Business Administration. Aside from his time at Davidson Kempner, Tony also holds various board seats, including the Board of Trustees of Princeton Un…

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Team Favorite At the Money: Are Hedge Funds Are Right For You? 16:08

2M ago16:08

16:08

Hedge funds have never been more (or less hedged). The alternative asset class has become a huge destination for institutional and family office capital. But are the high costs and performance risks appropriate for you? Ted Seides is founder and CIO of Capital Allocators, and learned about alts working under the legendary David Swensen at the Yale …

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