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A Book with Legs

Smead Capital Management
Milton Friedman
Globalization
Hayek
Elon Musk
The Money Kings
Household Income
Income Inequality
Vietnam
China
Liberalism
Investing
Value Investing
Charlie Munger
World War I
Life After Capitalism
Economics
Business Journalism
Economic Crises
History Of Economic Policy
Government Intervention

Welcome to A Book with Legs podcast, hosted by Smead Capital Management. In each episode, the folks at Smead Capital Management explore value investing through an entirely unique lens, bringing in authors to discuss books that have directly or indirectly influenced the decisions the Smead team has made on their investments in stocks and equities. The podcast is for the curious-minded looking for w... more

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In this episode, Bill Smead and Cole Smead are joined by author Charles Murray to discuss his book, “Taking Religion Seriously.” The three discuss Murray’s personal journey with religion and Christianity, as well as how modern explanations of the uni... more

In this episode, Cole Smead is joined by author James Grant to discuss his book, “Friends Until the End: Edmund Burke and Charles Fox in the Age of Revolution.” The book details the remarkable lives and friendship of British politicians Edmund Burke ... more

In this episode, Cole Smead is joined by author Brian Potter to discuss his book “The Origins of Efficiency.” The two discuss the importance and profound impact of efficiency when producing goods and services. Potter also explains how improved effici... more

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In this episode, author and professor Mark Blyth sits down with Cole Smead to discuss a book he co-authored with Nicolò Fraccaroli titled “Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers.” Blyth unpacks the modern forces driving today’s economic shifts, expl... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Grant
Author and journalist, founder of Grant's Interest Rate Observer
Episode: James Grant - Friends Until The End
Brian Potter
Author of 'The Origins of Efficiency' and Senior Infrastructure Fellow at the Institute for Progress
Institute for Progress
Episode: Brian Potter - The Origins of Efficiency
Amitav Acharya
UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance, Distinguished Professor at the School of International Service at American University
American University
Episode: Amitav Acharya - The Once and Future World Order: Why Global Civilization Will Survive the Decline of the West
Toby Stuart
Leo Helsel Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Toby Stuart - Anointed
James Romm
James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor of Classics at Bard College, author, and historian of Greek and Roman history
Bard College
Episode: James Romm - Plato and the Tyrant
Duncan Mavin
Editor for Bloomberg and author of 'Meltdown: Greed, Scandal, and the Collapse of Credit Suisse.'
Bloomberg
Episode: Duncan Mavin - Meltdown: Greed, Scandal, and the Collapse of Credit Suisse
Stephen Clapham
Founder of Behind the Balance Sheet and experienced equity analyst
Behind the Balance Sheet
Episode: Stephen Clapham - The Smart Money Method
Jill Eicher
Author and former research lab member at the bipartisan Policy Center
International Churchill Society
Episode: Jill Eicher - Mellon vs. Churchill: The Untold Story of Treasury Titans at War
Enda Kenny
Former Taoiseach of Ireland
Episode: Enda Kenny - Exclusive Interview

Host

Cole Smead
CEO and Portfolio Manager at Smead Capital Management, focusing on value investing through literature.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
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Some feedback indicates a desire for more diverse perspectives or topics beyond investing, though the majority seem very satisfied.
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James Grant - Friends Until The End
Q: How do you see the future of the economy and Fed policy?
The administration wants to subjugate the Fed to its will, aiming for low-interest rates to stimulate the economy.
James Grant - Friends Until The End
Q: What was the purpose behind Burke defending the man who never knew?
He rose to the defense not because there was anything in it for him, but for justice.
James Grant - Friends Until The End
Q: Jim, what particularly caused you to get into the story of these two friends?
It was mainly for the words they spoke and the things they stood for, and the way they stood for them.
Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli - Inflation
Q: What caused you to work on this with Nicolò and why this project, why this story?
Mark explains how Nicolò suggested writing about inflation after recognizing its complex effects and the shift in narratives around it.
The Smead Book List - Fall 2025
Q: What do you think the market has the most wrong on?
Bill believes the most flawed perception of the market is around inflation, as evidenced by rising basic costs.

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This podcast presents an engaging exploration of value investing, placing a unique emphasis on the influence of literature on investment decisions. Through discussions with various authors, episodes revolve around books that have shaped the perspectives of the hosts and their investment approaches within the realms of stocks and equities. Listeners can expect to gain insights that transcend traditional investment strategies, as the hosts weave together themes of economics, psychology, and cultural narratives to highlight the broader implications of their investment journeys. The conversations appeal to curious minds eager to delve into how literature can enrich one's understanding of investing and the world at large, making it accessible fo... more

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