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Animal Spirits is a show about markets, life, and investing. Join Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson as they talk about what they're reading, writing, listening to and watching. Look for new episodes every Wednesday morning. See our disclosures here - ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/

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On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joi... more

On episode 453 of Animal Spirits, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss the AI doom scenarios, the value of human relationships in a digital... more

On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined ... more

On episode 452 of Animal Spirits, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss the software apocalypse, stock market blow-ups, AI fear-mongering, how A... more

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Paul Schroeder
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Episode: Talk Your Book: Investing in Next Gen Tech Stocks
Greg Sharenow
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Pimco
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Episode: Talk Your Book: Why Commodities Are Working
Bill Mann
Chief Investment Strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management
Motley Fool Asset Management
Episode: Talk Your Book: The 3 A's of the U.S. Economy
Ryan Lovell
Director of Capital Markets at Chainlink Labs
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Episode: Talk Your Book: How to Fix the Plumbing of the Financial System
Jeff Schwarte
Professional from Simplify ETFs
Simplify ETFs
Episode: Talk Your Book: Structured Notes in an ETF
Sal Gilbertie
Founder and CEO of Teucrium
Teucrium
Episode: Talk Your Book: Teucrium's Sal Gilbertie on Commodities & Crypto
Dan Russo
Co-chief investment officer at Potomac Funds
Potomac Funds
Episode: Talk Your Book: A Tactical Strategy That Actually Works
John Neff
CIO and portfolio manager at Akre Capital Management
Akre Capital Management
Episode: Talk Your Book: The Anti-AI Portfolio
Charlie Rose
Managing Director and CEO of Invesco Commercial Real Estate Finance Trust
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Episode: Talk Your Book: Investing in Real Estate Credit

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Michael Batnick
Co-host focused on market analysis and strategic investment insights; has extensive experience in wealth management.
Ben Carlson
Co-host bringing perspectives on financial trends and personal finance; known for insightful commentary on investing and market changes.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Too much bla, bla, bla

    Not much content. Just nothing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Edxs
    Canada2 months ago
  • Text billionaires

    Ben talking about his wife, laughing at him through his misfortune with his cactus adventure. I thought my wife was the only one that laughed at me from my misfortune. Must be a wife thing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R Orosz
    United States2 months ago
  • High recommend !

    I think I’ve listed to every episode (not to brag ) - these guys make my commute fun !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Todd Victor
    United States3 months ago
  • love it

    This show is wonderful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SJfromUSA
    United States5 months ago
  • Be quiet Ben

    Ben is ruining the show with negativity and politics lately. I would tamp down on that. Don’t ruin a great show that has been working for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Theguyinchi73
    United States5 months ago

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Talk Your Book: Investing in Next Gen Tech Stocks
Q: How different is the exposure compared to the majors?
The exposure is definitely a little different; it has less tech exposure and more healthcare component.
Talk Your Book: Investing in a Concentrated Stock Market
Q: What key data point would you want to know about this year in December to gauge its success?
Where the Fed funds rate is, as it would indicate the effectiveness of monetary policy in influencing growth and inflation.
Talk Your Book: How to Fix the Plumbing of the Financial System
Q: If this is the way that the financial system is going, is Chainlink going to win regardless of what the dominant blockchain is?
Yes, Chainlink is positioned extremely well due to its blockchain agnostic approach, allowing it to integrate services across various blockchain platforms and supporting multiple use cases.
Talk Your Book: How to Fix the Plumbing of the Financial System
Q: What is it about Chainlink that got you excited?
In the rapidly evolving blockchain space, Chainlink offers an agnostic, neutral orchestration layer that facilitates communication between various blockchains, presenting a unique opportunity for widespread adoption and integration.
Talk Your Book: Teucrium's Sal Gilbertie on Commodities & Crypto
Q: Do agricultural commodities have a positive expected return?
No, agricultural commodities and grains do not typically yield a positive expected return; they're more about strategic buying.

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