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Join Barron’s for an exclusive live conversation with journalists and guests. Our editors and reporters will examine the pandemic and its impact on markets, the economy, companies and individuals. Topics include Managing Your Money, The Future of Health Care, What to Watch in the Markets, Tech Stocks, and more.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	312	Founded	6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Get Ready for a Red Hot IPO Summer

SpaceX filed on May 20 for an initial public offering of stock that could value the Elon Musk-led company at more than $2 trillion. Other IPOs, Anthropic, OpenAI, DataBricks, and Stripe, could be coming soon. Barron's Senior Managing Editor Lauren R.... more

1 Jun 2026 • 45 min

Making the Most of Market Dislocations

J.P. Morgan Private Bank published its Mid-Year Outlook on May 11, focusing on the investment implications of global fragmentation, sticky inflation, and the AI supercycle. Stephen Parker, managing director and co-head of global investment strategy a... more

18 May 2026 • 44 min

A Deep Dive into Jobs

Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP, discusses the current state of the labor market, including a look at demographic changes and small business momentum, with Barron’s Senior Economic Writer Megan Leonhardt. Richardson, who is also head of the A... more

11 May 2026 • 45 min

The View from Omaha: An Update on Berkshire Hathaway

Barron's Associate Editor Andrew Bary is back from Omaha after attending the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting - the first without Warren Buffett on the stage. Senior Managing Editor Lauren R. Rublin speaks with Bary and Berkshire analyst Cathy Seife... more

4 May 2026 • 45 min

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Recent Guests

Stephen Parker

Co-Head of Global Investment Strategy at JP Morgan Private Bank

JP Morgan Private Bank

Episode: Making the Most of Market Dislocations

Paul R. La Monica

Barron's Senior Writer

Barron's

Episode: Making the Most of Market Dislocations

Nela Richardson

Chief Economist at ADP

ADP

Episode: A Deep Dive into Jobs

Rick Rieder

Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock

BlackRock

Episode: BlackRock's Rick Rieder on the Fed, Fixed Income, and More

Keith Lerner

Chief Investment Officer and Chief Market Strategist at Truist Advisory Services

Truist Advisory Services

Episode: Bull Market Still Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt

Al Root

Barron's Associate Editor

Barron's

Episode: Bull Market Still Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt

Denton Cinquegrana

Chief Oil Analyst at OPIS

OPIS (Dow Jones company)

Episode: An Update on Energy and Energy Stocks

Katie Stockton

Founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategies

Fairlead Strategies

Episode: A Technical Analysis of the Markets

Avi Salzman

Barron's energy writer

Barron's

Episode: A Technical Analysis of the Markets

Hosts

Lauren Rublin

Host of Barron's Live, Senior Managing Editor at Barron's.

Avi Salzman

Barron's energy writer; energy market insights in discussion.

Rick Rieder

CIO Global Fixed Income at BlackRock; fixed income and Fed policy insights.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 322 ratings

Audio
Good content; however, the host’s audio equipment is very poor and an unfortunate distraction. It seems I am not the only one making note of this.
Apple Podcasts
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142Ham
United States6 months ago
Good show but need to QC sound prior to releasing.
I like the topic and guests on this show. However, Lauren’s audio gear leaves a lot to be desired. Her sound quality is about the worst of any podcast I’ve listened to.
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eekdawg
United States8 months ago
Horrible audio‼️⁉️
Today Lauren had someone pressing a pillow on her face!!! Horrible audio… please do a gofundme to buy a mic
Why are your guests talking with a pillow on their mouth?? If your guests are dialing in then All you need to do is ask them to use a wired headphone. How hard is it? Why wouldn’t you just care enough to ask them to use one??
Apple Podcasts
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Mrjoeshi
United States8 months ago
Microphone/sound
I would really like if the Hostess would get a better microphone, it is terrible sound with her voice pitch, it is easily fixed by a quality microphone or hire a sound producer/editor
Apple Podcasts
4
Sherlockvzla
United States8 months ago
Solid
As others have said, Lauren is middlin’ but Ben is excellent. He does all of the heavy lifting. He’s candid, owns his missed picks. I really enjoy his content. I wish they did the show more than once a week.
I’ve never had the trouble with audio that others have complained about. Perhaps I’m just an old and remember the days of genuinely poor audio.
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Boo boo.
United States9 months ago

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Listeners note strong guest lineups and insightful market perspectives despite audio issues.

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Content depth and actionable takeaways are praised by many listeners.

Guests and topics are strong; production value and consistency are frequent concerns.

Audio quality remains a common theme; better mic setup would improve listening experience.

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Apple Podcasts	#195	United Kingdom/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#215	Germany/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#14	South Korea/Business/Investing
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Talking Points

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Making the Most of Market Dislocations

Q: What deals are you particularly interested in, and what would such a big year in initial public offerings mean for public equity markets generally?

Stephen explained that the IPO surge could reflect a healthy transition and provide an expanded opportunity set for public markets, though historical patterns warn that large IPOs can precede later-cycle behavior; overall, the team is optimistic about a broader participation in equities aided by more robust capital markets activity.

A Deep Dive into Jobs

Q: When we're talking about these younger workers entering college and their first jobs, are there skills or occupations they should be gravitating toward as AI reshapes work?

The guest emphasizes reframing a job as a set of tasks, focusing on the most valuable tasks that AI will amplify, and cultivating skills in asking great questions, evaluating results, and adapting to new, higher-value tasks rather than just execution.

BlackRock's Rick Rieder on the Fed, Fixed Income, and More

Q: What lessons did you take from being considered for Fed chair about process and leadership that Kevin Morse might apply?

Respect for the rigorous selection process and the importance of a cohesive, communicative committee that clearly articulates strategic direction and the metrics the committee will watch, ensuring markets understand the plan without causing disruptive surprises.

BlackRock's Rick Rieder on the Fed, Fixed Income, and More

Q: You've written that the Fed's interest rate tools haven't been influential in ringing out sticky inflation. Why is that, and is there an alternative plan if lowering rates doesn't work?

The tools like the overnight funds rate are less effective for the parts of inflation that are sticky, such as services and shelter. An alternative plan involves signaling on the balance sheet and using the Fed's credibility to influence long-end yields, potentially coordinating with fiscal measures to manage debt dynamics.

BlackRock's Rick Rieder on the Fed, Fixed Income, and More

Q: What do you think we're going to learn from the post-meeting statement and Powell's press conference?

The main takeaway is that there may be little change in short-term policy, with the Fed likely on hold, but there will be important commentary about communication, the balance sheet, and the path of rate expectations that could tilt the trajectory of how investors price risk.

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What is Barron's Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features live Barron's discussions with top journalists, investors, and market experts who dissect current earnings trends, macro forces, and sector dynamics. Across recent episodes, AI adoption, inflation dynamics, geopolitical risk, and monetary policy repeatedly shape investment strategies, with concrete earnings previews and sector-by-sector analysis. Notable strengths include a multi-guest, multi-perspective format that combines fundamental analysis, technical insights, and real-time market color, plus regular sponsor integrations that align business and market themes. A recurring highlight is the practical, actionable investment takeaways tailored for portfolio construction and risk management, often anchored by major financi... more

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