
Whether you love business news or feel like you’re supposed to know it but hate it, Business Pants is business news for humans. Snarky and irreverent, deeply researched and factual, a podcast devoted to market quirks and the humans that make up companies. Investing isn’t a what, it’s a who.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 316 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsInvestingNewsBusiness | |||

Story of the Week (DR):SuperBroIpoDystopia: Some key facts: MMa record-breaking $135 per share with$1.8T valuationTo make that math make sense, analysts estimate the company needs to grow its sales by 50% every single year for the next decadeSpaceX l... more
DAMIONCarnival Corporation's data breach exposed personal data of nearly 6 million customers: An April social engineering attack on an employee account compromised names, dates of birth, and government-issued ID numbers. WHO DO YOU BLAMESkills: Techn... more
Story of the Week (DR):BP ousts chair over ‘serious’ governance, oversight concerns MMThe board said the decision was unanimous. In a statement, Amanda Blanc, BP's senior independent director, described the board as having been caught off guard by wh... more
ESG StuffBP removes chairman Albert Manifold over governance issues 9The board said the decision was unanimous. In a statement, Amanda Blanc, BP's senior independent director, described the board as having been caught off guard by what it found: "The... more
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Amazing
This is one of my favorite pods to listen to about all things ESG and governance related. The commentary is funny and full of quality relevant research. Good stuff!
Is this podcast the glassiest cliff ever??
It’s seriously the only way you should get your business news
Let’s pooh-pooh the massive corporate voting power and control of fund managers - they just couldn’t do anything self-serving. Their hearts are so pure, and they wield their unchecked power only for the good of all. ESG is love and purity. Let’s mock incessantly anyone who dares to question this. We must defend the big funds that control the votes from everyone’s retirement accounts and pensions. They just love everyone- just like Chairman Mao.
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Two snarky, data-driven episodes cover the week's biggest business headlines through a governance and leadership lens. Expect sharp takes on CEOs, boards, DEI, and the evolving role of AI in corporate strategy, all delivered with humor and heavy research. Recent topics span open AI politics, executive pay, dual-class shares, and high-profile governance battles, plus hands-on data context from a sponsor-focused analytics partner. The show stands out for blending punchy banter with actionable insights for investors, executives, and policy-watchers alike, making complex corporate moves accessible and entertaining.
A recurring edge is the human angle: how leaders, boards, workers, and investors interact, and what governance choices signal abou... more
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