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The Deal

The Deal
M&A
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Activist Investing
Antitrust Regulations
Investcorp
Investment Banking
Proxy Contests
Work-Life Balance
Elliott Management
DOJ and FTC
Payments
Tennis
Biden Administration
Technology Sector
Global Regulatory Scrutiny
Pharmaceuticals
Second-Generation Business Owners
Infrastructure Boost
Essential Services

The Deal podcast network brings The Deal’s award winning coverage in M&A, activist investing, private equity and restructuring to your airwaves. With a suite of offerings, including Activist Investing Today (hosted by Senior Editor Ronald Orol), Drinks With The Deal (hosted by Senior Writer David Marcus and Senior Reporter Bill Meagher), Behind The Buyouts (hosted by Senior Reporters Steve Gelsi, ... more

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Dechert co-chair and PE and M&A partner Mark Thierfelder talks about embracing the intense nature of corporate practice, why lateral hiring is critical for his firm and his affinity for hobbies that force him to forget about work.

Jefferies vice chairman Lawrence Chu discusses the $23 billion AT&T-EchoStar spectrum deal and the strategic landscape for wireless, fiber and AI infrastructure.

University of Iowa finance professor Erik Lie discussed his pioneering research into options backdating, his new book Catching Cheats, and how forensic finance can detect hidden misconduct.

Bob Berkus, managing director on JPMorgan's investment banking team, discussed the firm's growing mid-cap unit and a strong pipeline of consumer and retail deals for 2026.

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Recent Guests

Lawrence Chu
Vice Chairman of Jefferies
Jefferies
Episode: Behind The Buyouts: Jefferies’ Chu on Spectrum Strategy
Erik Lie
Professor of Finance at the University of Iowa and author of the book "Catching Cheats, Everyday Forensics"
University of Iowa
Episode: Drinks With The Deal: UIowa's Lie on Unmasking Corporate Fraud
Bob Berkus
Managing Director in JP Morgan's Investment Banking Team
JP Morgan
Episode: Behind The Buyouts: JPMorgan's Berkus on Consumer M&A Rebound
Josh Dubofsky
Global co-chair of Latham & Watkins' shareholder activism and takeover defense practice
Latham & Watkins
Episode: Activist Investing Today: Latham's Drewry, Dubofsky on Rising M&A Activism, Exxon Robo-Voting
Christopher Drewry
Global co-chair of Latham & Watkins' shareholder activism and takeover defense practice
Latham & Watkins
Episode: Activist Investing Today: Latham's Drewry, Dubofsky on Rising M&A Activism, Exxon Robo-Voting
Chris Ahn
M&A and private equity partner at Proskauer in Los Angeles
Proskauer
Episode: Drinks With The Deal: Proskauer's Ahn on the Lessons of a Stint In-House
Steven Schwab
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo
Episode: Drinks With The Deal: Thoma Bravo's Schwab on In-House Roles
Dan Lee
Managing Director and Head of the Special Committee Advisory Group at Moelis and Company
Moelis and Company
Episode: Drinks With The Deal: Moelis' Lee on Special Committee Work, Building a Career
Jennifer Broder
M&A partner at Baker & McKenzie
Baker & McKenzie
Episode: Drinks With The Deal: Baker & McKenzie's Broder Offers Corporate Version of LA Law

Hosts

Ron Orol
Host of Activist Investing Today, Senior Editor at The Deal
David Marcus
Host of Drinks With The Deal, Senior Writer at The Deal
Nikitha Sattiraju
Senior Reporter at The Deal

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Content: 5/5. Sound quality: 0/1.

    Buy a professional microphone and some noise deadening stuff for your echoey room, please! Often the guest’s audio is far superior to the interviewer. Otherwise — fantastic podcast. Just hard to listen to. Often will begin episodes then end them after a moment because the are so hard to listen to.

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    cmaaan
    United States4 years ago
  • Content: 5/5. Sound quality: 0/1.

    Buy a professional microphone and some noise deadening stuff for your echoey room, please! Often the guest’s audio is far superior to the interviewer.

    Otherwise — fantastic podcast. Just hard to listen to. Often will begin episodes then end them after a moment because the are so hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cmaaan
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Content was very informative and the hosts and Guests were awesome. Highly recommended! Keep publishing more shows!

    Apple Podcasts
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    IAmMissTiempo
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Poor audio quality

    Really interesting podcast but the audio quality is so terrible it’s hard to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    nrs789
    Canada6 years ago

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Drinks With The Deal: UIowa's Lie on Unmasking Corporate Fraud
Q: And as you look at the business and financial world today, what areas or practices make you raise your eyebrows with suspicion?
Erik points out concerns in the private equity sector due to poor discourse and regulation, along with recent scandals in companies.
Drinks With The Deal: UIowa's Lie on Unmasking Corporate Fraud
Q: So what interests you about fraud?
Erik discusses his long-standing fascination with fraud, drawing on cultural references, documentaries, and the innate conflicts that lead to fraudulent actions.
Activist Investing Today: Latham's Drewry, Dubofsky on Rising M&A Activism, Exxon Robo-Voting
Q: What impact do you think the SEC's approval will have on Exxon?
While it may help companies politically, it will take time for retail shareholders to engage meaningfully in voting.
Behind the Buyouts: True Beauty's Gersten, Nuñez on Scaling Emerging Brands
Q: Could you talk about how you identified K18 and brought it to the stage where it became such a popular brand?
Christina explained that they were impressed by the science behind K18, which repaired hair at a molecular level, and how the brand built a strong foundation with professional stylists that eventually led to significant consumer success.
Behind the Buyouts: True Beauty's Gersten, Nuñez on Scaling Emerging Brands
Q: What kind of brand loyalty do you usually look for when looking at these brands?
Christina mentioned the importance of strong repurchase behavior and customer loyalty in beauty, ideally wanting brands with over 30% repurchase rates.

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Focused on the worlds of mergers and acquisitions, activist investing, and private equity, this podcast covers a broad spectrum of financial topics that are critical to industry professionals. The series features conversations with leading experts, providing insights into current trends, noteworthy deals, and the evolving landscape of corporate governance. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions around significant financial maneuvers, investor strategies, and legal intricacies within the finance sector, making it a valuable resource for those looking to expand their understanding of these complex areas.

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2. Erik Lie
3. Bob Berkus
4. Josh Dubofsky
5. Christopher Drewry
6. Chris Ahn
7. Steven Schwab
8. Dan Lee

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