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The Wall Street Skinny

Kristen and Jen
Private Equity
Investment Strategies
Hbo's Succession
Kendall Roy
Logan Roy
Investment Banking
Wall Street
Corporate Warfare
Power Dynamics
Hedge Funds
Family Betrayal
Index Investing
Active Management
Asset Management
Risk Management
Caesars Palace
Apollo
TPG
Performance Returns
S&P 500

What if finance could be fun? Or better yet…entertaining?! Join us, Kristen and Jen, two Wall Street veterans and life long best friends as we break down deals, talk about the news and the markets, and interview industry experts & celebrities. We're not afraid to ask all the dumb questions so YOU can go be smarter in real life. Meet us at the intersection of finance and pop culture --- subscribe t... more

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Matt Hornbach
Global Head of Macro Strategy at Morgan Stanley, with a 30-year career in the financial industry
Morgan Stanley
Episode: 183. Fixed Income Strategy 101 Feat. Morgan Stanley's Global Head Macro Strategy, Matt Hornbach
Gene Tannuzzo
Global head of fixed income at Columbia Threadneedle
Columbia Threadneedle
Episode: 182. The Fed Cut Rates! Our Real Time Breakdown with Columbia Threadneedle's Global Head of Fixed Income, Gene Tannuzzo
Alex Rodriguez
Former professional baseball player and current investor
A-Rod Corp
Episode: AROD: From Baseball Legend to NBA Team Owner | Sports, Real Estate and Venture Investing
Frank Van Buren
Former Blackhawk pilot and investment banker with a 30-year career on Wall Street.
Wells Fargo
Episode: 175. Will AI Replace Investment Bankers? What You can do NOW to Protect Yourself
Emily Oster
Professor of economics at Brown University and author known for her work on parenting and data interpretation.
Brown University
Episode: 173. Prof Emily Oster on Good Data, Bad Data, and the Truth About Parenting in High-Stress Careers
Lauren Hochfelder
Managing Director and co-CEO of Global Real Estate Investing at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
Episode: 167. Real Estate Private Equity 101 with MSIM's Lauren Hochfelder
Sonia Gupta
Partner at Goldman Sachs and co-head of biotech banking in San Francisco.
Goldman Sachs
Episode: 165. Biotech Investment Banking 101 Feat Sonia Gupta of Goldman Sachs
Olga Gorodetsky
Director in capital markets at Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae
Episode: 163. The $7.8 Trillion Question: Should the GSEs Be Privatized? GSEs 101
Joyce Schnurr
Senior Vice President of Product Strategy for Kaplan North America
Kaplan
Episode: 162. Should You Get the CFA? All Your Testing Questions Answered with Kaplan's Joyce Schnur

Hosts

Kristen
Co-Host and educator about finance, dedicated to making complex financial topics accessible and entertaining.
Jen Saurbach
Co-Host and educator about finance, fostering an engaging dialogue on financial literacy and investment strategies.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 704 ratings
  • An education

    I started listening as I tried to get my head around the financial services industry better with the goal of applying to internships in my penultimate year of University. Kristen and Jen have demystified the sector enormously and provided me with a new found confidence and excitement to start my career. I often mention the podcast in interviews and at networking events like a women in banking breakfast I attended. I reconnected with one of the senior bankers via LinkedIn afterwards and she had s... more

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    5
    Frederica31
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Super great podcast for those looking to learn more about the finance/business world! Super relevant topics and discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IJaq22
    United States2 months ago
  • 5 Stars

    Have been listening since the beginning - always so insightful and fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoLee18463
    United States2 months ago
  • Count the “like”s!

    I’d give it, like a 5 if you could both stop with, like all the “like”s!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MRKNPT
    United States2 months ago
  • Empowering Women in Finance!

    I love, love, love the Wall Street Skinny for all that they are, educating students not only in theory but by sharing and evaluating up-to-date finance news.

    As a student, your courses and podcast has been a boon in boosting my career. Always rooting for y'all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _npj
    India2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the fun and entertaining approach to finance, finding it informative and engaging.
There's a strong emphasis on empowerment, particularly among women in finance, which resonates well with many listeners.
The show helps demystify financial topics for students and young professionals, creating confidence in their career pursuits.
The hosts are praised for making complex financial concepts easily understandable and relatable for a broader audience.

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184. Quarterly Earnings: OUT?! Plus Trump's H1-B Shock, and Should We Ditch the Fed Funds Rate?
Q: What is Kristen's view on the H1B visa changes?
Kristen expresses concern about the impact on companies that rely on international talent, especially smaller firms without global reach.
184. Quarterly Earnings: OUT?! Plus Trump's H1-B Shock, and Should We Ditch the Fed Funds Rate?
Q: What are the implications of switching to semi-annual earnings reporting?
There are pros and cons; while it could ease the regulatory burden on companies, it may also reduce transparency for investors.
183. Fixed Income Strategy 101 Feat. Morgan Stanley's Global Head Macro Strategy, Matt Hornbach
Q: What advice do you have for young candidates looking to enter into fixed income strategy?
Matt emphasizes the importance of being inquisitive and learning technical skills such as Python, along with developing strong analytical abilities for those entering fixed-income strategy.
183. Fixed Income Strategy 101 Feat. Morgan Stanley's Global Head Macro Strategy, Matt Hornbach
Q: Can you explain the concept of a yield curve steepener and why you advocate for it?
Matt explains that a yield curve steepener is a strategy that positions for short-term interest rates to decrease while long-term rates increase, which can be beneficial as the Fed continues to cut rates in the future.
183. Fixed Income Strategy 101 Feat. Morgan Stanley's Global Head Macro Strategy, Matt Hornbach
Q: Can you give us your reaction to the latest FOMC meeting and rate cuts?
Matt outlines how the recent FOMC meeting and rate cuts were perceived by the markets, emphasizing the findings related to dissenting opinions from Fed governors and their implications for future monetary policy.

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