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WSJ's Take On the Week

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WSJ's Take On the Week brings you the insights and analysis you need to get a leg up on the world of money and investing. We cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance. Join The Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos and Miriam Gottfried in conversation with the people closest to the hot topics in markets to get incisive analysis on the big trades, key players in finance and b... more

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In this week's episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, Telis Demos and Gunjan Banerjii—in her final appearance as regular co-host—are joined by incoming co-host Miriam Gottfried. Our trio get into the high-stakes bidding war between Netflix and Paramount ... more

In this special edition of WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-host Miriam Gottfried and WSJ banking reporter Alexander Saeedy go inside the high-stakes world of HBO’s financial television drama “Industry.” They are joined by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, forme... more

AI’s surge in demand for memory and storage drove some of 2025’s biggest stock market winners, including hard-drive makers Seagate Technology and Western Digital, and AI chip maker Micron Technology. Retail trading platform Robinhood also put up a bl... more

In this week’s episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-host Telis Demos and guest host WSJ Chief Economics Correspondent Nick Timiraos are joined by Beth Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, to discuss the state of the U.S econo... more

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Recent Guests

Monica Guerra
Head of US Policy at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Morgan Stanley
Episode: Why This Morgan Stanley Exec Says Tariffs Will Be Struck Down
Mickey Down
Co-creator of HBO's financial drama *Industry*
HBO
Episode: HBO’s ‘Industry’ Creators on Banking Culture, Risk, Fraud and Short Selling
Konrad Kay
Co-creator of HBO's financial drama *Industry*
HBO
Episode: HBO’s ‘Industry’ Creators on Banking Culture, Risk, Fraud and Short Selling
Beth Hammack
President of the Cleveland Fed and former top banker at Goldman Sachs
Cleveland Fed
Episode: How This Fed Hawk Views the Economy, Inflation, AI and Jobs
Ajay Rajadhyaksha
Global Chairman of Research at Barclays, previously head of All Fixed Income Research.
Barclays
Episode: Why a Crack in the AI Boom Could Trigger a Recession
Nate Wuerffel
Head of Market Structure at BNY and former employee of the New York Fed
BNY
Episode: Why the Fed’s Balance Sheet Matters as Much as Its Interest-Rate Decision
Luca Paolini
Chief Global Strategist at Pictet Asset Management
Pictet Asset Management
Episode: Is It Time to Diversify Away From U.S. Stocks Into Global Markets?
Guy LeBas
Chief Fixed Income Strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott
Janney Montgomery Scott
Episode: How Trillions in New AI Debt Will Test the Bond Market
Michael Nathanson
Senior Analyst, MoffettNathanson, covering media industry
MoffettNathanson
Episode: Amazon and Netflix Are Winning: Can Old-School Media Compete?

Hosts

Telis Demos
Host with a focus on analyzing market trends and economic insights. Brings experience and expertise in finance journalism.
Gunjan Banerji
Co-host offering insights on investing, market trends, and financial reporting. Engages with guests to unpack complex economic issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 264 ratings
  • Very lightweight analysis

    Suggest you put in people that actually know what they are talking about to host this show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jrboho
    United States2 months ago
  • Great content but

    Inept insertion of ads within the broadcast one loses the train of thought when slammed with an F1 ad we love racing but put it in its own lane

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Saunaseura
    United States3 months ago
  • Not good

    This show is so embarrassingly bad, I cringe every time I listen to it. It is just so poorly done. I keep hoping it would get better, but it doesn’t.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Msw_storyfan
    United States3 months ago
  • You know

    Count how many times you say “you know”, “sort of”

    “Kind of”, need to fix this, transcript deletes a lot of them out, very distracting

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    10 Foot
    United States5 months ago
  • Good content / Bad hosting

    The content is strong and the topics are timely, with well rounded take on the week. However, the show is often cringy due to disruptions by the hosts frequently talking over each other and interrupting not just one another, but also the guests. More polish in the pacing and convo flow would go a long way in making this podcast better.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fido-1999
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Critiques often focus on host delivery styles, with some feeling certain episodes lack professionalism.
Positive feedback emphasizes that the content provides accessible understanding of financial depth.
There is an overall recognition of the hosts' expertise but noted suggestions for improvement in presentation flow.
Listeners appreciate the show's insightful analysis and clarity on complex financial topics.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#149
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#16
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#213
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HBO’s ‘Industry’ Creators on Banking Culture, Risk, Fraud and Short Selling
Q: How closely do you think the show matches your reporting?
The experiences depicted in Season 1 have eerie similarities to the realities faced by junior bankers, particularly those from less privileged backgrounds.
WSJ’s Take On the Year: Market Trends to Watch in 2026
Q: Are the issues with UnitedHealthcare a tip of an iceberg in the dysfunctional rise in medical and healthcare costs?
Yes, rising costs are affecting all insurers, driven by pandemic-related delayed care and increasing pricing power of hospitals.
WSJ’s Take On the Year: Market Trends to Watch in 2026
Q: Will energy or the lack of it slow down or halt the ramp in data center build out in the US?
The hosts agree that it might. They discuss technology companies finding workarounds but acknowledge limits to energy availability.
How This Fed Hawk Views the Economy, Inflation, AI and Jobs
Q: Is the independence of the Fed important, and how does it affect its operations?
Hammack stresses the importance of an independent Fed in delivering better economic outcomes, allowing for stable inflation and a healthy labor market.
How This Fed Hawk Views the Economy, Inflation, AI and Jobs
Q: Why does it matter who has the job of Fed chair?
Hammack highlights the Fed chair's role in leading discussions and setting the agenda for the committee that impacts monetary policy and economic direction.

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2. Mickey Down
3. Konrad Kay
4. Beth Hammack
5. Ajay Rajadhyaksha
6. Nate Wuerffel
7. Luca Paolini
8. Guy LeBas

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