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Get the lowdown on high finance each week with Barron’s columnist Jack Hough. Business leaders and trendspotters, insights and absurdities—this is Wall Street like you've never heard before.

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  • #352
    Friday · 26 min

    Does Show Business Still Work?

    If Netflix is suddenly flopping, what does it mean for companies trying to mimic it? Jack has thoughts. Plus, a top technology fund manager discusses AI investing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #351
    October 16 · 29 min

    The Disruption Scorecard

    From SpaceX to Amazon, Jack ranks corporate insurgencies using his custom Schump scale. Plus a top banking analyst talks Capital One. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #350
    October 9 · 33 min

    Spooky Agents, Cable’s Second Death, and Stock Picks

    Jack dives into persistent AI and a broadband land grab, and talks stock picks with Paulina McPadden from Baillie Gifford. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #349
    October 2 · 28 min

    Buybacks, Bond Doubts, DRAM, and T-Rex

    It’s a listener question special. Family welcome. Choo-choo! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #348
    September 25 · 31 min

    Weird Ways to Predict Stock Returns

    Award-winning economist Alex Edmans discusses his new book, The Madness of Markets. Plus, a global money manager explains where to find value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #347
    September 18 · 34 min

    Terminator, AI Jobs, and Financial Nudism

    Jack shares his concerns with OpenAI’s chief economist, and adds some fig leaves to his stripped-down investing approach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #346
    September 11 · 26 min

    No Robots Allowed

    In this safe space for the AI-weary, Jack discusses eight companies that are growing nicely outside of tech. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #345
    September 4 · 33 min

    Roller Coasters, REITs, and Rotten Tomatoes

    A real estate analyst explains why he upgraded an odd operator yielding 6%. A box office expert talks IMAX and Avengers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #344
    August 28 · 31 min

    Will Bond Vigilantes Tank the Stock Market?

    Although 5% would be a warning, the danger zone is higher, says top Wall Street researcher Jared Woodard. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #343
    August 21 · 25 min

    Oracle and Oil Refiners. Plus, Pyramid Scheme or Nah?

    Jack answers listener questions and refutes dad joke allegations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #342
    August 14 · 29 min

    Ode to BJ’s Wholesale

    Jack is tired of living in the shadow of Costco shoppers. A top Wall Street analyst makes the case for BJ’s stock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #341
    August 7 · 34 min

    Bond Playbook. Plus, Coke’s Winning Formula.

    Fixed income experts from Morgan Stanley and Janus Henderson discuss where to find yield. And Jack zeroes in on a no-calorie soda success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #340
    July 31 · 35 min

    The Everything Pill

    The best-selling drug class in history is about to get better—and a lot bigger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #339
    July 24 · 31 min

    Earnings Season, Time Billionaires, and Income Strategies

    Seaport Research’s Jonathan Golub examines quarterly results. Todd Brighton of Franklin Income Investors likes convertibles. And Jack talks breakdancing and actuarial seconds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #338
    July 17 · 34 min

    The Beef Episode, Reheated

    Steak and burger prices have soared, yet U.S. ranchers are raising the smallest cattle herd in 75 years. Jack heads to Texas to learn why. This episode originally aired on Feb. 13, 2026.

  • #336
    July 3 · 28 min

    Bear Flatteners and Stock Pick Rick

    Jack answers a listener question about the state of the stock market. A top portfolio manager has four investment ideas.

  • #333
    June 12 · 24 min

    Revisiting the K-Shaped Economy.

    In this rerun, Jack searches for new market metaphors and a RBC Economist sizes up U.S. conditions. This episode originally aired on Dec. 5, 2025.

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