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Join Barron’s Andy Serwer as he sits down with top CEOs and business leaders to discuss the biggest stories in business, including the economy, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, leadership, corporate culture, and more. Every week, our guests offer unique insight into their companies and the broader corporate world to help you see around corners and understand what's next. At Barron’s also unpacks the human side of top executives, including the challenges and experiences that made them into the leaders they are today.
Latest episodes

Mar 14, 2024 • 22min
What's the 'New Sanofi' Like? Let CEO Paul Hudson Explain.
The head of the pharmaceutical giant also discussed the company's pipeline, its artificial intelligence strategy, Sanofi's stock performance, and more.

Mar 7, 2024 • 23min
How to Make a Few Billion Dollars' Author on Entrepreneurship
Brad Jacobs, a CEO and serial deal maker, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey with Andy Serwer, Editor-at-Large for Barron's. They discuss his new book, revealing unique M&A strategies that yield high returns for investors. Jacobs dives into the booming building products distribution sector, highlighting the opportunities presented by aging infrastructure. The conversation also explores essential traits for entrepreneurs, the significance of capital, and the positive outlook for America's future amidst political challenges.

Feb 29, 2024 • 26min
Brookings Institution's President on Inflation and the U.S. Economy
Brookings Institution president Cecilia Rouse also spoke about the importance of diversity of thought to the think tank, income and wealth inequality, her time serving under three U.S. presidents, and more.

Feb 22, 2024 • 22min
New York Stock Exchange's Lynn Martin Breaks Down 3 Key Market Trends
Lynn Martin, who leads the exchange, describes the strong IPO pipeline, the power of U.S. capital markets, the volatility factor, AI, and more.

Feb 15, 2024 • 21min
North Island's Glenn Hutchins on 'the Great Fad in Investing'
North Island chairman and Silverlake Partners co-founder Glenn Hutchin weighs in on artificial intelligence, the Magnificent 7, the Federal Reserve, and more.

Feb 8, 2024 • 24min
AI for All's CEO on Diverse Talent, the 'New Jim Code,' and More
Executive Emily Reid spoke with Barron's editor-at-large Andy Serwer for a wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence and its future.

Feb 1, 2024 • 24min
AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins on Saving Social Security and Medicare
The chief executive of the nation's leading organization for older Americans says it's wrong to call government retirement programs "entitlements."

Jan 25, 2024 • 27min
CEO Steve Schwarzman Makes the Case For Buying Blackstone Stock
The executive also spoke about the state of the consumer, artificial intelligence, Blackstone's recent Taylor Swift-themed holiday video, and more. This interview was recorded on Jan. 17, 2024, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Jan 24, 2024 • 25min
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman on the Economy, Financial Crime, and AI
Friedman, who also has a black belt in tae kwon do, spoke with Barron's Editor-in-Chief David Cho on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This interview was recorded on Jan. 17, 2024.

Jan 22, 2024 • 23min
Paul Ryan on Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and the Presidential Primaries
Former House speaker says Donald Trump is likely Republican nominee, but that Nikki Haley could still beat former president in the primaries. This interview was recorded on Jan. 17, 2024, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.