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Interviews with leaders in business, finance, and technology. Hear from experts, analysts, & economists as they break down the top market headlines, dive into strategies of public companies, and uncover tech trends. A podcast by Public.com.
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Latest episodes

Apr 30, 2024 • 12min
What the Election Means for Fed Policy and Independence | Joseph Wang
Joseph Wang, CIO of Monetary Macro, weighs in on why this Fed meeting matters even though it’s almost a sure thing that rates are held steady. Plus, should the President have a hand in the Federal Reserve’s policymaking? Wang explains what it would mean if the Fed lost its independence, and how the election factors into upcoming rate decisions. Hosted by Kyla Scanlon.

Apr 24, 2024 • 14min
Tesla's New Reality of Lower Profits and a Divisive Elon Musk | Ross Gerber
Ross Gerber, President and CEO at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, is a long-time Tesla investor. Gerber reacts to Tesla's plunging profits, accelerated timeline for a mass market EV model, a potential autonomous ride-sharing app, and the consequences of what he says is divisive commentary from Elon Musk.
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Apr 24, 2024 • 15min
Why Tesla's Manufacturing Evolution Could Boost its New EV | Farzad Mesbahi
Farzad Mesbahi, former Tesla insider, breaks down recent EV battery demand trends and why nosediving prices could help make the company's new affordable vehicle more profitable.
Mesbahi also provides insights related to Tesla's Robotaxi plans, the future of autonomy at the company, & more.
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Apr 19, 2024 • 10min
Why Netflix Needs Live Sports and Advertising to Keep Growing | Mark Mahaney
Mark Mahaney, Senior Managing Director at EvercoreISI, breaks down Netflix crushing expectations for subscriber growth in the recent quarter, its decision to no longer share subscriber data, and its high-stakes venture into live events. Mark has been a top-rated tech analyst for more than two decades. Hosted by Ann Berry.

Apr 19, 2024 • 9min
Why Big Banks Could Drive Bitcoin Higher | Matthew Hougan
Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, explains why big banks aren't currently allowed to buy Bitcoin ETFs. Hougan believes that banks will soon hurdle this barrier which could bring a demand boost to Bitcoin.
Hougan also breaks down the upcoming Bitcoin halving event and what a supply shock could mean for the digital asset in the wake of increased institutional demand.
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Apr 16, 2024 • 11min
How 2024 Elections Could be Influencing Fed Policy | Cem Karsan
Cem Karsan, Founder & CIO, Kai Volatility breaks down why the Fed will continue to support U.S. economic growth even in the wake of hotter inflation due to political pressures from this year's upcoming November elections.
Karsan also provides his thoughts on the future of market volatility, options trading strategies, & more.
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The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.

Apr 11, 2024 • 33min
How to Get Wealthy in an Economy Broken for Young People | Scott Galloway
Intergenerational theft and the cramming of prosperity into seniors’ pockets is creating a flawed economy that is weaponized by rich people and broken for young people, says NYU Professor and serial entrepreneur Scott Galloway. Galloway spoke with Kyla Scanlon about worrisome trends he sees for young Americans, the formula for becoming wealthy, and how to win in a capitalist society.
His new book, The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security, is available for pre-order.
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Apr 10, 2024 • 11min
Why Central Bank Policy Could Push Gold to $3,000 | Mike McGlone
Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg, talks with Kyla Scanlon about demand drivers for gold including increased buying from central banks, anticipation for potential interest rate cuts, & more.
McGlone also breaks down the relationship between gold and Bitcoin, recent inflation trends, and bond market indicators that could point toward a shift in economic sentiment.
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

Mar 22, 2024 • 16min
Google Dependency is Reddit's Biggest Risk | Alex Heath
Reddit just made its public market debut, opening well above its $34 IPO price. Tech journalist Alex Heath from The Verge joins to discuss why he's surprised about the demand for the stock and explains how NSFW content and reliance on Google for traffic and revenue are risks that investors should pay attention to.

Mar 19, 2024 • 29min
Kara Swisher on China's TikTok Agenda, Media's AI Risk, and Tech Regulation
Kara Swisher holds nothing back as she shares her POV on the future of media & tech. The award-winning tech journalist discusses what Donald Trump got right about Meta, why we can't trust China with TikTok, the possibility of running for political office, and the problem with a culture that turns rich people into gods. Plus, Swisher shares other highlights from her new book, 'Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.'
Hosted by Ann Berry.
Chapters
0:00 Kara's career
3:40 POV journalism
5:25 Kara for office?
7:44 China vs. US mindset
12:18 Trump vs. Meta
13:58 TikTok's future
17:09 State of media
19:45 Strong AI in media
24:20 Future of journalism
The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security.
Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable.
Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.