Best Nick Halaris Podcasts (2024)

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Nate Helbach – How to Make Real Estate More Sustainable and Regenerative 53:03

1d ago53:03

53:03

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Nate Helbach, the founder and CEO of Neutral, a regenerative development company. Neutral’s mission is to develop financially responsible, sustainable living spaces that foster healthy lifestyles and friendly neighborhoods. Ready to dive in? Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazo…

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James Fishback – The Importance of Meritocracy and Open Debate 1:23:31

8d ago1:23:31

1:23:31

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring James Fishback, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Azoria Partners and the Founder of Incubate Debate. James, a rising star in the investment world, has become a passionate advocate for meritocracy and open debate. Ready to dive in? Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazo…

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Eugene Volokh – What’s the Truth about Free Speech in America 1:08:46

24d ago1:08:46

1:08:46

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring prominent legal scholar and free speech expert, Eugene Volokh. Eugene is a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, the author of The Volokh Conspiracy, a widely read legal blog, and a co-host of the Free Speech Unmuted Podcast. For thirty years, he has been a professor at the University of Califo…

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Dmitri Mehlhorn–Venture Approaches Against Fascism 1:06:54

1M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Hi Everyone and Welcome Back! This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Dmitri Mehlhorn, the Founder and Executive Director of Oakland Corps, an organization dedicated to standing in solidarity with Oakland-born Kamala Harris. Dmitri is a prominent Democratic donor and strategist. Previously, he served as co-founder of Investing in US, a …

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Deb Otis – How to Create a Better Election System in America 42:44

1M ago42:44

42:44

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Deb Otis, the Director of Research and Policy at FairVote, a nonpartisan organization seeking better elections in America through two key reforms: 1. Ranked choice voting and 2. Proportional representation in Congress. Deb is a passionate and experienced civic activist and an expert on comparative…

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Dara Albright – How to Create a Better, Fairer, and More Equitable Financial World 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring fintech educator, investor, and financial literacy advocate, Dara Albright. Dara is a Board Member of Worthy, a fintech company providing unique fixed-income products for retail investors. She’s also a newsletter author, podcaster, and frequent media contributor. Ready to dive in? Listen to this e…

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Pablo Arredondo – How AI can transform and improve our legal system 48:56

2M ago48:56

48:56

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Pablo Arredondo, the Vice President of CoCounsel at Thomson Reuters, an AI-driven legal service that is revolutionizing the industry. Pablo, one of my closest friends from Stanford Law School, is a legal tech entrepreneur with an incredible track record of success. He’s been at the forefront of th…

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Sarah Dusseault – How to solve the homelessness crisis 1:16:26

2M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring my friend Sarah Dusseault, a prominent local civic activist and the lead strategist at LA4LA, a first-of-its-kind government, philanthropy and private sector alliance formed to unlock affordable housing options in Los Angeles at scale and speed. She’s also my colleague at the Angeleno Project and …

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Francis Barry – What Holds America Together 49:32

3M ago49:32

49:32

Hi Everyone and Welcome Back! This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Francis Barry, the author of “Back Roads and Better Angels,” an important and inspiring new book examining the heart and soul of the American democracy. Francis, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and member of the editorial board there, is a sought-after voice for those s…

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Barry Lynn – Why antimonopoly policy is so crucial to building a better future 54:04

3M ago54:04

54:04

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Barry Lynn, the Executive Director of the Open Markets Institute, an organization dedicated to using competition policy to build stronger democracies, more just and equitable societies, and more innovative and sustainable economies. Barry, a highly-regarded journalist, is also the author of 3 impo…

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Daniel Hettwer – How to Have Fun While Doing Good in the World 48:04

4M ago48:04

48:04

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Daniel Hettwer, founder and CEO of Hidden Worlds Entertainment, an innovative company responsible for pioneering the Impactainment industry, where businesses try to do good while having fun. Daniel, a perfect example of a socially conscious entrepreneur, has an inspiring vision for how to merge ou…

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How Housing Can Boost Economic Mobility In America | Cristian Ahumada 1:13:11

4M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Cristian Ahumada, the Executive Director of Holos Communities, one of the leading non-profit affordable housing developers in Southern California. Cristian, my friend of many years, is one of the most passionate, impact-focused leaders I’ve ever come across and has a decades-long track record of m…

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Nathan Labenz – The Dark Side of the AI Future 44:18

4M ago44:18

44:18

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Nathan Labenz, a founder of Waymark, a company using AI to help businesses easily make compelling marketing videos, and the host of a very popular AI-focused podcast called Cognitive Revolution. As you all know by now, Nathan is a gifted thinker and communicator, the world’s best AI scout, and one…

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Nathan Labenz – AI’s Revolutionary Potential and the Need for a New Social Contract 52:02

5M ago52:02

52:02

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Nathan Labenz, a founder of Waymark, a company using AI to help companies easily make compelling marketing videos, and the host of the Cognitive Revolution podcast. Nathan, our first guest on the show who went to my high school, has carved out a niche for himself in the crowded online world as an …

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Yuen-Li Chan – How Technology Can Help Solve the Global Garbage Problem 50:06

5M ago50:06

50:06

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Yuen-Li Chan, the COO of Phoenix Waste Solutions. Yuen-Li and her business partner Tamara Webb have patented a zero-fuel waste disposal apparatus that turns trash into ash and energy. The Phoenix can thermally degrade unsorted municipal solid waste without using any fuel and produce 98% less green…

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Tracy Gray – The Crucial Role That Capital Can Play in Creating a More Equitable World 39:17

5M ago39:17

39:17

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Tracy Gray, the Founder and Managing Partner of The 22 Fund. Tracy is an innovator and visionary leader passionate about justice and dedicated to building a more equitable world. Her fund is incredibly unique, not only in its socially conscious intent but also in its investment strategy. I wanted …

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Zach Rausch – Why smartphones and social media are bad for kids 1:14:18

5M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Zach Rausch, an Associate Research Scientist at NYU-Stern School of Business and the lead researcher for social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book “The Anxious Generation.” Zach’s research for the book, both convincing and frightening, marks a major contribution to an ongoing conversation abou…

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Evan Armstrong – Will the Moral Tech Billionaire Please Stand Up 46:10

6M ago46:10

46:10

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Evan Armstrong, the author of the popular Napkin Math newsletter and the lead writer for Every, a technology publication focused on the intersection of AI, finance, and business. Evan regularly writes thought-provoking, extensively researched, original articles on the most important trends and iss…

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Danielle DiMartino Booth – Why the Fed is Bad for America 31:33

6M ago31:33

31:33

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Danielle DiMartino Booth, the CEO and Chief Strategist at QI Research. She is an economist, thought leader, and former Federal Reserve insider, the author of Fed Up: An Insider’s Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America and The Daily Feather newsletter, and one of the most widely followe…

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What's really happening on the frontlines of the border crisis | Erin Hughes 52:58

6M ago52:58

52:58

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Erin Hughes, the co-founder and Executive Director of Solidarity Engineering, an organization dedicated to using engineering to protect the public health of communities in crisis. They got their start back in 2020 by providing clean water and sanitation facilities at asylum-seeker camps that forme…

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Using science to reimagine society and solve our biggest problems | Robin Hanson 1:06:05

6M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Robin Hanson, an economics professor at George Mason University, the author of several fascinating books and the popular “Overcoming Bias” newsletter, and a true maverick, polymath thinker. He has an incredible body of work and has studied and written about everything from AI and aliens to the psy…

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Practical ideas for preventing mass gun violence | Katherine Schweit 1:22:41

7M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Katherine Schweit, a former FBI agent and one of the most influential gun violence advocates in the country. She conducted the first mass shooter study while at the FBI, is the founder and co-host of the Stop the Killing Podcast, and is the author of two really important books—“Stop the Killing” a…

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How America can thrive in the emerging new world order | Dee Smith 1:19:36

7M ago1:19:36

1:19:36

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Dee Smith, the Founder and CEO of the Strategic Insight Group, a global intelligence firm with a decades-long track record investigating the most important issues in the world. Dee is a geopolitical expert, author, educator, and entrepreneur who advises some of the world’s most influential investo…

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How to help stop the most evil thing in the world | Matt Murphy 59:14

7M ago59:14

59:14

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Matt Murphy, a former Green Beret and the President of the Sentinel Foundation, an innovative non-profit working to save kids from the horrors of child trafficking. Matt, a warrior, patriot, father, and now non-profit leader, exemplifies everything we care about here at Profit+ and The Nick Halari…

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Why re-industrialization is just one piece of the puzzle to revitalize America | Julius Krein 1:10:27

8M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Julius Krein, the founder and editor of the American Affairs Journal. Julius is an incredibly deep thinker, a patriot, and someone who has dedicated his life to advocating for a better America. He launched the American Affairs Journal to provide an antidote to the dumbed-down, overly partisan foru…

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The pressing need for transparency, accountability, and competition in our economy | Wolf Richter 1:23:25

8M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Wolf Richter, the publisher of the Wolf Street Website. Wolf is an incredible financial mind and his site has become one of the go-to sources for those on global Wall Street seeking sophisticated, in-depth, and independent analysis of economic trends and market dynamics. I stumbled across Wolf Str…

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How to level the playing field for college access in America | Ibert Schultz 1:19:17

8M ago1:19:17

1:19:17

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring non-profit leader, Ibert Schultz. Ibert is the Executive Director of Black College Success, an organization committed to increasing opportunities through college access and career success for Black high school students. He’s a dedicated activist and public servant with a long, diverse track record…

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How to make immigration work for America | Jack Malde 1:00:21

8M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring immigration policy expert, Jack Malde. Jack is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center, a think tank dedicated to promoting compromise and political solutions that will improve the lives of Americans. He’s also the co-host of the “This Week In Immigration” podcast, a show that is f…

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Why Primary Reform Can Save Our Democracy | Nick Troiano 55:06

8M ago55:06

55:06

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring civic entrepreneur, Nick Troiano. Nick is the founder and Executive Director of Unite America, a philanthropic venture fund focused on nonpartisan election reform, and the author of a very important new book, The Primary Solution. I had the opportunity to read an advance copy of the book to prepar…

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Why addressing the housing crisis is so critical to America's future | Laura Foote 55:15

9M ago55:15

55:15

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring civic leader, Laura Foote. Laura is a Founder and the Executive Director of Yimby Action, an innovative non-profit pro-housing advocacy organization. From humble beginnings organizing pro-housing campaigns in San Francisco, Laura and her colleagues at Yimby Action have become some of the most powe…

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How to Solve the Big Problems of Modern Democracy | Leonora Camner 1:06:39

9M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring civic leader, Leonora Camner. Leonora is the Executive Director of ClimateSafe Villages, an innovative non-profit focused on helping communities build resilience, and the former Executive Director of Abundant Housing LA. As a civic activist with an impressive track record of success, she’s fast be…

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Episode 36: Why business leaders must embrace the responsibilities of citizenship | Michael Kelly 1:20:02

10M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring civic leader, Michael Kelly. Michael is the Executive Director of the Drucker Institute and the longtime leader of the LA Coalition for the Economy and Jobs, an innovative civic activist group here in Los Angeles. With a long history working at the intersection of government and business, he has a…

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Episode 35: Why Focusing On Relationships Can Supercharge Your Life 58:25

10M ago58:25

58:25

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring relationship expert Barb Betts. Barb is a popular keynote speaker, the host of the Relationships are your Superpower Podcast, where I recently had the honor to make an appearance, and a very successful real estate entrepreneur. When I met Barb, and learned her story and the inspiring contours of h…

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Episode 34: How to win the battle against addiction | Will House 55:55

11M ago55:55

55:55

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring social entrepreneur Will House. Will is the founder and CEO of Oberit, an innovative new company using AI, neuroscience, and incentives to help people overcome addiction. When I met Will and heard his inspiring story of redemption, I knew instantly I had to have him on the show as his willingness …

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Episode 33: How to solve the housing crisis | Scott Epstein 1:20:23

11M ago1:20:23

1:20:23

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring civic activist Scott Epstein. Scott is the Director of Policy and Research for Abundant Housing LA, an innovative pro-housing advocacy group making waves here in California, a former candidate for city council here in Los Angeles, and a lifelong social justice and housing activist. I wanted to hav…

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Episode 32: How impact investors are using Wall Street principles in the battle against poverty | Debbie La Franchi 1:17:01

11M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring impact investor, Debbie La Franchi. Debbie is the founder and CEO of SDS Capital Group, an impact fund with over $1B of investments and a 20-year track record of success. A lot of people these days talk about impact, but Debbie and her colleagues at SDS actually walk the walk as well. They have be…

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Episode 31: Lessons learned from investing in a better future | Pavel Sokolovsky 1:03:46

11M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring entrepreneur, angel investor, and the author of the P.S. You Should Know Newsletter, Pavel Sokolovsky. Pavel has an impressive track record in business and investing and is someone I talk to regularly to compare notes on the world, expand my horizon, and challenge my assumptions. I always walk awa…

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Episode 30: How to Make the Fashion Industry Sustainable | Eliana Konsker and Brigitte Canty 55:58

12M ago55:58

55:58

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring two inspiring civic entrepreneurs—Eliana Konsker and Brigitte Canty—the co-Founders of Zero, an ecommerce marketplace for sustainable fashion brands. Frustrated by a world that always seems to push sustainability all the way back to consumer choice, Ellie and Brigitte are working to build a produc…

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Episode 29: Why preserving the rule of law is the key to America's future | Rep. Dan Goldman 43:19

12M ago43:19

43:19

Hi Everyone and Welcome Back! This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring another of my old law school friends, Congressman Dan Goldman. Dan is someone who has dedicated his life to public service and has inspiring track record fighting to preserve the rule of law in this country. He currently represents New York’s 10th District in the Hous…

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Episode 28: How Technology Can Play a Key Role in Criminal Justice Reform | Michelle Mbekeani 1:16:10

1y ago1:16:10

1:16:10

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring another inspiring civic entrepreneur, Michelle Mbekeani. Michelle is a prosecutor, criminal justice advocate, and the founder and CEO of Period, a subscription based digital platform that gives incarcerated people access to free legal service and advocacy for innocence and post-conviction relief. …

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Episode 27: How financial innovation might save the American Dream | Kent Keirsey 1:19:54

1y ago1:19:54

1:19:54

We are launching something new this week on The Nick Halaris Show—a new series called Civic Spotlights, where we will feature entrepreneurs, activists, leaders, and artists who are working to make the world a better place. The idea here with Civic Spotlights is to shine a light on all the inspiring people doing good work in the world to drive aware…

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Episode 26: What have we learned so far? | AMA Session with Guest Host John Njoku 1:11:01

1y ago1:11:01

1:11:01

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are welcoming back our guest host John Njoku for another tables turned ask me anything episode. As you all know, we’ve had some rather interesting guests on the show over the past few months and with everything going-on in the world right now, I figured it would be a great time to reflect on some of the big the…

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Episode 25: The Secrets to Big Life Pivots and How to Find Freedom | Jamie Gruber 59:26

1y ago59:26

59:26

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring personal transformation expert Jamie Gruber. Jamie is an entrepreneur, multifamily investor, mastermind leader, and the host of the popular Tribe of Millionaires Podcast. Several years ago, Jamie quit his high-paying corporate job to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams and has since become a passion…

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Episode 24: How to Become an Impact Driven Leader | Tyler Dickerhoof 1:08:51

1y ago1:08:51

1:08:51

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring leadership guru Tyler Dickerhoof. Tyler is an entrepreneur with a very impressive track record and the host of the popular Impact Driven Leader Podcast. As you’ll see in this episode, his diverse experiences in industries like agriculture, fitness, and network marketing give him a unique and compe…

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Episode 23: How to rise above fear and transform your life | Adam Hill 58:29

1y ago58:29

58:29

We’re switching gears this week on The Nick Halaris Show and diving into a topic that our regular Profit+ readers will be very familiar with—fear. Our guest is popular speaker and podcaster, Adam Hill, an expert in personal transformation and a leading voice for those hoping to establish a better relationship with fear in their lives. He’s the host…

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Episode 22: Navigating a Degenerative Political System | Demetri Kofinas 56:01

1y ago56:01

56:01

Greetings Everyone, This week on the Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Demetri Kofinas, the creator and the host of Hidden Forces, one of the most thoughtful and popular podcasts in the world today. Demetri spends his days engaging with big issues and ideas and talking with some of the smartest, most influential people in the world. Because he emb…

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Episode 21: How to Use Failure to Fast Track Entrepreneurial Growth | Nick Hiter 52:46

1y ago52:46

52:46

This week on the Nick Halaris Show we are featuring serial entrepreneur and popular media personality, Nick Hiter. Nick is the founder of Team Hiter, a business focused on helping entrepreneurs drive growth, the host of The Hitstreak Podcast and the voice of SiriusXM’s “Y”allternative radio station. I wanted to have Nick on the show to explore his …

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Episode 20: How Better Leaders Create Better Cultures | Anton Gunn 1:13:19

1y ago1:13:19

1:13:19

Greetings Everyone. This week on the Nick Halaris Show we are featuring popular keynote speaker and leadership consultant, Anton Gunn. Through a long, diverse, and impressive career in both business and public service, Anton has become a leading voice for organizations looking to build world class cultures. He has deep experience as a public servan…

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Episode 19: Darius Dale 59:55

1y ago59:55

59:55

Our summer finance series continues. Up next is Darius Dale, the Founder and CEO of 42 Macro, an investment research firm focused on democratizing institutional-grade macro risk management frameworks and processes. Armed with his passion for economics and markets, his incredible financial mind, and the noble mission behind 42 Macro, Darius has beco…

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Episode 18: How being a Maverick Can Change Your Life | Jim Rogers 48:37

1y ago48:37

48:37

We are joined this week by legendary investor, author, and world record holder Jim Rogers. Not only does Jim have one of the best investment track records in history, he also has one of the most diverse. He found success early as an institutional hedge fund manager in tough years of the 1970’s, made bold moves in commodities markets, and was one of…

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