Best Wall Street Whisper Podcasts (2024)

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Ivo Allen, CEO of 911inform (8/8/24) 9:40

4h ago9:40

9:40

Join us for the launch of our video podcast, The Brief. Our inaugural video is with none other than Ivo Allen, CEO of 911inform.By Wall Street Whisper

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Finding your niche with CNBC's Sara Eisen 43:39

10m ago43:39

43:39

Sara Eisen’s recipe for success is pretty straight forward: “Always have an expertise, and a niche. It will pay off in the end.” For Eisen, developing that niche meant choosing an internship at Foreign Exchange TV to launch her career (even if it meant turning down a much sexier internship with Howard Stern!). Now, almost two decades later, Eisen i…

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James Mackintosh: The Veteran Wall Street Journal Columnist Who “Thinks Through His Fingers” 36:40

1M ago36:40

36:40

James Mackintosh spent six years at Oxford studying philosophy. It turns out that was the perfect training to become a financial markets columnist. On this episode of Press Profiles, we explore James's nearly 30-year career spanning the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal. We discuss his writing process and his search for endlessly interest…

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Diane Brady: Fortune’s newest CEO Whisperer 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

In a life that has brought her to almost every corner of the earth, Diane Brady has made a career of finding stories in unexpected places. Now, she is turning her attention to bringing Fortune’s live events and CEO initiative to the next level. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss where she wants to take the franchise, along with some of h…

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Laura Kreutzer: The changing face of Private Equity with the Wall Street Journal’s Bureau Chief 42:53

3M ago42:53

42:53

Laura Kreutzer is one of the longest tenured reporters in Private Equity. A scholarship student who earned her way into some of the most prestigious educational institutions, Laura has brought keen insight, deep understanding, and a warm personality to her coverage of the ever-changing asset class. On this episode of Press Profiles – live from Laur…

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Bloomberg Technology’s Caroline Hyde on why “Diversity is everything” 40:08

4M ago40:08

40:08

Caroline Hyde has thrived in several roles at Bloomberg for the past 16 years, most recently leading the charge at Bloomberg Technology alongside co-anchor Ed Ludlow. But before she brought her infectious energy to TV, she was working on the other side of the screen as a PR professional. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss her early trial…

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Oliver Shah: Live from London with the renowned columnist from The Sunday Times 48:17

5M ago48:17

48:17

Oliver Shah has rapidly become one of the most impactful journalists in Britain. His quick career rise to associate editor at the The Sunday Times (the paper he grew up reading) has been due in large part to his ability to find the "sizzle on the steak" when it comes to journalism. On this episode of Press Profiles, my UK colleague and guest co-hos…

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Dan Colarusso: A behind the scenes look with the man in charge at CNBC 45:17

6M ago45:17

45:17

As the son of a butcher, Dan Colarusso grew up seeing how the sausage got made. Now, he oversees sausage making of a different type. As Senior Vice President of Business News at CNBC, Dan is the man behind all the decisions that affect the network’s programming. He has honed his news judgment and style over the course of 40 years, influenced by sto…

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John Micklethwait: Setting the tone at Bloomberg News 39:42

6M ago39:42

39:42

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest news organizations globally, with 2,400 reporters, and coverage that reaches every medium from wires, to broadcast, to print, and radio - and John Micklethwait is the man that sits atop of it all. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss John's career journey from The Economist to Bloomberg, some of his fav…

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Abe Madkour: Exploring the game behind the game with Sports Business Journal's Executive Editor 32:32

7M ago32:32

32:32

Most sports reporters sit in the press box. Abe Madkour’s staff of reporters sit in the C-Suite. On this episode of Press Profiles, we sit down with Sports Business Journal’s Publisher and Executive Editor to explore his love for the "game behind the game" and how he has built an industry-renowned publication that covers the business of sports. We …

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Mina Al Oraibi: On Location in Abu Dhabi with the Editor in Chief of The National newspaper 39:50

8M ago39:50

39:50

On this edition of Press Profiles, we head to the Middle East to sit down with the head of one of the leading news organizations in the UAE. Mina Al Oraibi was born in Iraq, and growing up her and her family were exiles in Saudi Arabia. She has spent time in the UK, US, and now the UAE. She shares her global perspective and a lifetime of experience…

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CNBC's Bob Pisani: 10,000 bell ringings on the floor of the NYSE and counting… 35:30

8M ago35:30

35:30

The NYSE is an institution, and so is Bob Pisani. The CNBC veteran has been manning the floor of the exchange for the business network for more than 25 years. On this edition of Press Profiles, we hear about his encounters with notable luminaries such as Walter Cronkite, Muhammad Ali, and Barry Manilow (who knew he wrote the State Farm jingle?). We…

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Reuters' Peter Thal Larsen: At the forefront of turning breaking news into Breakingviews 40:23

9M ago40:23

40:23

Peter Thal Larsen's career was shaped in part by the great financial crisis. As a reporter for the Financial Times, he had a front row seat to all the action. From there, he pivoted to Reuters’ financial commentary site, Breakingviews, and a little over a year ago he took the helm of the organization as Global Editor. We discuss that journey and th…

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Arash Massoudi: Chasing scoops and covering the business of sports at the Financial Times 38:40

10M ago38:40

38:40

On our season 3 premiere of Press Profiles, we’re doing our “Due Diligence” with the FT's corporate finance and deals editor. Arash Massoudi grew up in Tallahassee, Florida but has made himself a successful career across the pond reporting on the biggest corporate deals, and most recently, the growing intersection of sports and business. Arash’s jo…

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Barry Ritholtz: Bloomberg’s Very Own “Master in Business” 44:14

1y ago44:14

44:14

Barry Ritholtz just recorded his 500th episode of the highly regarded Master’s in Business radio show and podcast on Bloomberg. The journey to 500 has been anything but a straight line. On this episode of Press Profiles, we take a look at Barry’s multifaceted career as a podcast host, creator of the well-known Big Picture blog, and successful money…

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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson: Giving the Financial Times an “edge” for more than 20 years 39:41

1y ago39:41

39:41

As a little kid, Andrew Edgecliff Johnson would read his father’s Financial Times. It’s no wonder that he would grow up and spend his career at the venerable global news organization. On this edition of Press Profiles, we sit down with the man they call “Edge” to discuss his role as US Business Editor, the 5 speeds of news coverage, the politics of…

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Devin Banerjee: Taking a nervous leap from Bloomberg and loving life at Linked-In 46:02

1y ago46:02

46:02

Devin Banerjee is certainly not risk averse. Whether it’s taking control of a 150-person daily college newspaper at Stanford in his sophomore year, turning down a full time offer at the Wall Street Journal to accept an internship at Bloomberg, getting his pilot’s license, or tackling the CFA exam, he has always followed his gut, pursued his dreams,…

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Maneet Ahuja: Forbes’ Iconoclast on her relentless pursuit to build the best relationships. 38:12

1y ago38:12

38:12

When she was only about 5 years into her career, Business Insider wrote a story with the headline, “Meet Maneet Ahuja—The 27-Year-Old CNBC Producer Who's More Connected Than God.” Maneet Ahuja has always been determined and she has always been ahead of the curve. On this edition of Press Profiles, we talk about how she built one of the best Rolodex…

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CoinDesk’s Michael Casey: One of Mainstream Media's Earliest Bitcoin Champions 40:15

1y ago40:15

40:15

Growing up in Australia, Coin Desk’s Chief Content Officer Michael Casey thought it would be cool to be in a band. While that didn’t pan out in the way he might have thought, he did end up as a rockstar of sorts among the legions of bitcoin and crypto currency followers after spearheading the Wall Street Journal's coverage of the nascent currency. …

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Justin Baer: The Wall Street Journal’s self-proclaimed “late bloomer” on his quest to keep learning, improving, and building toward something better. 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

43:34

Justin Baer “lucked” into a job that would end up becoming a lifelong career. The Senior Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal was intrigued by the fast pace of news, and while he might have started out on the PR side of the equation, he eventually fell into the reporter role. Since then, Justin has worked for the leading publications in busine…

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Alice Fulwood: The Economist’s Wall Street correspondent on the only real career decision she’s ever made 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

32:32

Many people have seen the HBO show, “Industry.” Alice Fulwood has lived it. Before landing at The Economist, the now-venerable Wall Street reporter was “working hard and playing” hard on the trading floor at a London investment bank…until she made what she calls, “the only decision she’s ever made.” That decision? A leap into journalism, starting w…

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Insider’s Dakin Campbell: A Wall Street watch dog looking to uncover the unknown. 39:23

1+ y ago39:23

39:23

Dakin Campbell’s calls aren’t always welcome on Wall Street. The seasoned journalist seeks to “uncover issues that management teams and other subjects would rather keep quiet.” On this episode of Press Profiles, we explore his approach to creating understanding and ensuring accountability. We also discuss his many years covering Goldman Sachs, grow…

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Stephanie Mehta: Leading the way as CEO of Fast Company and Inc. 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

34:44

Stephanie Mehta was first starstruck by a front-page story in the “Daily Northwestern.” These days she’s rarely starstruck, leading two cutting-edge business publications which track the next generation of companies and entrepreneurs. During her impressive career she’s logged time everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to Vanity Fair and conducted…

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Rebecca Jarvis: From 45 rejection letters to 4-5 AM wake-up calls for ABC News. 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

38:48

Rebecca Jarvis spent the early days of her career in investment banking thinking of all the ways she could get out of a career in investment banking. The journalism bug was tugging at her. After plenty of rejections, she finally broke into the business. Then, a stint on a new reality show called “The Apprentice” got her noticed by CNBC, and as they…

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Francine Lacqua: Press Profiles is on location in London with Bloomberg’s ubiquitous anchor. 35:24

1+ y ago35:24

35:24

The daughter of a journalist, Francine Lacqua spent the first twenty years of her life living in Moscow, Washington, London, and Paris. On this edition of Press Profiles, on location in London, we talk about how that upbringing influenced her career, discuss her many great interviews, filming a show on a Ferris wheel, shots of espresso, and of cour…

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Maureen Farrell: a life of exploration leads to The New York Times 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

40:50

Maureen Farrell was always curious and had a deep desire to learn new things. It’s no wonder she cast medical school aside and ended up as a journalist. On this episode of Press Profiles, we hear about her journey as a journalist, including tea with Hillary Clinton, being star struck in the WSJ newsroom, the paragraph that landed her the WeWork boo…

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Howard Kapiloff: Behind the Scenes of Hedge Fund Alert, the little newsletter that makes a big impact. 28:34

1+ y ago28:34

28:34

Howard Kapiloff loves writing about characters; it’s no wonder he ended up covering the hedge fund industry. For more than 20 years he has been following the ups and downs of the smart and intriguing cast of characters that make up the industry. On this episode we talk about how he helps fill the pages of Hedge Fund Alert each week, how the industr…

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Matt Turner: The inside story of Insider’s Editor in Chief 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

42:24

Matt Turner never dreamed of being a journalist. But, a random comment in a bar set him on his way. On this episode of Press Profiles, Insider’s Editor in Chief tells us about his fortuitous path into journalism, taking the leap from The Wall Street Journal into the unknown, utilizing data to understand what readers want, ultra-marathons, being con…

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Matt Wirz: Helping readers of the Wall Street Journal make sense of the credit markets for more than a dozen years. 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

40:43

Matt Wirz was always good with words. But, it took a stint living in Moscow listening to the stories of other reporters to know that he wanted to be one, too. Now, after over a decade in the industry, including 12 years at The Wall Street Journal, Matt has covered all sides of the credit and fixed income world. On this episode of Press Profiles, we…

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Carleton English: From catchy headlines at the NY Post to getting the last word at Barron's. 32:26

1+ y ago32:26

32:26

Carleton English likes to dabble. From dancing the tango, to drinking whiskey, to sampling Broadway; a little bit of everything has made for an interesting life. On this edition of Press Profiles, we dive into her impressive career journey including her pivot from the irreverent NY Post to straight-laced Barron’s, her commitment to financial litera…

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Michael de la Merced: The New York Times veteran on the early days of DealBook and his journalism school set back that turned out to be a blessing in disguise 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

37:32

Michael de la Merced was employee number four at a new “blog” from The New York Times called DealBook. Now, almost twenty years later, DealBook is one of the first emails opened every morning by leaders across the financial industry. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk about landing that first job at the Times, his “soft spot” for white coll…

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Sonali Basak: The Bloomberg TV Anchor and Reporter on her approach to interviews, mid-day runs, “mapping out” her source list, and her belief that you don’t get points in heaven for being a jerk 32:39

2y ago32:39

32:39

Sonali Basak has rapidly made her mark at Bloomberg, interviewing industry titans and breaking stories. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk to Sonali about ditching medicine to follow her passion as a reporter, her crazy schedule at Bloomberg (kept in check by four different calendars), building and maintaining an impressive source list, wha…

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Dan Primack: The man behind the Axios newsletter that informs the PE industry. 33:25

2y ago33:25

33:25

Dan Primack has always been a “newsletter guy.” On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk about how the eponymous Axios Pro-Rata newsletter grew from an email he’d send out personally from his Outlook account to required reading in the PE and VC industries with hundreds of thousands of subscribers We also discuss Boston sports, the $50 that pushed…

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Robin Wigglesworth: Wigging out about Norway, debt crises, and the value of smart snark with the veteran Financial Times reporter 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

On this edition of Press Profiles, we sit down with the Financial Times’ Robin Wigglesworth – Norway’s favorite son – to discuss his long career covering the global financial markets, investment managers, and debt crises. We also talk 24-hour days without sunshine, COVID babies, the Eurovision Song Contest, and of course, a whole lot more.…

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Caleb Silver: College memories, finding love in South America and defining the financial universe as the Editor in Chief of Investopedia 44:32

2y ago44:32

44:32

Caleb Silver began his journalism career hunting down stories in his home state of New Mexico with a Beta-cam and a lot of hustle. His determination to cover stories and see the world eventually took him to South America (where he would not only find work, but his future wife too), Bloomberg, CNN (where he helped create “The Situation Room” with Wo…

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Julie Segal: Institutional Investor’s co-editor on memorable stories, building her list of sources, and why you should take her to dinner and buy her a beer 44:46

2y ago44:46

44:46

After nearly 30 years at the magazine, Institutional Investor Co-Editor Julie Segal now sits atop the publications masthead. On this edition of Press Profiles, we discuss her approach to building relationships, her most memorable stories and interviews, how the industry has changed, and the strange but true story of her giving birth in a cab.…

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Liz Hoffman: Anecdotes and Insights on Her Journey from The Wall Street Journal to the Global News Start-Up Semafor 32:36

2y ago32:36

32:36

Liz Hoffman established herself as a leading reporter during 9 years at The Wall Street Journal. Now, she is ready for her next adventure joining the global news start up Semafor where she will lead their business and finance coverage. On this episode of Press Profiles we cover the dark art of M&A reporting, all things Goldman Sachs, dressing up as…

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David Faber: Developing sources and breaking stories for nearly 30 Years at CNBC 27:47

2y ago27:47

27:47

David has been a fixture at CNBC for nearly 30 years. On this edition of Press Profiles, we dig deep to discuss how he got into the business, where he learned to develop sources, the story behind his nickname, what it was like to host Jeopardy, why scoring a notable interview is more satisfying than breaking news, the new owner of the NY Mets, the …

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Alex Lieberman – The Creator of the Morning Brew on the power of smart humor, free swag and tackling mental health issues head on 36:44

2y ago36:44

36:44

As a senior at Michigan in 2014, Alex Lieberman began a fun, witty newsletter designed to inform his classmates about the world of business. Eight years later, the Morning Brew has almost 3 million subscribers and is a staple on Wall Street. On this edition of Press Profiles, we hear about how Alex grew the business, key moments along the way, why …

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Miriam Gottfried: The Wall Street Journal reporter's front row seat to the ubiquitous world of private equity 34:54

2y ago34:54

34:54

Private Equity is everywhere and Miriam Gottfried, Senior Private Equity Reporter at the Wall Street Journal, has her finger on the pulse of it all. On this edition of Press Profiles, Miriam tells us about her journey from foodie to finance reporter, the importance of good relationships, the unlikely place she met her husband, her love for a good g…

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Nathan Vardi: The Undefeated Champion of Forbes Cover Stories 38:00

2+ y ago38:00

38:00

During his 22-year career at Forbes, Nathan Vardi authored a record number of cover stories. On this edition of Press Profiles, we learn about Nathan’s impressive career and discuss the recipe for a great story. What makes a good cover story? We also discuss the Forbes Rich List and how Nathan played a role in figuring out who makes what; ice hocke…

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Alan Murray: From a 9-year-old neighborhood reporter to the CEO of Fortune Media 41:41

2+ y ago41:41

41:41

When Alan Murray was a little kid he walked up and down his neighborhood in Pittsburgh asking for news updates from all the neighbors. He turned those assembled tidbits about visiting relatives, new pets and little league triumphs into a newsletter he hawked for $.50 cents apiece. That was just the start of a journalism career that would span multi…

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Brooke Masters: Gatekeeping the Financial Times opinion page, yacht-hopping on the fourth of July, and her front row seat at the Martha Stewart trial. 47:29

2+ y ago47:29

47:29

Brooke Masters broke her first corporate scandal as a college student writing for the Harvard Crimson. She has continued to hold the powerful accountable through decades of work at the Washington Post and the Financial Times. Brooke shares how she landed front-page stories, her advice to young reporters now, and the differences between reporting (a…

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David Westin: From the corner office at ABC News to the anchor chair at Bloomberg TV 50:51

2+ y ago50:51

50:51

David Westin began as a talented lawyer clerking for the Supreme Court. He would go on to serve as the president of ABC News for 13 years where he oversaw Peter Jennings, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, George Stephanopoulos, and many others. Now he is capping off a memorable career in front of the camera at Bloomberg TV. Hear about his remarkable j…

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Andy Serwer: The Journey from Fortune's "Mr. StreetLife" to Editor in Chief at Yahoo Finance 40:38

2+ y ago40:38

40:38

In 1997, Andy Serwer launched an online column called StreetLife and it quickly became a Wall Street phenomenon. It was a mix of finance, music, sports and pop culture told in a quick, fun and irreverent manner. It was the pre cursor to the dozens of email newsletters that now fill our inboxes on a daily basis. On this episode of Press Profiles we …

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Dan Roth: LinkedIn's Editor in Chief on the transformation of LinkedIn into a media powerhouse 46:56

2+ y ago46:56

46:56

Dan Roth had a fascinating career as a journalist with stops at Forbes, Fortune, Wired and other outlets before taking on what would be his biggest challenge: how to transform LinkedIn, a technology platform, into a meaningful player in business news. In this episode of Press Profiles, we’ll talk to Dan about that journey as well as how we can all …

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CNBC’s Leslie Picker – From Studying Theater to Covering The Theatrics of Wall Street 42:23

2+ y ago42:23

42:23

Growing up in Kansas, Leslie Picker thought she would be pursuing a career in theater. Instead, she opted out of her scholarship, headed to journalism school and eventually received her MBA. She has had stints at Fox, Bloomberg, The NY Times and now CNBC, where she is quickly making her mark as a top business reporter. From the Twitter IPO, to the …

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Jason Kelly: Private Equity, the art of the M&A deal leak, and his evolving 20-year Bloomberg career 49:03

2+ y ago49:03

49:03

Jason Kelly has had at least a half a dozen careers all with the same company. A 20-year veteran of Bloomberg News he has served as a reporter, producer, editor, radio host and TV host. From a defining book on the Private Equity industry, to the technology boom, to sports business documentaries he’s had a front row seat to all things business news.…

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Christine Williamson: Ice Hockey, Bird Watching & Hedge Funds 25:48

2+ y ago25:48

25:48

On this episode of Press Profiles, we speak with Christine Williamson from Pensions & Investments Magazine. A 34-year veteran of P&I, Christine has built a career on documenting the good, the bad and the ugly in the hedge fund space. She has amassed a list of terrific sources and told countless stories about scandals, wins, losses and the fascinati…

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The Wall Street Journal’s Greg Zuckerman: Home Runs, Strike Outs and The myth of executives retiring to “spend more time with family,” 39:42

2+ y ago39:42

39:42

On this episode of Press Profiles, we sit down with Greg Zuckerman, Special Writer and 25-year veteran at The Wall Street Journal. One of the premier Journalists in financial news, Greg has authored cutting edge stories across asset management, hedge funds, investment banking and almost every other topic in the industry. The author of a half a doze…

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