Podcast

Barron's Streetwise

From Barrons Business

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.

Episodes
353
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
30 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

353 episodes, newest first

  1. AI’s Big Payoff? Apollo’s Top Economist Doesn’t See It Yet.

    Episode 353

    Show notes

    A conversation with Torsten Slok about tech spending, housing, rates, and markets. Plus, Jack does some toaster math on data centers.

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    33 min
  2. Does Show Business Still Work?

    Episode 352

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    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.

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    27 min
  3. The Disruption Scorecard

    Episode 351

    Show notes

    From SpaceX to Amazon, Jack ranks corporate insurgencies using his custom Schump scale. Plus a top banking analyst talks Capital One.

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    29 min
  4. Spooky Agents, Cable’s Second Death, and Stock Picks

    Episode 350

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    Jack dives into persistent AI and a broadband land grab, and talks stock picks with Paulina McPadden from Baillie Gifford.

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    34 min
  5. Buybacks, Bond Doubts, DRAM, and T-Rex

    Episode 349

    Show notes

    It’s a listener question special. Family welcome. Choo-choo!

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    29 min
  6. Weird Ways to Predict Stock Returns

    Episode 348

    Show notes

    Award-winning economist Alex Edmans discusses his new book, The Madness of Markets. Plus, a global money manager explains where to find value.

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    32 min
  7. Terminator, AI Jobs, and Financial Nudism

    Episode 347

    Show notes

    Jack shares his concerns with OpenAI’s chief economist, and adds some fig leaves to his stripped-down investing approach.

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    35 min
  8. No Robots Allowed

    Episode 346

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    In this safe space for the AI-weary, Jack discusses eight companies that are growing nicely outside of tech.

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    26 min
  9. Roller Coasters, REITs, and Rotten Tomatoes

    Episode 345

    Show notes

    A real estate analyst explains why he upgraded an odd operator yielding 6%. A box office expert talks IMAX and Avengers.

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    34 min
  10. Will Bond Vigilantes Tank the Stock Market?

    Episode 344

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    Although 5% would be a warning, the danger zone is higher, says top Wall Street researcher Jared Woodard.

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

    Episode 343

    Show notes

    Jack answers listener questions and refutes dad joke allegations.

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    26 min
  12. Ode to BJ’s Wholesale

    Episode 342

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    Jack is tired of living in the shadow of Costco shoppers. A top Wall Street analyst makes the case for BJ’s stock.

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    29 min
  13. Bond Playbook. Plus, Coke’s Winning Formula.

    Episode 341

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    Fixed income experts from Morgan Stanley and Janus Henderson discuss where to find yield. And Jack zeroes in on a no-calorie soda success.

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    35 min
  14. The Everything Pill

    Episode 340

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    The best-selling drug class in history is about to get better—and a lot bigger.

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    36 min
  15. Earnings Season, Time Billionaires, and Income Strategies

    Episode 339

    Show notes

    Seaport Research’s Jonathan Golub examines quarterly results. Todd Brighton of Franklin Income Investors likes convertibles. And Jack talks breakdancing and actuarial seconds.

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    31 min
  16. The Beef Episode, Reheated

    Episode 338

    Show notes

    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.

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    34 min
  17. Perps, Buybacks, Bond Funds, and Women's Basketball

    Episode 337

    Show notes

    Jack answers listener questions, and walks back a garbage can tip.

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    25 min
  18. Bear Flatteners and Stock Pick Rick

    Episode 336

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

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    28 min
  19. Flights and Tights: Delta CEO Ed Bastian and a Look at Lululemon.

    Episode 335

    Show notes

    A leader in air travel joins the podcast. Plus, Jefferies analyst Randal Konik discusses why a yoga wear pioneer has turned downward dog.

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    33 min
  20. The Top CEOs of 2026. Plus, Corning's Wendell Weeks Talks A.I. and Glass.

    Episode 334

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    Jack and Barron's all-star Andrew Bary discuss more standout leaders.

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    30 min