Washington has spent nearly $2 trillion on “clean” energy incentives and is still pushing for a “Green New Deal”—all due to the prevailing concern about climate change. But what if they’re wrong? Today, I’m sitting down with the Department of Energy’s former Under Secretary of Science, Steve Koonin, to talk about the real facts behind modern climate science.Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Steven Koonin (00:00:00)Why Climate Change is a Hot-Button Issue (00:02:09)Rising Sea Levels and Melting Ice Caps (00:08:19)Hurricanes, Tornadoes and other Disasters (13:45)What’s Causing Climate Change (00:19:53)Climate Science’s Effect on Society(00:26:40)Changing Weather Challenges Global Warming (00:33:36)The Death of Fossil Fuels Has Been Greatly Exaggerated (00:38:41)Guest Bio: Steven Koonin is a theoretical physicist and former Under Secretary for Science at the Department of Energy. He’s also a former director at the Center for Urban Science and Progress, a professor at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, and author of Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters.  Resources Mentioned: Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It MattersTranscript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/Don't Forget To... Subscribe to my podcast! Download this episode to save for later Liked this episode? Leave a kind review! Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2196282

Oil and Gas pipelines have become a hot topic in today’s energy debates. New projects like the Keystone pipeline could help rein in rising oil and gas prices. But they’re meeting unprecedented resistance from politicians, environmentalists — and even bankers. Today I’m joined by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, who’s going to shed some light on the difference between green energy “pipe dreams” and real-world pipeline facts. Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Diana Furchtgott-Roth (00:00:48) Transporting oil: Truck, Train, Tanker or Pipeline? (00:04:35) The Economic Reality of Climate Change (00:11:30) Giving Away America’s Energy Independence (00:23:10) The Government’s Green Energy Blunder (00:31:40) Guest Bio: Diana Furchtgott-Roth is an economist and adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University. She served as the chief economist of the United States Department of Labor, and she was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Research and Technology. She’s also a columnist for Forbes.com and author of Disinherited: How Washington Is Betraying America's Young.   Resources Mentioned: Disinherited: How Washington Is Betraying America's Young Transcript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/Don't Forget To... Subscribe to my podcast! Download this episode to save for later Liked this episode? Leave a kind review! Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2196282

Biden’s Green Energy mandates have won over millions of Americans … but not Mark Mills. Mark’s a physicist who was named “Energy Writer of the Year” by the American Energy Society.  He recently authored The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s. And he runs a podcast called The Last Optimist, which features discussions with leading thinkers and innovators. I sat down with Mark to talk about the real-world science behind transitioning an entire national economy to new forms of fuel — and why even President Biden doesn’t seem to believe his mandates are realistic.  Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Mark Mills (00:00:31) Biden’s State of the Union Slip-Up (00:01:42) Energy Mandates aren’t Based in Science (00:10:42) The Myth of Zero-Emission Electric Vehicles (00:17:40) Massive Energy Needs for EV Mining (00:23:50) China’s Toll on the Road to Renewable Resources (00:34:25) Cobalt Red and the Real-World Cost of EVs (00:40:15) The Rising Cost of EV Minerals (00:47:09) The Real Net Savings of Switching to EVs (00:53:27) Simple Math Points to Rising Oil Prices (1:00:00)   Guest Bio: Mark Mills is a physicist, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and a faculty fellow at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. He was named “Energy Writer of the Year” by the American Energy Society.  He has written several award-winning books, including his latest The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s.  The Biden administration plans to eliminate fossil fuels as a form of energy generation in the U.S. by 2035. Not so, says Mark.  Resources Mentioned: The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s.   Transcript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Josh Young is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Bison Interests, a hedge fund whose oil and gas investments soared 349% in 2021.He goes above and beyond when it comes to research—conducting extensive research and networking with contacts all over the world, at all hours of the day. He even shares his insights on Twitter (you can follow him HERE).I recently sat down with Josh to talk about the inner workings of the oil and gas industry. We discussed everything from exploration and development to electrical grids and the development of renewable energy sources.It was the kind of conversation I think every investor needs to hear in 2023.Topics Discussed: ●    An Introduction to Josh Young (00:00:00)●    The Supply and Demand Story of Oil (1:00)●    What are Oil Services? (10:44)●    What About the Demand Side of the Market? (19:50)●    Ancient Electric Grids & Infrastructure (29:58)●    Simple Steps that Could Transform Lives (37:28)●    Big Advantages for Small Energy Companies (47:43)●    The Hardest Part of Investing (55:39) Guest Bio:Josh Young Josh is the founder & chief investment officer of Bison Interests, a hedge fund based in Houston TX. Bison invests in small oil-and-gas stocks in the U.S. and Canada, and owns several stocks that have multiplied many times over since 2020. In 2021, Bison’s hedge fund rose 349% net of fees. Josh’s views on oil & gas are widely followed in the press and on social media. Resources Mentioned:Josh’s Twitter Account can be found here: https://twitter.com/Josh_Young_1

Dr. Siddharth Kara is a British Academy Global Professor and a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He’s also an author, researcher, and activist on modern slavery. His latest book is Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives. Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery — those are the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles.His book “Cobalt Red” is the first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining. I recently sat down with Siddharth and he told me that roughly 75% of the world’s supply of cobalt is mined in the Congo, often by peasants and children in subhuman conditions. And why we must all care about what is happening in the Congo, and what we can do about it. Topics Discussed:● An Introduction to Siddharth Kara (00:00:00)● The Dark Truth About Congo’s Cobalt Mining (00:01:59)● The Danger of Artisanal Mining (00:10:06)● China’s Role in Congolese Mining (00:21:32)● Electric Vehicles and Environmental Destruction (00:27:36)● Why Children Are Being Forced to Mine Cobalt (00:35:07)● How Easily the Problem Could Be Fixed(00:39:00)● The Harsh Reality of Life in the Congo (00:47:25)● Big Tech Driving Demand for Cobalt (00:55:47)● From Blood Diamonds to Blood Cobalt (01:02:51)● It’s Time to Challenge Congress (01:07:27) Guest Bio:Siddharth Kara is a British Academy Global Professor and a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He’s also an author, researcher, and activist on modern slavery.His latest book is Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery—those are the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles.His book “Cobalt Red” is the first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining. Resources Mentioned:Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives

In July 2011, an oil tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden was attacked by pirates. The tanker’s length was about the height of the Chrysler Building. It was carrying $100 million worth of fuel. And then, it all went to pieces. An explosion and fire broke out.Another story from Matt Campbell’s book, Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy, was also showcased in the Tom Hank’s movie, Captain Phillips. Matt shared with me the hidden system that powers seaborne trade. And how terrible crimes can occur often with no consequences.Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Matthew Campbell (00:00:00)The Little-Known Near-$40 Billion Industry (00:01:10)True Events from the Movie Captain Phillips — Starring Tom Hanks (00:07:34)InsuranceFraud Happening Since the Dawn of Time (00:17:27)The Human Cost of Getting Your iPhone Delivered (00:37:11)Guest Bio:Matthew Campbell is an award-winning reporter and editor for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine.His latest book —which he co-authors with Kit Chellel — is Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy.Resources Mentioned: Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking,Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150If you don’t know what the Civil War was about or about America’s founding, you are lost in this universe.Today’s education is a lot of knowledge, but NO wisdom.That’s what I talked to John Agresto about. His new book is The Death of Learning: How American Education Has Failed Our Students and What to Do about It.Topics Discussed:• An Introduction to John Agresto (00:00:00)• If You Don’t Know the Foundation of America, You Are Lost (00:08:57)• What a Liberal Arts Education Means (00:12:00)• The Truth About Education and Careers (00:26:10)• Outrageous Price for and “Education” (00:34:00)Guest Bio:John Agresto John has taught at major universities across the country, served as president of St. John’s College in Santa Fe, and is a prolific author. He also served in senior positions at the National Endowment for the Humanities. His latest book is “The Death of Learning: How American Education Has Failed Our Students and What to Do about It.”Resources Mentioned: The Death of Learning: How American Education Has Failed Our Students and What to Do about ItAgainst the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150For 100 years, a metal hook held up wires and insulators along the Feather River Canyon, California. After a century's worth of wind, rain and snow wearing it down, it eventually broke in half.When the live wire fell, it ignited the dry brush below, setting off a huge wildfire. The fire spread with a speed that was absolutely impossible to contain, killing more than 100 people. And the fire razed hundreds of thousands of acres of vineyards and forest. In her latest book, California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric and What it Means for America’s Power Grid, author Katherine Blunt shared with me the high human cost of our energy grid. Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Katherine Blunt (00:00:00)A Single Fire that Destroyed a California Town. (00:02:38)Huge Part of the Story: Climate Change (00:10:21)The Most Chilling 911 Call (00:15:14)Was There A Smoking Gun — A Warning Sign — That the Companies Ignored? (00:19:48)PGE Bankruptcy Times Two! (00:30:03)Guest Bio:Katherine is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. She has written about utilities and renewable energy for the Journal since 2018.Her latest book is California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric and What it Means for America’s Power Grid.In the book, Katherine explores the decline of California’s largest utility company that led to countless wildfires — including the one that destroyed the town of Paradise — and the human cost of infrastructure failure.Resources Mentioned: California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric and What it Means for America’s Power GridTranscript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150If you’re at a poker table and you don’t know who the patsy is, you’re it.  That’s the bottom line on IPOs — initial public offerings. There’s always time to buy quality businesses — one year, two years out.  In fact, probably the worst time to buy a stock is at the IPO. But that’s exactly when most retail investors buy them. Once you listen to my conversation with Dakin Campbell, you’ll never want to buy an IPO again. In fact, tech companies have wised up and avoid IPOs. In his latest book, “Going Public: How Silicon Valley Rebels Loosened Wall Street's Grip on the IPO and Sparked a Revolution,” you’ll see why the retail investor is the patsy. Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Dakin Campbell (00:00:00)Why Companies Go Public (00:04:41)How Steve Jobs Dealt with Apple’s IPO (00:09:10)Leaving Money on the Table (00:14:43)Empowering You to Take Advantage of the System (00:44:33)Guest Bio:Dakin Campbell is the Chief Finance Correspondent at Business Insider. He is the publication's senior reporter covering Wall Street. Before that he wrote for Bloomberg for more than a decade. His latest book is “Going Public: How Silicon Valley Rebels Loosened Wall Street's Grip on the IPO and Sparked a Revolution.”Resources Mentioned: www.dakincampbell.com“Going Public: How Silicon Valley Rebels Loosened Wall Street's Grip on the IPO and Sparked a Revolution.”Transcript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150He was known to millions as Crazy Eddie. Eddie Antar turned a tiny Brooklyn store into the largest electronics retailer. In the 1970s and 1980s, his commercials were everywhere. “Crazy Eddie! His prices are insaaaaane!" They were even spoofed on Saturday Night Live. But Crazy Eddie’s success was a fraud from day one. In fact, before Enron, Madoff, and The Wolf of Wall Street, Antar's corruption was second to none. When it was uncovered, it turned out to be one of the largest SEC frauds in American history. I recently sat down with Gary Weiss, author of Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie. What Weiss told me affirms the old adage that truth is often stranger than fiction.Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Gary Weiss (00:00:00)Who’s Crazy Eddie? (00:02:42)Fraud from Day 1… (00:13:25)Taking the Scam to Wall Street (00:25:03)Two of the Unluckiest Takeover Artists in the History of Takeovers (00:41:50)What Happens to the Antars? (00:48:34)Guest Bio:Gary Weiss is an American journalist and author. He’s been uncovering Wall Street wrongdoing for nearly two decades. He’s written for Barron’s, Businessweek, as well as Conde Nast Portfolio. His latest book is “Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie.” Resources Mentioned: Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie Crazy Eddie AdTranscript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150It was just a selfie. But in less than a few hours it would change her life.At the Miss Universe pageant in 2017, Miss Iraq took a selfie with Miss Israel. Miss Iraq posted it on Instagram. In the caption, she wrote: “Peace and Love from Miss Iraq and Miss Israel.” That was enough for Sarah Idan, Miss Iraq to receive death threats. For what? Taking a selfie with an Israeli. Listen to her shocking and uplifting story here.Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Sarah Idan (00:00:00) The Picture That Led to Death Threats (00:00:57)Growing Up Under Saddam’s Dictatorship (00:11:49)Being a Rebel with the Courage of Convictions (00:31:52)Building a Bridge to Bring People Together (00:52:54)Guest Bio:Sarah Idan is an Iraqi-American model, television host, musician, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Universe Iraq 2017.Resources Mentioned: Selfie that started it allHUMANITY FORWARDTranscript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150When I want to know more about special situations, I turn to this guy. He’s been at it for more than three decades… Jim Osman is the founder of The Edge research group. Global asset managers and hedge funds pay him a fortune to gain his insight. The reason is simple: He’s that good. And one special situation that he’s focusing on now is hiding in plain sight. It involves three companies that were founded more than 100 years ago. And very shortly, they’ll be creating huge shareholder value. Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Jim Osman (00:00:00)What’s a Spinoff and Why Are They So Lucrative? (00:04:43)The McDonald’s Spinoff of Chipotle (00:14:45)When the Market Comes Down, It’s De-Risking (00:24:33) Avoiding the Inclination to Sell Your Spinoff (00:40:56)Guest Bio:Jim Osman is the founder of The Edge, a research firm that analyzes investment opportunities for hedge funds and global money managers. He brings more than three decades of knowledge and experience to the table. And when it comes to Spinoff, Special Situations, or corporate events, he’s the one I turn to for actionable ideas. He’s also a senior contributor to Forbes magazine where he writes a monthly column.Resources Mentioned: The Edge Consulting GroupJim Osman, Forbes Senior ContributorTranscript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150He gives hundreds of investors a competitive edge over Wall Street … Ian Cassel has dedicated his career to finding diamonds in the rough. It’s difficult to spot — and invest in — the next Walmart or Netflix before they become industry giants. But Cassel meets this challenge head-on at the MicroCapClub. Cassel discusses the microcap ecosystem, his books, and ways to invest in quality companies with host Charles Mizrahi.Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Ian Cassel (00:00:00)The Microcap Ecosystem (00:01:45)MicroCapClub (00:08:58)Intelligent Fanatics (00:12:36)Following Great CEOs (00:23:49)Grand Slams in Investing (00:28:52)An Information Edge (00:33:24)Microcap Success Stories (00:38:40)Guest Bio:Ian Cassel brought together some of the brightest minds under one (online) roof when he founded the MicroCapClub. This exclusive forum is dedicated to investors who focus solely on microcap companies – or businesses with market caps that are less than $300 million. He’s also the chief investment officer at Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management. There, he serves at the helm of a money management firm that invests in microcap stocks.In addition, Cassel has written two books on microcap investing: Intelligent Fanatics: Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants and Intelligent Fanatics Project: How Great Leaders Build Sustainable Businesses. These books pair together and give readers a blueprint for making wiser investment decisions.Resources Mentioned:·      MicroCapClub.com·      Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management·      Intelligent Fanatics: Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants·      Intelligent Fanatics Project: How Great Leaders Build Sustainable BusinessesDon't Forget To... Subscribe to my podcast! Download this episode to save for later Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150He followed a tip to investigate a hot new tech company … And what journalist Dan McCrum discovered was a world of criminal activity. With the help of a whistleblower, he uncovered Wirecard’s multi-billion-dollar fraud. McCrum joins host Charles Mizrahi to tell the fascinating story of his fight for the truth and Wirecard’s nefarious attempts to sabotage it. Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Dan McCrum (00:00:00)Hiding in Plain Sight (00:1:52) Wirecard’s Hunting Grounds (00:7:22)The First Tip (00:14:40)Approaching Wirecard (00:22:26) Exposing Inconsistency (00:27:42)The Whistleblower Report (00:37:33)Wirecard Strikes Back (00:45:25) All Is Revealed (00:50:58)Where Are They Now? (00:53:59)Guest Bio:Dan McCrum is an author and award-winning investigative reporter at the Financial Times. His reporting on Wirecard has earned him a Gerald Loeb Award and prizes from the London Press Club, the Society of Editors, and the New York Financial Writers’ Association. In 2020, McCrum was named Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards. He writes about his Wirecard investigation in his debut book (below).Resources Mentioned:Money Men: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the TruthTranscript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150He’s the king of all media ... Bill O’Reilly has graced our screens for over 40 years. After serving as lead anchor on The O’Reilly Factor, he moved on to host No Spin News and The O’Reilly Update. He’s also the most successful nonfiction writer of all time, with 16 No.1-ranked novels to date. The media icon discusses the latest book in his bestselling Killing series with host Charles Mizrahi.[Editor’s Note: Please be advised that this episode contains descriptions of sexual violence. If you would like to avoid this content, please skip ahead from 00:08:06 to 00:09:30]Topics Discussed:• An Introduction to Bill O’Reilly (00:00:00)• A Dedication to Family (00:04:45)• The “Juice Man” (00:06:06)• Filling a Gap in History (00:10:26)• Shedding Light on True Evil (00:16:29)• Charles “Lucky” Luciano (00:21:00)• Arnaz & Sinatra (00:30:11)• The Kennedys’ Involvement (00:33:00)Guest Bio:Bill O’Reilly’s success in broadcasting and publishing is unmatched. He kickstarted his media career with work on CBS, ABC and Inside Edition. He then served as the iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor for nearly two decades. While there, he grew the program to become the highest-rated cable news broadcast in the nation. Then, after nearly 40 years in broadcast television, O’Reilly moved on to host No Spin News and The O’Reilly Update — where he delivers current events with: “No spin. Just the facts.”In addition, O’Reilly is the author of the bestselling Killing series. It currently has over 18 million books in print. Resources Mentioned:Killing the Mob: The Fight Against Organized Crime in AmericaKilling Kennedy: The End of CamelotKilling Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America ForeverKilling Patton: The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious GeneralDon't Forget To... Subscribe to my podcast! Download this episode to save for later Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150Big tech is watching you.In fact, companies such as Google have more than 2,000 pieces of data on you.Each time you search for something, Google learns a bit more about you. Big tech then uses that data … our privacy and sells it to make money. And your cut is ZERO.Jane Hoffman — author of Your Data, Their Billions: Unraveling and Simplifying Big Tech — and I discussed how much privacy do we really have.I didn’t agree with everything she said (you’ll quickly hear why) but the questions she brings up are spot on.Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Jane Hoffman (00:00:00) Why Google Works (00:04:01)Big Tech’s 2,000 Pieces of Data on You (00:06:32)Dividend for Your Data (00:20:09) Is It Possible to Scrub Your Online Footprint? (00:31:25) Roadmap for Looking at Technology in the Future (00:28:49)Guest Bio:Jane Hoffman is s an American public policy expert and author on consumer affairs and the environment, and, most recently, on big tech companies and private data. She has served many roles in government and civics, including at the United Nations and New York City and state governments.Resources Mentioned: Your Data, Their Billions: Unraveling and Simplifying Big TechTranscript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150In 1966, he went to Las Vegas with $200 in his pocket. A short time later, he made thousands of dollars counting cards.Bill Gross was soon looking for a way to use his skills to make money — big money. He turned American finance into his casino and became known as the “Bond King.”Gross went on to found PIMCO, a leader in fixed-income management that has $2 trillion under management. Author Mary Childs covers it all in her book, The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All. And she shared with me how he did it and why the U.S. Treasury has Gross on speed dial.Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Mary Childs (00:00:00)Bill Gross: Counting Cards in Vegas (00:05:26)The Bond Market Opportunity No One Else Saw (00:10:41)The Power of Regulating Your Emotions in Investing (00:16:56)Losing it All (00:33:10)Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously and Be Humble (00:41:44)Guest Bio:Mary Childs is a co-host and correspondent for NPR's Planet Money podcast. Before joining the team in 2019, she was a senior reporter at Barron's magazine, where she covered the alternatives industry, the bond market and capitalism. Before that, she worked at the Financial Times and Bloomberg News. She's written about the pioneering of new asset classes like time, billionaires' proposals to solve inequality and diversity and discrimination in the finance industry. Before all that, she was also a Watson Fellow, spending a year traveling the world painting portraits. She graduated from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, with a degree in business journalism and an honors thesis comparing the use and significance of media sting operations in the U.S. and India.Resources Mentioned:The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150Who was Edmond J. Safra? Some know him as “the greatest banker of his generation.” He founded four massive financial institutions on three continents. That’s why financial journalist and historian Daniel Gross set out to uncover the history behind this 15-year-old prodigy that built an empire based on these timeless principles: a banker must protect his depositors and avoid excessive leverage and risk. Safra posted remarkable returns in an age of busts and bailouts while rarely suffering a credit loss.This banker’s journey offers enduring lessons for those seeking to make their way in the twenty-first century. He inspired generations to make the world a better place.Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Daniel Gross (00:00:00)Warren Buffett-level returns (00:10:20) How to succeed in a world of crowded trades (00:24:25)Banking in a time of no deposit insurance or bailouts (00:21:19) How the $10 billion deal at HBSC was done and protected the people (34:56)It’s business AND it’s personal (00:42:22)Guest Bio:Daniel Gross is one of the most widely-read writers on finance, economics, and business history. Over the past three decades, he has reported from more than thirty countries, covering everything from the dotcom boom to the global financial crisis and the Great Recession of 2008–2009. Gross worked as a reporter at The New Republic and Bloomberg News, wrote the “Economic View” column in The New York Times, and served as Slate’s “Moneybox” columnist. At Newsweek, where he was a columnist and correspondent, he authored seven cover stories. He is a bestselling author of eight books, including Forbes Greatest Business Stories of All Time; Generations of Corning; Dumb Money: How America’s Greatest Financial Minds Bankrupted the Nation; and Better, Stronger, Faster: The Myth of American Decline and the Rise of a New Economy.Gross was educated at Cornell University and holds an M.A. in American history from Harvard University. His great-grandparents immigrated to the United States from Aleppo and Damascus.Resources Mentioned:A Bankers Journey: How Edmond J. Safra Built a Global Financial EmpireVendetta: American Express and the Smearing of Edmond SafraTranscript:https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150Is a college education still valuable today? The answer isn’t so clear anymore. That’s why award-winning journalist and author Will Bunch set out to examine the current state of college education. In his newest book, Bunch questions if degrees are still worth paying thousands of dollars for. And in this episode, host Charles Mizrahi sits down with Bunch to tackle one big question: What is college even for? Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Will Bunch (00:00:00)An Eventful Presidency (00:10:48) From Lowest to Greatness (00:17:19)A New Take (00:21:53)Devoted Family Man (00:30:26) Across the Aisles (00:31:46)Guest Bio:Will Bunch is a Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and author. Currently, he’s a national opinion columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, where he tackles topics surrounding social injustice, income inequality, and the U.S. government. Bunch has also written several books. And his latest book (below) examines the transformation of college education and how it’s impacting both older and younger generations.Resources Mentioned:· After the Ivory Tower Falls: How College Broke the American Dream and Blew Up Our Politics―and How to Fix ItTranscript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150Coming soon to your kitchen table… Our food system is facing a complete overhaul, and all of us have been impacted in some way. Bestselling author and researcher Paco Underhill reveals the future of food in his latest book, How We Eat. And he’s also the author of one of the most important books on retail, Why We Buy. Host Charles Mizrahi sits down with Underhill to talk about where food and retail are headed — and how companies strategically influence the customer experience.Topics Discussed:An Introduction to Paco Underhill (00:00:00)Stumbling Into It (00:02:16) Revolutionizing Retail (00:12:09)Staying Power (00:21:59)The Power of Bundling (00:31:17) Magic Pixie Dust (00:37:16)Guest Bio:Paco Underhill is a New York Times bestselling author and Strategic Advisor of Envirosell Global LLC. His clients include more than a third of the Fortune 100 list. And his breakthrough book, Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping is used in college courses, training programs, and research studies across the world. As a seasoned speaker and presenter, Underhill has traveled to over 50 countries to discuss his research with students and professionals across various industries. His latest book (below) details the transformation of our food system — from how things are grown to where we buy them. Resources Mentioned:·  How We Eat: The Brave New World of Food and Drink·  Why We Buy: The Science Of ShoppingTranscript: https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/ Don't Forget To... • Subscribe to my podcast! • Download this episode to save for later • Liked this episode? Leave a kind review!