Animal Spirits Podcast is about finance. The phrase that gives the podcast its title has nothing to do with either animals or spirits. British economist John Maynard Keynes came up with “animal spirits.” The term refers to how human emotions keep economics from being an exact science. This show is good for those who already know a lot about the financial markets. Beginners can also learn here as well.
The hosts of Animal Spirits Podcast have been working together for a long time. Because they know each other, the show's tone is engaging, even where the subject matter can be dry. The hosts' expertise keeps the content engaging, rich, and trustworthy. Ben Carlson has been managing institutional portfolios his whole career. With this knowledge, he created the blog A Wealth of Common Sense. Michael Batnick wrote a popular book about investors. Both Carlson and Batnick are directors at Ritholtz Wealth Management.
In some episodes, Carlson and Batnick talk about the Manhattan real estate market. In others, the hosts discuss the historic simultaneous downturns of stocks and bonds. With inflation being a buzzword, they talk about which class struggles the most as a result. Another issue is that many families have been draining their savings. The podcast hosts also ponder whether a big-name retail-store chain is on its way out of business.
Animal Spirits Podcast also has financial experts on to divulge financial tips. Ed Egilinsky of Direxion explains ETF investments. Jack Neureuter of Fidelity discusses the financial year in review. Vanguard's Rodney Comegys reveals how indexing works.
Money can be a stressful topic for people at all levels of privilege. This common anxiety may be why Carlson and Batnick close out each episode with casual conversation. The everyday chat may ease the listener back into their day. For example, at the end of some episodes, they discuss films that they had recently seen. They also talk about TV shows they like. Animal Spirits Podcast can entertain listeners as it tells them what they need to know about the markets.
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