Street Views: Campus 2 Career

Want to know why interest rates, oil prices, and AI dominate today’s financial headlines?

In this sharp debut episode, Vanderbilt’s Gary Kimball sits down with Evercore’s Senior Managing Director in Equity Research Glenn Schorr as they break down the forces driving the markets, unravel why good economic news can sometimes hammer stocks, and demystify what’s really behind the AI investment boom.

Tune in for a practical roadmap on what matters most on Wall Street right now—from the meteoric rise of private credit to the enduring value of intellectual curiosity in your career. Whether you’re prepping for interviews or just want a clear update on market trends, this episode brings classroom lessons to life with real-world insight.

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Big picture: 3 trends driving the markets01:18 Why interest rates, oil prices, and AI matter now03:12 When “good news” is “bad news” for stocks04:56 The obsession with the 10-year Treasury06:04 Why AI is a financial story, not just a tech one08:05 Risks: What could disrupt the robust market09:52 Deep dive: Alternative managers vs. banks10:07 Private markets’ long-term upside12:32 Banks, brokers & asset managers: what’s new13:46 How banks actually make money15:33 The IPO & M&A rebound16:20 What to know when interviewing at top banks18:00 Why wealth management is such a hot field19:58 Active vs passive: What killed the mutual fund22:53 What makes a great asset manager24:02 The sprawling businesses of Blackstone, KKR, Ares24:57 Deep dive: What is private credit?27:25 Who supplies & borrows in private credit28:17 Private credit vs. banks: friends or foes?29:25 The crucial role of insurance companies30:26 What happens when private loans go bad?31:50 Careers: What sets strong analysts apart33:12 How much market knowledge is enough to start34:01 Navigating different finance career paths36:18 Interview tells: Who is truly prepared?38:05 3 things to watch in the month ahead40:05 Risks in private credit and the market41:47 Bonus: The finance term every student should know43:18 Wrap-up: Key takeaways for students

Curious how top financial minds bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world markets?

In this kickoff episode of Street Views, hosts Gary Kimball from Vanderbilt University and Glenn Schorr from Evercore reveal how students and early-career professionals can leverage strategic insight from industry leaders to stand out in finance interviews and careers.

Key highlights include straight talk on what it takes to prepare for roles at major institutions, why understanding the broader picture behind market moves matters, and how this podcast aims to make market happenings relatable and actionable for listeners at any stage.

Timestamped Overview

[00:00] Welcome & format discussion[01:38] Introductions: Gary Kimball and Glenn Schorr backgrounds[01:55] Street Views podcast purpose[02:18] Glenn Schorr describes his role at Evercore[03:07] Gary Kimball discusses his work at Vanderbilt[03:50] Motivation for launching the podcast[04:32] The Wall Street apprenticeship—why networking and broad learning matter[05:12] Monthly topics: what drives markets & firm strategy[05:30] What students should gain: insights for intelligent career conversations[06:08] Why following big firms matters beyond stock prices[06:51] Is a finance class required to benefit?[07:33] Topics they’ll cover: real-time market trends & deeper industry drivers[07:56] How listening prepares you for finance interviews[08:34] Closing remarks and episode summary