The Readback

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The Readback explores why only a few of our most hyped companies and ideas end up meeting their promise. The lessons learned hold value not just for investors, but for everyone trying to find the next... more

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The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.

The Readback episodes:

October 02, 2019 50: Cash Burn Caution
One unicorn after another has gone public this year. These companies tend to have two things in common: High valuations and steep losses. In this episode of The Readback, Jack Hough joins guest host Jeffrey Cane to talk about why investors appear to have lost their appetite for cash-burning companies. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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16min
September 25, 2019 49: The Painful Price of Opioids
In this episode of The Readback, Josh Nathan-Kazis joins host Alex Eule to talk about the coming wave of opioid litigation-and who's likely to pay for the ongoing crisis. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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14min
September 18, 2019 48: Are AT&T's Ambitions Too Big?
AT&T has spent the last few years trying to become far more than just a phone company. But after spending more than $100 billion on acquisitions like DirecTV and Time Warner, the company is now being targeted by an activist investor unhappy with the strategy. Barron's Nicholas Jasinski joins host Alex Eule to discuss why AT&T is suddenly under a microscope.

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15min
September 11, 2019 47: As the World Ages
We're at the beginning of a global aging boom-and nations are facing mounting challenges. Reshma Kapadia joins host Alex Eule to talk about how four countries are dealing with the retirement crisis. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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16min
September 04, 2019 46: Biotech's Big Idea
Biotech companies have been some of the hottest IPOs in recent years. This week, Josh Nathan-Kasiz joins host Alex Eule on The Readback to talk about one of biotech's most promising treatments. The Readback is a finance and business podcast from Barron's. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

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12min
August 28, 2019 45: Can the NFL Save TV?
As viewers cut the cord, TV networks still have one reliable, and very powerful, ally: the National Football League. Host Alex Eule is joined by Barron's Jack Hough to discuss the partnership and why investors may be underestimating its importance. The Readback is a weekly finance and business podcast from Barron's. Producer: Mette Lützhøft.

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18min
August 21, 2019 44: The Unpopular Case for Oil Stocks
Andrew Bary joins host Alex Eule to discuss why energy stocks are so unloved and how the weak sentiment could offer a big opportunity for investors. The Readback is a weekly, finance and business podcast. Hosted by Alex Eule and produced by Mette Lützhøft. Published 08/21/2020.

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13min
August 14, 2019 43: The Trade War Gets Real
This week on The Readback, Avi Salzman joins host Alex Eule to discuss why the escalating U.S.-China battle is once again spooking investors. The Readback is a weekly, finance and business podcast from Barron's. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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14min
August 07, 2019 42: Dead Mall Walking
Jack Hough joins host Alex Eule to discuss the future of malls and why the retail reckoning has only just begun. The Readback is a weekly, finance and business podcast from Barron's. Hosted by Alex Eule and produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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18min
August 01, 2019 41: Paying For Wildfires
Host Alex Eule is joined by Barron's senior writer Alexandra Scaggs to talk about where Pacific Gas & Electric stock is heading after the company declared bankruptcy in the aftermath of California's wildfires. The Readback is a weekly, finance and business podcast from Barron's. Produced by Mette Lützhøft.

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14min

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How many episodes does The Readback have?

The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.

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