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Animal Spirits Podcast, page 4
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Animal Spirits is a show about markets, life, and investing. Join Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson as they talk about what they're reading, writing, listening to and watching. Look for new episodes every Wednesday morning. See our disclosures here - https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
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Talk Your Book: Structured Notes in an ETFJeff Schwarte from Simplify ETFs19 Jan 2026 · 29 min · 17 chapters
Is the Stock Market Invincible? (EP. 447)In this episode of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss various economic topics, including the state of the stock market, credit card rates, the housing market,…14 Jan 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 36 chapters
Talk Your Book: The Bull Case for China With Brendan AhernIn this episode of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson engage Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares, to discuss the current landscape of China's…12 Jan 2026 · 32 min · 15 chapters
Tax the Billionaires (EP. 446)In this episode of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson dive into a variety of topics related to markets, investing, and life experiences, including predictions for 2026,…7 Jan 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 33 chapters
The Best Performing Stocks of 2025 (EP. 445)On the 445th episode of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson delve into a variety of topics concerning the stock market, investing strategies, and personal anecdotes.31 Dec 2025 · 56 min · 22 chapters
Talk Your Book: Teucrium's Sal Gilbertie on Commodities & CryptoIn this episode of the Animal Spirits Podcast, the hosts are joined by Sal Gilbertie, who discusses various aspects of the commodities market, including oil prices, agricultural commodities, the need…29 Dec 2025 · 31 min · 17 chapters
The Biggest Risk in 2026 (EP. 444)The Animal Spirits Podcast is hosted by Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson, focusing on markets, life, and investing topics. New episodes are released every Wednesday.24 Dec 2025 · 1 h 7 min
Talk Your Book: A Tactical Strategy That Actually WorksDan Russo, Co-CIO at Potomac Fund Management22 Dec 2025 · 33 min
All-Time Highs Should Feel Better Than ThisIn this episode of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss various topics related to the current market dynamics, the tech sector, inflation, and predictions for the…17 Dec 2025 · 1 h 19 min
Title: Talk Your Book: The Anti-AI PortfolioMichael Batnick and Ben Carlson15 Dec 2025 · 37 min
Netflix vs. Paramount (EP. 442)In Episode 442 of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson engage in a wide-ranging discussion centered around the current state of the markets, notable events in the…10 Dec 2025 · 1 h 8 min
Talk Your Book: Investing in Real Estate CreditIn this episode of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson explore the topic of real estate credit, featuring insights from Charlie Rose, managing director at Invesco.8 Dec 2025 · 34 min
The Age of Discontentment (EP. 441)In this episode of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson explore a variety of topics related to markets and investing.3 Dec 2025 · 1 h 12 min
Talk Your Book: The Psychology of IncomeIn this episode of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are joined by Troy Cates, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at NEOS Investments.1 Dec 2025 · 25 min
Talk Your Book: The State of the Housing MarketMichael Batnick and Ben Carlson29 Nov 2025 · 30 min
Wait, Are We in a Recession??? (EP. 440)Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson26 Nov 2025 · 1 h 5 min
Talk Your Book: Staking Your Crypto For YieldKrista Lynch, Senior Vice President, ETF Capital Markets at Grayscale24 Nov 2025 · 29 min
Is the AI Trade Over? (EP. 439)In episode 439 of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson delve into the current state of the market, focusing particularly on the potential waning of the AI trade.19 Nov 2025 · 1 h 14 min
Talk Your Book: The Bubble Will Get BiggerThe Animal Spirits Podcast features hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson, who discuss various topics related to markets, life, and investing.17 Nov 2025 · 39 min
Animal Spirits Take Las VegasAnimal Spirits is a podcast hosted by Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson focused on markets, investing, and life.15 Nov 2025 · 47 min
Is a 50 Year Mortgage a Good Idea? (EP. 438)In this episode, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss various economic and financial topics, including the K-shaped economy narrative, the implications of AI on the market, housing market…12 Nov 2025 · 1 h 11 min
Talk Your Book: Public & Private Opportunities in AIIn this episode of the Animal Spirits Podcast, hosts Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are joined by Jonathan Shelon, the Chief Operating Officer at KraneShares.10 Nov 2025 · 35 min
Talk Your Book: The Two Biggest Stories of the Year: AI & TariffsThe Two Biggest Stories of the Year: AI & Tariffs8 Nov 2025 · 31 min
Never Go All in on Stocks (EP. 437)In this episode, the hosts discuss a variety of topics surrounding current market conditions, technology stocks, and demographic trends affecting the economy.5 Nov 2025 · 1 h 14 min