Best Jeff Bain Podcasts (2026)

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Active Learning That Engages All Learners with Matthew Mahavongtrakul 41:10

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Matthew Mahavongtrakul shares about active learning that engages all learners on episode 603 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode You don’t need to change your entire course tomorrow. What is one simple thing that you can do that will push you on the path? – Matthew Mahavongtrakul “The number one kind of piece of pushback t…

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Navigating AI’s Rapid Transformation in Higher Ed with C. Edward Watson 41:04

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C. Edward Watson shares about navigating AI’s rapid transformation in higher ed on episode 602 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I never include AI in the beginning of my processes. -C. Edward Watson There’s a lot of incremental shifts, but the increments are quite large. -C. Edward Watson I would argue that maybe this i…

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Looking for Trends: One River Asset Management’s Eric Peters 32:16

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Eric Peters, who leads both One River Asset Management and Coinbase Asset Management, shares his views on risk management, trend following, and the future of finance. This episode was recorded on December 17, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily re…

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‘Who’s the Next Winner?’: Diameter Capital’s Scott Goodwin 33:14

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Diameter Capital’s Scott Goodwin, co-founder and managing partner, talks about his career, his investment philosophy, and how he’s navigating opportunities across the credit spectrum. This episode was recorded on December 8, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may no…

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The AI Grief Cycle 44:33

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Christopher Ostro discusses the AI grief cycle on episode 601 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode The fact is there are things we’re grieving. Our job has profoundly changed in huge ways in a very short period of time. -Christopher Ostro Our traditional assessments suddenly are not working effectively like we used to think…

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6 Pedagogical Practices From 600 Episodes 31:28

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Dave Stachowiak joins Bonni to explore 6 pedagogical practices from 600 episodes on episode 600 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode When we stop aiming for perfection, we allow ourselves to then be fully present for others. -Bonni Stachowiak Practice 1: Start and end small. Practice 2: Build courses around curiosity, not c…

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The US-China Tech Race 27:29

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Is the US or China winning the tech race, and what factors will determine the outcome? Mark Kennedy, founding director of the Wahba Initiative for Strategic Competition, and Paul Triolo, partner at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group, discuss with Allison Nathan on the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges. This episode was recorded on November 10, …

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From Assets to Alpha: David Kostin on US Equities 27:26

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Goldman Sachs Research’s David Kostin discusses the recent equity market volatility, the AI trade, and the opportunities for investors today. Kostin, who is retiring as chief US equity strategist at the end of 2025, also reflects on his 31-year career at Goldman Sachs. This episode was recorded on December 2, 2025. The opinions and views expressed …

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How Better Teaching Can Make College More Equitable 42:59

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David Gooblar shares how better teaching can make college more equitable on episode 599 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Most of our scars are hidden. I think most of the time people don’t see the scars that we carry. -David Gooblar We get such a small window into our students lives. -David Gooblar The imaginary idea of…

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Voices on AI: Jeff Young Shares Soundbites of Change 38:49

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Jeff Young shares clips from his Learning Curve Podcast regarding AI in higher education on episode 598 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It is crazy to think of how much we’ve all learned about generative AI just in the last couple years. -Jeff Young I’ve been really interested in how students are thinking through AI an…

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What’s Driving the Surge in Deal-Making? 16:36

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Despite a year marked by geopolitical uncertainty, higher tariffs, and slowing growth, deal-making activity is surging in 2025. So can this current wave of M&A activity continue? Goldman Sachs’ Stephan Feldgoise, head of the Global Mergers & Acquisition business in Global Banking & Markets, discusses the outlook with Allison Nathan. This episode wa…

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Go Somewhere: A Game of Metaphors, AI, and What Comes Next 33:30

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Bonni Stachowiak shares about her card game, Go Somewhere: A game of metaphors, AI, and what comes next on episode 597 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode A lot of you have been asking me about this game that I’ve played now and facilitated at over 10 universities and conferences called Go Somewhere. -Bonni Stachowiak What…

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The Fed's Tightrope: Inflation, Labor, and the Path Ahead 19:54

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With inflation above target and the labor market weakening, is the Fed poised to cut rates again? Rob Kaplan, Vice Chairman ofGoldman Sachs, discusses the uncertain outlook with Allison Nathan. This episode was recorded on November 12, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice,…

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Teaching, Learning, and the Lessons of Grief 42:20

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Christy Albright + Clarissa Sorensen Unruh share about teaching, learning, and the lessons of grief on episode 596 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Take two deep breaths. -Clarissa Sorensen Unruh None of the books that I researched on grief actually defined grief. It’s like they just assumed you knew what it was because…

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Are AI Bubble Concerns Warranted or Overblown? 14:16

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AI bubble concerns are back amid a rise in AI-exposed companies’ valuations, ongoing massive AI spend, and the increasing circularity of the AI ecosystem. Goldman Sachs Research’s Eric Sheridan and Kash Rangandiscuss whether bubble concerns are warranted or overblown. Date of recordings: September 26 and October 30, 2025 The opinions and views expr…

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Higher Expectations: How to Survive Academia, Make It Better for Others, and Transform the University 32:27

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Roberta Hawkins + Leslie Kern share about their book, Higher Expectations: How to Survive Academia, Make it Better for Others, and Transform the University on episode 595 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We advise lots of different ways of rethinking our relationship with work in the book. -Roberta Hawkins You can’t sol…

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China's Economy: Reasons for Optimism 18:27

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As the US and China navigate trade tensions, what's the outlook for China's economic growth? Hui Shan, chief China economist in Goldman Sachs Research, discusses with Allison Nathan. This episode was recorded on November 3rd, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may n…

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Macro Challenges and Credit Opportunities: Davidson Kempner’s Tony Yoseloff 39:13

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Davidson Kempner’s Tony Yoseloff, managing partner and chief investment officer, discusses the current market moment, the keys to investing across different market cycles, and where he sees opportunities in the alternative investing landscape. This episode was recorded on October 20, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date …

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Remembering Ken Bain 17:33

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Dave Stachowiak joins Bonni in remembering Ken Bain on episode 594 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Ken Bain was such good company to me and to countless people from around the world. -Bonni Stachowiak While I didn’t ever have a chance to meet him or talk to him, I’m so glad for everything Ken did, all his writing, and …

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Gold, Oil, and Rare Earths: Commodities on the Move 12:58

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With gold, oil, and rare earth minerals making headlines this year, Goldman Sachs Research’s Daan Struyven shares his views on what’s ahead for these markets and how commodities can fit into portfolios today. This episode was recorded on October 27, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change w…

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‘Culture is Everything’: Sixth Street’s Alan Waxman on Flexibility and Alpha 33:27

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What's driving opportunities in alternative assets, and how are investors adapting to an accelerating pace of change? Sixth Street Co-Founder, CEO, and Co-CIO Alan Waxman discusses his career and the importance of flexibility in finding alpha on the latest edition of Goldman Sachs Exchanges: Great Investors. This episode was recorded on September 3…

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Analog Inspiration: Human Centered AI in the Classroom with Carter Moulton 35:45

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Carter Moulton shares about his Analog Inspiration (AI) card deck and human centered AI in the classroom on episode 593 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I’m here to talk a little bit about the Analog Inspiration card deck, which really is a professional development resource under the guise of a game. -Carter Moulton I w…

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Making Sense of Weak Job Growth Alongside Solid GDP Growth 19:13

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Goldman Sachs Research’s Chief US economist David Mericle explains the factors driving the economy and the divergence between solid GDP growth and a slowing labor market. This episode was recorded on October 20, 2025.The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice and may not necessarily r…

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‘The Technology Opportunity of Our Lifetimes’: Bessemer's Byron Deeter 31:42

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In the latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges: Great Investors, Byron Deeter, a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, discusses the venture capital landscape and the most promising developments in artificial intelligence and the software industry with Goldman Sachs’ Ken Hirsch. This episode was recorded on September 23, 2025. The opinions and vi…

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Metaphors, Free Speech, and How We Learn with Barbara Oakley 49:03

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Barbara Oakley shares about her course, Speak Freely, Think Critically, and gives practical advice about teaching on episode 592 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode If you look at free speech from a historical and neuroscientific perspective, you can get a much better sense of people’s motivations and the continuing patter…

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The Rise of Secondaries: Unlocking Liquidity in Private Markets 18:07

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Once a niche segment, the private equity secondaries markethas seen substantial growth and is reshaping the broader alternative asset landscape. In this episode, Goldman Sachs’ Harold Hope and Alex Blostein discuss the evolution of the private equity secondaries market. This episode was recorded on September 29, 2025. The opinions and views express…

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Rethinking Student Attendance Policies for Deeper Engagement and Learning 46:59

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Simon Cullen + Danny Oppenheimer help us rethink student attendance policies toward deeper engagement and learning on episode 591 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode There’s a lot of evidence that coming to class is one of the best things a student can do to facilitate their learning and performance in class. -Danny Oppenh…

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The Shutdown’s Economic Impact 19:17

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How long could the US government shutdown last — and what will that ultimately mean for the US economy? Goldman Sachs Research’s Alec Phillips, chief US political economist, explores the potential impact on economies and markets. This episode was recorded on October 7, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication,…

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Deep Background: Using AI as a Co-Reasoning Partner with Mike Caulfield 47:43

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Mike Caulfield shares about using AI as a co-reasoning partner and his Deep Background tool on episode 590 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Critical thinking problems with students turn out to be critical doing problems. -Mike Caulfield AI doesn’t naturally think in terms of provenance, in terms of how it got this piece…

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AI Exchanges: The Role of Data 17:27

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Goldman Sachs’ Neema Raphael, the firm’s chief data officer and head of data engineering, discusses the role of data in enabling or possibly stalling AI’s progress with George Lee, co-head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, and Allison Nathan, senior strategist in Goldman Sachs Research. This episode was recorded on September 25, 2025. The opin…

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How Reliable is Economic Data? 26:19

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Are concerns about the quality and reliability of economic data — as well as its vulnerabilities to political influences — warranted? Former BLS Commissioner Erica Groshen, who served from 2013 to 2017, Laffer Associates’ Arthur Laffer, Harvard Business School’s Alberto Cavallo, and Goldman Sachs’ Joseph Briggs discuss data quality, political influ…

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The Richness of Podcasting in Higher Education 47:44

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The Richness of Podcasting in Higher Education, with Dom Conroy and Warren Kidd. Quotes from the episode There’s so many different ways to capture people’s imagination through an audio feed. -Dom Conroy When we’re creating podcasts, we are putting ourselves on the line. -Dom Conroy Education is a relational experience. -Warren Kidd The act of teach…

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The Healthcare Outlook: Macro Challenges and Biotech Innovations 28:18

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While the healthcare sector has lagged behind the broader markets, there are pockets of innovation. Asad Haider, head of the US Healthcare Business Unit in Goldman Sachs Research, and Amit Sinha, head of Life Sciences Investing in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discuss their outlook for the industry. This episode was recorded on September 8 and 15…

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Learning About Grades from an Emerging Failure and Special Guest Emily Donahoe 47:48

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Emily Pitts Donahoe shares what we can learn about grades from an “emerging failure” on episode 588 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode They introduced a framework that attempts to identify the common features of alternative grading for growth systems that are meant to prioritize student growth and student learning over ju…