Best Pgim Podcasts (2025)

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…Let's Talk Highlights from the PGIM EMEA Investor Forum 22:05

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8d ago22:05

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Recalibrating resilience was the dominant theme at PGIM's sixth annual EMEA Investor Forum in London. In this episode, Keshav Rajagopalan shares key insights from sessions on private credit, structured fixed income, digital infrastructure, and CIO perspectives on resilience and long-term portfolio design. From the evolution of private credit into a…

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19: Ep 019 - Choosing the right duration cycle for current market cycles 15:55

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In an economy where central bank actions shape the cost of capital, understanding the fixed income space is more crucial than ever. In this episode, we're diving deep into the Indian debt market, focusing on how investors can navigate the current environment. Joining us for this crucial conversation is Puneet Pal, Head of Fixed Income at PGIM India…

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COP30: Key Takeaways from the Amazon Summit 26:34

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COP30 took place in Belém, Brazil, at the heart of the Amazon, setting the stage for high-stakes climate negotiations amid one of the planet's most critical ecosystems. This episode of Fixed on ESG examines the summit's defining outcomes: the formal acknowledgment that the 1.5°C target is no longer attainable without overshoot, debates over fossil …

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Credit Markets in Transition: Asset-Based Finance Part II 31:25

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Private asset-based finance (ABF) is the catch-all of credit markets—a diverse and complex segment offering a wide range of investment opportunities. In this follow-up to our previous ABF discussion, we delve deeper into the asset class and what it takes to be successful from origination to underwriting and portfolio construction. We discuss invest…

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Hugh & Grace Founder Sara Jensen on "When Mentors Are Miles Away" – The unexpected inspiration that drove her wellness company 28:07

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Ep. 247: Swimming and diving instilled a discipline in Sara that she carried into marathon running—qualifying for Boston the year of the bombing, then digging deep to requalify under even tougher standards. That same grit now fuels her approach to business, helping her navigate setbacks and drive purpose-driven growth. Sara is offering a 10% discou…

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Former World No. 1 Tennis Player Stan Smith and Business Partner Gary Niebur on Winning Trust: How to Create Moments That Matter 34:55

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Ep. 246: Tennis champion and Adidas shoe icon is joined by the President of Stan Smith Events, to share how leaders can Win Trust. With clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to Olympic legends and Michelin-starred chefs, they reveal how thoughtfully crafted moments create lasting impact. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favor…

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Cycles, Crises, And the Currency of Change with Ray Dalio 21:41

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Ray Dalio, founder of one of the world's largest hedge funds, Bridgewater Associates, joins us for a special edition of The Outthinking Investor. Dalio sat down with PGIM's George Patterson, Chief Investment Officer of Quantitative Solutions, for a conversation about anticipating the onset of big market cycles and constructing balanced portfolios f…

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Cycles, Crises, And the Currency of Change with Ray Dalio 21:41

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Ray Dalio, founder of one of the world's largest hedge funds, Bridgewater Associates, joins us for a special edition of The Outthinking Investor. Dalio sat down with PGIM's George Patterson, Chief Investment Officer of Quantitative Solutions, for a conversation about anticipating the onset of big market cycles and constructing balanced portfolios f…

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NVIDIA's Anthony Robbins on what makes Jensen Huang unlike any other CEO 47:50

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Ep. 245: From Jacksonville State Basketball to leading teams at AT&T, Oracle, and NVIDIA, he shares how a coach, a friend-turned-mentor, and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang helped shape his leadership mindset, including: Why mentorship that starts with friendship builds trust and momentum How to create a leadership culture where curiosity and vulnerability…

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Propelling Equitable Access to Medicine 24:58

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Access to medicine is a vital issue at the crossroads of global health issue, corporate responsibility, and ESG investing. Join us as we unpack barriers to equitable access, explore how pharmaceutical companies and ESG-focused investors are addressing these challenges, the emergence of patient reach is as a measure of progress, and how improvements…

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'We're the inverse of ChatGPT': How and why BlackRock is using AI 20:32

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It would be an understatement to say AI is a hot topic right now. And with the advent of hugely popular large language models in recent years, such as ChatGPT, the big question is just how AI is influencing the behaviour of asset managers. In an exclusive video interview, Adam Riley, head of international wealth at BlackRock Systematic, discusses h…

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…Let's Talk Energy Mezzanine with Brian Thomas 24:20

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Energy mezzanine financing occupies a unique position between credit and equity, offering growing companies access to capital without diluting ownership. In this episode, Brian Thomas, Head of Real Assets, Private Credit at PGIM, joins Keshav Rajagopalan to explore the specialised world of energy mezzanine investing. They discuss why this niche str…

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Cisco Leader Sophie Stevens on Turning the "Competitive Cauldron" into Corporate Momentum 55:45

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Ep. 244: From UNC soccer's "Competitive Cauldron" to Cisco's global sales floors, Sophie Stevens has learned that high performers thrive on feedback, not comfort. In this episode, she and Don Yaeger explore how measurable accountability builds great teams, why vulnerability and openness drive innovation, and how gratitude sustains momentum. Do you …

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AI Hype or Hazard? The Risks Behind the Acceleration 26:34

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The technology industry has spent heavily on all things AI, from training large language models (LLMs) to building up the infrastructure required to meet demand. Investments across a range of sectors with exposure to the AI boom, including cloud computing, chips, data centers and the power grid, have lifted economic growth and supported financial m…

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AI Hype or Hazard? The Risks Behind the Acceleration 26:34

1M ago26:34

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The technology industry has spent heavily on all things AI, from training large language models (LLMs) to building up the infrastructure required to meet demand. Investments across a range of sectors with exposure to the AI boom, including cloud computing, chips, data centers and the power grid, have lifted economic growth and supported financial m…

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17: Ep 017 - Retirement Planning with Mutual Funds 16:56

1M ago16:56

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Retirement planning is a delicate balancing act between longevity and mongevity. One is the act of living longer for which one needs to focus on health for a long period starting at a young age. The other is when your money outlives you and for this too one needs to start planning at a young age. Ravi Samalad and Lisa Pallavi Barbora discuss how on…

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Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel: Why Deliberate Practice Beats Just Putting in the Hours 35:04

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Ep. 243: This executive who oversees OpenTable, Booking.com, and KAYAK was shaped by tennis courts and ski slopes. Glenn explains why "deliberate practice" beats "time on task" every time. Don't miss: • How Glenn used this mindset to recover from a stroke • The right way to coach for continuous improvement • How AI is changing the rules of feedback…

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…Let's Talk Asset-Based Financing with Edwin Wilches 25:01

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In this episode, Edwin Wilches, Co-Head of Securitised Products at PGIM, joins Keshav Rajagopalan, to explore the dynamic and fast-evolving world of Asset-Based Finance (ABF). As traditional boundaries between public and private credit continue to blur, they discuss how ABF is emerging as a powerful tool for financing the real economy, offering ins…

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NewsNation Anchor Leland Vittert shares his journey with autism in our new book "Born Lucky" 54:15

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Ep. 242: He didn't speak until he was three. Today, he's the one asking the tough questions on national television—broadcasting from war zones, pressing political leaders, and keeping his cool when chaos unfolds live. In this heartfelt episode, Leland shares how his father's fierce love—and some brutally honest coaching—transformed him. Order our N…

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Factory Reset: Investing in the Future of Manufacturing 27:35

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Investors might be witnessing the biggest industrial reshoring effort in more than a generation. The global race for technological superiority—particularly around AI and critical semiconductors—is pushing both private capital and government support into ramping up domestic production. Meanwhile, shifting trade policies and geopolitical risk have ig…

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Factory Reset: Investing in the Future of Manufacturing 27:35

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Investors might be witnessing the biggest industrial reshoring effort in more than a generation. The global race for technological superiority—particularly around AI and critical semiconductors—is pushing both private capital and government support into ramping up domestic production. Meanwhile, shifting trade policies and geopolitical risk have ig…

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From Buyers to Builders: Assessing the U.S. Housing Market 29:56

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As the post-COVID boom in housing activity transitions toward more normalized market conditions, PGIM assesses the state of the U.S. housing market. Hear our experts dissect housing fundamentals, as persistent affordability challenges and a cooler labor market collide with a structural shortage of homes and the onset of a Fed rate cutting cycle. PG…

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Perspire Sauna Studios CMO Caroline Linton asks: Do you turn pressure into preparation? 49:05

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Ep. 241: UC Irvine Volleyball shaped this longtime Pure Barre exec's belief in staying ready. She shares how being called off the bench during a game-winning point shaped her mindset as a Chief Marketing Officer. Don't miss: -Her two-question nightly ritual that sharpens focus and fuels growth -How to replace "cannot" with a growth mindset -How to …

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Running a Tight Ship: IMO's Net-Zero Regulations 15:52

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As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) presses to implement their groundbreaking Greenhouse Gas Fuel Intensity Standards across the shipping industry, we examine the scope and likely impacts of these net-zero regulations. Get our take on the credit implications to the industry—including progress on the transition to alternative fuels—as w…

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16: Ep 016 - Fund Return vs Investor Return 16:28

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Many investors miss noticing the difference between investment returns and investor returns. Sounds the same, right? Well, not really. The number you see on a mutual fund’s factsheet and the return you actually experience in your portfolio can be very different. Why does that happen? Is it the market? Is it timing? Or… is it us? Lisa Pallavi Barbor…

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PNC Executive Cressman Bronson shares how he turned one chance into a 30-year career 41:24

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Ep. 240: University of Toledo Baseball shaped his belief in showing up with pride—even when the scoreboard says otherwise. He shares how a blunt rejection from a scout and a cold-call to a bank exec changed his career path. "You are going to be great at something," a baseball scout informed him. "Just not baseball." OUCH! Our BONUS RESOURCE for thi…

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…Let's Talk Alternatives in Global Wealth with Stuart Parker and Dominick Carlino 26:11

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Laurie Chan is joined by Stuart Parker, Head of Global Wealth at PGIM, and Dominick Carlino, Global Head of Alternative Investments for Global Wealth at PGIM. Together, they explore the intersection of private wealth and alternative investments, offering perspectives on the ways investors are broadening portfolios beyond traditional markets. Their …

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EU ESG Regulation: Players, Policy, and Purpose 28:27

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EU ESG regulations significantly impact companies operating within the EU, necessitating precise actions and accountability. This episode of Fixed on ESG outlines the key institutions responsible for shaping EU ESG regulations and the various forms these regulations can take, including sustainability frameworks and reporting obligations to investme…

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The Price of Policy: Taxes, Tariffs, and Capital Flows 24:52

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Fiscal policy shifts, from taxes to tariffs, are steering global capital and trade flows. The US, for instance, is attracting investments despite the tariff headlines—illustrating how the impact of these policies continues to evolve. In a dynamic policy environment, taxes and tariffs could create new implications for asset classes, sectors, and mar…

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The Price of Policy: Taxes, Tariffs, and Capital Flows 24:52

4M ago24:52

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Fiscal policy shifts, from taxes to tariffs, are steering global capital and trade flows. The US, for instance, is attracting investments despite the tariff headlines—illustrating how the impact of these policies continues to evolve. In a dynamic policy environment, taxes and tariffs could create new implications for asset classes, sectors, and mar…

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18: Ep 018 - Case for Growth Investing in India 21:28

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India is a high-growth economy, offering numerous investment opportunities in companies that are expanding their businesses at a rapid pace. As T. Rowe Price aptly put it, India represents a perfect 'fertile field for growth.' Importantly, many high-growth companies have underperformed in recent years, creating investment opportunities. In this pod…

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The Senior: How Mike Flynt turned Regret to Redemption — Now a Major Motion Picture 52:54

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Ep. 239: At 59, Mike became the oldest contributing member of a college football team in NCAA history—returning to his alma mater nearly four decades after being kicked off the team. He returned to finish what he started. But this isn't just a comeback story—it's about redemption, resilience, and the courage to face regret head-on. 🎁ENTER TO WIN SI…

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PGIM Quantitative Solutions CEO Linda Gibson: Why EQ is your most valuable edge in the age of AI 39:18

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Ep. 238 Field hockey taught Linda to pause and ask "Why do you love the game?" That question has helped her transform both sports teams and billion-dollar organizations. Linda's team manages $111 billion in assets and are part of the 1.4 trillion dollar investment arm of Prudential Financial. She began her career as a lawyer, but her love for math …

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…Let's Talk Defined Contribution with Josh Cohen, Managing Director of PGIM's DC Solutions 27:01

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Josh Cohen, Managing Director of PGIM's DC Solutions team, offers insights into the rapidly evolving defined contribution landscape and how alternatives may play an increasingly important role in this space. Keshav and Josh discuss the compelling arguments for integrating alternative assets into DC plans. As global policymakers evaluate the role of…

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Staying the Course: The Power of Long-Term Thinking in Volatile Markets 22:43

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Sir Isaac Newton was a legendary physicist and mathematician. But even the man known for developing the theory of gravity failed to time the market. It is said that after cashing in his shares of Britain's South Sea Company, Newton bought back into the stock right before it crashed. Avoiding the most common mistakes that harm portfolio returns is e…

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Staying the Course: The Power of Long-Term Thinking in Volatile Markets 22:43

5M ago22:43

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Sir Isaac Newton was a legendary physicist and mathematician. But even the man known for developing the theory of gravity failed to time the market. It is said that after cashing in his shares of Britain's South Sea Company, Newton bought back into the stock right before it crashed. Avoiding the most common mistakes that harm portfolio returns is e…

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Central Banks: Can Independence Prevail? 21:10

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An independent central bank is the key to providing credibility to its monetary policy choices; credibility which anchors inflation expectations and allows a central bank to manage the demand-side of the economy and meet its mandate. In this episode of All the Credit®, we highlight the importance of central bank independence, discussing its signifi…

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Bose CEO Lila Snyder says risk-taking is a muscle— use it or lose it 39:41

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Ep. 237: From the sidelines of Miami Football's National Championship game to leading one of the world's most iconic brands, the first female CEO of Bose shares stories of how weekly discomfort built her confidence! Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply tod…

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The Insurance Industry in the Climate Conversation 28:45

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With climate-related events increasing in frequency and severity, we discuss the role of insurance in mitigating the economic and social risks. With a focus on the property and casualty insurance sector, learn about insurance's economic role, how insurers are adapting their strategies to protect against losses while offering coverage where it is ne…

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Lincoln Equities Group CEO Lance Bergstein says: Keep your eyes up! 37:44

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Ep. 236: Tennis & racing cars shaped Lance's belief that decisiveness is a leader's most powerful tool. As a nationally ranked tennis player, he learned to make high-stakes decisions alone. That same mindset now fuels his success as a CEO and professional race car driver—where speed, risk, and preparation define every outcome. Don't miss: • His "ey…

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Credit Markets in Transition: Systematic Strategies 28:16

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In today's dynamic investment landscape, systematic investing in fixed income markets is gaining prominence by blending fundamental insights with rule-based strategies to optimize performance. This episode of All the Credit® considers how these strategies use data-driven approaches to manage risk and seize market opportunities, while examining how …

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15: Ep 015 - Which Investment Style Does Your Fund Follow? 12:35

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Most of us have heard of large-cap, mid-cap, or small-cap funds, right? But did you know how a fund manager picks stocks – their style – can also impact your returns? Yup, there’s a bit of an art to it! In this episode, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad explore the different investing styles, what they mean, and why diversifying across them mig…

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…Let's Talk Global REIT Securities with Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities 25:15

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…Let's Talk Global REIT Securities with Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Investment Trust Securities, offers insights about the multifaceted nature of hybrid real estate securities and the potential benefits of REITS in investment portfolios. Keshav and Rick highlight how global re…