Best QiF Podcasts (2026)

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What Ten Geopolitical Trends Are Shaping Tomorrow’s Markets? With William Megginson 1:51:02

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What Ten Geopolitical Trends Are Shaping Tomorrow’s Markets? With William Megginson What do financial economists make of the current geopolitical landscape? Hosts Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak, along with today's guest Bill Megginson, talk about the current state of geopolitics. They discuss tariffs, climate change politics, the internal political …

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How Does Policy Uncertainty Affect Investments? 1:06:47

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How Does Policy Uncertainty Affect Investments? In this episode, university professors Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak explore academic research on the impact of policy uncertainty on investment decisions, markets, and firms. The episode underscores that high levels of policy uncertainty tend to depress corporate investment, hiring, and economic grow…

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Can You Invest Like Warren Buffett? 1:15:23

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Can You Invest Like Warren Buffett? In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' hosts Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak chat about the life and investment philosophy of Warren Buffett, exploring his journey from a young investor to the sixth richest man in the world. The discussion covers his unique approach to investing, the four pillars of his success…

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Should Space Be Privatized? With William Megginson 1:44:18

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Should Space Be Privatized? With William Megginson In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' Kate and Veljko explore the space economy with Bill Megginson, Professor and Price Chair in Finance at the University of Oklahoma. They discuss the history, financing, and future prospects of space exploration, focusing on the pivotal roles played by priva…

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Who Paid for the 2018 Trade Tariffs? 1:09:09

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Who Paid for the 2018 Trade Tariffs? In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' Professors Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak discuss the academic research on the impact of the 2018 US trade tariffs. The conversation revolves around who ultimately paid for these tariffs—US consumers and importers—and the nuanced effects on retail prices. The discussion …

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Is a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund a Good Idea? With William Megginson 1:21:12

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Is a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund a Good Idea? In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' hosts Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak are joined by guest expert William Megginson, Professor and Price Chair in Finance at the University of Oklahoma, to discuss the concept of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs). The conversation centers around a recent proposal for t…

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Should Investors Care About Corporate Culture? 1:30:09

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Should Investors Care About Corporate Culture? In this episode, hosts Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak delve into the significance of corporate culture and its impact on firm performance and investor portfolios. They discuss the struggle to measure corporate culture, using examples like Steve Jobs at Apple where storytelling helped create an innovativ…

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Do Pension Bailouts Create Moral Hazard? With Michael Dambra 1:12:24

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Do Pension Bailouts Create Moral Hazard? With Michael Dambra In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' host Veljko Fotak dives into the complex world of moral hazard and pension bailouts with guest Michael Dambra, the Kenneth Colwell Chair of Accounting and Law at the University at Buffalo. They discuss the concept of moral hazard, its historical …

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Is Short Selling Evil? 1:27:08

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Is Short Selling Evil? In this episode, Kate and Veljko delve into the contentious topic of short selling. The discussion begins with an explanation of viatical settlements and transitions into an in-depth exploration of short selling—its mechanisms, benefits, and ethical implications. The hosts examine the historical and legal controversies surrou…

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Do Woke Firms Go Broke? Part 2 1:05:19

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Do Woke Firms Go Broke? Part 2 In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' university professors Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak delve into the 'S' (social) aspect of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in corporate social responsibility. They discuss the concept of 'double bottom line' companies that care about both operating profits and soci…

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Do Woke Firms Go Broke? Part 1 47:10

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Do Woke Firms Go Broke? Part 1 In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' university professors Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak explore the intersection of corporate profitability and social responsibility. They examine whether companies prioritizing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) or CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) practices can al…

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The Presidential Puzzle: Does the US Economy Perform Better under Democrat or Republican Presidents? 1:13:15

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The Presidential Puzzle: Does the US Economy Perform Better under Democrat or Republican Presidents? In this episode of 'Questions in Finance,' university professors Kate Holland and Veljko Fotak dive into an intriguing economic puzzle: why does public opinion favor Republicans as better managers of the economy, while macroeconomic indicators, corp…