Chat With Traders
Business & Finance
About
Aaron Fifield interviews professional traders.
Episodes
- Golfing Alone (with Gary Belsky)
This episode features author Gary Belsky and Russ Roberts discussing the benefits of golfing alone. They explore how solo golf can offer physical, mental, and spiritual advantages and reveal insights into character.
- Claude, War, and the State of the Republic (with Dean Ball)
Dean Ball and Russ Roberts discuss the dispute between Anthropic and the Department of War over the use of Claude in military operations. They explore themes of autonomous weapons, surveillance, institutional trust, and the impact of AI on…
- Adam Smith's Warning About Wealth, Fame, and Status (with Ross Levine)
In this episode, Ross Levine and Russ Roberts discuss Adam Smith's perspectives on wealth, fame, and status. They explore how Smith's ideas relate to individual motivations and societal structures, examining his warnings about the pursuit…
- The Man Who Built NVIDIA (with Stephen Witt)
This episode features journalist Stephen Witt discussing Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, and his journey from childhood to building a leading technology company. The discussion covers NVIDIA's strategic shift into AI and Huang's distinctive l…
- The Unseen Work: Stewart Brand on Maintenance and Civilization
Stewart Brand explores the concept of maintenance as a hidden force behind success and failure in human endeavors, examining its impact on individuals, technologies, and civilizations. The discussion covers historical examples, technologic…
- AI, Employment, and Education (with Tyler Cowen)
Tyler Cowen shares his optimistic views on the integration of AI into higher education and its effects on the future workplace. He discusses the future of writing and thinking in an academic context, and how he has personally adapted to AI.
- The Match That Lit the Flame: Hannah Senesh and the Creation of Modern Israel (with Matti Friedman)
Author Matti Friedman joins EconTalk's Russ Roberts to discuss the story of Hannah Senesh, a Hungarian poet who parachuted into Nazi-occupied Europe. They explore how her actions, despite the mission's failure, became a powerful founding m…
- The Economics of Scarcity and the UNC-Duke Basketball Game (with Michael Munger)
This podcast episode features Michael Munger and Russ Roberts discussing the economics of scarcity. They analyze the Duke-UNC basketball game's ticket allocation system and the university's decision to forgo potential revenue.
- How We Tamed Ourselves and Invented Good and Evil (with Hanno Sauer)
In this episode, philosopher Hanno Sauer discusses his book, 'The Invention of Good and Evil,' with Russ Roberts. He explores how humanity's capacity for cruelty led to moral achievements and how humans became cooperative despite having se…
- The Power of Introverts (with Susan Cain)
In this episode, Susan Cain discusses her book "Quiet" and the benefits of introversion, as well as the challenges introverts face in a world that often prioritizes extroversion. She talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about the distinction…
- The Man Who Would Be King of Saudi Arabia (with Karen Elliott House)
Karen Elliott House and Russ Roberts discuss Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. They explore his motivations, hopes, and contradictions, including his approach to cultural liberalization and political dominance.
- Seiko, Swatch, and the Swiss Watch Industry (with Aled Maclean-Jones)
This episode of Chat With Traders features Aled Maclean-Jones, who explains how the Swiss watch industry survived and recovered from the disruption caused by Japanese quartz watches, which offered cheaper and more accurate alternatives. Th…
- A Military Analysis of Israel's War in Gaza (with Andrew Fox)
Andrew Fox, a veteran soldier and military researcher, discusses his first-hand experience in Gaza and analyzes Israel's strategic war goals. He explores the challenges of reporting and understanding the conflict amidst disinformation and…
- How to Flourish (with Daniel Coyle)
Daniel Coyle and Russ Roberts discuss the concept of flourishing, exploring why it is a natural phenomenon, the importance of taking detours in life, and the necessity of relationships for true flourishing. They also examine how these prin…
- Zionism, the Melting Pot, and the Galveston Project (with Rachel Cockerell)
Rachel Cockerell discusses her book "The Melting Point," which explores her great-grandfather David Jochelmann's efforts to resettle Jewish refugees in Galveston, Texas, in partnership with Israel Zangwill. The episode covers the early Zio…
- Nature, Nurture, and Identical Twins (with David Bessis)
David Bessis and Russ Roberts discuss the "twins reared apart" literature, highlighting flaws in studies and undercutting claims about heritability. They explore the roles of natural experiments, individual differences, and unique experien…
- The Mattering Instinct (with Rebecca Newberger Goldstein)
Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of "The Mattering Instinct," discusses how the human quest for significance drives behavior and its societal implications. She explains four ways people seek meaning and how an unmet need for mattering c…
- Conversation, Interintellect, and Arcadia (with Anna Gat)
Anna Gat, founder of Interintellect, discusses reviving conversation in the digital age. She also explores Tom Stoppard's play Arcadia and its themes, connecting them to Interintellect's mission.
- In Defense of Intuition (with Gerd Gigerenzer)
Gerd Gigerenzer discusses the power of intuition, its gendering, and what he believes Kahneman and Tversky's research got wrong. He also talks about "bias bias," replacing "nudging" with "boosting," and the limitations of AI as a replaceme…
- David Deutsch on the Pattern
David Deutsch joins Russ Roberts on Chat With Traders to discuss "the Pattern," a concept describing a consistent historical tendency to justify harm against Jews. The conversation explores how this pattern manifests across various societi…
- Free Will Is Real (with Kevin Mitchell)
Kevin Mitchell discusses free will and human agency, asserting that we are agents who make decisions. He explains how the evolution of choice-making provides an argument for human agency.
- Colonialism, Slavery, and Foreign Aid (with William Easterly)
Economist William Easterly joins Russ Roberts to discuss his book, Violent Saviors: The West's Conquest of the Rest, examining colonialism, slavery, and foreign aid. They explore how different regimes have historically claimed to improve l…
- The Perfect Tuba: How Band, Grit, and Community Build a Better Life (with Sam Quinones)
In this episode, Sam Quinones discusses his book, "The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Brass Horn, Band, and Hard Work." He explores the themes of discipline, community, and devotion to craft through the lens of tuba players and…
- The Status Game (with Will Storr)
Will Storr and Russ Roberts discuss "The Status Game," exploring how the deep human need for respect and recognition shapes behavior. They examine how status drives various aspects of life, including social media, workplace hierarchies, an…
- The Wonder of the Emergent Mind (with Gaurav Suri)
Gaurav Suri, a neuroscientist, explores the concept of the emergent mind, drawing parallels between the brain and an ant colony. He delves into habit formation, the nature of intuition, and the challenges of free will and responsibility, e…
- Shampoo, Property Rights, and Civilization (with Anthony Gill)
In this episode, Anthony Gill and Russ Roberts discuss the enforcement of property rights, using the example of hotel shampoo and towels. They explore how unenforced norms of trust and moral sentiments contribute to a flourishing society.
- Primal Intelligence (with Angus Fletcher)
Professor Angus Fletcher discusses "primal intelligence," defining it as the human ability to think and plan amidst incomplete information. He draws on his experiences in Hollywood and with military special operations, explaining how narra…
- A Mind-Blowing Way of Looking at Math (with David Bessis)
David Bessis and Russ Roberts discuss mathematics, emphasizing intuition and alternative learning methods. They explore how mathematicians use imagery and formal proofs, introducing a "System 3" for retraining intuition and imagination.
- Twenty Years of Freakonomics (with Stephen Dubner)
Stephen Dubner discusses the 20th anniversary of Freakonomics with EconTalk's Russ Roberts, covering the book's origins and its impact on Dubner's life and economic perspectives. The conversation also includes a discussion on private equit…
- The Magic of Tokyo (with Joe McReynolds)
Joe McReynolds, co-author of Emergent Tokyo, explains that Tokyo's energy comes from policies allowing it to emerge from the bottom up. He discusses yokocho, zakkyo buildings, and how permissive mixed-use zoning and minimal licensing contr…
- The Invisible Hierarchies that Rule Our World (with Toby Stuart)
In this episode, Toby Stuart and Russ Roberts explore the invisible hierarchies that shape our world, discussing their persistence, role in resource allocation, and the influence of endorsements on judgment. Stuart also shares his insights…
- Eating with Intelligence (with Julia Belluz)
Julia Belluz, author and health journalist, discusses her book "Food Intelligence" and the complexities of weight loss. She talks about calorie intake, understanding the body's feedback, and redesigning food choices. The conversation also…
- Steven Pinker on Common Knowledge
Steven Pinker and Russ Roberts discuss common knowledge, its necessary conditions, and how it can be both vital and dangerous to societies. They also explore game theory, the spread of laughter, totalitarian regimes, and implicit communica…
- How Did America Build the Arsenal of Democracy? (with Brian Potter)
Brian Potter and Russ Roberts discuss the logistical challenges of quickly increasing American aircraft production during WWII. They explore the balance of precision and improvisation required, the role of women in production, and lessons…
- How Teams Succeed (with Colin Fisher)
In this episode, Colin Fisher and Russ Roberts discuss why some teams succeed while others fail. They explore team dynamics, the importance of meaningful tasks, and the role of leadership in team building.
- Humans Are Overrated (with Christine Webb)
Christine Webb, a primatologist, discusses her perspective on human exceptionalism and animal intelligence. She explores how understanding animals' capabilities can shift humanity's connection with the living world.
- Hemingway, Love, and War (with David Wyatt)
David Wyatt and Russ Roberts discuss Ernest Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls," covering its themes, context, and influence on literature and war writing.
- Tim Ferriss on Tim Ferriss (and much much more)
This episode features Tim Ferriss discussing his routines, self-experimentation, managing celebrity, AI, and podcast preparation. He speaks with Russ Roberts about his life and experiences.
- Learning to Think Like Someone Else (with David Marquet)
David Marquet and Russ Roberts discuss the concept of "distancing" to unlock better choices in business and life. They explore leadership without giving orders, empowering teams, and seeing oneself as a coach rather than a boss.
- Let Me Be Forgotten (with Lowry Pressly)
Lowry Pressly and Russ Roberts discuss the necessity of privacy, spontaneity, and moral growth in a data-driven world, challenging assumptions about being seen and unseen.
- Read Like a Champion (with Doug Lemov)
Doug Lemov and Russ Roberts discuss challenges in reading education and the importance of reading comprehension. They also explore methods for improving reading such as reading journals and group reading.
- James Marriott on Reading
James Marriott and Russ Roberts discuss the act of reading long-form content in a digitally saturated world. They explore various reading strategies and debate the intellectual value of books compared to social media.
- How to Walk the World (with Chris Arnade)
Chris Arnade joins EconTalk's Russ Roberts to discuss an alternative approach to world travel. He highlights his experiences in various communities and his thoughts on cultural differences regarding happiness.
- What Is Capitalism? (with Mike Munger)
Michael Munger defines capitalism and its three stages of economic development. He also discusses the moral and institutional foundations that enable impersonal exchange, the division of labor, and the unique ability of capitalism to enabl…
- The Deceptive Power of Maps (with Paulina Rowinska)
Paulina Rowinska joins EconTalk's Russ Roberts to explore how maps use mathematical tricks to represent geography, influencing our navigation and perception of reality. They discuss examples such as the Mercator projection and the London T…
- How to Be a Super Ager (with Eric Topol)
Eric Topol discusses his new book "Super Agers" with Russ Roberts. They talk about delaying Alzheimer's, cancer, and heart disease, and explore the importance of genetics, the immune system, and lifestyle choices for a healthier lifespan.
- Leon Kass on the Wisdom of Rousseau
This episode features Leon Kass and Russ Roberts discussing Jean-Jacques Rousseau. They explore how technology and social interactions influence our sense of self and emotional well-being.
- Two Cheers for Libertarianism and Econ 101 (with Noah Smith)
Economist Noah Smith and EconTalk's Russ Roberts discuss libertarianism's theoretical flaws and political importance. They explore how Trump's tariff policy influenced economic policy.
- EconTalk #1000 (with Russ Roberts)
In this episode, Russ Roberts discusses his experiences with EconTalk, covering topics such as the show's origins, how he prepares for interviews, and his approach to choosing guests. He also shares insights into the show's shift from deba…
- Nature vs. Nurture (with Paul Bloom)
This episode of Chat With Traders features Russ Roberts and psychologist Paul Bloom discussing the nature vs. nurture debate. They explore whether success and failure are predetermined or under personal control, and the implications of thi…