The Real Eisman Playbook
The Real Eisman Playbook offers a front-row seat to the insights, strategies, and perspectives of legendary investor Steve Eisman, who famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis. He delivers sharp analysis and a no-nonsense approach to dissecting markets, the global economy, and investment trends. The podcast is designed for both seasoned investors and curious listeners, providing expert commentary, candid conversations, and actionable takeaways from one of Wall Street's most influential minds.
Episodes
Gary Marcus on AI Doomsday Fears, Hacking, & the Fight for Control | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 79
On episode 79 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with AI critic Gary Marcus to unpack the growing fears surrounding artificial intelligence, from rogue AI agents and cybersecurity failures to predictions of human extinction. They examine whether these companies are amplifying doomsday narratives to attract investment and shape regulation in their favor.
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Q3 2026 Market Recap: Energy Up, Utilities Crushed, and Software Flipped | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman delivers a comprehensive Q3 2026 market breakdown. He discusses why energy was the best performing sector, why utilities got crushed, and why the SAASpocalypse narrative flipped. Steve also acknowledges that over 65% of the S&P 500 is now a single bet on AI
5% Rates, Bessent's Failed Gamble & What Comes Next w/ Krishna Guha | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 78
On episode 78 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Krishna Guha, Evercore's Fed watcher, to break down why the ten-year yield has marched from 4.5% to over 5%. He explains that it's a perfect storm of AI debt issuance crowding out Treasuries, war-driven oil prices, the massive deficit, and Kevin Warsh's deliberate withdrawal of the forward guidance guardrails that previous Fed
Why Private Equity's Software Bet Is Going to Zero | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman covers a dramatic week for FICO, in which its decades-long mortgage monopoly effectively broke. Steve then delivers a deep dive into private equity's overexposure to software buyouts, why the SAASpocalypse has cut valuations by 50% or more, and why the refin
What the AI Boom Looks Like From Inside Cisco with Sam Badri | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 77
On episode 77 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Sam Badri, Head of Investor Relations at Cisco, for an inside look at what the AI boom actually looks like from within a major technology company. Sam explains why he believes we are still very early in AI adoption, with roughly 90% of users stuck at the basic prompt stage and very few having progressed to skills files or AI ag
The Enron-Era Tricks Are Back in AI: How These Companies Are Hiding Their Debt | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses why the off-balance sheet financing techniques that caused Enron's collapse and amplified the GFC are back in full force in the AI world. He also covers the Ten Year yield breaching 5.1%, Paramount being cleared for takeoff with WB, troubling news f
Stock Picking in Difficult Times with George Noble | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 76
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On episode 76 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with George Noble, former portfolio manager at Fidelity and now a Substack newsletter writer, for a wide-ranging conversation covering Scott Bessent's attempt to repress interest rates, the yen carry trade, the Tesla/SpaceX struggles, and mu
Why Dario Amodei and Sam Altman Are Faking the AI Doomsday Crisis | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman explains why the recent extinction warnings from Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are not genuine concerns about superintelligence, but rather a deliberate shell game designed to invite government regulation and create pricing moats. Steve also covers the Fed rai
The Big Short Partners Reunite: Rates, AI, Gold and Two Stock Picks | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 75
On episode 75 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with his former Big Short partners Vincent Daniel and Porter Collins for a wide-ranging conversation covering the bond market, Scott Bessent's Treasury buyback program, the OpenAI risk, gold, and more. They also pull back the curtain on the mechanics of modern hedge fund shorting and share two live short ideas.
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AI Terminator Fears Grow & Rates Breach 4.9% | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the ten-year yield breaching 4.9%, the recent AI doomsday fears, OpenAI's surprise price cut on its latest model, Oracle's strong 30% revenue growth, Tesla's disappointing robotaxi event that sent the stock down 6%, and much more!
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P&C Stocks Worth Owning: The AI Hedge with Ryan Tunis | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 74
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On episode 74 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Ryan Tunis, property and casualty insurance analyst at Cantor, for a comprehensive deep dive into personal lines, commercial lines, reinsurance, and insurance brokers. Ryan explains why he's cautious on personal lines as new driver assis
Is OpenAI the Achilles’ Heel of the US Economy? | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the economy’s growing dependence on AI spending. He explains why OpenAI could be the Achilles’ heel of the AI trade, and what its potential failure could mean for the broader economy. Plus, Steve discusses Meta’s latest settlement, where investors
The AI Trade, Rising Rates, and Why the Market Is Still Standing | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 73
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On episode 73 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Jason Trennert & Chris Verrone from Strategas for a wide-ranging mid-year reality check on a tumultuous 2026. They cover the AI capex debate, the war in Iran, private equity's monetization problem, and why the market has proven far more
AI’s Achilles’ Heel: Why Everything Hinges on Anthropic & OpenAI | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman examines the biggest risks facing the AI boom, with a focus on Anthropic and OpenAI and their growing importance to the hyperscalers. He also discusses investing in uncertain markets, the battle between upstarts and established businesses, the future of softwa
Private Credit's Clock is Ticking w/ Glenn Schorr & Ken Worthington | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 72
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On episode 72 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Glenn Schorr of Evercore and Ken Worthington of JP Morgan for a sweeping deep dive into the ticking time bomb in private credit software loans, agentic AI's impact on retail brokers, crypto use cases and Bitcoin's fading relevance, and a
SpaceX Disappoints, AI's Free Cash Flow Shrinks, Meta Struggles | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the week in markets, including SpaceX's highly anticipated earnings, the growing impact of AI spending on free cash flow, and why Meta continues to struggle while Palantir, Microsoft, and Amazon tell a different story. He also examines the collaps
250 Years of American Capitalism: Hamilton, the GFC, & the AI Boom | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 71
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On episode 71 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Adrian Wooldridge, journalist and co-author of Capitalism in America with Alan Greenspan, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence with a sweeping tour of U.S. economic history, from the Hamilton vs. Jefferson debate that
The AI Debate Gets More Complicated: Microsoft Has a Win, Meta Stumbles | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman covers a massive earnings week headlined by Microsoft posting 30% EPS growth while Meta saw EPS fall 13%. Steve also covers results from Visa, Quanta, Bloom Energy, and Starbucks, a disappointment from Apple, a brutal week for FICO, and much more. He also ta
The AI Revolution: Who Wins, Who Loses & the SaaSpocalypse | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 70
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On episode 70 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Dan Ives and Gil Luria for a wide-ranging debate on the most important question in markets right now: has the AI trade fundamentally changed, and what does that mean for the stocks that dominate most portfolios? They discuss where we sta
Google's Negative Cash Flow and the AI Capex Reckoning | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman covers a pivotal week in markets. Google raised its AI capex to $205 billion, posted negative free cash flow, and saw its stock fall 7%, while Tesla was also down 14.5%. Steve also covers results from GE Vernova, Lockheed Martin, Moody's, Blackstone, and Serv
AI Has a Power Problem: Why the U.S. Power Grid Can't Keep Up | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 69
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On episode 69 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Ben Callo, sustainable energy and mobility analyst at Baird, to explore what may be the most important and least understood constraint on the entire AI trade: the U.S. power grid, which needs to add roughly 30 gigawatts of new capacity
Bank Earnings Just Gave the Market a Much Needed Confidence Boost | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down a strong start to the bank earnings season, with JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup all reporting results that were better than feared. Steve also covers IBM's disastrous quarter, PayPal's potential sale, and repor
AI Dominates Economy and Markets with Torsten Slok | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 68
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On episode 68 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Torsten Slok, Chief Economist at Apollo, to break down just how dependent the U.S. economy has become on AI. Torsten walks through the K-shaped economy in detail, explaining why the top third of American consumers are doing fine while t
Why the Entire Market Is Now a Single Bet on AI | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman makes the case that diversification in today's market is largely an illusion and that the entire market has effectively become a single bet on AI. Steve also covers the collapse of Circle and Nike's uninspiring quarter. He also closes with two mailbags: one on his personal investment portfolio, and one on book recommendations.
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Who Wins the Midterms & What It Means for Markets with Dan Clifton | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 67
On episode 67 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman brings back recurring guest Dan Clifton, political analyst at Strategas, to break down the 2026 midterm landscape. Dan also shares his take on the 2028 presidential race, explains why Kevin Warsh's real agenda is shrinking the Fed's $6 trillion balance sheet rather than cutting rates, and makes the case that tariffs have quietly flipped from
The Market's Biggest Warning Signs Right Now with Todd Sohn | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 66
On episode 66 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Todd Sohn, Chief Chartist at Strategas, for a deep dive into what the charts and ETF flows are revealing about this market. Todd walks through individual stock charts for Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, GE Vernova, and more. He explains why Google still looks good while Meta and Microsoft are flashing warning signs.
The Q2 2026 Report Card: Who Won, Who Lost, and Why | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman delivers his second quarter market review, breaking down why semiconductors like Micron and Sandisk surged over 200% while software stocks got crushed, and why the hyperscalers are losing investor confidence. Steve also covers SpaceX's wild volatility after its IPO, Micron's jaw-dropping 1,215% earnings growth, and closes with thoughts on Alan Green
The Real State of the American Consumer w/ Three Evercore Analysts | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 65
On episode 65 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with three Evercore consumer analysts (Michael Binetti, David Palmer, and Greg Melich) for a sweeping deep dive into the health of the American consumer across restaurants, retail, food companies, and big box stores. They also dig into why Nike is struggling to turn around, why traditional food companies like Campbell's and Kraft He
Anthropic Gets Shut Down By the Government and the AI Story Gets More Complicated | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the explosive SpaceX IPO, growing concerns around AI economics, and the emerging bull and bear cases for the AI sector. He also examines the Iran situation, private credit stress, and Anthropic's setback with the U.S. government. Plus, Steve answers mailbag questions on inflation, European markets, and the legal debate surrounding addict
Is Private Equity Destroying the Life Insurance Industry? | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 64
On episode 64 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman brings in Tom Gallagher, life insurance analyst at Evercore, to offer a second opinion on the controversial role private equity is playing in the life insurance sector. Tom walks through the history of private equity's entrance into life insurance, and why companies like Apollo and KKR are taking on more risk. They also dig into the sector's
Google Raises $85 Billion and the Market Finally Wakes Up | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the recent market correction, rising inflation, and why AI may be transforming tech from a capital-light industry into one that requires trillions in ongoing investment. He also examines major developments involving Google, OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, Apple, private equity, and private credit, while exploring the growing role of addiction-
The AI Semiconductor Boom and What Could End It with Stacy Rasgon | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 63
On episode 63 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Stacy Rasgon, semiconductor analyst at Bernstein, to break down the AI semiconductor boom that has sent the sector up 60% year to date. They explain who is winning, who is playing catch-up, and they close with the most important question in markets right now: what would actually have to happen to derail this boom?
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SpaceX's Exploding Capex, AI Addiction Lawsuits, and the Reality of "TokenMaxxing" | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman revisits his SpaceX analysis and explains why he's skeptical about the company's valuation. He also covers Microsoft's move to token-based pricing for GitHub Copilot, addiction lawsuits against OpenAI, Nvidia's entrance into the PC market, and why private credit redemptions are now spreading from credit funds into the broader alternatives space. He
Is AI a Bubble? Gary Marcus on What Could Break the Story | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 62
On episode 62 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman opens with a sweeping overview of the entire AI landscape before sitting down with Gary Marcus to discuss the issues surrounding the industry. Gary breaks down why LLMs hallucinate, why scaling is no longer driving progress the way it used to, and why the economics of token pricing could be the thing that finally breaks the AI story.
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The SpaceX IPO: Science Fiction or Serious Investment? | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the SpaceX IPO, how Nasdaq changed its own rules to fast-track SpaceX into indices, and why Elon Musk is reserving 30% of the offering for retail investors. He also covers Salesforce's mixed quarter and Dell's explosive 39% revenue growth, and answers a viewer mailbag on whether Bank of America is still worth owning.
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How Silicon Valley Took Over the Defense Industry with Peter Arment | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 61
On episode 61 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Peter Arment, aerospace and defense analyst at Baird, to break down how Silicon Valley's $66 billion bet on defense tech is disrupting the industry and why defense stocks are selling off during an active war. Peter makes the case for breaking up Lockheed Martin, explains why cheap drones are beginning to challenge the F-35, and
Walmart & Target Signal Consumer Stress as the 10-Year Yield Hits 4.6% | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down a week full of warning signs from disappointing results at Walmart and Target to the Ten Year Treasury yield hitting 4.6%. He also covers NVIDIA's blockbuster quarter, the state of software, and closes with two mailbags: one on private credit and a
Why Energy Stocks Are Down When They Should Be Up with Bob Brackett | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 60
On episode 60 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Bob Brackett, the energy and mining analyst at Bernstein, to break down the energy landscape and discuss why energy stocks are down even as oil sits near $100 a barrel in the wake of the Iran war. Bob also explains where the opportunities are, which companies are best positioned, and why the forward curve is confusing even the
Why this Market “Melt-Up” is Making Me Nervous | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman explains why the market’s recent “melt-up” is starting to feel frothy as AI stocks surge and defensive sectors continue to shrink inside the S&P 500. Steve breaks down rising inflation concerns, the growing risks in private credit, and key earnings reactions from companies including Cisco, Coinbase, Toast, Block, Expedia, Trade Desk and CoreWeave.
FICO’s Monopoly is Fading & Consumers Are the Winners w/ Kelsey Zhu | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 59
On episode 59 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Kelsey Zhu of Autonomous to discuss the collapse of FICO's decades-long monopoly on credit scores and what it means for homebuyers, lenders, and investors. Kelsey breaks down how FICO raised its mortgage score pricing from 60 cents to $10 per pull and why that aggressive pricing opened the door for Vantage. They also explore th
S&P Hits New Highs as Tech Earnings Crush Recession Fears | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down why strong earnings, surging AI investment, and dominant tech leadership continue to push the market higher despite ongoing concerns about consumer weakness, war in Iran, and elevated valuations. Steve analyzes the latest results from companies including Palantir, AMD, Disney, Shopify, PayPal, Apollo, KKR, and Arista Networks, while also
Is a Market Melt-Up Coming? Why Tech & Semis Are Dominating Again | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 58
On episode 58 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Chris Verrone and Todd Sohn of Strategas to break down what the charts are really saying about this market in the aftermath of the Iran war swoon and rapid recovery. They discuss why semis, AI, banks, and power have come roaring back, why gold has struggled, and whether or not we're heading for a market melt-up.
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Earnings Keep the Market Strong Despite Signs of Consumer Weakness | The Weekly Wrap
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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down a massive week of earnings and why strong results continue to push markets higher despite signs of weakness in the consumer. He explores the growing impact of AI-driven capex from Big Tech and how it’s shaping the broader economy and market leadership. Steve also
Apollo's Private Credit Exposure: Chris Edson Weighs In | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 57
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On episode 57 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Chris Edson, partner and global head of origination at Apollo, to get a firsthand look at what's going on inside one of the world's largest private credit operations. Chris breaks down why Apollo's exposure to software is among the lowest in the industr
Is a Recession Coming? What 100+ Companies Are Telling Us | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman digs into one of the biggest earnings weeks of the year, covering over a hundred companies across industrials, software, healthcare, and homebuilders to answer the question everyone is asking: is a recession on the horizon? He also flags a major development in private credit, covers the battered health insurance sector, and shares why FICO's decades
Market Patterns Work and Jeffrey Hirsch Explains Why | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 56
On episode 56 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Jeffrey Hirsch, author of the annual Stock Trader's Almanac. The two walk through the most important recurring patterns in the market while also discussing which patterns have stopped working, why Bitcoin has been a seasonal disappointment, and how human psychology ultimately drives market rhythms.
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Bank Earnings Are In: Here’s What They’re REALLY Saying About the U.S. Economy | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down what the latest bank earnings reveal about the true state of the U.S. economy. He also covers rising geopolitical tensions with Iran, market reactions, and what it all means for investors. Plus, he answers viewer questions on private credit, regional banks, and the evolving risks tied to AI and software.
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John Spencer on What the Headlines Get Wrong About the Iran War | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 55
On episode 55 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with retired U.S. Army officer John Spencer to discuss what is actually happening in the Iran war. John breaks down the four official objectives of the United States and also explores the broader geopolitical implications of the war. They also discuss the Iranian strategy, the Strait of Hormuz, NATO, and much more.
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Catching a Falling Knife: The Truth About Software Stocks Today | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 54
On episode 54 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Rob Oliver, software analyst at Baird, to break down why the software sector has been obliterated over the past year. Rob shares which companies he believes have the moat and innovation culture to make it through to the other side, and why despite valuations being cut in half, most software investors still aren't ready to buy.
Q1 Market Recap: How Private Credit, AI, & War Have Dominated 2026 So Far | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down everything that moved markets in Q1 2026 and examines how all sectors performed during the quarter. He also discusses the latest on the ceasefire in Iran, provides updates on private credit/private equity, and answers some mailbag questions from viewers.
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01:21 - Iran Updates: Trump's Threat, Ceasefire, & Oil Prices
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Is Private Credit the Next Systemic Crisis? Steve Liesman Weighs In | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 53
On episode 53 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Steve Liesman to discuss whether private credit could become the next systemic crisis in the financial system. The conversation also explores war-driven oil shocks, uncertainty surrounding the Fed, and the resilience of the U.S. economy.
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02:26 - Oil Prices, Tariffs, & The Resilience of the US Economy
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The Private Credit Reckoning is Coming: Executives Are Mistaking Luck For Genius | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down why private credit may be repeating the same mistakes Wall Street made before the Great Financial Crisis. He discusses how hidden risks and the lack of a credit cycle have created a concerning sense of confidence across the industry. He also discusses the latest with the Iran War and takes a couple of mailbag questions from viewers.
Inside the Iran War with Steven Cook: What’s REALLY Happening? | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 52
On episode 52 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Middle East expert Steven Cook to break down what’s really happening in the Iran war. They discuss the latest developments, the goals of the United States, how China and Russia have factored in, and where we could be heading going forward.
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02:52 - How the War is Going
07:05 - Is Iran Willing to Negotiate?
The Iran War is Masking Economic Problems: Why Housing is So Expensive | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the latest with the war in Iran and how it continues to mask deeper economic risks. He also mentions even more bad news in the world of private credit and suggests we're hitting the beginning of a credit cycle. The episode also features an in-depth interview with Meritage Homes CEO Phillippe Lord, in which the two of them discuss the rea
The Only Health Insurance Stock You Can Own with Michael Ha | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 51
On episode 51 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with healthcare analyst Michael Ha to break down the problems across the health insurance industry. From UnitedHealth and Molina to the broader Medicare and Medicaid landscape, they explore why a once “safe” sector is now under pressure.
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02:16 - The State of the Healthcare Industry: United Healthcare & Where We A
Private Credit Risks Explained, Oil Surges Above $100 | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses the latest with the war in Iran, with oil prices now above $100 amid the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. Steve also breaks down rising risks in private credit as cracks begin to form across the market. He also takes a couple of mailbag questions from viewers regarding SoFi and his recent interview with Mark Cuban.
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Mark Cuban Shares His Plan For Fixing Drug Prices in America | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 50
On episode 50 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Mark Cuban to discuss why prescription drug prices in the U.S. remain so high and what can be done to fix the system. Cuban explains how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) shape drug pricing behind the scenes and why he believes the current structure is fundamentally broken. The conversation also dives into his efforts to disrupt
The Iran War Crisis: Ex-CIA Analyst Helima Croft on Oil Shock & Energy Risk | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman welcomes Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC (and former CIA analyst), to discuss the ramifications of the war in Iran. They break down Iran's response, predict how the coming weeks will play out, and ponder what "winning" would actually look like.
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01:50 - Market Uncertainty During Times of War
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Private Credit Cracks, The AI "Boogeyman" & Why Crypto is for Boomers | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 49
On episode 49 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Glenn Shorr of Evercore and Dwight Collins of Autonomous Research to break down the growing fears around private credit and private equity. The conversation also explores AI disruption across financial services, why certain stocks are reacting wildly to AI news, and what’s really happening in crypto markets. They also debate th
Iran War Volatility, Private Credit Fears Grow, & Solar Continues to Crash | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the market volatility driven by the War in Iran. He also dives into growing concerns around private credit and whether risks are starting to build beneath the surface. Plus, Steve looks at the continued crash across solar stocks and takes two mailbag questions from viewers.
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01:43 - The Market's Response to the War in
The Next Financial Crisis? Private Equity, Private Credit & Life Insurance | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 48
On episode 48 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with forensic accountant Tom Gober to discuss how private equity giants like Apollo, KKR, and Brookfield have taken control of millions of policyholder premiums while offloading billions in liabilities to "secret captives" in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. If you own a life insurance policy or an annuity, we highly recommend you wa
Trump Tariff Turmoil, Private Credit Risk Grows, & AI’s Software Fears | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the latest developments with the Supreme Court striking down President Trump's tariffs. He also discusses Blue Owl and the rising anxiety in the private market/private credit world, AI software fears, and the latest in weekly earnings. Lastly, Steve takes a couple of mailbag questions from viewers regarding the market's response to Trump
George Noble on Gold’s Rise, Crypto Doubts & Tesla’s Struggles | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 47
On episode 47 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by George Noble (Fidelity) to discuss a variety of topics. The two of them break down the gold & silver debate, why they're both against owning crypto, Tesla's recent struggles, why George is negative on tech, and much more.
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01:10 - George's Background
06:08 - George's Elevator Pitch of the Market
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Flight to Safety Begins, Private Credit Cracks & the Software Bloodbath Continues | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the growing flight to safety, emerging risks in private credit, and the ongoing software bloodbath. He also discusses the Warner Bros/Paramount/Netflix saga, goes over earnings, and takes some mailbag questions from viewers.
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01:43 - From Performance Chasing to Flight to Safety
02:39 - Private Equity/Private Credit Up
Daniel Guetta on the Guts of AI, Agentic AI & Why LLMs Hallucinate | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 46
On episode 46 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Columbia professor Daniel Guetta to discuss all things AI. The two of them break down exactly how these large language models work and the kind of value businesses are seeing from using them. They also discuss agentic AI and address concerns Gary Marcus brought up on a previous episode of our show.
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AI Panic Spreads, Health Insurers Crack & Retail Keeps Buying | The Weekly Wrap
On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down why AI panic is spreading beyond software. He also explains what Molina’s disastrous results reveal about deeper structural problems in health insurance and why the issues go well beyond UnitedHealth. He also discusses retail investors buying the dip, dives into earnings, and answers two mailbag questions.
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Consumer VibeCession & Private Credit Risk with Lakshmi Ganapathi | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 45
On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Lakshmi Ganapathi (Unicus Research) to discuss the growing stress among consumers in the US economy and whether or not the "silent recession" is already here. They also discuss the problems within the used car business, the Yen Carry Trade, private credit concerns, and much more.
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01:34 - The Health of the U
Crypto & Silver Collapse, Software Gets Obliterated, & Two Stock Recommendations | The Weekly Wrap
In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses silver’s collapse and forced liquidations, crypto's plunge, and the obliteration of software stocks. He also recommends two stocks (Charter & Meritage) and breaks down another week of earnings.
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01:30 - A Personal Health Update
02:15 - Silver Collapsed
03:34 - Crypto's Decline
05:18 - The Obliteration of Software Stoc
Jason Trennert on Populism, Policy & a Distorted Market System | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 44
On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Jason Trennert (Strategas). The two of them beak down how populism, policy decisions, and private capital have reshaped today’s market system. Trennert explains the long-term implications for investors navigating a market that no longer behaves the way it used to.
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01:52 - Jason's Journey with Cancer
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Silver Goes Crazy, United Healthcare is Falling, & AI’s CapEx is Exploding | The Weekly Wrap
In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the recent chaos surrounding silver and how it's been impacted by China’s new export ban. He also discusses the collapse of UnitedHealthcare, the explosive AI CapEx forecasts from Meta and Microsoft, and much more.
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Some Thoughts on the Market & The Surge of Silver
04:37 - Greenland & The Fed
05:41 - Procter &
The Mystery of Stablecoins, Visa, & Fiserv’s Collapse with Ken Suchoski | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 43
On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by analyst Ken Suchoski to break down the world of payments. The two of them discuss the benefits and risks of stablecoins, why Visa and Mastercard are still dominant, the collapse of Fiserv, and much more.
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - What Are Stablecoins?
08:50 - Tether, Circle, & Potential Risks
20:33 - Consumer Payments vs
The “Lone Wolf” Effect: Trump, Burry & a Market on Edge | The Weekly Wrap
In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman explores the growing impact of “lone wolves” on today’s market, from President Trump’s tariffs to Michael Burry’s warnings about AI. He also breaks down Nvidia’s new chip, regional bank earnings, housing and affordability, private equity, and the ongoing Netflix/Warner Bros saga.
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Trump, Tariffs, & Greenland
03:48 - AI, M
Gary Marcus on the Massive Problems Facing AI & LLM Scaling | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 42
On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Gary Marcus to discuss all things AI. Gary is a leading critic of AI large language models and argues that LLMs have reached diminishing returns. Steve and Gary also discuss the business side of AI, where the community currently stands, and much more.
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Gary's Background with AI & Where We're At Curre
Why Bank Earnings Are Essential to Understanding the Market in 2026 | The Weekly Wrap
In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman connects the dots between his 4 themes of 2025 and the 5 new structural shifts defining 2026. Steve also breaks down why the major banks just reported strong results but saw their stocks sink. He also discusses updates on affordability and the criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Connecting the 4 Themes of
The Broken US Healthcare System is Failing Millions of Americans with Warris Bokhari | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 41
On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Warris Bokhari (Claimable) to discuss the growing U.S. healthcare crisis. They explore how AI-driven claim denials, outdated medical policies, and profit pressures are reshaping care, often at the expense of patients. Warris also shares powerful stories from the front lines and what his company is doing to help.
0:00:00 - I
5 Long-Term Themes You Need to Understand For 2026 | The Weekly Wrap
In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the five long-term structural themes he thinks are crucial to understanding the market in 2026. He explains how tech has come to dominate the stock market and why consumer sectors matter less than ever. He also takes a look at the impact of Index Investing and answers a mailbag question on PayPal’s collapse.
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Ve
2026 Predictions with Dan Ives and Chris Verrone | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 40
On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Dan Ives (Wedbush) and Chris Verrone (Strategas) to wrap up 2025 and look ahead to what's in store for 2026. They dive deep into the concerns of AI, the struggling housing market, Tesla's uncertainty, and much more.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:55 - 2025 Recap
0:07:00 - Big Concerns & AI 2.0
0:21:03 - Oracle
0:28:26 - Housing i
Steve Eisman's Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis (Part Two) | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 39
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman continues his masterclass on the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. Steve explains why the collapse was inevitable once Wall Street buried itself in leverage, subprime exposure, and derivatives.
Steve Eisman's 2025 Wrap Up: 4 Themes Defining the Market Today | The Weekly Wrap
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In this special 2025 Year-End edition of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman analyzes the four themes that defined the market: the K-shaped economy, the AI bubble debate, private credit risks, and the affordability crisis. Steve shares why the "scaling"
Steve Eisman's Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis (Part One) | The Real Eisman Playbook Ep 38
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On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman discusses a very complicated topic: the 2008 financial crisis. In part one of this masterclass, Steve walks through how banks actually work, why risk was misunderstood, and how the warning si
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