PODCAST · business
The Readback
by Barron's
The Readback explores why only a few of our most hyped companies and ideas end up meeting their promise. The lessons learned hold value not just for investors, but for everyone trying to find the next big thing.
Episodes
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The Road Ahead
Autonomous cars have reached a fork in the road. The path forward could make or break the technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Time to Take the Wheel
The government has taken a hands-free approach to self-driving. Why that's stalling progress. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Tapping the Brakes
As self-driving momentum builds, a chorus of voices says we shouldn't be doing this at all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Backseat Driver
New autonomous technologies have people pushing vehicles well beyond their limits. Inside one experiment to see just how far our cars will go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A Failing Grade
Even as car makers roll out new self-driving features, consumers remain skeptical. Why they're tapping the brakes on change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Introducing: Best New Ideas in Money
Today on the Readback, we're bringing you an episode of a new podcast we think you'll like from MarketWatch: Best New Ideas in Money. On the show, Marketwatch editor Jeremy Olshan and economist Stephanie Kelton explore innovations in economics, finance, technology, and policy that rethink the way...
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Leveling Up
Confusion abounds when it comes to the definition of self-driving. That may have life or death consequences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Industry vs. Elon Musk
Sometimes a bold vision requires baby steps. Inside the technology at the center of self-driving's biggest debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Debacle in the Desert
A major failure in the Mojave Desert finally puts self-driving on the map. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Are We There Yet?
Self-driving cars were supposed to be in our driveways by now. How did we get so off course? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Readback Returns Next Week
Join us for a new season about our journey toward self-driving cars - and why it's taking us so long to get there. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Going Public in a Reopened World
Companies have been craving alternatives to the IPO. As the world reopens, old Wall Street habits could return. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Don't Call It an IPO
Spotify, Slack, and Coinbase created disruptive businesses. So when it came time to go public, they didn't take the traditional Wall Street approach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The SPAC Boom
Once derided SPACs have taken over the IPO world. But can it last? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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WeWork's Breaking Point
The company spent years trying to disrupt the real estate market. Then its IPO pushed too far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How Alibaba Won Over Wall Street
The Chinese internet giant staged the world's biggest - and perhaps riskiest - IPO in 2014. Investors still piled in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Casper's Sleepy Debut
The mattress startup thought way outside the box. Why was its IPO such a snooze? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Peloton's Wild Ride (Rebroadcast)
Peloton nearly broke the IPO market, and then came racing back. (First published November 25, 2020.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A Costly Detour for Uber
The ride-sharing giant hoped to be worth $120 billion. Then investors started asking about profits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Facebook's Terrible IPO
Facebook was already at the top of the world when it went public in 2012. The IPO nearly ruined it all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Beyond Meat Goes to Market
How the alternative meat company's revolutionary idea became one of Wall Street's favorite stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Moderna's First Trial
Moderna's stock debut was once termed a broken IPO. Now the company is saving the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Making of an IPO Frenzy
By the end of 2020, investors had shaken off the pandemic and driven IPOs to historic highs. How we got there, and what's next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Readback Returns Next Week
The Readback brings you a new season that revisits some of the biggest IPOs of the last decade, including Moderna, Facebook, and Uber. Our quest: Figuring out how investors put a price on innovation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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The Readback's Next Season
In 2021, we'll explore the biggest IPOs to figure out why some hit it big while others failed to connect. And why, in the end, it might not mean much about a company's future success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
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The Lesson of MoviePass
For years, Hollywood resisted real change and that's left it particularly vulnerable in 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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A World Without Movie Theaters
Theaters have been under threat for more than a century. This time the risk feels more real. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Big Tech's Many Secrets
Tech companies are under regulatory threat. Did it all start with a simple lack of transparency? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Most Powerful Woman in Tech
As governments seek to curb big tech's power, Margrethe Vestager is leading the charge as Europe's top antitrust official. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Peloton's Wild Ride
Peloton broke the IPO market, and then came racing back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nordstrom Plots Its Comeback
Nordstrom opened its flagship store in Manhattan one year ago. Six months later, the pandemic forced it to close. What will the future have in store? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Company Formerly Known as Weight Watchers
Oprah helped save Weight Watchers, but the stock continues to yoyo. Inside the company's long journey to stay in shape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How Robo Advisors Rescued the Market
As markets collapsed earlier this year, a growing number of investors were lucky enough to have a robot holding their hand. Why digital advice is working. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Microsoft's Stunning Turnaround
Not so long ago, Microsoft was an afterthought in the world of tech. Its comeback will be studied for years to come. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Whatever Happened to 3D Printing?
3D printers were supposed to be the next big thing. Then the bubble burst. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How Fitbit Lost the Wearables Revolution
Just five years ago, Fitbit was one of the hottest companies in tech. Now it's hoping a sale to Google can save its business and help it compete with Apple. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nintendo Plays the Long Game
It's been 35 years since Super Mario Bros. changed videogames. Today, Mario is as popular as ever, except on your smartphone. This week, how Nintendo ignored the mobile revolution -- and still won. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...
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The Readback Returns Next Week
The Readback brings you a new season featuring stories about Nintendo, Microsoft, 3D printing and more - exploring why some companies, ideas, and industries thrive, while others fail to meet their promise. Listen starting Wednesday, October 7. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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The Readback Returns Soon
The podcast will be on a short break for a few weeks, while we dive into some new ideas and formats for the show. We'll speak to you soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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89: Cord Cutting Gets Expensive
Millions of Americans have canceled their cable and turned to streaming services like Netflix and Youtube TV in search of a better deal. But cheap TV is getting hard to find. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
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88: Boeing's Big Test
Boeing has been in crisis mode since before Covid-19, as the grounding of its 737 Max jet hit the company hard. But this week, the Max is taking to the skies again for a series of test flights. Barron's Al Root joins Alex Eule to discuss where Boeing goes from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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87: A New Generation of Day Traders
At the outset of the pandemic, as professional investors sold stocks, a new set of day traders rushed in - and their bets paid off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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86: Dividends Bounce Back
Dividend payments seemed to be in jeopardy early in the pandemic, but the payouts have been surprisingly resilient. Barron's Lawrence Strauss joins Alex Eule to discuss why dividends may be the only sure thing these days. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
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85: Twitter's Free Speech Dilemma
Free speech isn't easy and Twitter's management - and its stock - are caught in the middle. Alex Eule talks to Barron's Bill Alpert about the social network's latest challenges and opportunities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…
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84: Despite Everything, Stocks Rally
U.S. cities are in chaos and Covid-19 hasn't gone away. So why are stocks rising? Randall Forsyth joins Alex Eule to try to make sense of this market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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83: The Great Outdoors Is Open For Business
Sales of outdoor gear are surging amid the coronavirus pandemic. Alex Eule and Jeffrey Cane discuss what this recent trend can tell us about the broader reopening of the U.S. economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
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82: The Long Road to 5G
The rollout of new wireless technology is going to require some patience from consumers, and investors. Barron's Nicholas Jasinski joins Alex Eule to discuss why 5G is more of an evolution than a revolution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
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81: Why Tesla Is Immune to Coronavirus
The pandemic can't change investors' obsession with Tesla. Barron's Al Root joins Alex Eule to discuss why the car company's stock is still on fire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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80: Can Anything Stop Tech Now?
Big tech is back to its all powerful self amid the coronavirus quarantine. Barron's Eric Savitz joins Alex Eule to discuss the key takeaways from tech companies' first-quarter results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
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79: Is the Stimulus Working?
Investors have cheered Congress' stimulus efforts, but Barron's Matthew Klein tells Alex Eule that the federal government still hasn't done nearly enough. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Readback explores why only a few of our most hyped companies and ideas end up meeting their promise. The lessons learned hold value not just for investors, but for everyone trying to find the next big thing.
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