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The Wall Street Skinny

Kristen and Jen

What if finance could be fun? Or better yet…entertaining?! Join us, Kristen and Jen, two Wall Street veterans and life long best friends as we break down deals, talk about the news and the markets, and interview industry experts & celebrities. We"re not afraid to ask all the dumb questions so YOU can go be smarter in real life. Meet us at the intersection of finance and pop culture --- subscribe today!

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123:47

Industry S2E8 | How Soros Broke the Bank of England &...

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2025/06/09

Send us a text In this episode, we break down the finance behind the Industry Season 2 finale—and without exaggerating, this might be our favorite episode yet. There was so much to dig into, starting with the trade that the whole season built toward: Jesse Bloom’s long Rican / short FastAid position. Because the episode references the legendary trade where “Soros broke the Bank of England” in 1992, we also break down that wild real-life story—something anyone aspiring to work on Wall Street s...

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164. The $7.8 Trillion Question: Should the GSEs Be...

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2025/06/06

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Olga Gorodetsky, a Director in Capital Markets at Fannie Mae, for an in-depth conversation about the role of Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) in the U.S. housing finance system. Olga walks us through the history and mission of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, explaining how these institutions provide liquidity and stability to the mortgage market. We explore how mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are created, who trades them, and why they are e...

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71:51

161. Should You Get the CFA? All Your Testing...

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2025/05/31

Send us a text Wondering if you need the CFA to break into banking? Curious what the SIE is, or whether a CPA helps you land a role in private equity? You're not alone — exam questions are by far the most common DMs we get. So in this episode, we finally break it all down. We’re joined by Joyce Schnurr, Senior VP at Kaplan, who walks us through the differences between licensing (SIE, Series 7, 63, 79) and credentials (CFA, CPA, CFP, CAIA), who actually needs them, and how they impact your fin...

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101:54

INDUSTRY S2E7 | "Lone Wolf and Cub" Hitting a Bid...

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2025/05/28

Send us a text We’re back and breaking down Season 2, Episode 7 of Industry: “Lone Wolf and Cub.” This one is dense with real finance concepts—starting with Harper, Eric, and Rishi's attempt to “hit a bid away” and pitch themselves as a ready-made desk to rival firms. We get into how traders actually get paid, why comp guarantees are risky, and what it means to bring “client color” as your leverage in a job switch. Plus: why Rishi’s pitch as a prop-style trader who embraces client flow is mor...

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160. Elite Boutiques vs. Bulge Bracket Investment...

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2025/05/22

Send us a text In this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, we sit down with Scott Bok, Chairman and former CEO of Greenhill & Co. and author of Surviving Wall Street: A Tale of Triumph, Tragedy and Timing. Scott shares stories from his remarkable career journey—from big law at Wachtell Lipton to investment banking at Morgan Stanley, to ultimately leading one of the most respected elite boutiques on Wall Street. We talk through the rise of the elite boutique model, the decision to go public...

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57:08

159. Trump Tax Bill Breakdown and Insider Trading in...

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2025/05/15

Send us a text We’re thrilled to welcome Congressman Seth Magaziner — a longtime friend from our high school and college days — for a conversation about the intersection of finance, policy, and politics. We break down the proposed tax bill currently moving through Congress, the state of U.S. debt and deficits, and insider trading laws for elected officials, and Seth’s background in finance and public service working as the youngest treasurer of Rhode Island for 8 years. We dive into the detai...

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46:31

158. Is the Fed Secretly Stimulating Markets? Plus...

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2025/05/10

Send us a text In this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, Kristen and Jen kick announce the launch of their long-awaited M&A course, part of their dynamic, story-driven finance curriculum. They discuss how the course, two years in the making, blends real-world technicals with the drama of HBO’s Succession, making complex M&A concepts like accretion/dilution, deferred taxes, and tax structuring both engaging and accessible. They also announce a major May SALE on their self-paced course...

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89:30

157. From Intern to Offer: The Unwritten Rules of...

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2025/05/02

Send us a text This week we start off talking about what's happening in the markets: the latest GDP print—and why the headline number being down isn’t quite as simple as it sounds. We unpack the mechanics behind the contraction, including how tariff-fueled inventory surges and net import dynamics played a role. We also dive into real-time supply chain stress, from container ships skipping ports to what that means for everything from baby gear to air conditioning parts. If you're confused by t...

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54:58

156. FX 101, Operation Twist and Yale’s Selling Their...

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2025/04/25

Send us a text In this episode of The Wall Street Skinny, we explore the escalating tension between former President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, how markets reacted, and what it reveals about the importance of central bank independence. Jen also breaks down "Operation Twist"—a lesser-known but powerful Fed tool—and explains how it differs from traditional rate cuts or quantitative easing. Next, we turn to the U.S. dollar, which recently hit a three-year low. Why does a falling dollar ...

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155. Jerome Powell Isn’t Coming to Save Us Plus...

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2025/04/18

Send us a text This week, we break down the tension between Jerome Powell and Donald Trump—and what it actually means for monetary policy. If you listened to Powell’s latest remarks at the Economic Club of Chicago, you may not have thought much of it, but anyone knows how to decode the Fed’s deliberately vague words noticed unmistakably hawkish tone. We explain how to read between the lines of Fed speak, what it really means when the Fed prioritizes price stability over growth. We also get in...

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154. Bond Market Chaos: Unpacking the Basis Trade...

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2025/04/15

Send us a text There has been some speculation that the reason for "chaos in the bond markets" isn't loss of confidence in the US but rather the result of an unwind in "the basis trade" leading hedge funds to blow up and causing yield spreads to widen. To explore this theory we need to get super granular. We go deep into the relationship between cash bonds, futures, and interest rate swaps—and explain why so many market participants prefer the derivatives over buying Treasuries outright...

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75:31

153. Steve Eisman, the Real-Life "Big Short"...

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2025/04/12

Send us a text This week on The Wall Street Skinny, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most volatile weeks in recent memory—and we brought backup. After a whiplash-inducing reversal in the bond and equity markets, Jen and Kristen break down how the tariff announcements are rippling through rates, treasury auctions, and investor sentiment. From the Fed’s shrinking balance sheet to the rising fear that the U.S. may be losing its “flight to quality” status, we unpack what’s really happening ...

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152. It Wasn’t Equity Turmoil That Spooked Trump — It...

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2025/04/11

Send us a text This week on The Wall Street Skinny, we dive headfirst into the chaos that’s been roiling the markets—and specifically why what's happening in the bond market has investors spooked. Treasury auctions, bond yields, the dollar, and gold are all flashing red, and we break down exactly why. Kristen turns the mic to Jen, who spent nearly a decade on the interest rates desk at Morgan Stanley, Lehman, and Barclays, for an explainer on what exactly is going on in the bond markets and w...

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151. Tariffs 101: Why the Markets and U.S. Dollar Are...

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2025/04/04

Send us a text Markets are in chaos, which is why on this week’s episode Kristen and Jen ditch the interviews to break down what the hell is happening in markets right now. From tariffs to the dollar and everything in between, we’re unpacking the massive moves in equities, the near-trigger of the circuit breaker, and what April 2nd — aka "Liberation Day" — really means. We dive deep into the economic mechanics behind tariffs — what they are, how they work, and why they’re suddenly wreaking h...

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150. Real Estate, Sports Investing, and Venture...

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2025/03/29

Send us a text It's our special 150th episode!! We’re reuniting with billionaire investor and CEO David Adelman (whom you may remember from our “Sports Investing 101” episode) for a deep dive into his multifaceted empire and brilliant business acumen. David’s story is the stuff of legend. After making his first real estate investment with his bar mitzvah money at the age of 13, David ultimately rose to become CEO of Campus Apartments, followed by FS Investments and Darco Capital. ...

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149. Private Wealth Management 102:"Wirehouses" vs....

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2025/03/22

Send us a text Join hosts Jen and Kristen on The Wall Street Skinny for an insightful exploration of wealth management, as they sit down with Susan Moffat, co-founder of Curated Wealth Partners, who expertly unpacks the intriguing differences between independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and prestigious wirehouses like JP Morgan and UBS. Susan provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the multifamily office model and private wealth management, sharing her personal journey an...

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36:22

"Bitcoin and Birkins": The Ethics of Crypto and the...

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2025/03/15

Send us a text Welcome back to The Wall Street Skinny! In today's energetic episode recorded live at the Global Alts Conference in Miami, Jen takes the mic solo (while Kristen recovers from the flu) for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Mona Abdi, professor of ethics at Harvard and founder of Anomaly. Mona shares how emerging technologies, including crypto and digital assets, are reshaping finance, ethics, and investing around the world—especially in the dynamic markets of the Middle East. ...

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147. The Wall Street Insider’s Guide to Points and...

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2025/03/08

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, to break down the basics of optimizing your credit card strategy, especially for finance professionals and consultants who travel frequently, entertain clients, or rack up significant corporate expenses. We dive deep into: ✅ Choosing the Right Credit Card: The best cards for maximizing points on travel, dining, and business expenses—and why cash-back cards might not be your best bet. ✅ Making Your Corpora...

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146. If You Don't Want to Start a Business...Buy One!...

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2025/03/01

Send us a text Join us as we dive deep into the world of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) with our guest, Jesse Safir, President of ABG Print. In this episode, finance enthusiasts and budding entrepreneurs will find a treasure trove of insights about search funds, self-funded searches, and the nitty-gritty of buying and operating a small business. Jesse shares his journey from being an investment analyst to becoming the President of a printing company, shedding light on the decision...

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145. Industry S2 E6 | "Short to the Point of Pain":...

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2025/02/25

Send us a text In this episode, we break down Season 2, Episode 6: "Short to the point of pain". The plot centers around FastAid, a company caught in the middle of a short squeeze reminiscent of GameStop’s 2021 rally. We analyze the mechanics of short selling, how hedge funds and institutional traders manage risk in volatile positions, and why liquidity and market perception play crucial roles in determining price action. The episode highlights how traders react to crowded short positions and...

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