Dambisa Moyo is a Zambian-born international economist and author who analyzes the macroeconomy and global affairs. She currently serves on the boards of Barclays Bank, the financial services group, Seagate Technology, Chevron Corporation, and Barrick Gold, the global miner.
Read moreInvestors Can Afford to Take on More Risk
Risk. Mention the word, and many investment professionals pause. Traders, hedge funds, and a few quantitative firms and their algorithms may love risk. But these days, the preponderance of investors, advisors, strategists, and their clients—not to mention the individual investor
Read moreHoney, I Shrunk the Oval Office
In 1973, the late, great historian Arthur Schlesinger published The Imperial Presidency, charting the post-World War II expansion of presidential power and warning that the office had dangerously diverged from the parameters established by the Constitution and subsequent precedent.
Read moreThe Debt Ceiling Distraction
Much to the surprise of the Republican Party and the press, President Trump and Democratic leaders have been coming to agreements lately, including an alleged deal on DACA legislation this week and an agreement last week to put the debt ceiling debate off until December, as Democrats wanted. There were even whispers that they might do away with the ceiling altogether.
Read moreIs the Fed’s Impact Overblown?
Zachary Karabell of Envestnet discusses Fed policy and the next move for stocks with Brian Sullivan.
Read moreThe Risks of Demonizing Silicon Valley
For years, the ascent of tech has broadly been viewed as positive, heralding an era of increased productivity and greater communication. But recently, the litany of corporate missteps and a general sense of power accreting to a few extraordinarily rich and powerful companies and the men–yes, largely men–who lead them has triggered a wave of criticisms of the once-Teflon culture of the Valley.
Read moreBitcoin: Buy or Buyer Beware?
Bitcoin has a total market capitalization of barely $45 billion, which is a pittance compared to hundreds of trillions in stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments worldwide. And yet advisors report that Bitcoin is among investors' most prevalent curiosities today.
Read moreYes, Bitcoin Has no Intrinsic Value. Neither Does a $1 Bill
Bitcoin: Fad or the future? The question has dogged the digital currency since its inception nearly a decade ago, and recent developments raise it anew. Last week, a new variant of bitcoin emerged via a “fork” in its underlying code, threatening to confuse and divide the still-small world of bitcoin adherents.
Read moreGretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin is an American author, blogger, and speaker. She writes on subjects of habits, happiness, and human nature, with multiple New York Times bestsellers like Better Than Before, Happier at Home, and The Happiness Project. She and long time friend Zachary Karabell sit down to discuss her latest book, what she's learned from studying human nature and of course, what could go right?
Read moreIs The Stock Market Reacting to the Health Care Bill Failure?
The Dow ended the day lower, but Netflix set a record high. Zachary Karabell, the president of River Twice Research and head of global strategies at Envestnet, joined CBSN to discuss the state of the market and whether the failure of the latest health care bill is having an impact.
Read moreAmericans Are in No Celebratory Mood this Fourth of July. But They Should Be.
As the United States commemorates 241 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Americans are not in a celebratory mood. According to most polls, 60% of the country believes that America is on the wrong track; that number is slightly higher among Republicans.
Read moreDemocrats Love Bashing Trump. But That Alone Won't Help Them Win Again
As the wheels of Trumplandia continue to spin, it’s been easy to overlook one glaring reality: Democrats in Congress are doing almost nothing other than finding new and creative ways to resist the Republicans. As a political tactic, that may be smart, but it leaves the public and voters with no clear or viable alternative as attention slowly begins to turn to mid-term elections in 2018.
Read moreIs FANG Taking Too Big a Bite Out of the Market?
With the S&P 500 up nearly 10% for the year through mid-June, many investors are nervous about what lies ahead. Even more nerve-wracking is that an outsized portion of the total returns have been generated by just a few stocks.
Read moreAlec Ross
Alec Ross has accomplished a lot in a short career and he's nowhere near finished. Zachary sits down with Alec to discuss everything from his past experience in the White House to the state of innovation in the country to fatherhood.
Read morePhilip Bobbitt
Philip Bobbitt has had a decorated career as author, lawyer, educator, and leader. Beyond high level stints in the government as well as universities such as UT-Austin and Columbia, he's also found time to write deeply researched books taking ideas of great thinkers and connecting them to present day. Zachary and Philip sit down to discuss the current political landscape, how to deal with terrorism, and where we are in the cycles of history.
Chris Schroeder
Entrepreneur, Advisor, Author, CEO, board member and one of the more decent people you’ll ever meet, Chris is what Zachary calls 'an unusual soul'. After advising companies and launching his own as a founder, he's established himself as a key voice in the Middle East startup world. Listen as Chris describes his micro and macro observations around the massive untapped potential of one of the more divisive and least understood regions of our world.
Liz Ann Sonders
A leading light of Wall Street and Charles Schwab, LizAnn Sonders is one of the most influential and insightful voices in the financial sector. Longtime peers, she and Zachary cover topics from wage growth to the realities of the millennial generation to where optimism can be found today. Give a listen and reach out to both with your comments.
Ian Bremmer
Founder and CEO of the Eurasia Group, Stanford Ph.D., columnist for Time and author of countless books, Ian Bremmer dives in with Zachary on what America First means for America, for the rest of the world, and for the future. They also discuss how the current political turmoil in the United States could unfold. A leader in economic, political, and geopolitical strategy, Bremmer is ever-provocative and always illuminating. This talk should not be missed.
Ann Marie Slaughter
Anne Marie Slaughter brings her wide and deep expertise and acumen to What Could Go Right? with Zachary Karabell. President and CEO of New America, former dean of Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School Policy, former head of policy planning at the State Department, frequent author, and commentator, she brings a uniquely compassionate angle to the discussion of domestic policy and international relations. Listen in to hear them discuss equality, reinvention, the world's current challenges, and, despite perceived dark clouds over the future, why it's OK to be hopeful.
Linda Rottenberg
Everyone talks about the power of the network. Linda Rottenberg lives it. As CEO and co-founder of Endeavor, she energizes a global network of entrepreneurs. She is a hub surrounded by thousands of entrepreneurial spokes changing the world. In addition to sharing why she was given the title 'la chica loca' when Endeavor first launched, Linda discusses with Zachary how to support emerging market founders, the power of mentorship, and Silicon Valley's quest to make death an option rather than a certainty.