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Double Take By Newton

63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -

Stay up to date on key topics influencing the world of investing. We pair industry experts with Newton’s investigative research professionals to discuss top-of-mind issues shaping the economic landscape. 

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Episodes

Realtors' Reality

March 21, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Adam Contos, former CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, joins Double Take to discuss how downward pressure on commissions could have a financial impact on the realtor community.

Reatlors' Reality

March 21, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Adam Contos, former CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, joins Double Take to discuss how downward pressure on commissions could have a financial impact on the realtor community.

The Almighty Dollar

March 13, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

With the introduction of alternative currencies, a new front in the war on the dollar has emerged. Saleha Mohsin, author and senior Washington correspondent for Bloomberg News, joins Double Take to examine this potential shift in monetary power.

Risk in the Red Sea

February 27, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Daniel Sobelman, assistant professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE, join Double Take to discuss how attacks on Red Sea trade routes could impact the global supply chain.

Behind Fed Doors

February 15, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Jack and Rafe interview Jeff Lacker, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, who pulls back the curtain on the Federal Reserve and how it adjusts its federal funds rate, a key driver of many investment decisions.

Bug Appétit?

January 29, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Once considered a delicacy, edible insects are jumping into the mainstream food system. Join Jack and Rafe as they get a taste of this chirping ingredient with Leo Taylor, CEO and Co-founder of Yum Bug.

The State of the Media

January 09, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

In a time where the news industry is making headlines itself, Martin Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post and author of Collision of Power, joins Double Take to shine a light on the current media environment.

Mining's Race to the Bottom

December 21, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Advances in underwater mining technology are making a splash in the energy sector. Walter Sognnes, CEO of Loke Marine Minerals, joins Double Take to dive into deep sea mining. 

China Through an Investment Lens

December 05, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

As geopolitical tensions become a focal point, investors must view China under a powerful lens. Dr. William Kirby, professor of China Studies at Harvard Business School, joins Double Take to dissect the challenges of investing in China.

Women on the Rise

November 17, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

As women climb the ranks in the corporate world, executives are focusing to build a more equitable workplace. Lara Abrash, chair at Deloitte, joins Double Take to discuss her ascent to the top and why gender equality matters to investors.

Nature and the City

October 26, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Could vertical farming elevate our urban food supply, with more efficient production, less energy consumption and fewer pesticides?  

The Power of Superconductivity

October 10, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MB

Dr. Inna Vishik, associate professor of physics at University of California, Davis, joins Double Take to delve into explosive advances in superconductor technology and why this matters to investors.

The Insurance Climate

September 26, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

As climate change reaches a boiling point, why are major insurers departing from extreme weather-prone states? Robert Gordon, Senior Vice President at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, joins Double Take to discuss the reasons behind their exit.

The Skinny on Weight Loss Drugs

September 12, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

As the obesity epidemic rages across the globe, new weight loss drugs have become so popular that some manufacturers are unable to meet patient demand. Dr. David Katz, founder and CEO of Diet ID, joins Double Take to discuss investment ramifications of these hotly demanded medications.

Demography in the Fourth Turning

August 22, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Neil Howe, managing director of demography at Hedgeye Risk Management, LLC, joins us to examine how the culmination of 100-year historical cycles, also known as the fourth turning, could bring about the creative destruction of public institutions, ultimately freeing social energy to become productive and functional once more.

The Future of Television

July 27, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

In the world of television, is the era of content overload—with streaming networks trying to be all things to all people—coming to an end? We discuss with Doug Herzog, former president of Viacom Entertainment Group.

Analog in a Digital World

July 17, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Could consumer-facing artificial intelligence and immersive virtual reality lead us deeper into the maw of technology - or might it inspire us to seek more authentic, tactile and human-based experiences? We discuss with David Sax, award-winning author, journalist and keynote speaker. 

Reddit and the AI Turf War

June 28, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Are we entering a new “pay-to-play” era in which artificial-intelligence (AI) developers must pay for internet data to train their models—even when that content is generated for free? We discuss with Kelvin Lwin, chief executive officer of ALIN.ai.

A Merger Freeze?

June 14, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Did the US presidential changeover to the Biden administration—and to President Joe Biden’s appointees to various agencies and courts—have any bearing on today’s shifting dynamics in antitrust regulation? We discuss with Rani Habash, partner at Dechert LLP. 

Could AI Rock the Music Industry?

May 30, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

We delve into how artificial intelligence could disrupt the music industry—from fundamental questions on royalties and intellectual property to the seemingly endless creative possibilities for content creation—with Skye Rossi, senior vice president of business affairs at Rhymesayers Entertainment.

A Conversation with ChatGPT

May 19, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

We discuss the impacts of generative artificial intelligence on investing with the great disruptor itself - ChatGPT.

Rare Earths: The Geopolitical State of Play

April 20, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

We discuss the global gold rush for rare earths, including the geopolitical and economic backdrop for these trace elements that are vital to the global energy transition, with James Kennedy, president at ThREE Consulting. 

Plumbing the Depths for Rare Earths

April 13, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Rare-earth elements—the raw materials essential to many of our modern-day technologies, including electric vehicles—are largely sourced from China. Amid growing geopolitical tensions with China, what would it take to diversify and localize the rare-earth supply chain?

Shrinking Machine Learning

March 27, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

What are the potential ramifications of this rising new chapter of generative artificial intelligence (AI)? We discuss with Davis Sawyer, co-founder and chief product officer at Deeplite and chairperson at tinyML Foundation. 

Investing in Generative AI

March 20, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

How has the generative artificial intelligence (AI) market evolved, and where is it heading? We discuss with Rob May, an AI entrepreneur and an angel investor in early stage AI companies.

Forced Labor, Supply Strain

February 20, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

How is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act disrupting US supply chains? We discuss with David Stepp, an experienced trade lawyer and partner at Crowell & Moring.

Investing in Climate Adaptation

January 26, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

How are investors working together with innovative and resilient companies to combat the climate crisis? We discuss with venture capital partner Kristin Ellis.

Adapting to Climate Change

January 19, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

What should the world do to reduce carbon dioxide emissions? We discuss with Robert Pindyck, a professor of Applied Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management and author of Climate Future: Averting and Adapting to Climate Change.

A Blueprint for Commercial Real Estate’s Future

December 08, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

What is next year’s outlook for commercial real estate? Real estate specialists Alan Pontius, Jeremy Kelly and Sean Coghlan offer a window into 2023 on the latest Double Take. 

A Blueprint for Commercial Real Estate’s Future

December 08, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

What is next year’s outlook for commercial real estate? Real estate specialists Alan Pontius, Jeremy Kelly and Sean Coghlan offer a window into 2023 on the latest Double Take. 

Autonomous Roadblocks

November 04, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Where is the auto industry making progress or finding roadblocks on the road to autonomous driving? We discuss in the latest Double Take with auto experts Seval Oz and Brad Templeton.

A UK Winter of Discontent

October 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

We examine the human and investment impacts of the looming energy crisis enveloping Europe in our latest episode of Double Take. Featuring energy specialists Arjan Geveke, Verity Davidge, Martin Young and Peter Smith.

Cannabis Highs and Lows

September 20, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

In our latest episode of Double Take, we explore the opportunities and the challenges of selling marijuana products in the US. With special guests Christine Hersey, Executive Director of Investor Relations at Trulieve, and Dave Batista, Co-Founder at eo.

Compliant Crypto

July 27, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

In our latest episode of Double Take, we investigate the rapidly evolving world of crypto compliance as currencies face unprecedented downward volatility. With guests Alison Jimenez of Dynamic Securities Analytics and BNY Mellon’s Katey Neate.

Diversity and Human Capital

June 24, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

In our latest episode of Double Take, we dive into the transforming state of diversity and disclosure at public companies and how investors can account for these changes. 

The Reshoring Decision

May 23, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

In our latest episode of Double Take, we investigate the trend of deglobalization and explore why some manufacturers are bringing operations back home.

A Nuclear Renaissance

April 20, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In our latest episode of Double Take, we explore the future of nuclear power generation and how this oft-maligned energy source may fit into the world’s growing effort to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero.

Data privacy and Regulating Big Tech

March 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

In our latest episode of Double Take, we investigate massive changes in big tech and how mega companies mine our personal data, sell advertising and raise the hackles of regulators and lawmakers around the world.

2022: The Investment Road Ahead

February 02, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

What lies ahead for inflation and interest rates? How should investors be positioned in 2022 and beyond? We discuss this and more in our latest episode of Double Take. 

Buy Now, Pay Later

December 21, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

In our latest episode of Double Take, we explore this year’s red-hot payment installment program that is supercharging holiday gifting – buy now, pay later.

Supply Chain Reaction

November 16, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

In our latest episode of Double Take, we investigate the links between Covid, consumer demand, cargo, and the current supply chain crisis.

The Sustainability of Sustainability

October 05, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

In our latest episode of Double Take, we explore the sustainability of sustainable technology. Is the full life cycle of green tech truly sustainable when you consider all the mining,  waste, and carbon emissions?

Space Travel

July 22, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

In our latest episode of Double Take, we tackle a truly expansive and mind-blowing topic: human space travel and what it means for terrestrial investors. We explore the many facets of the new space age and the space economy. 

Decrypting Cryptocurrency

June 10, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

Our latest episode of Double Take explores how investors can assess valuations and risks of companies increasingly exposed to cryptocurrency.

The Future of Mobility

May 10, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Our latest episode of Double Take explores the future mobility revolution and the innovative technology behind how we get there.  

Income Inequality and Stimulus

April 21, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MB

Our latest episode of Double Take explores the role of private corporations and policymakers in addressing the growing gap in income inequality.

Proxy Voting: The Power of the Shareholder

March 12, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Our latest episode of Double Take explores how proxy voting, when approached with the utmost diligence, can align shareholder and management interests, increase transparency and encourage long-term change that benefits all stakeholders. We also examine the role of proxy advisors and activist investors and how ESG concerns have evolved the proxy voting environment. 

Proxy Voting: The Power of the Shareholder

March 12, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Our latest episode of Double Take explores how proxy voting, when approached with the utmost diligence, can align shareholder and management interests, increase transparency and encourage long-term change that benefits all stakeholders. We also examine the role of proxy advisors and activist investors and how ESG concerns have evolved the proxy voting environment. 

Robinhood, Reddit and the SEC

February 23, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

In conversations with Mellon’s former head of trading and analytics and the former head of the SEC's Office of Internet Enforcement, Double Take dissects the latest headline-grabbing market movement, as retail traders using forums like Reddit sparked wild stock swings, caused Robinhood to halt buys, and squeezed short sellers. We also explore the role of short selling in an efficient market, and more.

Biophysical Economics

January 28, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 31 MB

In this roundtable discussion, Newton's head of Small Mid Cap Equity Research explores the emergent field of biophysical economics with Professor of Economics and Sustainability at Wells College, Kent Klitgaard.