Monetary Matters with Jack Farley

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Jack Farley and Max Wiethe interview Jim Bianco of Bianco Research. The discussion covers Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's controversial decision to stay on after Kevin Warsh becomes Chairman. Bianco highlights the shift towards independent voting at the Fed, pointing to a recent dissents focused on easing bias language. Bianco also explores the economic impact of the continued blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and shares his market outlook, predicting elevated oil prices and trending higher interest rates.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:10 Powell Stays Controversy

02:24 Fed Independence and Dissents

03:57 Investigation Deal Explained

09:04 Easing Bias Forward Guidance

13:55 Supreme Court and Fed Upheaval

19:20 Earnings and Market Reaction

21:47 Oil Shock and Inflation Debate

25:47 Warsh Era Fed Outlook

32:13 Strait of Hormuz War Fallout

39:11 Trades for a Protracted War

41:30 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

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Hosts Jack Farley and Max Wiethe are joined by Moez Kassam, the Chief Investment Officer of Anson Funds. Moez breaks down his strategy for generating alpha by acting as a contrarian and fading the crowd during times of rampant market speculation.



In this episode, we cover:

• The SpaceX IPO Rumors: Moez discusses the potential mechanics of the largest expected IPO in history and the rumors of early investor unlocks. He also details the "Day 9" trading strategy surrounding Nasdaq index inclusion.

• The Massive Cannabis Opportunity: Learn why Anson Funds believes the U.S. cannabis sector could see a 400% move in a few years. Moez breaks down the DEA's descheduling process and the elimination of the restrictive 280E tax code.

• Software and Activism: Why the indiscriminate selling of software stocks has created a massive opportunity for free cash flow investors and activist campaigns.

• Navigating Emerging Tech: A candid assessment of AI, Space, and Quantum technologies. Moez explains why Quantum is facing a massive discount rate and why investors should be wary of the "me-too" space stocks.

• Crypto & Private Credit: Insights from the recent Trump Crypto Conference and why the extreme negative sentiment around private credit makes its 10-15% yields highly attractive.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:10 SpaceX IPO Setup

05:49 Index Inclusion Trade

07:21 S-1 Filing Reality Check

08:32 Elon Rolls Up Businesses

12:12 Shorting Space Me Toos

13:35 AI, Space, Quantum Hype

16:18 Software Selloff and Activism

18:42 Cannabis Contrarian Bet

21:44 Descheduling Mechanics

24:30 AI & Semis: Crowded Trade?

26:10 Crypto Mood Shift

29:29 Media Activism Plays

31:16 Software Cash Flow vs Hype

34:49 Measuring Market Sentiment

37:51 Bitcoin Crowd Psychology

40:06 Shipping and Energy Contrarian

41:16 Canada: Gold & Oil Pulse

43:35 Process Over Predictions

45:50 Private Credit Negativity

46:34 Outro

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Kieran Cavanna, the founder and CIO of Old Farm Partners and former head of external managers at Soros Fund Management joins Other People’s Money to break down his high-conviction approach to thematic investing, explaining why "making the main thing the main thing" is the secret to capturing outsized returns in the public markets. From his time working under legendary macro investor Scott Bessent to his current focus at Old Farm Partners, Kieran shares how he identifies "asymmetric" opportunities where the upside is massive and the downside is protected. If you've ever wondered how the world’s most sophisticated allocators source managers and structure co-investments to beat the market, this is an interview you can't miss.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:17 Soros External Managers

03:36 What Makes Great Managers

07:01 Spotting Skill Vs Luck

08:47 Risk Management

12:37 Geography and Benchmarks

15:21 Style Drift and Communication

18:57 Fees and Multi Strat Debate

22:30 Spinouts and Independence

26:47 Co-Investing in Public Markets

30:06 Allocator Base and Drawdown Focus

31:12 Family Office Allocators

32:13 Private Credit Shift

36:57 Big Launches Small Wins

38:40 AI CapEx Main Event

41:26 Defense Tech Next Theme

42:44 Asymmetry Not Binary

44:51 Cross Sector Blind Spots

49:51 Crowded Trades Unwind

52:58 Macro Themes Bottom Up

57:37 Risks and Hedging

59:42 Thematic Investors Podcast

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Matthew Bloomfield, President of Palmer Square Capital BDC, joins Jack to discuss structured credit markets. With fears rising over private credit defaults, it is important to listen to voices like Matthew. Matthew dives deep into the nuances of business development companies (BDCs), collateralized loan obligations, A.I. disruption, and private credit. He brings with him years of domain specific expertise on credit markets and is an incredible resource for those looking to become more acquainted with the minutiae of the credit industry. Recorded on April 14th, 2026.

 

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Software stocks have plummeted as the market prices in existential threats from AI capabilities and the rise of "vibe coding". In this episode, Deiya Pernas of Pernas Research explains why he believes the market is entirely misjudging the resilience of smaller SaaS companies. He argues that real-world integrations, enterprise-grade security, and privileged API access create powerful moats that simple code generation cannot easily replace. Pernas also reveals a previously multi-billion-dollar enterprise company that he sees 100% upside in over the next 12 months. Tune in to discover how to navigate the current "SaaS apocalypse" and identify mispriced opportunities in the market.

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Timestamps:

00:00 SaaS Apocalypse Setup

00:43 Pernas Research Offer

02:02 Software’s Second Leg Down

04:21 What Really Disrupts

07:23 Spotting Real Pivots

08:58 Valuations Hit 3x EV/Sales

11:27 When Sentiment Flips

14:03 Real World SaaS Focus

15:32 Vibe Coding Reality Check

17:52 Research Tools and Hiring

19:09 Pernas Research Offer

22:57 Sprout Social Pitch

25:37 Moat via API Access

28:12 Competition and TAM

32:16 Sprout Growth Outlook Ahead

33:49 Stock Comp Debate

36:57 3 More Bullish Stocks

38:33 Xometry Marketplace Explained

44:57 Xometry Scaling and Profit Path

46:04 Remitly vs. Wise

49:11 Migration Theme and Risks

52:29 Policy Shock and Risk Mindset

55:22 Portfolio Volatility Playbook

59:11 Conclusion