The Real Eisman Playbook

On episode 54 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Rob Oliver, software analyst at Baird, to break down why the software sector has been obliterated over the past year. Rob shares which companies he believes have the moat and innovation culture to make it through to the other side, and why despite valuations being cut in half, most software investors still aren't ready to buy....

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down everything that moved markets in Q1 2026 and examines how all sectors performed during the quarter. He also discusses the latest on the ceasefire in Iran, provides updates on private credit/private equity, and answers some mailbag questions from viewers. 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Iran Updates: Trump's Threat, Ceasefire, & Oil Prices 02:27 -...

On episode 53 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Steve Liesman to discuss whether private credit could become the next systemic crisis in the financial system. The conversation also explores war-driven oil shocks, uncertainty surrounding the Fed, and the resilience of the U.S. economy. 00:00 - Intro 02:26 - Oil Prices, Tariffs, & The Resilience of the US Economy 13:36 - Every...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down why private credit may be repeating the same mistakes Wall Street made before the Great Financial Crisis. He discusses how hidden risks and the lack of a credit cycle have created a concerning sense of confidence across the industry. He also discusses the latest with the Iran War and takes a couple of mailbag questions from viewers. 00:0...

On episode 52 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Middle East expert Steven Cook to break down what’s really happening in the Iran war. They discuss the latest developments, the goals of the United States, how China and Russia have factored in, and where we could be heading going forward. 00:00 - Intro 02:52 - How the War is Going 07:05 - Is Iran Willing to Negotiate? 09:17 -...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the latest with the war in Iran and how it continues to mask deeper economic risks. He also mentions even more bad news in the world of private credit and suggests we're hitting the beginning of a credit cycle. The episode also features an in-depth interview with Meritage Homes CEO Phillippe Lord, in which the two of them discuss the rea...

On episode 51 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with healthcare analyst Michael Ha to break down the problems across the health insurance industry. From UnitedHealth and Molina to the broader Medicare and Medicaid landscape, they explore why a once “safe” sector is now under pressure. 00:00 - Intro 02:16 - The State of the Healthcare Industry: United Healthcare & Where We Are Now...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses the latest with the war in Iran, with oil prices now above $100 amid the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. Steve also breaks down rising risks in private credit as cracks begin to form across the market. He also takes a couple of mailbag questions from viewers regarding SoFi and his recent interview with Mark Cuban. 00:00 - Intro 00:47 -...

On episode 50 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Mark Cuban to discuss why prescription drug prices in the U.S. remain so high and what can be done to fix the system. Cuban explains how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) shape drug pricing behind the scenes and why he believes the current structure is fundamentally broken. The conversation also dives into his efforts to disrupt...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman welcomes Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC (and former CIA analyst), to discuss the ramifications of the war in Iran. They break down Iran's response, predict how the coming weeks will play out, and ponder what "winning" would actually look like. 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Market Uncertainty During Times of War 02:57 - Oracle 04:20 -...

On episode 49 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Glenn Shorr of Evercore and Dwight Collins of Autonomous Research to break down the growing fears around private credit and private equity. The conversation also explores AI disruption across financial services, why certain stocks are reacting wildly to AI news, and what’s really happening in crypto markets. They also debate th...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the market volatility driven by the War in Iran. He also dives into growing concerns around private credit and whether risks are starting to build beneath the surface. Plus, Steve looks at the continued crash across solar stocks and takes two mailbag questions from viewers. 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - The Market's Response to the War in Iran 0...

On episode 48 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with forensic accountant Tom Gober to discuss how private equity giants like Apollo, KKR, and Brookfield have taken control of millions of policyholder premiums while offloading billions in liabilities to "secret captives" in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. If you own a life insurance policy or an annuity, we highly recommend you wa...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the latest developments with the Supreme Court striking down President Trump's tariffs. He also discusses Blue Owl and the rising anxiety in the private market/private credit world, AI software fears, and the latest in weekly earnings. Lastly, Steve takes a couple of mailbag questions from viewers regarding the market's response to Trump...

On episode 47 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by George Noble (Fidelity) to discuss a variety of topics. The two of them break down the gold & silver debate, why they're both against owning crypto, Tesla's recent struggles, why George is negative on tech, and much more. 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - George's Background 06:08 - George's Elevator Pitch of the Market 08:11 - The Gold & Si...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the growing flight to safety, emerging risks in private credit, and the ongoing software bloodbath. He also discusses the Warner Bros/Paramount/Netflix saga, goes over earnings, and takes some mailbag questions from viewers. 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - From Performance Chasing to Flight to Safety 02:39 - Private Equity/Private Credit Updates 0...

On episode 46 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Columbia professor Daniel Guetta to discuss all things AI. The two of them break down exactly how these large language models work and the kind of value businesses are seeing from using them. They also discuss agentic AI and address concerns Gary Marcus brought up on a previous episode of our show. More info and AI tools from Dan...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down why AI panic is spreading beyond software. He also explains what Molina’s disastrous results reveal about deeper structural problems in health insurance and why the issues go well beyond UnitedHealth. He also discusses retail investors buying the dip, dives into earnings, and answers two mailbag questions. 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Retail Co...

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Lakshmi Ganapathi (Unicus Research) to discuss the growing stress among consumers in the US economy and whether or not the "silent recession" is already here. They also discuss the problems within the used car business, the Yen Carry Trade, private credit concerns, and much more. 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - The Health of the US Consu...

In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses silver’s collapse and forced liquidations, crypto's plunge, and the obliteration of software stocks. He also recommends two stocks (Charter & Meritage) and breaks down another week of earnings. 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - A Personal Health Update 02:15 - Silver Collapsed 03:34 - Crypto's Decline 05:18 - The Obliteration of Software Stocks 07:22...

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Jason Trennert (Strategas). The two of them beak down how populism, policy decisions, and private capital have reshaped today’s market system. Trennert explains the long-term implications for investors navigating a market that no longer behaves the way it used to. 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - Jason's Journey with Cancer 04:47 - Trump'...

In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the recent chaos surrounding silver and how it's been impacted by China’s new export ban. He also discusses the collapse of UnitedHealthcare, the explosive AI CapEx forecasts from Meta and Microsoft, and much more. 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Some Thoughts on the Market & The Surge of Silver 04:37 - Greenland & The Fed 05:41 - Procter & Gamble...

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by analyst Ken Suchoski to break down the world of payments. The two of them discuss the benefits and risks of stablecoins, why Visa and Mastercard are still dominant, the collapse of Fiserv, and much more. 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - What Are Stablecoins? 08:50 - Tether, Circle, & Potential Risks 20:33 - Consumer Payments vs Commercial...

In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman explores the growing impact of “lone wolves” on today’s market, from President Trump’s tariffs to Michael Burry’s warnings about AI. He also breaks down Nvidia’s new chip, regional bank earnings, housing and affordability, private equity, and the ongoing Netflix/Warner Bros saga. 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Trump, Tariffs, & Greenland 03:48 - AI, Michael...

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Gary Marcus to discuss all things AI. Gary is a leading critic of AI large language models and argues that LLMs have reached diminishing returns. Steve and Gary also discuss the business side of AI, where the community currently stands, and much more. 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Gary's Background with AI & Where We're At Currently 12...