The Real Eisman Playbook

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Steve Liesman from CNBC. The two of them discuss what's really happening with tariffs, the spotty strength of the economy; the Fed and its relationship to politics and Steve’s time and stories as the head of the Wall Street Journal bureau of Russia during the 1990s Yeltsin era.   00:00 - Intro 01:25 - The State of the Economy 0...

On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman takes mailbag questions from viewers regarding the impact of AI on real life workers, the state of the housing market, CFA exams, and more. He also discusses recent market updates, Fifth Third Buying Comerica, and Apple's current situation.    00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Markets Reach All-Time Highs, OpenAI, Gold 01:14 - Fifth Third Buys Comerica 01:51 -...

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Stacy Rasgon. The two of them break down the battle of AI. They discuss Nvidia’s dominance, AMD’s challenge, Intel’s decline, Broadcom’s custom chips, and the impact of China and tariffs.    00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Stacy Rasgon's Background & Nvidia's Growth 11:28 - Use Cases For AI 18:23 - GPU vs Custom Made Chips 24:06 - AMD 31...

In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman interviews Lakshmi Ganapathi from Unicus Research. They discuss why U.S. consumers are struggling. From rising auto loan delinquencies to ballooning credit card debt, consumers everywhere are feeling the pressure. They also discuss Opendoor, meme stocks, and the impact of AI.    00:00 - Intro 01:10 - The US Government Shut Down 01:35 - The US Econom...

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities. The two of them talk all things AI, from OpenAI to Tesla & Waymo. They also discuss Apple's lack of AI strategy, where Palantir fits into everything, and why Europe seems nowhere to be found.    00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Eightco Developments & OpenAI Authentication 06:20 - Are We In Another Industr...

In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman dives into the wild world of crypto. He discusses the recent market chaos and shenanigans, the rise of the AI revolution, and much more. He also answers a couple of mailbag questions from viewers.    00:00 - Intro 01:37 - Crypto Shenanigans & Market Chaos 06:00 - The AI Revolution 20:50 - Investing During a Recession 22:58 - Outro    Subscribe 👉🏻h...

In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve sits down with Michael Ha, the Managed Care Analyst at Baird to discuss all things United Healthcare, a company under assault. They break down the problems at UNH, which go far deeper than just rising medical care costs. They get into the problems with Optum, UNH's aggressive coding tactics, and of course the tragic murder of CEO Brian Thompson by...

In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses the Fed’s latest rate cut, the debate over Stablecoins, and the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. He also talks about the latest in the Luigi Mangione case and takes a couple of mailbag questions.  00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Luigi Mangione Terror Charges Dropped 01:34 - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 03:16 - Fed Rate Cut 03:40 - Stable...

In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Rob Kaplan, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs. The two of them discuss a variety of topics, including President Trump’s ongoing pressure on the Fed, what makes a good investment banker, Rob’s history with Goldman Sachs and the Dallas Fed, and much more.    00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Introducing Rob Kaplan 02:30 - Trump's Pressure on...

In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses Oracle’s earnings report and their massive AI-driven forecast. He also breaks down the state of IPOs, addresses bubble concerns, and takes a mailbag question regarding portfolio risk.   Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1     Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 ht...

In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman gives his first masterclass on financial literacy. He discusses a variety of topics, including long-term vs short-term investing, the dangers of thesis creep, how to value companies, and much more.    Figures discussed in the episode are as of June 18, 2025.    Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1    ...

In this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the latest on Trump’s tariffs being rejected by the US Court of Appeals, Google’s win in the antitrust case, and the current state of Apple. He also discusses Kraft Heinz splitting into two, the impact of AI on tech software, and if he’s worried about an AI bubble.    Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirma...

In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve answers viewer questions regarding understanding the Fed, how to know what stocks to select, recovering from financial loss, and much more!   Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1   Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials...

In this week’s episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the latest on Trump’s firing of Lisa Cook and his battle with the Fed, Intel’s new deal with the U.S. government, a deep dive into the stock year so far, and the recent Cracker Barrel controversy.     Subscribe 👉🏻 https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1   Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The...

In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve is joined by Itay Michaeli, the senior auto analyst at TD Cowen. The two of them discuss all things Tesla, from the company’s declining earnings, the impact of Elon Musk’s politics, the battle with Waymo, and much more. They also discuss China’s status in the AV race, the future of autonomous EV vehicles, and other notable companies within the aut...

In this week’s episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down why Target, Macy’s, and other once-dominant retailers are struggling while Amazon and Costco continue to dominate. He also discusses Fed Chair Powell’s speech and gives an update on the slow week of earnings.    Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on...

In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve is joined by Steve Tusa from JP Morgan to discuss the industrial sector. They discuss the sector’s history and current themes, the rapid growth of data centers, the rise of Vertiv, and the lessons to learn from Honeywell and GE.    0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:56 - The Industrial Sector: History & Themes 0:04:48 - Power Grid Strain & DIY Power Plants 0:06...

In this week's episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down an unprecedented U.S. deal taking 15% of Nvidia and AMD's China AI chip sales. Plus, he presents updates on tariffs, sector shake-ups, and the companies to keep an eye on as we head into the fall.    Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1    Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The...

In this episode of the Real Eisman Playbook, we're doing something a little different. In the past I've only interviewed guests, but today I'm going to be interviewed. For this endeavor I needed a real professional so I brought in Melissa Lee of CNBC. In this episode, we discuss the state of the market today, my early career, The Big Short (both the trade and the movie), and my current interests. ...

In this week's episode of the Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down Trump's aggressive tariff strategy, Apple's $600 billion investment, Palantir's explosive growth, how AI is disrupting the tech sector, and more.    Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https:// linktr.ee/eismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one...

In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman and his guest, Stu Ellman of RRE Ventures, delve into the intricate world of venture capital, exploring its evolution, the impact of market crashes, and the changing dynamics of investment strategies. They discuss the rise and fall of tech valuations, the effects of the 2008 financial crisis, and the current state of venture capital, partic...

In this episode of the Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman analyzes recent trade negotiations and tariffs between the U.S. and key global partners, highlighting the risks of rising trade barriers. He reviews major M&A deals, including Union Pacific’s railroad acquisition and Palo Alto Networks’ $25 billion cybersecurity purchase. Steve discusses mixed earnings from companies like Microsoft, Meta, Apple, Uni...

In this episode, Steve Eisman interviews Brad Safalow, a seasoned short seller, discussing the intricacies of short selling, market structures, and specific case studies of companies like Freshpet, Trupanion, and Kinsale Insurance. They delve into the criteria for identifying short opportunities, the challenges faced in the current market, and the lessons learned from both successful and unsuccess...

In this episode of the The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses the latest market trends, key earnings reports, and the dynamics of various industries including wireless, cable, and home building. He highlights the performance of major companies, the impact of economic factors on different sectors, and the resurgence of meme stocks.  Subscribe to The Real Eisman Playbook on Apple Podcasts: https://...

In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman interviews Lakshmi Ganapathi from Unicus Research, focusing on the intricacies of short selling and the factors that contribute to identifying potential shorts. They discuss various case studies, including Stellantis in the automotive sector and SolarEdge and Enphase in the solar industry, highlighting the importance of management quality,...