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What role does religion play in modern economies? Are some religions better for economies than others? Explore these topics and more with Omelas, the podcast shining a light in the dark corners of economics and religion.
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- 1 weeks ago40 min
What Should You Be Investing In Right Now? | Asher Rogovy
In this episode of the Omelas Podcast, Aryaman Varma speaks with Asher Rogovy, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Magnifina. Asher began his career in institutional finance, working across foreign exchange, derivatives and proprietary trading during the global financial crisis before moving into portfolio management. We discuss how professional investors identify mispriced opportunities, whether the S&P 500 has become dangerously concentrated, the risks of passive investing, AI and technology valuations, current investment opportunities, and some of Asher's highest-conviction trade ideas. We also explore what separates investing from speculation, how Asher manages downside risk, and what would cause him to change his mind on an investment. This conversation is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.
- 2 weeks ago36 min
How to Build Wealth, Pay Less Tax & Avoid Bad Financial Advice | Amir Noor
What does it actually take to build wealth, make smarter financial decisions, and avoid the mistakes that cost people money? In this episode of the Omelas Podcast, I sit down with Amir Noor, CFP®, EA and CRPS™, founder of N Financial Plans, to discuss the rules of money that most people are never taught.
- 3 weeks ago34 min
What 66 Million Years of Climate History Tells Us About Our Future | Bärbel Hönisch
What can 66 million years of Earth’s history teach us about the future? Bärbel Hönisch is a Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University and one of the world’s leading researchers in paleoceanography. In this conversation, we explore what ancient oceans reveal about atmospheric CO₂ and climate, why the speed of modern climate change matters, what the geological record can teach us about our future, and whether humanity has reasons to be optimistic.
- Aug 11, 202651 min
Why Housing Became Unaffordable: NYU Stern's Daniel Greenwald
Why has housing become so unaffordable, and who actually benefits when interest rates fall? Daniel Greenwald, Professor of Finance at NYU Stern, joins Aryaman Varma to explain the hidden financial forces shaping house prices, mortgages, corporate borrowing and wealth inequality.
- Aug 4, 202637 min
Nazli Parvizi: President of MOFAD
Join us as we speak with Nazli Parvizi, the youngest executive director in NYC and the President of MOFAD.
- Jul 22, 202639 min
Can Capitalism Be Good? | Seventh Generation Founder Jeffrey Hollender
Jeffrey Hollender co-founded Seventh Generation and helped turn sustainable consumer products into a mainstream business. In our conversation, we explore the tension between profit and purpose, the shortcomings of corporate sustainability, and whether capitalism can be redesigned to produce better outcomes.
- Jun 4, 202637 min
Eli Bartov: Can You Really Trust the Numbers?
In this episode of the Omelas Podcast, we sit down with Eli Bartov to explore truth, trust, and the hidden power of numbers. We discuss how financial statements shape perception, where the line lies between reporting and manipulation, and what markets can reveal about human nature, incentives, and ethics.
- Apr 2, 202636 min
Dr. Miriam Merad | Your Immune System Might Be Hurting You - Not Helping You
A world-leading immunologist explains how the immune system can both protect and harm us and what that means for cancer, aging, and the future of medicine.
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What role does religion play in modern economies? Are some religions better for economies than others? Explore these topics and more with Omelas, the podcast shining a light in the dark corners of economics and religion.
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