4 best finance podcasts for students to gain market and career insights

Students studying finance at Broad develop a strong foundation in financial management, investment analysis, and strategic decision-making. The program’s flexible structure allows students to tailor their studies toward a range of career paths in areas such as corporate finance, investment banking, wealth management and digital analytics.

In a field driven by evolving markets and data-informed strategy, staying current is essential. The following podcasts offer accessible, timely insights to extend classroom learning for new and seasoned finance students alike.

Produced by NPR, ”Planet Money” uses storytelling and narrative to explore the economic forces shaping our lives. The podcast aims to help listeners understand the economy — and the world. Finance students can expect a look into broad economic and market trends, helping link classroom theory to real-world phenomena. As the show’s tagline says, “Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy.”

Check out “Planet Money” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the NPR website.

“Odd Lots,” created by Bloomberg, explores topics in finance, markets, and economics. Episodes feature dives into quirky, nuanced or cutting-edge issues. For students ready to dig deeper into market anomalies, emerging asset classes, behavioral finance and institutional trends, give ”Odd Lots” a listen. Episodes have the potential to spark new avenues for analytical thinking and discussion.

Check out “Odd Lots” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the Bloomberg website.

Listen to ”FT News Briefing” for a concise look at global business stories. Episodes air every weekday morning, always around 10 minutes long. Finance students can stay current on global economic trends business, perfect to support students preparing to be global leaders in business. Michigan State University students can access a free subscription to the Financial Times through the MSU Libraries.

Check out “FT News Briefing” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the Financial Times website.

“Your Money Briefing” by The Wall Street Journal, breaks down news that effects personal finances and careers. This includes investment updates, job market shifts and consumer trends. Episodes typically run under 10 minutes, making them a perfect fit for a busy schedule. Students preparing to lead others in finance might first consider ways to manage their own portfolio — listening to weekly updates in ” Your Money Briefing” can help them get there.

Check out “WSJ Your Money Briefing” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the WSJ website.

In this episode of  ”The Exit,” Andrew Dickow (Finance ’06), president and managing director at Greenwich Capital Group, shares insights from the buy and sell sides of mergers and acquisitions. He explains valuation strategies, including the importance of clean financials and market multiples. For seasoned finance students or those studying on the capital markets and investment banking path at Broad, this episode offers a clear real-world look at mergers and acquisitions and how they unfold.

Check out this episode of “The Exit” on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Broad prepares students to implement quantitative reasoning to discover innovative solutions to prominent issues in business. Students who listen to podcasts further understand timely issues and how to interpret their effects. Broad finance students can then bring this information into the classroom to underscore their knowledge, skill and superior work ethic.