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Series overview
The Investment Research team discusses market trends and what they mean for today’s investors. Covering topics ranging from macroeconomic outlooks, alternative investment strategies and breaking news events, the FireSide podcast will spark your interest regardless of where you fit into the financial services industry.
Key contributors
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U.S. exceptionalism: At a crossroads
Can U.S. economic exceptionalism survive the transformations of our time? We offer analysis and a playbook for investing in a new era.
The first weeks of Trump: What’s impacting markets?
Head of Public Policy Jason Cole examines the first weeks of the Trump administration and their implications for markets.
Private markets outlook: Refilling the glass
Our experts examine private markets and the outlooks for private equity, private credit and commercial real estate in 2025.
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Head to Head
Co-Heads of U.S. Distribution Kirsten Pickens and Ryan Robertson uncover ways you, too, can go head-to-head with the industry’s best.
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3D Report
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Additional podcast series by FS Investments

Head to Head
Co-Heads of U.S. Distribution Kirsten Pickens and Ryan Robertson uncover ways you, too, can go head-to-head with the industry’s best.
Listen now

The Takeaway with Troy Gayeski
Our Chief Market Strategist dives in to the latest trends and potential opportunities.
Listen now
FS Thrive
Ginevra Czech, Director of Client Value-Add Programs, discusses a fresh approach to value-add through inspiring, thought-provoking interviews.
Listen now
3D Report
FS Chiron Funds CIO Ryan Caldwell tackles all things macro and real economy, and brings special guests along for the ride.