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How AI is driving equity momentum and attractive alternatives
Jun 8, 2026
17m 59s
Positioning portfolios for volatility with long/short investing
May 13, 2026
17m 49s
How to approach alternatives and private credit today
Apr 30, 2026
23m 55s
What energy shocks mean for markets and investors
Apr 14, 2026
19m 02s
The role of municipal bonds in tax-efficient portfolios
Mar 30, 2026
21m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8/26 |  How AI is driving equity momentum and attractive alternatives✨ | AIequity markets+3 | Matthew D. Miskin | Manulife John Hancock Investments | U.S. | AIequity momentum+3 | — | 17m 59s | |
| 5/13/26 |  Positioning portfolios for volatility with long/short investing✨ | market volatilitylong/short investing+3 | Joshua M. Jones | Boston Partners | — | market volatilitylong/short investing+3 | — | 17m 49s | |
| 4/30/26 |  How to approach alternatives and private credit today✨ | alternatives marketprivate credit+3 | David T. Vincent | Manulife Investment ManagementManulife John Hancock Investments | — | alternativesprivate credit+3 | — | 23m 55s | |
| 4/14/26 |  What energy shocks mean for markets and investors✨ | energy shocksmarket volatility+4 | Emily R. RolandMatthew D. Miskin | Manulife John Hancock Investments | — | energy shocksmarket volatility+4 | — | 19m 02s | |
| 3/30/26 |  The role of municipal bonds in tax-efficient portfolios✨ | municipal bondstax-efficient investing+3 | Adam A. Weigold | Manulife Investment ManagementManulife John Hancock Investments | — | municipal bondstax-efficient investing+3 | — | 21m 55s | |
| 3/12/26 |  Beyond home bias and the case for international equities✨ | international equitiesglobal investment opportunities+4 | Dean Bumbaca | Axiom Investors | — | international equitiesglobal opportunities+4 | — | 15m 00s | |
| 2/3/26 |  Market update and key investment themes for 2026✨ | market updateinvestment themes+3 | Emily R. RolandMatthew D. Miskin | Manulife John Hancock Investments | — | market updateinvestment strategies+3 | — | 20m 05s | |
| 1/5/26 |  The role of alternative investments in modern portfolios✨ | alternative investmentsportfolio management+3 | Pattie Carrington | Manulife Wealth and Asset ManagementManulife John Hancock Investments | — | alternative investmentstraditional portfolios+3 | — | 18m 26s | |
| 12/18/25 |  Focusing on income and quality: portfolio positioning for 2026✨ | portfolio positioningincome+4 | Emily R. RolandMatthew D. Miskin | Manulife John Hancock Investments | — | portfolio positioningincome+4 | — | 19m 36s | |
| 12/10/25 |  What you need to know about Medicare planning✨ | Medicare planningretirement+3 | Danielle K. Roberts | Boomer BenefitsManulife John Hancock Investments | — | Medicareretirement planning+4 | — | 17m 14s | |
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| 12/3/25 |  What’s driving the renewed focus on municipal bonds✨ | municipal bondsinvestment opportunities+3 | Adam A. Weigold | Manulife Investment ManagementManulife John Hancock Investments | — | municipal bondsyields+3 | — | 13m 35s | |
| 11/19/25 |  Taking stock: mixed economic signals, Fed expectations | Economic data is limited and sending mixed signals, making the outlook uncertain. Our Co-Chief Investment Strategists Emily R. Roland, CIMA, and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, share their views on the economy, rate-cut expectations, and how they’re positioning portfolios in today’s environment. | — | ||||||
| 11/5/25 |  Celebrating 100 episodes with John Bryson | In this landmark episode, we flip the script as podcast host John P. Bryson takes the guest seat. John offers an insightful peek behind the curtain as he delves into his experiences over the course of the podcast's journey. | — | ||||||
| 10/8/25 |  How OBBBA changes affect college funding and savings | The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced sweeping changes to federal financial aid, student loans, and college savings plans. Financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz discusses how OBBBA affects students and families planning for college. | — | ||||||
| 9/16/25 |  Post-summer outlook: evaluating the market landscape | As we wrap up the summer, evolving economic indicators and interest rate policies are at the forefront of market discussions. Our Co-Chief Investment Strategists Emily R. Roland, CIMA, and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, provide their insight into today’s market dynamics and explore strategic opportunities in bonds and equities. | — | ||||||
| 8/13/25 |  Know what you own: fixed-income in focus | Understanding the nuances of private and public fixed-income portfolios is crucial for advisors to deliver effective outcomes for clients. Our Head of Investment Product Management Matthew C. Hammer, CRPC, discusses strategies for crafting resilient fixed-income portfolios. | — | ||||||
| 8/6/25 |  Demystifying the Social Security Fairness Act | While the Social Security Fairness Act is poised to redefine retirement benefits for millions, the recently approved law remains a complex topic. Our Practice Management Specialist Brooke Baker, CEPA, helps us understand the legislation’s impact. | — | ||||||
| 7/17/25 |  Understanding active ETFs and ETF share classes | Active ETFs have witnessed significant growth in AUM in the past year,1 and now the likelihood of an ETF share class has the potential to transform the asset management industry. What should investors consider in regard to this development? Steven L. Deroian, our head of asset allocation models and ETF strategy, joins the podcast to break down these investment vehicles. | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 |  Cutting through the noise—portfolio positioning in a shifting economy | Tariff-related policy changes and political developments have been influencing market valuations and skewing economic signals. As we step into the second half of a volatile year, our Co-Chief Investment Strategists Emily R. Roland, CIMA, and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, believe it might be time to separate hard data from sentiment. | — | ||||||
| 5/14/25 |  College admissions—navigating test-optional applications | The college admissions process can be incredibly competitive and stressful―intense strategizing is required. The lack of clarity around the role that standardized admissions tests such as the SAT and ACT play in the process doesn’t help. College admissions coach Nancy Steenson joins podcast host John Bryson on how best to navigate the evolving college admissions environment. | — | ||||||
| 5/1/25 |  From inflation to rate cuts—evaluating potential tariff impacts | Spring, they say, can really hang you up the most―and that’s the tune that’s played out in the markets so far, in the wake of Liberation Day. Might the proposed tariffs lead to a recession? How should investors position their portfolios amid uncertainty? Take a listen to what Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, our co-chief investment strategist, has to say. | — | ||||||
| 3/24/25 |  Reframing the way we think about women, wealth, and investing | For many of us, the word “investor” tends to be closely associated with the male gender. This may need to change soon because women are on track to control 38% of investable wealth by 2030. Our Director of Practice Management, Kathleen Pritchard, and Divisional Sales Manager, Megan Hopps, explain why it’s time for the industry to reframe the way it approaches women and wealth. | — | ||||||
| 2/7/25 |  How might tariffs affect U.S. growth and the Fed’s approach to rates? | Tariffs―a topic that’s dominated many conversations in recent days, and likely, for many more to come. Alex Grassino, global chief economist at Manulife Investment Management, joins podcast host John P. Bryson to explore how tariffs can affect the way businesses and consumers think about their decisions. Alex also explains why the relationship between tariffs and inflation may not be as straightforward as it seems. | — | ||||||
| 2/3/25 |  Avoid pumping up the volume—tempering return expectations | Markets started the year on a slightly uneven footing as issues such as stock-price valuation, tariffs, and U.S. interest rates weighed on sentiment. While our Co-Chief Investment Strategists Emily R. Roland, CIMA, and Matthew D. Miskin, CFA, think compelling investing opportunities can still be found, they feel that it may be time for investors to adjust their expectations. | — | ||||||
| 12/19/24 |  Why U.S. stocks may continue to do well in 2025 | A new year typically ushers in new hopes. Where Wall Street’s concerned, 2025 may well ring in new highs. Emory W. (Sandy) Sanders, Jr., CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager at Manulife Investment Management shares his investment approach with podcast host, John P. Bryson, and explains why he’s feeling sanguine about the coming year. | — | ||||||
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