The Real Eisman Playbook

On episode 51 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with healthcare analyst Michael Ha to break down the problems across the health insurance industry. From UnitedHealth and Molina to the broader Medicare and Medicaid landscape, they explore why a once “safe” sector is now under pressure.

00:00 - Intro

02:16 - The State of the Healthcare Industry: United Healthcare & Where We Are Now

21:46 - United's Fourth Quarter

27:15 - What Molina Does & Changes with Medicaid

34:34 - Alignment Health

40:14 - Why Hasn't It Worked For This Industry?

45:19 - PDMs & Why Drug Prices Are So High

51:53 - A Summary of the Sector & Predictions For the Future

54:14 - Outro

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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman discusses the latest with the war in Iran, with oil prices now above $100 amid the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. Steve also breaks down rising risks in private credit as cracks begin to form across the market. He also takes a couple of mailbag questions from viewers regarding SoFi and his recent interview with Mark Cuban.

00:00 - Intro

00:47 - Iran War Updates

03:30 - Major Risks in the Market: AI Fears & Private Credit Issues

20:15 - Mailbag: The SoFi Problem

23:54 - Mailbag: Mark Cuban & Drug Prices in America

27:30 - Outro

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On episode 50 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Mark Cuban to discuss why prescription drug prices in the U.S. remain so high and what can be done to fix the system. Cuban explains how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) shape drug pricing behind the scenes and why he believes the current structure is fundamentally broken. The conversation also dives into his efforts to disrupt the industry through Cost Plus Drugs and bring transparent pricing to consumers.

00:00 - Intro

02:05 - The Problems with the Healthcare Industry

08:50 - How PBMs Actually Work

22:26 - Cost Plus Drugs

31:20 - The Impact Cost Plus Drugs Has Had in the Industry

33:40 - Cost Plus Wellness

37:53 - Hopes For Growth

40:18 - What Mark's Learned From the Mavericks and Shark Tank

42:30 - Mark's Thoughts on Today's Market

46:10 - The Message Mark Wants People To Know About Cost Plus Drugs

47:03 - Outro

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On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman welcomes Helima Croft, global head of commodity strategy at RBC (and former CIA analyst), to discuss the ramifications of the war in Iran. They break down Iran's response, predict how the coming weeks will play out, and ponder what "winning" would actually look like.

00:00 - Intro

01:50 - Market Uncertainty During Times of War

02:57 - Oracle

04:20 - Introducing Helima Croft

05:22 - Iran's Response

10:26 - How Long Til Europe Starts to Have a Problem

13:18 - How the US Government is Responding

19:27 - What Does "Winning" Look Like?

24:25 - Helima's Background

31:44 - Predicting How This Will Play Out

37:53 - Outro

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Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.

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On episode 49 of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman sits down with Glenn Shorr of Evercore and Dwight Collins of Autonomous Research to break down the growing fears around private credit and private equity. The conversation also explores AI disruption across financial services, why certain stocks are reacting wildly to AI news, and what’s really happening in crypto markets. They also debate the future of payments, bank M&A, and much more.

00:00 - Intro

02:27 - What's Happening in Private Equity/Private Credit

20:39 - The AI Boogeyman

28:22 - Bank M&A

34:30 - Crypto & Bitcoin

38:57 - The Payments Space

42:22 - Final Thoughts & SoFi's Warning Signal

47:15 - Outro

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Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.

Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service.

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