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Every book Bill Ackman recommended on podcasts
Across 2 podcasts. Every show Bill Ackman appears on, in one place — not just one.
Bill Ackman is an investor and public figure who frequently appears on interview and discussion programs such as The Megyn Kelly Show and the Lex Fridman Podcast to discuss financial markets, corporate governance, current events, and cultural trends. During his appearances, Ackman has shared recommendations and discussed several notable books that have influenced his worldview or business philosophy. On the Lex Fridman Podcast, Ackman reflected on the principles of value investing while referencing Benjamin Graham's foundational concepts from The Intelligent Investor, particularly highlighting the necessity of purchasing assets at a substantial discount. Also on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Ackman discussed receiving and reading Christopher F. Rufo's America's Cultural Revolution as a sociological study exploring the historical origins of the diversity, equity, and inclusion movement along with critical race theory. Additionally, while speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show, Ackman and Megyn Kelly discussed Douglas Murray's The Strange Death of Europe, a work that Ackman noted serves as a stark warning regarding immigration, identity, and the future implications of demographic shifts across the European continent. Through these discussions, Ackman demonstrates a keen interest in texts that address socioeconomic shifts, market psychology, and cultural critique.
Books recommended by Bill Ackman
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America's Cultural Revolution
America's Cultural Revolution by Christopher F.
Recommended“Then I had someone, a friend of mine sent me a Christopher Rufos book, "America's Cultural Revolution" which is sort of a sociological study of the origins of the DEI movement and critical race theory.”
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The intelligent investor
The intelligent investor by Benjamin Graham is a foundational guide to value investing that teaches disciplined strategies for navigating financial markets with a long-term perspective.
Recommended“The key is to buy at a price that represents a big discount to that approximation. That gets back to Ben Graham.”
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The Strange Death of Europe
The Strange Death of Europe by Douglas Murray is a political commentary that examines mass immigration, cultural shifts, and the perceived decline of traditional European identity.
Recommended“We had the opportunity to have dinner with him a couple of nights ago, and seven years ago he wrote a book about the death of Europe, basically, and this was his warning.”
