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Oct 2026

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The Deal by S&P Global podcast network brings The Deal’s award winning coverage in M&A, activist investing, private equity and restructuring to your airwaves. With a suite of offerings, including Activist Investing Today (hosted by Senior Editor Ronald Orol), Drinks With The Deal (hosted by Senior Writer David Marcus and Senior Reporter Bill Meagher), Behind The Buyouts (hosted by Senior Reporter Steve Gelsi, Chief Reporter Nikitha Sattiraju and Senior Writer Chris Nolter) and Fresh Start (hosted by Senior Reporter Stephanie Gleason), The Deal’s podcast network is your go-to source for timely financial news and perspective.

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November 5, 202628 min

Drinks With The Deal: Lazard’s Tim Donahue on Interviewing, Team-Building and Pitching

Lazard's Tim Donahue discusses how he broke into banking, how to approach an interview and what he enjoys about pitching.

October 29, 202626 min

Drinks With The Deal: McLean on AI Financing, Bubble Risk

Journalist Bethany McLean discusses the scale of the AI boom and whether companies will be able to repay the debt they're using to finance it.

October 29, 202624 min

Behind the Buyouts: Apollo’s Scheir on Hybrid Capital Growth

Apollo partner and head of hybrid value Jason Scheir discusses the evolution of hybrid investing, recent transactions and growing demand for flexible capital.

October 23, 202633 min

Activist Investing Today: Czech Activist Bostl on Xerox, XFS M&A

Frantisek Bostl, founder and investor at Starteepo, discussed the Czech firm’s catalyst-driven investment strategy as well as its campaign urging printing and digital documents company Xerox to increase transparency and consider strategic options for its Xerox Financial Services unit.

October 23, 202621 min

Behind the Buyouts: Union Square’s McClelland, Bekele on AI's Threat to SaaS, Founder Tailwinds

Union Square chairman Carter McClelland and head of AI strategy Gelila Bekele discuss how AI has reshaped software valuations, diligence and PE exits.

October 15, 202633 min

Drinks With The Deal: Ropes & Gray's Cohen on Making Big Career Moves

Ropes & Gray M&A partner Jackie Cohen discusses how she's managed her career, what she enjoys about the job, and how she balances it with family and outside interests.

October 9, 202632 min

Activist Investing Today: Cooley’s Brownridge on AI Activism

Cooley activism defense group chair Sean Brownridge discusses how AI is reshaping shareholder activism.

October 8, 202633 min

Behind the Buyouts: Cloverlay’s Collins on Care Bears, Uncorrelated Assets

Cloverlay managing partner Jeff Collins discussed the firm’s investments in Care Bears intellectual property, music, Broadway rights, wireless spectrum and firefighting aircraft.