Pacific Funds | Podcasts

March 16, 2021

15: Shot in the Arm (Part 2)

Vaccine expert Dr. Joshua Schimmer discusses vaccination progress, the differences in vaccines, the dangers of COVID-19 variants, why the coming flu season may be one of the worst and more.

March 10, 2021

14: Out of Hibernation

Strong economic tailwinds continued in February, potentially setting the stage for higher inflation and interest rates.

February 8, 2021

13: Breaking Down Bitcoin, Blockchain and Crypto (Part 2)

Cryptocurrency expert Chuck Thompson discusses the power of decentralized apps and decentralized finance; regulation, taxation, and his future view of cryptocurrency.

January 26, 2021

12: Breaking Down Bitcoin, Blockchain and Crypto (Part 1)

Cryptocurrency expert Chuck Thompson discusses his pioneering Bitcoin journey, the unintended (and potentially game-changing) uses of cryptocurrency and how Blockchain works.

January 20, 2021

11: Rebounding in '21?

Dominic Nolan shares his thoughts on the economic impacts from the Georgia Senate elections, new stimulus package, and risks to the economic recovery.

December 17, 2020

10: Farewell 2020, Hello 2021!

A look at what may lie ahead in 2021 for the economy, Federal Reserve, and markets. Guests: Brian Robertson, portfolio manager at Pacific Asset Management, and Max Gokhman, head of Asset Allocation at Pacific Life Fund Advisors.

December 1, 2020

9: A Shot (or Two) in the Arm

An in-depth discussion with Evercore ISI analyst Umer Raffat on the coming COVID-19 vaccines, including trials, safety, distribution, and a possible timetable for normalcy. Umer heads Evercore ISI’s large-cap therapeutics research and was inducted in 2020 to the Institutional Investor’s All-America Research Team Hall of Fame.

November 17, 2020

8: The Votes Are In (Part 2)

Continuing the discussion with lobbyists Seaver Sowers and Allison Shuster from Government Relations at Pacific Life. Their thoughts on what to expect from a Biden administration, the post-Trump GOP, and political centrists vs. the right and left wing.

November 11, 2020

7: The Votes Are In (Part 1)

Dissecting the 2020 election: Surprises, trends, and what’s next. Guests: Lobbyists Seaver Sowers and Allison Shuster from Government Relations at Pacific Life.

October 26, 2020