Press Profiles

For the WSJ's Lauren Thomas, there's nothing more exhilarating and nerve-racking than the minutes before one of her big scoops is published. Before it goes, she's worried she will get scooped… and after it goes, she is absorbing the immediate reactions of all those involved. Such is the life of the lead deals reporter at one of the world's preeminent financial publications. Lauren has been chasing scoops ever since she was a little kid snooping around her house in South Carolina. Her rapid rise in journalism landed her at CNBC fresh out of college and on center stage at the WSJ about 6 years later. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss her journey, as well as how she uncovers deals, her reporter's intuition, staying ahead of “footsteps” as you're trying to break news, her thoughts on the current M&A and activism environment, what deals warrant coverage and what deals don't, some fun facts about her, and as always… a whole lot more.

James Fontanella-Khan discovered early on that being a journalist was a great way to see the world and gain access. Starting with a makeshift press credential as a 17-year-old, he began writing stories for fringe publications and his career was off and running. On this episode of Press Profiles, we explore JFK's rise from an intern at the FT to his recent appointment as US Finance Editor. We also discuss the current M&A environment, his skepticism around PR pitches, the founding of the Due Diligence newsletter, and how his team of “a small band of pirates with a global footprint” is helping the FT deliver news and insights that set them apart.  

What does it take to end up on Fast Company's list of "Most Innovative Companies"? On this episode of Press Profiles, we speak with editor in chief, Brendan Vaughan to find out. Brendan has had an impressive career guiding the editorial direction of marquee publications including GQ, Esquire, Business Insider and The Atlantic. Now, as Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company, he is responsible for helping readers grasp the rapid speed of business innovation. We take it all the way back to Brendan's beginnings in journalism and discuss some of the memorable stories and people he has covered. We also peel back the curtain on how Fast Company decides who ends up on their sought-after lists, plus, his fascination with AI, his advice for journalists and PR pros, his unique connection to Elon Musk, and as always.... a whole lot more.

They say communications – specifically public relations – is one of the more tactical, strategic, and yes, I'll admit, stressful jobs, you can have. Eleanor Hawkins would probably agree. A former PR professional, she is now a reporter for Axios covering the PR & communications industry. In her Axios Communicators newsletter, she tracks the biggest news items of the day and looks at them through a PR lens. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk to Eleanor about some recent newsworthy events – President Trump's DEI rollback, the tragic crash of American Airlines flight 5342 in Washington DC, and even, the knockdown, drag out Hollywood PR battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni – and the role PR played in each event. It's an interesting conversation that pulls back the curtain on the industry. We also talk to Eleanor about her career journey, learning to write in Axios's signature “Smart Brevity” style, her go to restaurant in Alabama, and even her work with Cookie Monster. Yep, we cover all that and a whole lot more.

Barron's is a 100+ year institution in financial journalism, yet it's constantly evolving. Reshma Kapadia is one of the driving forces behind that innovation. She was part of the team that helped launch Barron's annual "100 Most Influential Women in US Finance" list and created the publication's female-focused "Level Up" platform. On this episode of Press Profiles, we dive into Reshma's 30-year career, why she felt compelled to be a journalist, her love of covering emerging markets, her search for “great thinkers” to interview…and of course we explore the coveted 100 Women in Finance list – who makes it, who doesn't, and why.

To say Lauren Hirsch has always wanted to be a reporter is an understatement. When she was about seven years old her mom found a book under her bed aptly titled “how to be a journalist”. That aspiration is now a reality. After learning the ropes at MergerMarket, Reuters and CNBC.com, she is now an integral member of the New York Times DealBook team. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk to Lauren about her approach to breaking stories, her fascination with the media and sports industries, how a good story is similar to a high school gossip session, her unsuccessful foray as a professional debt collector, and why she believes journalism has one of the highest ROI's of any profession.  

As people around the world waited for the announcement of a new US president, Sam Sutton, the author of Politico's Morning Money newsletter – which goes out daily around 5AM – was hard at work preparing three different newsletters covering the various potential outcomes (Trump win, Harris win, or too close to call). Needless to say, he only needed one of those, and since that time he has been hard at work trying to provide insights to readers about how Trump 2.0 will impact the economy, the regulatory environment, trade policies, crypto and more. On this episode of Press Profiles, Sam gives a pretty good idea of what we can expect. He also talks about his path to journalism, his flirtation with politics and why at the end of day he decided, “it was a lot more fun to cover these people than to be one of these people.”

Mike Hofman is fresh off of "Entrepreneur prom" – the annual gathering of Inc.'s 5000 fastest-growing private companies. As Editor in Chief, Mike oversees the media outlet that serves as the handbook to business owners and operators. The companies gracing the pages of Inc. today will likely be on the front page of the Wall Street Journal tomorrow. On this episode of Press Profiles, Mike discusses his path from reporter to editor and eventually to the top of the masthead. We chat about some of his favorite startups (including a company where Courtney Cox is channeling Monica Geller on the road to success), the role AI is playing for young companies, how Covid created a generation of resilient companies and why young journalists should seek out the “least glamorous thing in the newsroom.”

Brian Sozzi is up at 2:40am preparing for the day when most people are fast asleep.His relentless drive has carried him from his first job as an equity research analyst to executive editor at Yahoo Finance. On the season 4 premiere of Press Profiles, Brian shares his impressive journey – starting from nothing (he had to ration food to make it through the week)  to standing in the White House interviewing President Biden. We also discuss what makes Yahoo Finance special, Brian's love of classic cars, his insane workout schedule, his go to Shake Shack order and of course, a whole lot more.

Sara Eisen's recipe for success is pretty straight forward: “Always have an expertise, and a niche. It will pay off in the end.” For Eisen, developing that niche meant choosing an internship at Foreign Exchange TV to launch her career (even if it meant turning down a much sexier internship with Howard Stern!). Now, almost two decades later, Eisen is a prominent anchor on CNBC leaning on her foreign exchange and currency knowledge on a regular basis. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss Eisen's daily routine, her favorite interviews including recent ones with Janet Yellen in China and Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, her documentary on the business of Formula 1 (and how her little kids turned her onto the sport) and finally, how her Holocaust-surviving grandfather taught her the art and importance of storytelling. All that and a whole lot more on episode #50 of Press Profiles!

James Mackintosh spent six years at Oxford studying philosophy. It turns out that was the perfect training to become a financial markets columnist. On this episode of Press Profiles, we explore James's nearly 30-year career spanning the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal. We discuss his writing process and his search for endlessly interesting stories. Plus, we talk about the financial nuances of the Israel protests, what it's like to cover the auto industry when you don't own a car, the “exceptionally nasty” feedback columnists sometimes get, why you should be able to sell your kidney, and of course, a whole lot more.

In a life that has brought her to almost every corner of the earth, Diane Brady has made a career of finding stories in unexpected places. Now, she is turning her attention to bringing Fortune's live events and CEO initiative to the next level. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss where she wants to take the franchise, along with some of her favorite stories, her history as a debating champion, what it takes to be a good moderator, and how, as a 15-year-old, her desire to see a rock band launched her career in journalism.

Laura Kreutzer is one of the longest tenured reporters in Private Equity. A scholarship student who earned her way into some of the most prestigious educational institutions, Laura has brought keen insight, deep understanding, and a warm personality to her coverage of the ever-changing asset class. On this episode of Press Profiles – live from Laura's home city of Boston – we talk about her vast reporting experiences, and she takes us behind the scenes of the Wall Street Journal's Pro Private Equity offering. We also discuss what it was like to study in China during the Tiananmen Square protests, what it takes to be a good manager, her unique hobbies including metalsmithing (and her love of blow torches) and, of course, a whole lot more.

Caroline Hyde has thrived in several roles at Bloomberg for the past 16 years, most recently leading the charge at Bloomberg Technology alongside co-anchor Ed Ludlow. But before she brought her infectious energy to TV, she was working on the other side of the screen as a PR professional. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss her early trials on TV, her love for technology, her passion for making sure new voices are heard, getting stuck in New Zealand during COVID, memorable interviews with Ursula Burns and Sheryl Sandberg, the (very) dirty job she had as a teenager, how she approaches TikTok…and most importantly, why she loves the diversity of life.

Oliver Shah has rapidly become one of the most impactful journalists in Britain. His quick career rise to associate editor at the The Sunday Times (the paper he grew up reading) has been due in large part to his ability to find the "sizzle on the steak" when it comes to journalism. On this episode of Press Profiles, my UK colleague and guest co-host, Phil Walters and I speak to Oli about his exclusive scoops and riveting news nuggets, including his many colorful conversations with business icon, Sir Philip Green. We also hit on the UK Post Office scandal, how he structures stories, the pain of missing out on an exclusive (“a combination of being kicked really hard, somewhere sensitive, plus having some sort of like sudden fever, like a malaria.”) and the mantra that has defined his career: "God loves a tryer."  

As the son of a butcher, Dan Colarusso grew up seeing how the sausage got made. Now, he oversees sausage making of a different type. As Senior Vice President of Business News at CNBC, Dan is the man behind all the decisions that affect the network's programming. He has honed his news judgment and style over the course of 40 years, influenced by stops at Bloomberg, The NY Post, Reuters and TheStreet.com. On this episode of Press Profiles, Dan explains how he uses the three C's – “Characters, Conflicts and Companies” – to make business news interesting and relevant to the millions of viewers he hopes to empower. We discuss all that plus, his favorite meals to cook, the struggles of the New York Mets, Taylor Swift, “double-assed goats” and of course, a whole lot more.

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest news organizations globally, with 2,400 reporters, and coverage that reaches every medium from wires, to broadcast, to print, and radio - and John Micklethwait is the man that sits atop of it all. On this episode of Press Profiles, we discuss John's career journey from The Economist to Bloomberg, some of his favorite interviews (which include sitting down with Putin), where Bloomberg is headed next, his foray into screenwriting, his early career as "not a particularly stellar banker", the challenges of rooting for Leicester City, and of course, a whole lot more.

Most sports reporters sit in the press box. Abe Madkour's staff of reporters sit in the C-Suite. On this episode of Press Profiles, we sit down with Sports Business Journal's Publisher and Executive Editor to explore his love for the "game behind the game" and how he has built an industry-renowned publication that covers the business of sports. We get into his early days, starting in politics, then sports, and eventually making the transition to journalism. Early on he had to wake up early, gather newspapers, and compile them into what was then "Sports Business Daily". That beginning has grown into a career leading a staff of 130 employees in bureaus across the country. We also discuss the hottest topics in sports business today including NIL, athletes growing their business portfolios, the evolution of sponsorships, changes in team ownership, and of course, a whole lot more.

On this edition of Press Profiles, we head to the Middle East to sit down with the head of one of the leading news organizations in the UAE. Mina Al Oraibi was born in Iraq, and growing up her and her family were exiles in Saudi Arabia. She has spent time in the UK, US, and now the UAE. She shares her global perspective and a lifetime of experiences, plus what it's like to be at the helm of large news organization in one of the most dynamic regions of the world.

The NYSE is an institution, and so is Bob Pisani. The CNBC veteran has been manning the floor of the exchange for the business network for more than 25 years. On this edition of Press Profiles, we hear about his encounters with notable luminaries such as Walter Cronkite, Muhammad Ali, and Barry Manilow (who knew he wrote the State Farm jingle?). We also discuss music posters, ignoring his dad's career advice, and many of his phrases to live by including, “when drinking with traders, stay one drink behind, and shut up.”

Peter Thal Larsen's career was shaped in part by the great financial crisis. As a reporter for the Financial Times, he had a front row seat to all the action. From there, he pivoted to Reuters' financial commentary site, Breakingviews, and a little over a year ago he took the helm of the organization as Global Editor. We discuss that journey and the differences between reporting on the news and commenting on it. We also talk eBikes, the social media site Blue Sky, growing up in the Netherlands, baking bread, where he is steering Breakingviews, and of course, a whole lot more.

On our season 3 premiere of Press Profiles, we're doing our “Due Diligence” with the FT's corporate finance and deals editor. Arash Massoudi grew up in Tallahassee, Florida but has made himself a successful career across the pond reporting on the biggest corporate deals, and most recently, the growing intersection of sports and business. Arash's journey to London included an unpaid internship for the Charlie Rose show, one failed job as a waiter, and a position in The White House with the Obama administration. We get into all those stints, discuss what he's focused on today, where he sees the future of his reporting, our shared love for sports, where to eat in London, broken bathroom doors, and of course, a whole lot more.

Barry Ritholtz just recorded his 500th episode of the highly regarded Master's in Business radio show and podcast on Bloomberg. The journey to 500 has been anything but a straight line. On this episode of Press Profiles, we take a look at Barry's multifaceted career as a podcast host, creator of the well-known Big Picture blog, and successful money manager. We also talk about lessons learned in law school, his love of cars, mucking out horse stalls, and finally what type of guests he's looking for on Master's in Business. (Hint: it's the best of the best, not “two schmucks who graduated college in May.”)

As a little kid, Andrew Edgecliff Johnson would read his father's Financial Times. It's no wonder that he would grow up and spend his career at the venerable global news organization. On this edition of Press Profiles, we sit down with the man they call “Edge” to discuss his role as US Business Editor, the 5 speeds of news coverage, the politics of ESG, champagne and sword tricks, his grandparents' wartime love letters, his blunt but practical advice for PR professionals, and of course, a whole lot more.

Devin Banerjee is certainly not risk averse. Whether it's taking control of a 150-person daily college newspaper at Stanford in his sophomore year, turning down a full time offer at the Wall Street Journal to accept an internship at Bloomberg, getting his pilot's license, or tackling the CFA exam, he has always followed his gut, pursued his dreams, and made an impressive impact. On this edition of Press Profiles, Devin takes us through his dynamic life and career. He also takes us inside LinkedIn and shares thoughts on how to get the most out of the multi-faceted media platform.

When she was only about 5 years into her career,  Business Insider wrote a story with the headline, “Meet Maneet Ahuja—The 27-Year-Old CNBC Producer Who's More Connected Than God.” Maneet Ahuja has always been determined and she has always been ahead of the curve. On this edition of Press Profiles, we talk about how she built one of the best Rolodexes in the industry, her major career setback, her successful Alpha Masters book, her knack for creating new and exciting conferences - including next week's Forbes Iconoclast Summit - and of course, a whole lot more.

Growing up in Australia, Coin Desk's Chief Content Officer Michael Casey thought it would be cool to be in a band. While that didn't pan out in the way he might have thought, he did end up as a rockstar of sorts among the legions of bitcoin and crypto currency followers after spearheading the Wall Street Journal's coverage of the nascent currency. On this episode of Press Profiles, Michael talks about the ups and downs of covering Bitcoin and the crypto markets, CoinDesk's award winning coverage of the FTX scandal, how some boring bus rides with an accountant sent him down the road toward journalism, living on five different continents, working as a “pie topper”, and we even play a few bars of a raucous Australian Rules Football team's theme song. Enjoy.

Justin Baer “lucked” into a job that would end up becoming a lifelong career. The Senior Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal was intrigued by the fast pace of news, and while he might have started out on the PR side of the equation, he eventually fell into the reporter role. Since then, Justin has worked for the leading publications in business news including Bloomberg, the Financial Times, and for the past 12 years, the outlet he always considered the “gold standard” of business journalism – The Wall Street Journal. On this episode, Justin and I discuss some of his more interesting assignments (i.e., “the Fab Fab”), how his role at the journal has grown, hiking the Appalachian Trail with his son, working in an appetizer factor (yes, that is a real thing), and of course, a whole lot more.

Many people have seen the HBO show, “Industry.” Alice Fulwood has lived it. Before landing at The Economist, the now-venerable Wall Street reporter was “working hard and playing” hard on the trading floor at a London investment bank…until she made what she calls, “the only decision she's ever made.” That decision? A leap into journalism, starting with an internship at The Economist. And as they say, from there, the rest is history. Now a well-known (and as she says, hopefully not too scary) reporter covering all things Wall Street, Alice is tackling everything from quant funds and Artificial Intelligence to crypto, the big banks, and anything and everything that touches finance in the Americas. Alice and I talk about all of that, plus some more about those early days on the trading floor, the “conversation curfew” she had to set with husband, NFTs, podcasting, octopus tacos, and of course, a whole lot more.

Dakin Campbell's calls aren't always welcome on Wall Street. The seasoned journalist seeks to “uncover issues that management teams and other subjects would rather keep quiet.” On this episode of Press Profiles, we explore his approach to creating understanding and ensuring accountability. We also discuss his many years covering Goldman Sachs, growing up in Cooperstown NY, the paltry hit rate of responses to the cold emails he sends potential sources, his new book on IPOs called Going Public, and as always, a whole lot more.

Stephanie Mehta was first starstruck by a front-page story in the “Daily Northwestern.”  These days she's rarely starstruck, leading two cutting-edge business publications which track the next generation of companies and entrepreneurs. During her impressive career she's logged time everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to Vanity Fair and conducted interviews with Oscar winners and hall of fame athletes. Now she's on the business side of the equation experiencing a whole new adventure, while continuing to add her creative spin to the content along the way.

Rebecca Jarvis spent the early days of her career in investment banking thinking of all the ways she could get out of a career in investment banking. The journalism bug was tugging at her. After plenty of rejections, she finally broke into the business. Then, a stint on a new reality show called  “The Apprentice” got her noticed by CNBC, and as they say, the rest is history. Now, she is leading business, technology, and economics coverage for ABC news. We talk about her breakthrough reporting on the Theranos scandal for “The Dropout” podcast, reporting for Good Morning America, early interviews that shaped her career, and as always, a whole lot more.

The daughter of a journalist, Francine Lacqua spent the first twenty years of her life living in Moscow, Washington, London, and Paris. On this edition of Press Profiles, on location in London, we talk about how that upbringing influenced her career, discuss her many great interviews, filming a show on a Ferris wheel, shots of espresso, and of course, a whole lot more.

Maureen Farrell was always curious and had a deep desire to learn new things. It's no wonder she cast medical school aside and ended up as a journalist. On this episode of Press Profiles, we hear about her journey as a journalist, including tea with Hillary Clinton, being star struck in the WSJ newsroom, the paragraph that landed her the WeWork book deal, utter chaos on the home front, and of course…a whole lot more.

Howard Kapiloff loves writing about characters; it's no wonder he ended up covering the hedge fund industry. For more than 20 years he has been following the ups and downs of the smart and intriguing cast of characters that make up the industry. On this episode we talk about how he helps fill the pages of Hedge Fund Alert each week, how the industry has changed, playing the long game, using Bruce Springsteen references to get managers to open up, coaching soccer, Borscht Belt humor, and of course….a whole lot more.

Matt Turner never dreamed of being a journalist. But, a random comment in a bar set him on his way. On this episode of Press Profiles, Insider's Editor in Chief tells us about his fortuitous path into journalism, taking the leap from The Wall Street Journal into the unknown, utilizing data to understand what readers want, ultra-marathons, being confused for the US World Cup soccer goalie, and of course, a whole lot more.

Matt Wirz was always good with words. But, it took a stint living in Moscow listening to the stories of other reporters to know that he wanted to be one, too. Now, after over a decade in the industry, including 12 years at The Wall Street Journal, Matt has covered all sides of the credit and fixed income world. On this episode of Press Profiles, we cover Matt's upbringing as the child of immigrants, his road to reporting, how he comes up with the perfect lead, what happens when the reporter becomes part of the story, his love for the Wall Street Journal colleagues and his post-Covid personal transformation.

Carleton English likes to dabble. From dancing the tango, to drinking whiskey, to sampling Broadway; a little bit of everything has made for an interesting life. On this edition of Press Profiles, we dive into her impressive career journey including her pivot from the irreverent NY Post to straight-laced Barron's, her commitment to financial literacy, her Pete Sampras obsession, and of course, a whole lot more.

Michael de la Merced was employee number four at a new “blog” from The New York Times called DealBook. Now, almost twenty years later, DealBook is one of the first emails opened every morning by leaders across the financial industry. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk about landing that first job at the Times, his “soft spot” for white collar crime, what it's like being married to someone in PR, cooking, Taylor Swift, exotic dancers, and of course, a whole lot more.

Sonali Basak has rapidly made her mark at Bloomberg, interviewing industry titans and breaking stories. On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk to Sonali about ditching medicine to follow her passion as a reporter, her crazy schedule at Bloomberg (kept in check by four different calendars), building and maintaining an impressive source list, what makes for a great interview, taking advantage of social media metrics, and a whole lot more about the life she calls “a beautiful mess that's still being untangled.”  

Dan Primack has always been a “newsletter guy.” On this episode of Press Profiles, we talk about how the eponymous Axios Pro-Rata newsletter grew from an email he'd send out personally from his Outlook account to required reading in the PE and VC industries with hundreds of thousands of subscribers We also discuss Boston sports, the $50 that pushed him to go to college, “smart brevity”, and of course, a whole lot more.

On this edition of Press Profiles, we sit down with the Financial Times' Robin Wigglesworth – Norway's favorite son – to discuss his long career covering the global financial markets, investment managers, and debt crises. We also talk 24-hour days without sunshine, COVID babies, the Eurovision Song Contest, and of course, a whole lot more.

Caleb Silver began his journalism career hunting down stories in his home state of New Mexico with a Beta-cam and a lot of hustle. His determination to cover stories and see the world eventually took him to South America (where he would not only find work, but his future wife too), Bloomberg, CNN (where he helped create “The Situation Room” with Wolf Blitzer) and now Investopedia, where he oversees content at the unofficial encyclopedia of finance. Russell and Caleb talk about the vast reach of Investopedia, how the platform has evolved, the secret to making great guacamole, and longboarding in Manhattan. They also reminisce about life in college where they first met a few short years ago. All that, and a whole lot more, on this edition of Press Profiles.

After nearly 30 years at the magazine, Institutional Investor Co-Editor Julie Segal now sits atop the publications masthead. On this edition of Press Profiles, we discuss her approach to building relationships, her most memorable stories and interviews, how the industry has changed, and the strange but true story of her giving birth in a cab.

Liz Hoffman established herself as a leading reporter during 9 years at The Wall Street Journal. Now, she is ready for her next adventure joining the global news start up Semafor where she will lead their business and finance coverage. On this episode of Press Profiles we cover the dark art of M&A reporting, all things Goldman Sachs, dressing up as a Hershey's character, the Cape Cod Baseball League, how Semafor plans to differentiate itself in the media landscape and of course, a whole lot more…..

David has been a fixture at CNBC for nearly 30 years. On this edition of Press Profiles, we dig deep to discuss how he got into the business, where he learned to develop sources, the story behind his nickname, what it was like to host Jeopardy, why scoring a notable interview is more satisfying than breaking news, the new owner of the NY Mets, the rock-star years on Squawk Box and of course….. a whole lot more.

As a senior at Michigan in 2014, Alex Lieberman began a fun, witty newsletter designed to inform his classmates about the world of business. Eight years later, the Morning Brew has almost 3 million subscribers and is a staple on Wall Street. On this edition of Press Profiles, we hear about how Alex grew the business, key moments along the way, why he loves whiteboards, making broccoli taste like ice cream and a whole lot more…..

Private Equity is everywhere and Miriam Gottfried, Senior Private Equity Reporter at the Wall Street Journal, has her finger on the pulse of it all. On this edition of Press Profiles, Miriam tells us about her journey from foodie to finance reporter, the importance of good relationships, the unlikely place she met her husband, her love for a good glass of Vouvray, her approach to stories and how she aims to educate readers on the evolving landscape of finance.

During his 22-year career at Forbes, Nathan Vardi authored a record number of cover stories. On this edition of Press Profiles, we learn about Nathan's impressive career and discuss the recipe for a great story. What makes a good cover story? We also discuss the Forbes Rich List and how Nathan played a role in figuring out who makes what; ice hockey and his time between the pipes; and his new job at MarketWatch and what he is hoping to accomplish as their Managing Editor for Enterprise.

When Alan Murray was a little kid he walked up and down his neighborhood in Pittsburgh asking for news updates from all the neighbors. He turned those assembled tidbits about visiting relatives, new pets and little league triumphs into a newsletter he hawked for $.50 cents apiece. That was just the start of a journalism career that would span multiple decades, culminating in his current role as CEO of Fortune Media. On this edition of Press Profiles we hear about that journey, plus we talk North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball,  covering DC politics at a time when both sides didn't hate each other, Jamie Dimon's reaction to his Fortune Magazine Cover story, his CEO Daily Newsletter, his new book Tomorrow's Capitalist: My Search for the Soul of Business, and, of course, a whole lot more.

Brooke Masters broke her first corporate scandal as a college student writing for the Harvard Crimson. She has continued to hold the powerful accountable through decades of work at the Washington Post and the Financial Times. Brooke shares how she landed front-page stories, her advice to young reporters now, and the differences between reporting (and living) on both sides of the Pond. Brooke also served as the “bouncer” of the Financial Times's hottest club – the opinion page – and gives anyone looking to place an op-ed some tips on how to score. We hear about all that plus the Martha Stewart trial, Elliot Spitzer's ups and downs, her beloved New York Mets on this edition of Press Profiles.