David Bahnsen: podcast appearances and interviews

David Bahnsen is an American portfolio manager, economist, author, and television commentator. He is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group and serves as a senior fellow at the National Review Institute. Bahnsen has contributed to publications such as Forbes, National Review, and Commentary. His political and economic views are characterized as conservative and classic liberalist, with an emphasis on free market policies including lower corporate tax rates and reduced regulation. He is a Christian, the son of Christian apologist Greg Bahnsen, and believes that work holds inherent dignity and purpose, which he grounds in his Christian understanding of vocation. Before his career in finance, Bahnsen managed artists in the Christian music industry, notably signing the Christian ska band The O.C. Supertones to Tooth & Nail Records. He trained as a financial advisor and worked at Morgan Stanley for eight years, achieving recognition as a top advisor before founding his own firm in 2014. In 2025, he was ranked as the top financial advisor in California by Forbes and as a top 100 advisor nationwide by Barron's. Bahnsen has been involved in shareholder activism campaigns, notably criticizing JPMorgan Chase for allegedly discriminatory debanking based on religious or political views. His advocacy led to increased scrutiny from regulators and policymakers, with Chase subsequently updating its anti-discrimination policies. His work often reflects a combination of financial expertise, conservative political positions, and a commitment to Christian principles.