Banking on Books: Tom and Scarlet's Must-Read Books

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 24, 2026 at 23:00  |  2:34  |  Bloomberg Markets

Summary

Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene share personal book recommendations, discussing Barry Strauss's historical analysis of the Trojan War and a book about the cultural impact of The Simpsons. The conversation is purely cultural and contains no financial or investment content.

  • Scarlet Fu recommends Barry Strauss's book on the Trojan War, praising its separation of myth from reality and its focus on shipping routes.
  • Tom Keene recommends a book titled 'Stupid TV, Be More Funny' about the golden era of The Simpsons and its influence on television.
  • The discussion includes personal anecdotes about college professors and favorite Simpsons characters.
  • No tradable assets, market views, or investment theses are mentioned in the segment.
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