BIOGRAPHY

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Leo Gold has hosted The New Capital Show on Houston 90.1 KPFT since 2002.  Since its start, The New Capital Show has become very popular and has developed a following among people of a broad political spectrum who share a desire for positive change in the world. 

 

Leo is a financial advisor with his own firm.  He is a CFA charterholder and is a strong proponent of investor education.  Leo has a Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Russian Language and History.  He is a conservationist and owns a private nature preserve in Colorado County, Texas.  He is from and lives in Houston with his wife, daughter, and son.  He is a member of the Houston Zen Center and Congregation Emanu El.  Leo is a sought after public speaker on topics ranging from financial management to public policy, politics, and environmental issues.

 

In addition to compelling talk radio, Leo also frequently hosts interviews and his guests have included:

 

  • Dina Cappiello, Environmental Reporter, Houston Chronicle
  • David Crossley, Gulf Coast Institute
  • Mark Dow, Author, American Gulag
  • Richard Ellis, Author, The Empty Ocean
  • Mike Feinberg, Educator, KIPP Academy
  • William Greider, Correspondent, The Nation
  • Ann Hanson, Drug War Reporter, Agence France
  • John Horning, Forest Guardians
  • Arianna Huffington, Political Analyst
  • Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA), Apollo Energy Project supporter
  • Greg Jaffe, Pentagon Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
  • Randall Hayes, President, Rainforest Action Network
  • Mary Kelly, Attorney, Environmental Defense
  • George Kinder, The Kinder Institute
  • Paul Krugman, Princeton professor and New York Times Columnist
  • Nicholas Lemann, Washington Correspondent, The New Yorker
  • Richard Lindzen, Professor of Meteorology, MIT
  • Ed Mazria, Sustainable Building Architect
  • Joe Machado, Sustainability Manager, Shell USA
  • Irv Miller, Toyota Motors USA
  • George Soros, Investor/Philanthropist, Soros Management
  • Bill White, Mayor, City of Houston