{"podcast":{"title":"Directed IRA Podcast","slug":"directed-ira-podcast-1331906","podcast_index_feed_id":1331906,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/1305100.rss","website_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1305100","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/68sn5ce63eutqgjml4fiwg7a61dp?.jpg","author":"Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler","episode_count":219,"summary":"The Directed IRA Podcast , hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the leading source for investors navigating the world of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. As co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company ( directedira.com ), Mat and Mark have helped thousands of clients invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Episodes cover topics related to self-directing retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, real estate, private equity and venture funds, promissory notes, private placements (PPMs), start-ups, IRA/LLCs (Checkbook IRAs), and the UBIT/UDFI tax rules. The podcast also addresses prohibited transactions and shares real-world examples from investors who have successfully self-directed their retirement for decades. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers practical, expert-level insights into building wealth through self-directed strategies. Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook , and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly $3 billion under administration. He is a national expert…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906"},"episode":{"title":"BREAKING - U.S. Dept of Labor Releases New Landmark Rule Allowing Alternative Assets in 401(k) Plans","slug":"breaking-u-s-dept-of-labor-releases-new-landmark-rule-allowing-alternative-assets-in-401-k-plans","published_at":"2026-04-06T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/breaking-u-s-dept-of-labor-releases-new-landmark-rule-allowing-alternative-assets-in-401-k-plans","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906","url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1305100/episodes/18968888-breaking-u-s-dept-of-labor-releases-new-landmark-rule-allowing-alternative-assets-in-401-k-plans.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1305100/episodes/18968888-breaking-u-s-dept-of-labor-releases-new-landmark-rule-allowing-alternative-assets-in-401-k-plans.mp3","summary":"In this special \"Breaking News\" episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat breaks down new guidance from the Department of Labor that could expand 401(k) access to alternative investments like private equity, real estate funds, and crypto. Mat explains why alternatives have largely been excluded—fiduciary liability under ERISA—and how the proposed rule shifts the focus to a prudent, process-based standard centered on risk-adjusted returns. Mat also discuss what the DOL’s “neutral” stance means ...","meta_description":"In this special \"Breaking News\" episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat breaks down new guidance from the Department of Labor that could expand 401(k) ac…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":861,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/episodes/breaking-u-s-dept-of-labor-releases-new-landmark-rule-allowing-alternative-assets-in-401-k-plans/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/directed-ira-podcast-1331906/breaking-u-s-dept-of-labor-releases-new-landmark-rule-allowing-alternative-assets-in-401-k-plans.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}