Topics: Newspapers

We can take care of that…


Today’s show opens and ends with Author and Professor at Columbia College Chicago, Eric Charles May, IN-studio, talking markets, sports, unions, politics and more. Kevin O’Neill calls in to join the guys for hour-one to talk politics, trade, markets, and sports; adding a special shout out to his favorite teacher at Notre Dame. Chief, Eric and Katie end the second half of the show discussing the importance of discussing history, so not to relive it, adding the lasting impression their parents’ experiences during the Great Depression, versus today’s society where everyone ‘deserves’ the American Dream.

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Pull Tab to Inflate


Matty Weber and Chief kick off the show talking job markets and the old adage of how it’s easier to find a job when you have a job. Kevin O’Neill calls in and kicks off the first half of the hour to talk markets and unions. Russell Rhoads joins us in-studio for the second half of the show talking economics, bonds, inflation, the cost of Netflix and the $0 cost of YouTube. Chief and Russell round out the show talking market strategy in Japan and China, and the latest craze in A.I.

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Pace of Play


Chief and Matty Weber lead off the show talking baseball, pace of play and the fan experience. Joel Elconin of Benzinga previews the Belmont before talking markets. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, discusses how President Trump’s tariffs are benefiting European auto manufacturers. Author and Professor at Columbia College Chicago, Eric Charles May, calls in to talk about the importance of maintaining a free press. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location talks agricultural trading strategies and more. 

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Drafting A Revival Plan


Chief and Matty Weber kickoff the show previewing this week’s NFL Draft. Joel Elconin of Benzinga calls in to talk earnings before sharing his sleeper draft pick. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, continues the discussion on earnings driving this morning’s rise in the markets. Author and Professor at Columbia College Chicago, Eric Charles May, calls in to talk college admissions before discussing the current state of New Orleans, LA. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location talks write-offs, the importance of reviving the newspaper industry and much more. 

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Weathering it All


Chicago attorney Brendan Cournane is in-studio. Chief and Brendan are joined by options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, to talk Syria, dishonesty in politics and the Illinois exodus. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures calls in to discuss markets, earnings season and inclement weather. 

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