Guests: Hal Snarr

Gotta Play The Game To Know The Game


Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, leads off discussing volatile real estate prices. Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks Juwan Howard’s candidacy to become head coach for the LA Lakers and inflation/employment numbers. Kenny Polcari, Managing Principal at ButcherJoseph Asset Management, LLC and a contributor to Fox Business, calls in to talk Press Secretary, Jen Pskai’s, comments on inflation and how the current economic state is affecting consumers. Westminster Professor of Economics, Dr. Hal Sharr, joins us to speak on concerns over consumer consequences due to inflation and rising real estate prices. Orland Park Mayor, Keith Pekau, closes the show discussing his Mayorship, congressional candidacy, and his thoughts on the massive changes to district zoning maps.

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Deadweight Loss


Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one talking sports betting, college recruiting, and much more. The ‘Snarky Professor’, Hal Snarr of Westminster College, calls in for hour two talking ‘deadweight loss’, economic externalities and other market inefficiencies.

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Neo-Mercantilism


Brendan Cournane, leads off discussing human reaction to other’s misfortune before talking tax policy and more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks college football. Chief and Matty Weber continue the college football discussion before talking vaccine mandates. Hal Snarr of Westminster College calls in for hour two to talk inflation, ‘neo-mercantilism, and much more.

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Malfeasant Thinkers


Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, leads off talking Federal Reserve policy. Joel Elconin of Benzinga previews earnings season (register HERE for Joel’s upcoming ‘Introduction to Professional Trading’ virtual event on Saturday, August 21st). Kenny Polcari, Managing Principal at ButcherJoseph Asset Management, LLC and a contributor to CNBC, discusses the troubling situation in Afghanistan. Hal Snarr of Westminster College calls in for hour two to talk inflation, modern fascism, and much more.

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Tom Gets One on the Professor


Lou Michels joins the show in the first hour and discusses mountain lions with Tom. The conversation shifts to the recent trial, where Lou and Tom discuss the trial of killer cop Derek Chauvin. Professor Hal Snarr tunes in for the second hour. A conversation about many things, including money supply, ensues.

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