Guests: Joel Elconin
We’re Back
December 26, 2023
John and Tom talk price levels and the political rhetoric around oil production. Joel explains the Christmas rally and Kenny joins for a discussion about liquidity and market structure. Hal and Tom close out the show reviewing economics as a method of thinking rather than a specific job.
The Narrative Changed
December 19, 2023
Brendan and Tom talk anticipation and part time gigs followed by Joel noting the current market resiliency. Kenny continues the conversation explaining the market has latched onto rate cuts, and finally Dr. Hal and Tom weigh test design, taxable tuition, and NFL free trade.
A Pool and a Pond…
December 12, 2023
Mike and Karl comment on kicking China out of the US markets and foreign trade followed by Kenny’s analysis of the economy. In the second hour Dr. Hal examines foreign perspectives of the US, commodity based imperialism, and college football history.
Tanks for Nuttin’
December 5, 2023
Karl gives us the 411 on climate science and consultants followed by Joel providing context on the Harbaugh scandal and commodity market analysis. Hal joins for the second hour to discuss income inequality and explain how Fed statistics sometimes are close to Superman’s (and Seinfeld’s) ‘Bizarro World’.
Saving Your Own Peanuts
November 28, 2023
Tom and Brendan talk Jimmy Carter and immigration. Joel joins for sports and rates analysis and Dr. Hal explains labor economics and argues in favor of private sector decisions during the second hour.