Guests: Joel Elconin
Bit on the Nose
September 20, 2022
Dan Johnedis, President & CIO of Cratus Capital LLC, kicks off the show discussing European and Asian markets and inflation. Joel Elconin of Benzinga joins for a short segment to continue the inflation and market chat. Andrew Sykora, the guy running the board (and typing this) hops on and talks Chicago improv comedy. For our final hour, Professor of Economics, Dr. Hal Snarr joins us discussing immigration’s effect on the U.S. market and more.
Have you seen giraffes fight?
September 13, 2022
Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, starts off discussing the ever increasing costs of housing and more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga and Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist at SlateStone Wealth and a contributor to Fox Business, join us to talk today’s inflating market. Professor of Economics, Dr. Hal Snarr joins us for the final hour talking locomotives, rising inflation, and the ups and downs (but mostly ups) of materials on the market.
A Big World Market
September 6, 2022
Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, leads off discussing the dire condition of many Chicago Public Schools. Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks bear markets before an update on Michigan football. Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist at SlateStone Wealth and a contributor to Fox Business, joins us to discuss OPEC cuts, $BBY, and much more. Professor of Economics, Dr. Hal Snarr, closes the show talking Federal Reserve policy, inflation, and tax rates.
Shrinkflation
August 30, 2022
Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, leads off talking crime across the country before previewing November elections. Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks market volatility. Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist at SlateStone Wealth and a contributor to Fox Business, joins us to discuss the airline industry, PPP Loan fraud, and shrinkflation. Professor of Economics, Dr. Hal Snarr, closes the show talking inflationary rates and much more.
Who Are “They”?
August 16, 2022
Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, leads off discussing frustrations with journalism, where and how inflation is allocated, the baby formula crisis, various U.S. factory productions, and the new CHIP & Anti-Inflation Bills. Joel Elconin of Benzinga calls in to talk about his swing trading event this week and current market trends. Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist at SlateStone Wealth and a contributor to Fox Business, joins us to share his thoughts on Walmart’s market volatility, compromises consumers are making to accommodate for inflation, and semiconductor distribution. Westminster Professor of Economics, Dr. Hal Snarr, closes the show to speak on Voyager Digital’s bankruptcy scandal, cryptocurrency, consumer spending patterns, credit card debt, and the Fed’s balance sheet.