Guests: John Flannigan
Distressed Out
April 24, 2020
Kevin O’Neill leads off wondering why states like Illinois are extending the government-ordered shutdown without real data to back it up. Special guest, Dan Johnedis, President & CIO of Cratus Capital LLC, makes his Stocks & Jocks debut talking distressed trading and energy markets. John Flannigan calls in to continue the ‘governmental overreach’ conversation.
Combating the Virus
April 14, 2020
Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, leads off the show raising the important concerns about COVID-19 like high risks of underpaid essential workers, risks of fast spreading disease and combating the loneliness of social distancing. Joel Elconin of Benzinga, calls in to talk about today’s market. Kenny Polcari, Managing Principal at ButcherJoseph Asset Management, LLC and a contributor to CNBC, continues the conversation about pandemic situation. John Flannigan closes the show, discussing new transformations in people’s life style, online education, social interaction and general perception of health crisis.
Behind the “Plan”
April 13, 2020
Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, leads off discussing federal bloat and mismanagement of current national crisis. John Flannigan calls in for the next hour, recalling old good times and talking liquidity problem, public health, coordinated inaction and much more. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures closes the show talking economics and market updates.
Can You Handle the Truth ?
April 6, 2020
Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, leads off discussing the downside of the curve, unwanted initiative, animal testing and much more. John Flannigan continues the Coronavirus conversation, talks about changing the course, safety over freedom, risks of mental illness and more. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures closes the show talking market and coronavirus latest updates.
Positively Testing
March 30, 2020
Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, leads off with encouraging news around Chicago’s own Abbot Labs claiming to have developed 5-minute COVID-19 tests. John Flannigan continues the Coronavirus conversation and wonders if Joe Biden will end up the Democratic presidential nominee when all is said and done. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures closes the show talking winners and losers as the ‘shelter-in-place’ order lingers.