Guests: Kathy Dervin

We Like the Idea of Trump, Just Not Trump.


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show discussing steel trade and the demand for skilled/unskilled labor. Dr. Mark Johnson, joins the discussion and points out some of the costs and benefits of manufacturing overseas. Next up, the guys talked basketball and some sports history. Kathy Dervin joined us in-studio touching on tax cuts and volatility. Kathy also gave us a run down of what she does for her clients. John Neal closes the show talking markets and the importance of protecting your portfolio.

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Underground Economies


Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to continue Wednesday’s discussion on gun control before talking NCAA basketball’s pending scandal. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Jim Higdon, reporter/columnist for the Washington Post and Politico. Unfortunately, a couple of minutes into Jim’s appearance, the phone lines crashed in our South Loop building. So we’ll have Mr. Higdon back on again in the near future. In Jim’s absence, Chief, Kathy and Matty Weber discussed Rick Pitino, the legalization of marijuana and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. 

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Back Into Kilter


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show talking crazy markets, NBA trade deadline and baseball analytics. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Hal Snarr of Westminster College to discuss why today’s economic climate is so heavily affected by politics. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures talks proven protection strategies. 

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C’Mon, Sox Machine!


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show talking interest rates, the Bulls’ trading Niko Mirotic and Notre Dame hoops. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine Podcast to talk hot stove baseball and the ‘Cold War’ between MLB and the MLBPA. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location shares his thoughts on offensive mascots, Groundhog Day and stock loans. 

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Talking Down the Dollar


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show discussing Trump’s managerial style, tax cut benefits and how out of touch U.S. politicians seem at times. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief, Kathy and Matty Weber have a spirited debate over the positives and negatives of potentially legalizing marijuana in Illinois. Lastly, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location discusses drug use, medical Marijuana and the volatile U.S. Dollar. 

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