Topics: Chicago

How Trade Wars Become Real Wars


Hal Snarr of Westminster College called in this morning discussing affordable healthcare and the wages of doctors versus insurance companies. Joel Elconin of Benzinga shares his views regarding the NCAA and discussed trade wars. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, also touched on tariffs and the steel industry. Next up, we had Karl Denninger of Market Ticker discussing the difference between dumping and competitiveness. Karl also sparked some interesting questions regarding just and unjust means of production and related those viewpoints back to Trump’s flat rate tariffs. Lastly, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location calls in to talk CPI reports and short term trade.

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Corruption At It’s Finest


Chicago attorney Brendan Cournane is in-studio. Chief and Brendan share their opinions about Trump’s future visit to North Korea and other current events. Kevin O’Neill calls in this morning sharing his knowledge about the NCAA Tournament Bracket and the corrupt world of college sports. Next up, we had Karl Denninger of Market Ticker who talked employment numbers and explained his concerns. Lastly, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures talks markets and shares his advice.

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Tariff Tantrums


Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to talk tariffs, healthcare costs and Notre Dame’s chances of making the NCAA Tournament after last night’s loss to Duke. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Jim Higdon, contributor to Politico and the Washington Post, to continue the discussion on the legalization of marijuana. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location wonders if there’s any morality left among people of high powered positions. 

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Steel Away


Denver-based labor attorney, Lou Michels, calls in for hour one to talk tariffs, civic education and the Muslim religion. Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics shares trading strategies before talking aircraft carriers. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures takes a deep dive into the steel industry and what’s led us to this point. 

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The Recidivist Never Gets It Perfect


Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to discuss the various causes that led to the financial meltdown of 2008, Gary Cohn’s resignation from the Trump administration and much more. Russell Rhoads of the CBOE calls in from Florida to talk the business of college athletics, over-regulation and his failed attempt to join the Trump White House. 

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