Topics: Chicago

Keynesian Economics


Kevin O’Neill kicks off the show today by discussing BIG 10 TV network payouts. The Chief also pointed out that former NBC News Anchor, Matt Laur, has been terminated for sexual harassment. Lastly, the Chief argues our right to privacy regarding cell phone purchases. Fari Hamzei, of Hamzei Analytics, discussed an expensive billion dollar bail out and how the only person who really addressed it was Bill Gates. Lastly, David Andalman of PTI Securities, discussed bitcoin and explained Keynesian Economics.

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Mob Ruling


Chief and Matty Weber kick off the show reflecting on the Tennessee head football coaching debacle and how ‘mob rule’ is becoming the norm. Joel Elconin of Benzinga delves into the Buffalo Wild Wings acquisition. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker is not a fan of the GOP Tax Bill. Chief and Karl talk taxes, Bitcoin and more. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location shares trading strategies. 

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Needless Mark-Up


Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, is in-studio. Chief and Brendan welcome Frank Fahey for hour one to talk college football and much more. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures joins the guys to preview Cyber Monday with a heavy focus on Amazon versus Wal-Mart. 

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Goose Island Bourbon County Barrel Stout Camping


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show discussing Black Friday Sales and where the day got it’s name from. He referenced the book 1984, written by George Orwell, and compared the story line to the futuristic way of life we are living in now. Lastly, Kevin and the Chief talked about Stingray, the cell phone surveillance towers designed for war purposes, and how the programs are now being used to track our locations in our everyday lives. Kathy Dervin was in-studio today. Chief and Kathy discussed tax problems for the middle class, and what “middle class” is actually defined as in today’s time. Afterwards, they touched on the CTA fare increase. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures discusses the slim voting options of common stock holders in big companies such as Google.

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Impromptu Coffee in Czechoslovakia


Ally Pruitt, Depaul Basketball’s Feature Writer, kicks off the show today discussing the teams star players and the strict NCAA transfer rules. Kevin O’Neill chimes in to talk hoops and points out the shocking reality of sexual harassment that a woman faces in her everyday life. Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics tells a thrilling story of his impromptu coffee at a military base in Czechoslovakia, when his plane almost ran out of fuel over the Black sea. As always, Fari and the Chief discuss markets but today they specifically discussed the overall volatility of the market. Lastly, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures shares his view on the 401k policies of most Americans.

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