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The Times Before Inflation


Joel Elconin of Benzinga calls in to talk NBA statistics and big company sales. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, continued talking McDonald’s CPI numbers with the Chief. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker calls in and addressed American jobs moving to Mexico.  Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ office closed the show talking prices before inflation and where he thinks our economy is going.

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Southtown Drain


Matt Weber is back from Las Vegas. Chief and Matty welcome Kevin O’Neill for hour one to talk Athletic Directors’ salaries and the value of organizational leaders. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Zak Koeske of the Daily Southtown to discuss the corruption in Harvey, IL and whether or not there’s any hope for the struggling South Suburbs of Chicago. John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location closes the show discussing everything from adrenaline junkies to oil prices. 

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Government Leaders or Cheap Reality TV Show Stars?


Jon Najarian of CNBC’s ‘Fast Money’ calls in from Moscow and gives us a run down of its attractions and some fun facts. Veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey,  joined the party talking about the Amazon sales tax and America’s distorted health insurance policies. Next up, Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks markets with the Chief. Our friend, Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, enlightens us with an economics lesson. He tells us his predictions of market headwinds and a possible recession. Wayne Madsen of Wayne Madsen Report discusses Medicaid and asks why we have so many government scandals. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location calls in to talk about stock prices and volatility. The guys closed out the show talking baseball and this unusual spring weather.

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Weathering it All


Chicago attorney Brendan Cournane is in-studio. Chief and Brendan are joined by options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, to talk Syria, dishonesty in politics and the Illinois exodus. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures calls in to discuss markets, earnings season and inclement weather. 

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Zuckerberg’s Apology Tour


Kevin O’Neill joins us for hour one and kicks off the show discussing Marc Zuckerberg’s statements on Facebook regulations. Russell Rhoads of the CBOE, joins the conversation to discuss women’s sports vs. mens sports in regards to cheating. The Chief and Russell closed the show discussing US foreign policy decisions and war tactics.

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