Topics: Economics

Power Breeds Corruption


Kevin O’Neill joins us for hour one. The Chief and Kevin discuss corrupt city policies to get extra money, and how they contribute to the struggles of many families who are living paycheck to paycheck. Next up, Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics, discusses issues going on in Iran. They continued by explaining what a dividend of a stock is. Lastly David Andalman, of PTI Securities, talked about the demand for precious metals and predictions of what is going to happen following these new tax cuts.

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Power … It Comes From What Others Think You Have


Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks about the news on Wall Street this morning. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, talks Christmas dinner traditions, student loans and other debt issues.  The Chief welcomes options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, who discussed the importance of unions in industries such as mining and meat packing. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location talks about NFL injured reserve discrepancies and such.

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Mining Power


Denver-based labor attorney, Lou Michels, gets in the weeds of the new Tax Bill for hour one. Russell Rhoads of the CBOE talks Bitcoin, mining practices and BitcoinCash for hour two. 

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The Art of Kicking the Can


Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, is in-studio. Chief and Brendan welcome options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, for hour one to discuss the GOP’s proposed tax bill and how it will add to the ever-increasing deficit. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures tells us that he has zero faith in the CPI numbers based on anecdotal evidence. 

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Netting Neutral


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show talking GOP Tax Bill, Net Neutrality, and the College Football bowl season. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Josh Nelson of the ‘Southside Sox Podcast’ on SB Nation to recap the Winter Meetings in Major League Baseball. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ office shares trading strategies. 

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