Topics: Economy

Drum-roll Please


Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics is in-studio along with Kevin O’Neill making his weekly appearance. They discuss Fari’s accurate predictions of oil prices, forced inflation, Northwestern football players unionizing, weather and earthquakes, and tuition costs.

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Degradation Station


Lou Michels is in-studio discussing rampant bureaucracy, the Tom Brady case, the NLRB ruling and much more. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures talks China and momentum stocks, before telling us how to trade these markets.

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Chinese Exposure


Jon Najarian of optionMONSTER and CNBC’s “Fast Money” is in-studio discussing China, markets and James Harrison’s comments on participation trophies. Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks earnings. Finally, Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, shares his thoughts on the markets. 

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Treading Water


Chris Manns is in-studio with special guest Andrew Seo, a Civil Engineer who is running for Chicago Water Commissioner. John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures calls in to talk China, Arizona’s solar industry and more. Finally, Matty Weber and the Chief discuss state fairs, the PGA Championship and the current state of job-growth in the U.S.

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Bottom Barrel


The Chief and Justin Baczek discuss the start of the NFL preseason, the Cubs’ winning streak, and Justin’s vacation. Kathy Dervin and Kevin Riordan join the program to talk about the findings of Hillary Clinton’s email investigation, falling oil prices, and the effect of China’s devalued currency. Joe Mahr of the Chicago Tribune talks about articles he’s written about issues surrounding the suburbs, including an in depth look at the crumbling industrial south suburbs like Harvey. And John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures talks about the latest on the markets.

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