Topics: Gambling
Blazing Battles
February 27, 2018
Chief and Matty Weber tip off the show discussing why the Parkland shooting seems to be the first U.S. massacre to drive people into action. Joel Elconin of Benzinga calls in to talk markets and Big Ten hoops. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, predicts a return to late 70s inflation. Jim Higdon, writer and contributor to the Washington Post and Politico, returns to discuss corruption in NCAA basketball before sharing why legalizing Marijuana could be the platform for Democrats to make ground in red states. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location continues the Marijuana and markets discussion.
Cat’s Outta the Barn
February 26, 2018
Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, calls in for hour one to talk markets, ‘FAANG’ stocks and much more. Audrey Johnson of HomeSource Realty updates us on the Chicagoland housing market. Finally, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures shares trading strategies.
Underground Economies
February 23, 2018
Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to continue Wednesday’s discussion on gun control before talking NCAA basketball’s pending scandal. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Jim Higdon, reporter/columnist for the Washington Post and Politico. Unfortunately, a couple of minutes into Jim’s appearance, the phone lines crashed in our South Loop building. So we’ll have Mr. Higdon back on again in the near future. In Jim’s absence, Chief, Kathy and Matty Weber discussed Rick Pitino, the legalization of marijuana and Monday Morning Quarterbacks.
Lounge Lizards
February 5, 2018
Chicago attorney Brendan Cournane is in-studio. Chief and Brendan are joined by veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, for hour one to talk down markets and much more. Author and financial journalist, Diana B. Henriques, calls in to reflect on “The Crash of ’87” as told in her book ‘A First-Class Catastrophe’. Finally, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures dissects yesterday’s Super Bowl commercials before talking markets.
C’Mon, Sox Machine!
February 2, 2018
Kevin O’Neill leads off the show talking interest rates, the Bulls’ trading Niko Mirotic and Notre Dame hoops. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine Podcast to talk hot stove baseball and the ‘Cold War’ between MLB and the MLBPA. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location shares his thoughts on offensive mascots, Groundhog Day and stock loans.