Topics: Insurance
Board Talk
September 4, 2018
Psychologist, Dr. Mark Johnson, returns to the show to discuss corruption in the health insurance industry and much more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga breaks down exactly what happened to his Wolverines in their loss to Notre Dame on opening night. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, talks post-Summer markets. Author and Professor at Columbia College Chicago, Eric Charles May, shares his thoughts on how board members no longer have the shareholders’ best interests in mind. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location closes the show talking gold, oil and the NFL.
We can take care of that…
August 1, 2018
Today’s show opens and ends with Author and Professor at Columbia College Chicago, Eric Charles May, IN-studio, talking markets, sports, unions, politics and more. Kevin O’Neill calls in to join the guys for hour-one to talk politics, trade, markets, and sports; adding a special shout out to his favorite teacher at Notre Dame. Chief, Eric and Katie end the second half of the show discussing the importance of discussing history, so not to relive it, adding the lasting impression their parents’ experiences during the Great Depression, versus today’s society where everyone ‘deserves’ the American Dream.
Who Are These Alligators?
July 31, 2018
Chief opens the show with a touching tribute to longtime friend and Stocks & Jocks contributor, Bob Golden, who passed yesterday after a long battle with cancer. Find Bob Golden archives here. Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks $PG and more. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, wonders if the collapse in FANG stocks is the beginning of a bear turn in the markets. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker discusses GDP, the Clayton Act and inflated costs. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ office helps Chief and Matty break down why Bears’ top draft choice, Roquan Smith, is the final holdout from this year’s NFL Draft.
Walking Off
July 27, 2018
Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to discuss $FB’s crash before offering ideas to save baseball. Kathy Dervin is in-studio continuing the baseball conversation. Chief and Matty Weber close the show debating the importance of healthcare benefits and who should be paying for them.
Haves and Have Nots
July 23, 2018
Chicago attorney Brendan Cournane is in-studio. Chief and Brendan cover everything from the inner-workings of Chicago politics to the looming Illinois pension crisis. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures closes the show talking Japanese markets, tariffs and Russian influence.