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Great Friday


Our expert of BLS unemployment numbers, Karl Denninger of The Market Ticker, rejoins the show, and Carrie Sullivan (aka Sully), managing director of The Factory Theater, will be in-studio talking about The Factory’s big capital campaign and Chicago’s theater scene.

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Peaks and Valleys


Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics is in-studio discussing these volatile markets, $AAPL, Greece and much more. Kevin O’Neill joins the show for his weekly “Sportsbiz” segment to talk Conference Tournaments before previewing the NCAA Tournament. 

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Wheat Me in the Middle


John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures talks record-low February temperatures, and how they’re not affecting natural gas prices. “Ag-Mondays” continue with Chris Manns in-studio and special guest, Steve Mercer, Vice President of Communications at U.S. Wheat Associates. Finally, David Andalman of DACS Research previews the week’s markets. 

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Fascism, in the Political Science Sense


Lou Michels is in-studio talking auto sales, employment law in regards to the Ray Rice situation and much more. Dr. Irving Birnbaum of MetLife Chicago calls in to discuss the latest on Obamacare and the insurance industry. Finally, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures previews the day’s trading session.

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Powers That Be


Brendan Cournane is in-studio talking gas prices, municipal finance and more. Robin Spitalny of PTI Securities & Futures discusses 2014 retail sales. Joel Elconin of Benzinga and Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, both call-in to preview the day’s trading session. Finally, Kevin O’Neill weighs in on ‘Prop 48’ and Nebraska’s decision to fire head football coach, Bo Pelini. 

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