Topics: Minimum Wage
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.
Pull Tab to Inflate
July 25, 2018
Matty Weber and Chief kick off the show talking job markets and the old adage of how it’s easier to find a job when you have a job. Kevin O’Neill calls in and kicks off the first half of the hour to talk markets and unions. Russell Rhoads joins us in-studio for the second half of the show talking economics, bonds, inflation, the cost of Netflix and the $0 cost of YouTube. Chief and Russell round out the show talking market strategy in Japan and China, and the latest craze in A.I.
Trade Point Average
July 11, 2018
Kevin O’Neill joins us for hour one to talk trade tariffs, the Kevin Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination and off the field antics surrounding major college programs. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker calls in for hour two to continue the discussion on trade, employment numbers and much more.
Labor Inflation
June 1, 2018
Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to talk vocational education, gaslighting and much more. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Wolf Richter of Wolf Street to discuss lending practices, Deutsche Bank and interest rates. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location breaks down the labor report and how stagnant wages distort the positive number.
Land of the Copycats
April 10, 2018
Chief and JZ kicked off the show talking equal pay issues. Next up, Joel Elconin of Benzinga called in to talk about his trip to San Antonio to watch the Final Four. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker calls in and addressed the growing concern regarding China’s intellectual property theft. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ office closed the show talking attorney-client privilege rights.