Topics: Monopolies

Wrapping the Year


Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, kicks off the show talking steroids in college sports, volatile markets and much more. Author and Professor at Columbia College, Eric Charles May, calls in to discuss a lack of independence in the media. Finally, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures talks Chinese tariffs and what lies ahead in 2019. 

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The Market is Always Right … Eventually


Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to discuss a slowing economy, personal umpire arguments and much more. Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics shares a quick markets hit. Then, Russell Rhoads calls in for hour two talking NFL playoff scenarios, holiday spending forecasts and outlandish Illinois taxes. 

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Internet of Things


Kevin O’Neill kicks off the show wondering if past Presidential administrations have been as open during international trade negotiations before discussing cybersecurity and the internet of things. Robert Raiola, CPA, Director of the Sports and Entertainment Group at PKF O’Connor Davies Accountants and Advisors, joins Chief and Kevin to discuss how intrastate taxation affects high-priced free agency decisions among professional athletes. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker returns to the show in hour two to talk immigration, property taxes and labor numbers. 

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Orderly Bouncing


Financial consultant, Stephanie Koenig, is in-studio. Chief and Stephanie welcome Joel Elconin of Benzinga to talk ‘bouncy’ markets. Kenny Polcari, Managing Principal at ButcherJoseph Asset Management, LLC and a contributor to CNBC, says the correction has been ‘orderly’. Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics calls in for a quick markets hit noting that he’s bullish at least for the next couple of days. John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ office closes the show talking credit card interest, anti-trust and much more. 

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Maternity Heave


Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to discuss a slowing economy, college football postseason and much more. Russell Rhoads is in-studio for hour two. Chief and Russell welcome Wayne Madsen of Wayne Madsen Report to discuss the latest in Trump scandals. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ office joins the guys to talk inflation, market trends and the sustainability of workers’ rights like maternity leave.

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