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Identity Politics


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Kevin O’Neill joins us for hour one to discuss Amazon’s stock price and Trump’s strategy regarding identity politics. Chief explains the skill set of many political leaders despite how they might portray themselves. Next up, the guys talked tariffs and imports with China. Russell Rhoads of the CBOE joins us to talk National Championships. Kevin mentioned his admiration for Villanova because of their dedication to students graduating. Russell and Chief closes out the show discussing the problems with entry level jobs becoming people’s careers.

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Eye of the Stormy


Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, is in-studio. Chief and Brendan welcome options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, for hour one to debate Stormy Daniels, extortion and the future of Head Coach Porter Moser at Loyola. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures calls in to talk Facebook, volatile markets and trading strategies. 

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Rock Your Dox Off


Jon Najarian of CNBC’s ‘Fast Money’ calls in to preview Election Day in Illinois. Joel Elconin of Benzinga tells Chief that Michigan’s last second win against Houston on Saturday is one of his favorite sports moments of all time. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, talks trading strategies. Wayne Madsen of Wayne Madsen Report discusses a Presidential Administration’s effect on market performance. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location talks FAANG stocks and more. 

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Tariff Tantrums


Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to talk tariffs, healthcare costs and Notre Dame’s chances of making the NCAA Tournament after last night’s loss to Duke. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Jim Higdon, contributor to Politico and the Washington Post, to continue the discussion on the legalization of marijuana. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location wonders if there’s any morality left among people of high powered positions. 

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Talking Down the Dollar


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show discussing Trump’s managerial style, tax cut benefits and how out of touch U.S. politicians seem at times. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief, Kathy and Matty Weber have a spirited debate over the positives and negatives of potentially legalizing marijuana in Illinois. Lastly, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location discusses drug use, medical Marijuana and the volatile U.S. Dollar. 

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