Topics: Small Business

ISIS Oil Economics


Author and Columbia College professor Eric Charles May joins the Chief at the start of the show to talk about the Cubs and the physical demands of professional baseball. Kevin O’Neill joins later in the hour for a discussion of ISIS and what the Chief calls “the economics of terrorism.” May and the Chief continue the discussion of ISIS into the later hour touching on how the terrorist organization is capable of recruiting young Americans. For the remainder of the show the two talk about the gentrification of Armitage Avenue in Lincoln Park, changes in the publishing industry, and question who in the FED really knows what they’re doing.

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Dovish with Hawkish Overtones


The Chief and Matty Weber discuss the republican debates. Kevin O’Neill joins in on the discussion before sharing his thoughts on the current state of the Affordable Care Act. Then, Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics, talks about the Fed statement and how it affects the markets.

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President Delays


Lou Michels is in-studio discussing Uber, the President’s visit to Chicago, the scandal at College of DuPage and much more. Bob Cerone, CEO of CognosHR, discusses medical networks and the effect the Affordable Care Act is having on small to medium-sized businesses. Finally, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures, tells us how to trade these markets. 

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Marathon Win


Lou Michels is in-studio talking about the Blackhawks’ marathon win in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the Hillary Clinton email scandal and much more. Jon Najarian of optionMONSTER and CNBC’s “Fast Money” talks about the booming Fantasy Sports industry, Greece and more. Then David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures talks up markets. 

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Beating the Competition


Brendan Cournane is in-studio discussing competition, diminishing returns and much more. Kevin O’Neill does his weekly sports biz segment with a focus on the biometrical debate going on in the NBA. Finally, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures previews today’s markets.

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