Topics: Unions

You Can’t Waste a Good Crisis


Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to discuss last night’s border speech, who’s affected by the government shutdown and NCAA transfer rules. Russell Rhoads joins us for hour two to cover everything from inflation and immigration to a gloomy outlook for the U.S. economy. 

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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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Election Dismay


Chief and Matty Weber open the show talking voter turnout, gerrymandering and a lack of viable options in Illinois. Joel Elconin of Benzinga says the Bears are a great bet this week against the Lions. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, talks Election Day markets, the Fed and how people need to stop overreacting to rate hikes. Author and Professor at Columbia College Chicago, Eric Charles May, calls in to talk Election Day in Illinois. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location talks minimum wage, city planning and much more. 

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Merger Monday


Chicago attorney Brendan Cournane is in-studio. Chief and Brendan welcome options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, for hour one to discuss the electoral college, gerrymandering and a lack of political representation. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures joins the guys in hour two to recap the Bears’ win over the Jets before breaking down IBM’s acquisition of Red Hat. 

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Spin the Division


Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, calls in for hour one to discuss the Kavanaugh vote, crime demographics and market timing strategies. Chief and Matty Weber chime in on the NFC North, the start of the Blackhawks’ season and the MLB Playoffs. Then David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures calls in to discuss market timing strategies, Natural Gas and much more. 

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