How Markets Fail

The comrades take on socialism, capitalism, Red Buffalo, and the conservative culture warrior that just might be the savior of free markets!Our FacebookOur TwitterEmail: podcast@howmarketsfail.com

In this episode Brian, Matt and Chuck are finally back from a hiatus, fully vaxed, and podcasting in-person once again 16 months later! We get into the debate about inflation, the misconceptions of it, likelihood it will morph to hyperinflation and whether the concept is good or bad.Our FacebookOur TwitterEmail: podcast@howmarketsfail.com

The gang (minus Matt) talk about the unprecedented power issues that have plagued Texas the past few weeks. Deregulation and a penchant for free market solutions get them in this mess?

The gang is joined by securities attorney Kevin O'Brien to discuss GameStop, Robinhood, and what comes next in the investing revolution.

Chuck, Matt, and Brian talk about the current student loan crisis in America and the plans being put forward to address it. The gang covers whats been proposed, what’s politically possible, and the policy implications of competing plans

The gang is back after a short break to bring everyone up to speed on where the economy stands leading up to a new stimulus bill.

HMF team joins Paul Hypolite to talk about the intersection of race and politics, of economics and injustice. Of how we, as Americans, have failed. And hopefully, how we can start to repair the damage.

The gang discusses some of the behavioral issues underlying markets, as well as the disconnect between the stock market rally and the real economy.

In January the HMF team sat down to discuss what GDP is, its shortfalls, and alternatives to measuring wealth, equality and prosperity in America.

Matt, Chuck, and Brian talk Q1 2020 and the economic impact on business, consumers, and the public sector. Changes in stock market conditions, unemployment picture, municipal budgets, manufacturing, and more discussed

Matt, Chuck and Brian talk with Mike Parkott about his experience in farming in the era of COVID-19. Direct-to customer farming, large-scale agriculture, and the financial health of the agricultural sector are all discussed.

Chuck, Brian and Matt talk oil and the 4/20/20 price collapse. Why did the May 2020 oil futures close at a price of -$37? How does it impact the wider economy? Is there a policy fix?

Chuck, Brian and Matt in this episode were pleased to be accompanied by Theresa Shaffer who is an Organizer with Communication Workers of America District 1. We dive into the history of Unions in America, the decades of decline and possible renewed interest in the next generation of labor.

Chuck, Brian and Matt do a deep dive on the CARES Act, talk about the shortfalls of American healthcare, predict where we go from here, and even give a shout out to Joe Exotic.

In this episode of How Markets Fail we were pleased to talk to Christine E.B. Howard, Founder and President of E.B. Howard consulting. We spoke about the rise of women in the economy, gender discrimination, access to capital, minority/women owned business, and much more.This episode was recorded in January of 2020.

In this weeks episode How Markets Fail delves into the latest Covid-19 pandemic news and how it has affected the economy and global markets. More specifically getting into policy that is in the works from the Federal government as well as policy being instituted by State governments, especially New York which has been the hardest hit.

In this episode Matt, Brian and Chuck delve into the happenings of the week surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic in relation to government response, supply chains, economic stimulus plans and where we see things going from here.

How Markets Fail podcast discusses Coronavirus and it's impact on the economy.

Brian, Chuck, and Matt introduce themselves and talk about why they started HowMarketsFail podcast.