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You have a very busy schedule. You know you should keep up with the Markets, but you just don't have the time. Here's your answer. Give us 5 minutes a day (OK sometimes we do go to 7minutes) and we'll go behind the numbers to look at the people, events, and issues that propel today's financial mark…

David Reavill


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    Why Manufacturing Left America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 10:53


    It would be years before I learned that Berkshire Hathaway had been taken over by one of the preeminent investors of all time, Warren Buffett. Buffett had identified Berkshire as an undervalued company that made a worthwhile product. And at that time in his evolution as a portfolio manager, Buffett was renowned for buying what some on Wall Street labeled as “cigar-butt” companies. Companies that weren't particularly attractive or scintillating but produced positive financial results year after year.

    Why Manufacturing Left America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 10:53


    It would be years before I learned that Berkshire Hathaway had been taken over by one of the preeminent investors of all time, Warren Buffett. Buffett had identified Berkshire as an undervalued company that made a worthwhile product. And at that time in his evolution as a portfolio manager, Buffett was renowned for buying what some on Wall Street labeled as “cigar-butt” companies. Companies that weren't particularly attractive or scintillating but produced positive financial results year after year.

    Why Manufacturing Left America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 10:53


    It would be years before I learned that Berkshire Hathaway had been taken over by one of the preeminent investors of all time, Warren Buffett. Buffett had identified Berkshire as an undervalued company that made a worthwhile product. And at that time in his evolution as a portfolio manager, Buffett was renowned for buying what some on Wall Street labeled as “cigar-butt” companies. Companies that weren't particularly attractive or scintillating but produced positive financial results year after year.

    Why Manufacturing Left America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 10:53


    It would be years before I learned that Berkshire Hathaway had been taken over by one of the preeminent investors of all time, Warren Buffett. Buffett had identified Berkshire as an undervalued company that made a worthwhile product. And at that time in his evolution as a portfolio manager, Buffett was renowned for buying what some on Wall Street labeled as “cigar-butt” companies. Companies that weren't particularly attractive or scintillating but produced positive financial results year after year.

    Who Pays For Tariffs? Jeeps Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 6:42


    It's been the burning question since President Donald Trump stepped out in the White House Rose Garden and announced that he was ordering tariffs on virtually all countries, worldwide. Everyone wanted to know just “who would pay for these tariffs?”

    Who Pays For Tariffs? Jeeps Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 6:42


    It's been the burning question since President Donald Trump stepped out in the White House Rose Garden and announced that he was ordering tariffs on virtually all countries, worldwide. Everyone wanted to know just “who would pay for these tariffs?”

    Who Pays For Tariffs? Jeeps Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 6:42


    It's been the burning question since President Donald Trump stepped out in the White House Rose Garden and announced that he was ordering tariffs on virtually all countries, worldwide. Everyone wanted to know just “who would pay for these tariffs?”

    Who Pays For Tariffs? Jeeps Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 6:42


    It's been the burning question since President Donald Trump stepped out in the White House Rose Garden and announced that he was ordering tariffs on virtually all countries, worldwide. Everyone wanted to know just “who would pay for these tariffs?”

    President Trump's Tariffs - His 40 Year Old Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 8:49


    On April 2, President Trump announced that the United States would impose tariffs on all its trading partners. He called it "Liberation Day." From his perspective, the day that America would be "freed" from being "ripped off" by other countries' predatory trade practices. The President would go on to tell us that this was an idea he had thought of 40 years ago.

    President Trump's Tariffs - His 40 Year-Old Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 8:49


    On April 2, President Trump announced that the United States would impose tariffs on all its trading partners. He called it "Liberation Day." From his perspective, the day that America would be "freed" from being "ripped off" by other countries' predatory trade practices. The President would go on to tell us that this was an idea he had thought of 40 years ago.

    President Trump's Tariffs - A 40 Year Old Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 8:49


    On April 2, President Trump announced that the United States would impose tariffs on all its trading partners. He called it "Liberation Day." From his perspective, the day that America would be "freed" from being "ripped off" by other countries' predatory trade practices. The President would go on to tell us that this was an idea he had thought of 40 years ago.

    President Trump's Tariffs - A 40 Year Old Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 8:49


    On April 2, President Trump announced that the United States would impose tariffs on all its trading partners. He called it "Liberation Day." From his perspective, the day that America would be "freed" from being "ripped off" by other countries' predatory trade practices. The President would go on to tell us that this was an idea he had thought of 40 years ago.

    It's Time To Look At Some Radical Alternatives To Our Nation's Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 9:35


    Imagine a situation where nearly four cents of every dollar you earn is taken away, charged as a tax, yet contributes nothing. As a citizen, this charge provides no services, no schools, no national defense, no social services; in the words of economist Lacy Hunt, it is simply a "dead weight loss."

    It's Time To Look At Some Radical Alternatives To Our Country's Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 9:35


    Imagine a situation where nearly four cents of every dollar you earn is taken away, charged as a tax, yet contributes nothing. As a citizen, this charge provides no services, no schools, no national defense, no social services; in the words of economist Lacy Hunt, it is simply a "dead weight loss."

    It's Time to Look At Some Radical Alternatives To Finance Our Country's Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 9:35


    Imagine a situation where nearly four cents of every dollar you earn is taken away, charged as a tax, yet contributes nothing. As a citizen, this charge provides no services, no schools, no national defense, no social services; in the words of economist Lacy Hunt, it is simply a "dead weight loss."

    It's Time To Look At Some Radical Alternatives To Our Country's Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 9:35


    Imagine a situation where nearly four cents of every dollar you earn is taken away, charged as a tax, yet contributes nothing. As a citizen, this charge provides no services, no schools, no national defense, no social services; in the words of economist Lacy Hunt, it is simply a "dead weight loss."

    Trump's Tariffs In A World Of Floating Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 7:42


    Perhaps the most regrettable aspect of our debates on public policies is our tendency to over-simplify. After all, much of the debate occurs in the media or on the internet, where brevity is prized. Does it fit into a 30-second soundbite? Or a 180-charter tweet?

    Trump's Tariffs In A World Of Floating Exhange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 7:42


    Perhaps the most regrettable aspect of our debates on public policies is our tendency to over-simplify. After all, much of the debate occurs in the media or on the internet, where brevity is prized. Does it fit into a 30-second soundbite? Or a 180-charter tweet?

    Trump's Tariffs In A World Of Floating Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 7:42


    Perhaps the most regrettable aspect of our debates on public policies is our tendency to over-simplify. After all, much of the debate occurs in the media or on the internet, where brevity is prized. Does it fit into a 30-second soundbite? Or a 180-charter tweet?

    Trump's Tariffs In A World Of Floating Exhange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 7:42


    Perhaps the most regrettable aspect of our debates on public policies is our tendency to over-simplify. After all, much of the debate occurs in the media or on the internet, where brevity is prized. Does it fit into a 30 second soundbite? Or a 180 charter tweet?

    Today's America And The Just War Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 7:05


    Since the end of World War II, America has been on the "warpath," a series of regional wars stretching around the globe: first the Korean Police Action, then Vietnam, more recently the Iraq incursion, and this past weekend, the bombing of Iran. These are just the highlights of what has become a steadily growing list of direct and indirect (Ukraine) military incursions into the affairs of opposing sovereign nations.

    Today's America And The Just War Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 7:05


    Since the end of World War II, America has been on the "warpath," a series of regional wars stretching around the globe: first the Korean Police Action, then Vietnam, more recently the Iraq incursion, and this past weekend, the bombing of Iran. These are just the highlights of what has become a steadily growing list of direct and indirect (Ukraine) military incursions into the affairs of opposing sovereign nations.

    Today's America And The Just War Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 7:05


    Since the end of World War II, America has been on the "warpath," a series of regional wars stretching around the globe: first the Korean Police Action, then Vietnam, more recently the Iraq incursion, and this past weekend, the bombing of Iran. These are just the highlights of what has become a steadily growing list of direct and indirect (Ukraine) military incursions into the affairs of opposing sovereign nations.

    Today's America And The Just War Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 7:05


    Since the end of World War II, America has been on the "warpath," a series of regional wars stretching around the globe: first the Korean Police Action, then Vietnam, more recently the Iraq incursion, and this past weekend, the bombing of Iran. These are just the highlights of what has become a steadily growing list of direct and indirect (Ukraine) military incursions into the affairs of opposing sovereign nations.

    Is The President Stuck In The 1960s?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 7:51


    The answer to that question will be readily apparent to those of a certain age, but a total enigma to our younger fellows. During the entire period of the Cold War, which lasted for more than 40 years from the post-war years until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1992, the overwhelming threat was from a Soviet Nuclear Bomb.

    Is The President Stuck In The 1960s?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 7:51


    The answer to that question will be readily apparent to those of a certain age, but a total enigma to our younger fellows. During the entire period of the Cold War, which lasted for more than 40 years from the post-war years until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1992, the overwhelming threat was from a Soviet Nuclear Bomb.

    Is The President Stuck In The 1960s?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 7:51


    The answer to that question will be readily apparent to those of a certain age, but a total enigma to our younger fellows. During the entire period of the Cold War, which lasted for more than 40 years from the post-war years until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1992, the overwhelming threat was from a Soviet Nuclear Bomb.

    Is The President Stuck In The 1960s?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 7:51


    The answer to that question will be readily apparent to those of a certain age, but a total enigma to our younger fellows. During the entire period of the Cold War, which lasted for more than 40 years from the post-war years until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1992, the overwhelming threat was from a Soviet Nuclear Bomb.

    How The World Views Trump Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 6:13


    One such market does exist. It's the Foreign Exchange Market (FOREX). On this market, the US Dollar trades against all the other currencies in the world. The St. Louis Federal Reserve tracks the Weekly movements of the US Dollar Index (Nominal), which is available to everyone.

    How The World Views Trump Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 6:13


    One such market does exist. It's the Foreign Exchange Market (FOREX). On this market, the US Dollar trades against all the other currencies in the world. The St. Louis Federal Reserve tracks the Weekly movements of the US Dollar Index (Nominal), which is available to everyone.

    How The World Views Trump Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 6:13


    One such market does exist. It's the Foreign Exchange Market (FOREX). On this market, the US Dollar trades against all the other currencies in the world. The St. Louis Federal Reserve tracks the Weekly movements of the US Dollar Index (Nominal), which is available to everyone.

    How The World Reacts To Trump Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 6:13


    One such market does exist. It's the Foreign Exchange Market (FOREX). On this market, the US Dollar trades against all the other currencies in the world. The St. Louis Federal Reserve tracks the Weekly movements of the US Dollar Index (Nominal), which is available to everyone.

    The Economic Impact Of The Iran-Israel War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 8:04


    On Friday, June 13 (remember the Jewish day begins at sundown), Israel attacked Iran. In an audacious move, the IDF managed to hit selected nuclear enrichment facilities, as well as assassinate several Iranian military leaders and atomic scientists. The back-and-forth volley of ballistic and hypersonic missiles, as well as drones and fighter jets, continues, with both sides indicating that this will be a long war lasting many days and perhaps weeks.

    The Economic Impact Of The Iran-Israel War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 8:04


    On Friday, June 13 (remember the Jewish day begins at sundown), Israel attacked Iran. In an audacious move, the IDF managed to hit selected nuclear enrichment facilities, as well as assassinate several Iranian military leaders and atomic scientists. The back-and-forth volley of ballistic and hypersonic missiles, as well as drones and fighter jets, continues, with both sides indicating that this will be a long war lasting many days and perhaps weeks.

    The Economic Impact of the Iran-Israel War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 8:04


    On Friday, June 13 (remember the Jewish day begins at sundown), Israel attacked Iran. In an audacious move, the IDF managed to hit selected nuclear enrichment facilities, as well as assassinate several Iranian military leaders and atomic scientists. The back-and-forth volley of ballistic and hypersonic missiles, as well as drones and fighter jets, continues, with both sides indicating that this will be a long war lasting many days and perhaps weeks.

    The Economic Impact Of The Iran Israel War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 8:04


    On Friday, June 13 (remember the Jewish day begins at sundown), Israel attacked Iran. In an audacious move, the IDF managed to hit selected nuclear enrichment facilities, as well as assassinate several Iranian military leaders and atomic scientists. The back-and-forth volley of ballistic and hypersonic missiles, as well as drones and fighter jets, continues, with both sides indicating that this will be a long war lasting many days and perhaps weeks.

    Budget Debate: Where's The Economy Headed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 7:43


    Today, we'll take a bird's-eye view of the economy to gain perspective on President Trump's Economic Policies in light of the Administration's Budget Proposal, the “Big, Beautiful Bill, now being debated in the US Senate.

    Budget Debate: Where's The Economy Headed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 7:43


    Today, we'll take a bird's-eye view of the economy to gain perspective on President Trump's Economic Policies in light of the Administration's Budget Proposal, the “Big, Beautiful Bill, now being debated in the US Senate.

    Budget Debate: Where's The Economy Headed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 7:43


    Today, we'll take a bird's-eye view of the economy to gain perspective on President Trump's Economic Policies in light of the Administration's Budget Proposal, the “Big, Beautiful Bill, now being debated in the US Senate.

    Where's The Economy Headed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 7:43


    Today, we'll take a bird's-eye view of the economy to gain perspective on President Trump's Economic Policies in light of the Administration's Budget Proposal, the “Big, Beautiful Bill, now being debated in the US Senate.

    Does Anything Good Come From International Trade?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 10:39


    On April 2, 2025, “Liberation Day,” President Donald J. Trump presented the world with his list of tariffs to be applied to virtually all nations. This was the climax of a process that he had begun a couple of weeks before. He aimed to reduce the annual trade deficit that the United States has endured for years.

    Does Anything Good Come From International Trade?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 10:39


    On April 2, 2025, “Liberation Day,” President Donald J. Trump presented the world with his list of tariffs to be applied to virtually all nations. This was the climax of a process that he had begun a couple of weeks before. He aimed to reduce the annual trade deficit that the United States has endured for years.

    Does Anything Good Come from International Trade?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 10:39


    On April 2, 2025, “Liberation Day,” President Donald J. Trump presented the world with his list of tariffs to be applied to virtually all nations. This was the climax of a process that he had begun a couple of weeks before. He aimed to reduce the annual trade deficit that the United States has endured for years.

    Does Anything Good Come From International Trade?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 10:39


    On April 2, 2025, “Liberation Day,” President Donald J. Trump presented the world with his list of tariffs to be applied to virtually all nations. This was the climax of a process that he had begun a couple of weeks before. He aimed to reduce the annual trade deficit that the United States has endured for years.

    The Far Side Of Stimulus, And The "Loan" No One Talks About

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 5:51


    For most of us, COVID feels like a thousand years ago. Vague memories of lockdowns, social distancing, and mask-wearing haunt our memories. Something we would as soon forget. However, for the financial world, the lingering effects of COVID remain very real, impacting our finances daily.

    The Far Side Of Stimulus, And The "Loan" No One Talks About

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 5:51


    For most of us, COVID feels like a thousand years ago. Vague memories of lockdowns, social distancing, and mask-wearing haunt our memories. Something we would as soon forget. However, for the financial world, the lingering effects of COVID remain very real, impacting our finances daily.

    The Far Side Of Stimulus, And The "Loan" No One Talks About

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 5:51


    For most of us, COVID feels like a thousand years ago. Vague memories of lockdowns, social distancing, and mask-wearing haunt our memories. Something we would as soon forget. However, for the financial world, the lingering effects of COVID remain very real, impacting our finances daily.

    The Far Side Of Stimulus: And The "Loan" No One Talks About

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 5:51


    For most of us, COVID feels like a thousand years ago. Vague memories of lockdowns, social distancing, and mask-wearing haunt our memories. Something we would as soon forget. However, for the financial world, the lingering effects of COVID remain very real, impacting our finances daily.

    Mr. President, Have You Picked Up A Side Gig?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 4:45


    Some of your actions have confused me lately. Three times, I've voted for “Trump for President,” and I thought I had a pretty good idea of your finances. However, recently, it's become apparent that you may be experiencing some financial difficulties and are compelled to take up some part-time work.

    Mr. President, Have You Picked Up A Side Gig?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 4:45


    Some of your actions have confused me lately. Three times, I've voted for “Trump for President,” and I thought I had a pretty good idea of your finances. However, recently, it's become apparent that you may be experiencing some financial difficulties and are compelled to take up some part-time work.

    Mr. President, Have You Picked Up A Side Gig?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 4:45


    Some of your actions have confused me lately. Three times, I've voted for “Trump for President,” and I thought I had a pretty good idea of your finances. However, recently, it's become apparent that you may be experiencing some financial difficulties and are compelled to take up some part-time work.

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