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Stijn Schmitz welcomes Josef Schachter to the show. Josef is the Founder of Schachter Asset Management Inc. Josef clarifies that the current energy market tightness is not a crude oil shortage but a severe refining capacity problem, particularly impacting Asia. While US production has surged to 24 million barrels daily, allowing for exports, a lack of refined products in Asia has driven local prices to the equivalent of over $150 per barrel. He attributes the volatility to geopolitical tensions, noting that oil prices swung from the high $90s to $67 before rebounding into the mid-$80s on renewed conflict fears. Schachter outlines three potential scenarios for oil prices. If peace talks succeed and the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab reopen, prices could fall back below $70, aided by China's massive strategic reserves and floating storage. If the conflict remains contained, a trading range between $70 and $94 is likely. However, a significant escalation involving Iran and key shipping lanes could push prices past the previous high of $119, potentially reaching $141.50. He warns that such a sustained spike above $120 would trigger severe global economic headwinds, combining with AI-driven job losses and high government debt to potentially cause a deep recession. From an investment perspective, Schachter sees energy producers as undervalued, trading on long-term price assumptions of $60-$65 oil despite his forecast of $80 average for the year and $90 in 2027. He highlights Canada as a particularly attractive region due to a new, supportive political stance toward fossil fuels, vast undrilled reserves, and discounted valuations compared to US peers. He advises that higher prices will economically transform lower-tier drilling inventory into highly profitable assets, offering significant upside for investors across the energy and service sectors. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:42 – Current energy market conditions 00:02:46 – Crude oil supply analysis 00:04:23 – Refined product shortages 00:09:28 – Floating storage discussion 00:14:40 – Oil Shortage Debunking Thesis 00:17:47 – Dire Straits, Situation 00:21:08 – Asia refining crisis 00:25:42 – Asian Demand & Implications 00:29:05 – Recession and price scenarios 00:31:58 – Oil producer investment opportunities 00:35:48 – Canada energy sector outlook 00:41:10 – Other Opportunities? 00:46:47 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Website: https://schachterenergyreport.ca Subscription Discount for Palisade Listeners, $100 off the first year of our subscription, use coupon code “POD100” https://schachterenergyreport.ca/subscriptions/ Josef Schachter is a 40+ year veteran of the Canadian Investment Management Industry, Josef Schachter has experienced several exceptional and turbulent global economic and stock market cycles. With his primary focus in the stock market and the energy sector, Josef is able to weave global political, economic and monetary issues with current energy data into a compelling story of what's going on, what is to come, and why. Josef is a frequent guest on Michael Campbell's Podcast ‘Mikes Money Talks' and other podcast and radio shows and is often quoted in the media. He is a regular Guest Speaker at the annual World Outlook Financial Conference in Vancouver and he delivers presentations to various companies and organizations. For several years, he was a frequent and notably colourful commentator on BNN Bloomberg's Market Call. Josef provided Oil and Gas research to Maison Placements Canada geared to their institutional clients for 15 years ending April 2017, and was acknowledged as the first analyst in Canada to predict the Oil Price Plunge of 2014. Prior to establishing his firm Schachter Asset Management Inc. in 1996, Josef was the Chief Market Strategist at Richardson Greenshields, a Director of RGCL and a member of its Investment Policy Committee. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a past Chairman of the Canadian Council of Financial Analysts.
Earn up to a 4% yield on your physical gold or silver, paid in gold ounces: https://Monetary-Metals.com/CommodityJosef Schachter thinks the stage is set for a supercycle in the energy sector, and as the war in Iran shows no signs of slowing down, the geopolitical risk premium could be here to stay. Josef believes oil could reach an average price of up to $120 by 2026, and he dives into the supply-demand dynamics, along with revealing which areas of the energy market are most attractive as an investor.Get the Recent Commodity Culture Bootcamp Replay: https://join.jesseday.caSubscribe to the FREE Commodity Culture Newsletter: https://readplaza.com/commoditycultureJoin the Commodity Culture Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LLAMhOucKoqELqUMHHIsPlSchachter Energy Report: https://schachterenergyreport.caUse Code POD100 for $100 Off.Subscribe to the FREE Commodity Culture Newsletter: https://readplaza.com/commoditycultureFollow Jesse Day on X: https://x.com/jessebdayCommodity Culture on Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/CommodityCulture
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 21, 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Energy analyst Josef Schachter discusses the evolving landscape of the global oil and gas sector. He identifies a new bull market cycle that began in 2020, driven largely by the industrial needs of the developing world and the essential role of fossil fuels in mining green energy minerals. Schachter details how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the conflict in Ukraine create significant market volatility and supply risks. He provides a technical outlook on price floors and investment strategies, specifically highlighting the resilience of the American and Canadian energy markets. While addressing the rise of electric vehicles and data centers, he argues that traditional hydrocarbons will remain dominant into the 2030s. Escape the Technocracy Live Workshop (w/ Geopolitics & Empire)! https://escapethetechnocracy.com/product-escape-the-technocracy-live-workshop-season-2 Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics Escape The Technocracy (15% off w/ GEOPOLITICS!) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money (FREE “WW3 Plan-B” Report!) https://expatmoney.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Schachter Energy Report https://schachterenergyreport.ca Schachter’s Eye on Energy Substack https://josefschachter.substack.com X https://x.com/JosefSchachter LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefschachter About Josef Schachter As a 40+ year veteran of the Canadian Investment Management Industry, Josef Schachter has experienced several exceptional and turbulent global economic and stock market cycles. With his primary focus in the stock market and the energy sector, Josef is able to weave global political, economic and monetary issues with current energy data into a compelling story of what's going on, what is to come, and why. Josef is a frequent guest on Michael Campbell's Podcast ‘Mikes Money Talks' and other podcast and radio shows and is often quoted in the media. He is a regular Guest Speaker at the annual World Outlook Financial Conference in Vancouver and he delivers presentations to various companies and organizations. For several years, he was a frequent and notably colourful commentator on BNN Bloomberg's Market Call. Josef provided Oil and Gas research to Maison Placements Canada geared to their institutional clients for 15 years ending April 2017, and was acknowledged as the first analyst in Canada to predict the Oil Price Plunge of 2014. Prior to establishing his firm Schachter Asset Management Inc. in 1996, Josef was the Chief Market Strategist at Richardson Greenshields, a Director of RGCL and a member of its Investment Policy Committee. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a past Chairman of the Canadian Council of Financial Analysts. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)
This weekend edition of The KE Report explores the contrasting dynamics within the commodities sector. In the first segment, Brien Lundin, editor of the...
This weekend edition of The KE Report explores the contrasting dynamics within the commodities sector. In the first segment, Brien Lundin, editor of the Gold Newsletter, breaks down the current correction in the precious metals market. In the second segment, energy experts Josef Schachter and Nathan Richie analyze recent volatility in crude oil and natural gas. Segment 1 & 2 - Brien Lundin, editor of the Gold Newsletter, discusses the recent downward correction and volatility in the precious metals market. Drawing from investor sentiment at the recent Rick Rule conference, Brien highlights that despite near-term headwinds from a strong U.S. dollar and Federal Reserve policies, fundamental macroeconomic drivers like national debt and deficits will ultimately sustain a long-term bull market. Click here to learn more about the Gold Newsletter. - https://goldnewsletter.com/ Segment 3 & 4 - Introducing Nathan Ritchie, VP of Energy Research and founder Josef Schachter of the Schachter Energy Report to discuss corporate modeling, price forecasting, and current stock opportunities within the oil and gas sectors. The duo highlighted critical growth catalysts, supply and demand metrics, and the strategic balance between shareholder returns and long-term capital reinvestment. Click here to learn more about The Schachter Energy Report - https://schachterenergyreport.ca/ Click here to follow Josef on Substack at his Eye One Energy Report. - https://josefschachter.substack.com/ If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe to our podcast feed (KER Podcast), YouTube channel, and follow us on X for more market commentary and company interviews. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 14, 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 7, 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 30, 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Energy veteran Josef Schachter joins us to discuss why he believes the commodity supercycle is still in its early stages. We cover oil markets, the Strait of Hormuz, global energy supply, natural gas, commodity shortages, and why energy stocks remain some of the cheapest assets in the market today.#goldprice #oilprices #straitofhormuz ------------
As mega-cap tech giants experience sharp rotations and growing pains over artificial intelligence expenditures, savvy investors are looking toward the broader macro picture for stability and alpha. In this KE Report Weekend Edition Rick Bensignor and Josef Schachter break down the underlying forces shifting today's markets, tracing the path from volatile tech stocks and cooling precious metals to the quiet accumulation phase developing within the global energy sector. Segment 1 & 2 - Rick Bensignor, the President of Bensignor Investment Strategies and founder of the In The Know Trader website. Rick discusses the current broad-based market pullback, emphasizing that while the tech sector has driven recent momentum, massive rotation and specific stock movements are creating complex dynamics. He also shares thoughts on the precious metals pullback and copper market. Click here to visit the In The Know Trader website - https://intheknowtrader.com/ Segment 3 & 4 - Josef Schachter, founder and editor of the Schachter Energy Report and the Eye on Energy newsletter (on Substack), discusses the current sharp decline in oil prices and previews key indicators like the bullish percentage index to identify potential buying windows for energy stocks. Josef also lays out his long-term bullish thesis for commodities and outlines top natural gas and oil stock picks that are approaching bargain levels. Click here to learn more about The Schachter Energy Report - https://schachterenergyreport.ca/ Click here to follow Josef on Substack at his Eye One Energy Report. - https://josefschachter.substack.com/ If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe to our podcast feed (KER Podcast), YouTube channel, and follow us on X for more market commentary and company interviews. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 23, 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 9 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 2 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 26. 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
"When I train candidates I always say start with Freud, learn the interpersonalist, learn the object relations folks, know from what you come, even if you want to be a radical interpersonalist, a radical relationalist, because having that stuff in your back pocket is organizing and creates an ideal to which you can aspire or choose not to follow, but at least you'll know what you're not following. My perspective on this stuff really comes from the idea that before we are free to break the rules, we need to know what the rules are and we need to be well grounded in them." Episode Description: We begin by appreciating the evolution of some fundamental practices in psychoanalysis. We consider the meanings of 'rules' and 'guidelines'. Joyce shares with us her current thinking on answering patients' questions – for some, it's helpful, for others, not. We discuss the use of the word 'fantasy' with patients as contrasted with 'guesses' or 'imaginings'. Joyce considers the many ways that patients terminate their treatments and how frequently it does not accord with traditional models of ending. We consider reluctance to leave the treatment relationship from both sides of the couch – analysts, too, have needs satisfied in this work and can play a part in the nature of the ending. Joyce relates how some former patients remain in contact with their analysts, and that isn't necessarily problematic. For others, "being able to 'go it alone' represents an extraordinary achievement." She concludes that "termination remains an ideal worth holding onto. But loosely." Our Guests: Joyce Slochower, Ph.D., ABPP, is Professor Emerita of Psychology at Hunter College & the Graduate Center, CUNY. Joyce is faculty and supervisor at the NYU Postdoctoral Program, the Steven Mitchell Center, the National Training Program of NIP (all in New York), the Philadelphia Center for Relational Studies in Philadelphia, and the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California in San Francisco. She has written Holding and Psychoanalysis: A Relational Perspective (1996) and Psychoanalytic Collisions (2006). She is co-Editor, with Lew Aron and Sue Grand, De-idealizing relational theory: a Critique from within and Decentering Relational Theory: A Comparative Critique (2018), both of which received the Gradiva award in 2019. Her latest book, Psychoanalysis and the Unspoken, was published in 2024. She is in private practice in Manhattan. Recommended Readings: Grand, S. (2009). Termination as necessary madness. Psychoanal. Dialogues, 19: 723–733. Kantrowitz, J. (2025). A Personal View of Terminations and Endings. The Psychoanalytic Quarterly 94:361-379 Levine, H. B. & Yanoff, J. A. (2004). Boundaries and postanalytic contacts in institutes. J. Amer. Psychoanal. Assn., 52:873–901. Loewald (1988). Termination analyzable and unanalyzable. Psychoanal. Study Child, 43:155–166. Peddler, J. R. (1988). Termination reconsidered. Int. J. Psychoanal., 69:495–505. Schachter, J. (1992). Concepts of termination and post-termination patient analyst contact. Int. J. Psychoanal., 73:137–154. Slochower, J. (2022). Sequels. J. Amer. Psychoanal. Assn., 70:845–873. Slochower, J. (2024). Psychoanalysis and the Unspoken. NY, London: Routledge.
This week's Weekend Show features Josef Schachter and a KER Market QuickTake analyzing the significant price action across energy and metals. The conversation focuses...
Hey CX Nation,In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #280, we welcomed Josh Schachter, SVP @ Gainsight, Creator of [Un] Churned Podcast & Writing Book on how the world's most exceptional founders build businesses centered around human relationships. On July 21st, 2025 Gainsight announced it acquired Update.ai: Accelerating the Age of Atlas Agents. This also brought forward Josh Schachter, founder of UpdateAI and one of the first to build in post-sales AI, stepping in as SVP & GM of Atlas. Josh is a product thinker through and through – someone who's lived the day-to-day pain of customer teams and built UpdateAI from that front-line perspective. In this episode, Josh and Adrian chat through the Four CX Pillars: Team, Tools, Process & Feedback. Plus share some of the ideas that his team think through on a daily basis to build world class customer experiences.**Episode #280 Highlight Reel:**1. AI is here to amplify human effort, not replace it entirely2. Defining & living your core business values3. Learning from podcast interviews & conversations 4. Building a business into an acquisition target for larger companies5. Learning from public companies & their NPS performanceClick here to learn more about Josh SchachterClick here to learn more about GainsightClick here to learn more about UpdateAIClick here to learn more about [UN] Churned PodcastHuge thanks to Josh for coming on The CXChronicles Podcast and featuring his work and efforts in pushing the customer experience & contact center space into the future. For all of our Apple & Spotify podcast listener friends, make sure you are following CXC & please leave a 5 star review so we can find new members of the "CX Nation". You know what would be even better?Go tell your friends or teammates about CXC's custom content, strategic partner solutions (Hubspot, Intercom, & Freshworks) & On-Demand services & invite them to join the CX Nation, a community of 15K+ customer focused business leaders!Want to see how your customer experience compares to the world's top-performing customer focused companies? Thanks to all of you for being apart of the "CX Nation" and helping customer focused business leaders across the world make happiness a habit!Reach Out To CXC Today!Support the showContact CXChronicles TodayTweet us @cxchroniclesCheck out our Instagram @cxchroniclesClick here to checkout the CXC websiteEmail us at info@cxchronicles.com Remember To Make Happiness A Habit!!
This week's Weekend Show shifts the lens back to the core pillars of asset-based investing: Precious Metals and Energy. We explore the disconnect between...
This week's Weekend Show shifts the lens back to the core pillars of asset-based investing: Precious Metals and Energy. We explore the disconnect between market sentiment and physical reality, moving from the technical nuances of silver supply deficits to the high-stakes geopolitical maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz. Our guests analyze why "scarcity narratives" often miss the mark and how investors can find the "growth wedge" in an energy sector bracing for a volatile summer. Segment 1 & 2 - Jeff Christian, Managing Partner at the CPM Group, discusses the current and future outlook for precious metals through the end of this year. Jeff also provides a critical analysis of the Silver Institute's deficit data and examines the strategic gold maneuvers by central banks, specifically addressing recent activities in Turkey and France. Click here to visit the CPM Group website to learn more about the firm - https://cpmgroup.com/ Segment 3 & 4 - Josef Schachter, founder and editor of the Schachter Energy Report, outlines the shifting dynamics of the Middle East and its impact on global energy markets. Josef analyzes the potential for oil prices to reach new highs or stabilize near $80 based on geopolitical resolutions, while providing specific equity recommendations for both conservative and entrepreneurial investors in the oil and natural gas sectors. Click here to learn more about The Schachter Energy Report - https://schachterenergyreport.ca/ Click here to follow Josef on Substack at his Eye One Energy Report. - https://josefschachter.substack.com/ If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe to our podcast feed (KER Podcast), YouTube channel, and follow us on X for more market commentary and company interviews. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.
Stijn Schmitz welcomes back Josef Schachter to the show. Josef is Founder of Schachter Asset Management Inc. The discussion centers on the significant disruptions in the global oil and gas market caused by recent geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. Schachter provides a comprehensive analysis of the current energy landscape, highlighting the potential long-term implications of supply constraints and infrastructure damage. According to Schachter, the conflict has already removed approximately 14 to 16 million barrels of oil from daily production, with strategic petroleum reserves and shadow fleet inventories currently offsetting the supply shock. He anticipates that if the war continues, oil prices could reach $80-$90 per barrel by year-end, with potential risks of prices climbing to $150-$180, which could trigger significant demand destruction. They discuss the broader implications for the energy sector, with Schachter emphasizing that the current environment presents attractive opportunities for investors. He recommends focusing on companies with large reserve life indices, low operating costs, and attractive valuations. Specifically, he highlights Canadian energy companies in natural gas and oil sands sectors as promising investments. Schachter notes that the energy landscape has fundamentally changed since March 1st, with companies now needing to focus on growth strategies. He believes the sector is still in early stages, comparing it to being on the fourth hole of a golf course, with significant potential for future development. Companies with strong balance sheets and the ability to capitalize on higher commodity prices will be best positioned. The conversation also touches on potential demand impacts, with Schachter suggesting that prices above $150-$180 per barrel could trigger severe economic consequences, potentially leading to demand reduction that would stabilize prices. He recommends investors carefully evaluate energy companies, looking at metrics like finding and development costs, operating efficiency, and management’s equity stake. Ultimately, Schachter believes the energy sector offers significant long-term investment potential, particularly for those willing to be patient and strategic in their approach. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:05 – Long-Term Conflict Implications 00:04:04 – Geopolitical Risks and Escalation 00:05:09 – Oil Price Dynamics Forecast 00:08:18 – Futures Curve Analysis 00:10:18 – Supply Shortage Timeline 00:11:24 – Energy Sector Investments 00:13:19 – Infrastructure Damage Assessment 00:16:35 – US Geopolitical Oil Strategy 00:18:14 – Historical Price Parallels 00:21:29 – Stock Valuation Opportunities 00:25:13 – Iran War Possibilities 00:29:20 – Attractive Oil Gas Picks 00:32:38 – Canadian Oil & Gas 00:35:41 – Oil & Gas Producers 00:40:32 – Assessing Companies 00:45:58 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Website: https://schachterenergyreport.ca Subscription Discount for Palisade Listeners, $100 off the first year of our subscription, use coupon code “POD100” https://schachterenergyreport.ca/subscriptions/ Josef Schachter is a 40+ year veteran of the Canadian Investment Management Industry, Josef Schachter has experienced several exceptional and turbulent global economic and stock market cycles. With his primary focus in the stock market and the energy sector, Josef is able to weave global political, economic and monetary issues with current energy data into a compelling story of what's going on, what is to come, and why. Josef is a frequent guest on Michael Campbell's Podcast ‘Mikes Money Talks' and other podcast and radio shows and is often quoted in the media. He is a regular Guest Speaker at the annual World Outlook Financial Conference in Vancouver and he delivers presentations to various companies and organizations. For several years, he was a frequent and notably colourful commentator on BNN Bloomberg's Market Call. Josef provided Oil and Gas research to Maison Placements Canada geared to their institutional clients for 15 years ending April 2017, and was acknowledged as the first analyst in Canada to predict the Oil Price Plunge of 2014. Prior to establishing his firm Schachter Asset Management Inc. in 1996, Josef was the Chief Market Strategist at Richardson Greenshields, a Director of RGCL and a member of its Investment Policy Committee. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a past Chairman of the Canadian Council of Financial Analysts.
Allie Schachter, East District, Burlington City Councilor, joins Anthony & Dan to discuss the Queen City.
This week's show centers on the intersection of geopolitical conflict and market fundamentals. With the Strait of Hormuz facing unprecedented disruptions, the energy sector...
This week's show centers on the intersection of geopolitical conflict and market fundamentals. With the Strait of Hormuz facing unprecedented disruptions, the energy sector is bracing for a supply shock that could redefine the global economy. Simultaneously, the precious metals market is grappling with a "war premium" already baked into prices, leaving investors wondering if the next leg up is driven by fear or the looming threat of stagflation. Segment 1 & 2 - Kicking off the Weekend Show, Josef Schachter, founder and editor of the Schachter Energy Report and the Eye On Energy Report on Substack, discusses the wide-reaching effects of the war in Iran on global energy markets. Josef provides analysis on the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil and natural gas prices, and shifting supply and demand dynamics in North America and abroad as well as his investing strategies in oil and nat gas equities. Click here to learn more about The Schachter Energy Report - https://schachterenergyreport.ca/ Click here to follow Josef on Substack at his Eye One Energy Report. - https://josefschachter.substack.com/ Segment 3 & 4 - Jeff Christian, Managing Partner of the CPM Group, wraps up the Weekend Show explaining why gold and silver prices remain consolidated despite escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil costs. He dives into the complex relationship between precious metals and energy, offering a reality check on market correlations and a long-term outlook on where investment demand and mining margins are headed next. Click here to visit the CPM Group website to learn more about the firm - https://cpmgroup.com/ If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe to our podcast feed (KER Podcast), YouTube channel, and follow us on X for more market commentary and company interviews. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.
Interview recorded - 16th of March, 2026 On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming on Josef Schachter. Josef is a 40+ year veteran of the Canadian Investment Management Industry and the founder of the Schachter Energy Report. During our conversation we spoke about the current situation in the Middle East, what the Strait of Hormuz being closed for an extended period of time could do to the market, potential supercycle in the coming years, production growth, Canadian opportunities and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction2:16 - Overview of the energy market8:39 - Risk of extended conflict15:38 - Oil companies lagging commodity18:52 - Revaluation of oil companies25:47 - Oil oversupply29:48 - Focus on production growth33:08 - Canadian opportunities38:54 - One message to takeaway?Josef Schachter, CFA, is President of Schachter Energy Research Services Inc. and publisher of the Schachter Energy Report. He established Schachter Asset Management Inc. in Calgary, Canada, in 1996. For over 15 years, Mr. Schachter provided oil and gas research to Maison Placements Canada, geared to their institutional clients. Earlier in his career, he was the chief market strategist at Richardson Greenshields, a director of RGCL and a member of its Investment Policy Committee. He is a past chairman of the Canadian Council of Financial Analysts.Josef Schachter - Report - https://schachterenergyreport.ca/Substack - https://josefschachter.substack.com/X - https://x.com/JosefSchachterWTFinance -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas
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Josef Schachter believes that current prices in the energy sector are presenting a massive opportunity for contrarians who can see the writing on the wall: oil and gas demand are rising, not falling, and supply is become severely constrained, leading to setup that Josef thinks will ultimately bring us back past $100, and to new all-time highs.Get Your 'Stack Silver Not Fiat' Shirt: https://commodity-culture-shop.fourthwall.com/products/stack-silver-not-fiat-t-shirtGet $100 off the first year of the Schachter Energy Report, using code POD100: https://schachterenergyreport.ca/subscriptionsFollow Jesse Day on X: https://x.com/jessebdayCommodity Culture on Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/CommodityCulture
Two veteran newsletter editors map out where the next big moves, and best entry points, could emerge across metals and energy in 2026. ...
Two veteran newsletter editors map out where the next big moves, and best entry points, could emerge across metals and energy in 2026. Gold and silver may be digesting a sharp correction, but both guests argue the bigger bull-market backdrop is intact, setting up a very “stock-picker” tape in mining. Meanwhile, energy remains out of favor, yet Josef Schachter lays out a tightening supply/demand case (and a clear playbook for scaling in before the next macro-driven run). Segment 1 & 2 - Brien Lundin, editor of the Gold Newsletter and host of the New Orleans Investment Conference, shares his insights on the current state of the precious metals market. He discusses the potential for continued sideways trading in gold and silver before the next rally, while highlighting opportunities in exploration and development-stage companies like K2 Gold, Aris Minerals, and Banyan Gold. Brien also emphasizes the importance of individual company stories and the excitement of potential new discoveries across various global jurisdictions. Click here to learn more about the Gold Newsletter. - https://goldnewsletter.com/ Segment 3 & 4 - Josef Schachter, founder and editor of the Schachter Energy Report and author of the Eye on Energy report, discusses the macroeconomic drivers and company-specific trends within the oil and natural gas sectors. He reviews the 2026 World Outlook Conference, providing insights into OPEC+ production constraints, the impacts of global depletion rates, and the emerging energy demands driven by the "AI revolution". Schachter also highlights specific investment opportunities in companies such as InPlay Oil and Birchcliff Energy while outlining his expectations for a multi-decade commodity supercycle. Click here to learn more about The Schachter Energy Report - https://schachterenergyreport.ca/ If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe to our podcast feed (KER Podcast), YouTube channel, and follow us on X for more market commentary and company interviews. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.
In this conversation, Josef Schachter discusses the current state of the oil market, emphasizing the ongoing energy super cycle and the challenges faced by both US and Canadian oil production. He highlights the limitations of OPEC in increasing production and the implications for global oil prices. Schachter also addresses the infrastructure challenges in Canada, the importance of refining margins, and the potential for investment in the sector as foreign companies return. The discussion concludes with an overview of the risks to the bullish outlook for oil prices and the future of the energy sector.
Ever heard of cognitive dissonance? That thing a psychology lecturer might have explained to you once upon a time, likely using the same UFO cult example everyone else uses. Well, a new paper by Thomas Kelly suggests that the UFO cult example might have been ever so slightly oversold.Kelly's archival work suggests that the researchers didn't just observe the cult as reported. Instead, they infiltrated it, faked supernatural experiences, assumed quasi-leadership roles, and then wrote up the results as if the group had spontaneously doubled down on their failed prophecy, which they had not. Because the leader recanted, and the group fell apart shortly after the failed prophecy. Minor details.Matt and Chris discuss this paper, a 2024 multilab replication, and some other papers by Kelly, considering the ever-reliable tendency of researchers to find exactly what they are looking for.It's cognitive dissonance all the way down, folks.The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 10 minutes).Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurusDecoding Academia 34: When Prophecy Fails Debunked?00:00 Introduction02:04 Cognitive Dissonance Theory06:41 Classic lab evidence: effort justification & the ‘severe initiation' study08:33 When Prophecy Fails: The Original Account10:54 The debunking: archival evidence, misconduct claims, and ethical red flags20:22 Replication reality check: multi-lab results and ‘strong vs weak' dissonance31:40 Beyond one case: survivorship bias, failed prophecies, and early Christianity parallels35:51 Christianity as Historical Anomaly or Cognitive Dissonance Exemplar?41:48 Thomas Kelly: Interesting biosafety takes and a possible Christian lens45:43 The importance of seeking for disconfirming evidence50:23 Conspiracy-theory dynamics & narrative elaboration56:30 Classical Psychological Theories and Personal Motivations01:03:07 Steps that can be taken to reduce biases01:05:01 Stay tentative, check evidence, and don't pick sides too fast01:06:30 A lesson from Scott Alexander!SourcesAcademic Papers and BooksFestinger, L. (1957). A theory of cognitive dissonance. Stanford University Press.Festinger, L., Riecken, H. W., & Schachter, S. (1956). When prophecy fails. University of Minnesota Press.Festinger, L., & Carlsmith, J. M. (1959). Cognitive consequences of forced compliance. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 58(2), 203–210. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0041593 (The original induced-compliance/$1/$20 study)Kelly, T. (2026). Debunking "When Prophecy Fails." Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences, 62(1), e70043. https://doi.org/10.1002/jhbs.70043Kelly, T. (2025). Failed prophecies are fatal. International Journal for the Study of New Religions, 14(1), 48–71. https://doi.org/10.1558/ijsnr.33085Aronson, E., & Mills, J. (1959). The effect of severity of initiation on...
This weekend's KE Report takes a deep dive into the commodity complex with two veteran voices. In the first half, Jeff Christian, Managing Partner at CPM Group, dismantles popular narratives around silver. In the second half, energy strategist Josef Schachter, founder of the Schachter Energy Report, explains why oil and gas may be setting up for a powerful rebound despite weak prices. Segment 1 & 2 - Jeff Christian, Managing Partner of CPM Group, kicks off the show to break down the sharp surge in silver prices, explaining why investment demand, not a true supply shortage, is driving the move, while also addressing scrap supply, ETF flows, margin hikes, solar demand substitution, and why metals remain supported amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Click here to visit the CPM Group website to learn more about the firm - https://cpmgroup.com/ Segment 3 & 4 - Josef Schachter, founder and editor of the Schachter Energy Report and the Eye On Energy Report, wraps up the show to break down the macro outlook for oil and natural gas, explaining why oil prices remain range-bound amid oversupply concerns, weak demand, and geopolitics involving Venezuela and Iran. He also outlines how low prices, hedging strategies, dividends, and rising M&A activity are shaping opportunities in Canadian and U.S. energy stocks, including what could trigger his next “table-pounding buy” in the sector. Click here to learn more about The Schachter Energy Report - https://schachterenergyreport.ca/ If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe to our podcast feed (KER Podcast), YouTube channel, and follow us on X for more market commentary and company interviews. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.
Stijn Schmitz welcomes back Josef Schachter to the show. Josef Schachter is Founder, Schachter Asset Management Inc. The discussion centers on the current and future outlook for the global energy market, with a particular focus on oil and natural gas production and investment opportunities. Schachter presents a bullish perspective on the energy sector, forecasting a significant upward trajectory for oil prices. He predicts WTI oil prices will range from $52-$66 in Q1 2026, rising to $74-$84 in Q4, potentially reaching $100 per barrel by 2028-2029. This projection is underpinned by several key factors, including normal demand growth of 1.2-1.3 million barrels per day and constrained OPEC production capabilities. A critical aspect of Schachter’s thesis is the global lack of new oil discoveries and declining production rates. He highlights that shell oil production experiences 30-50% decline rates in the first year, necessitating continuous drilling. He notes, that over a billion people worldwide lack stable electricity access, presenting a significant future demand opportunity for energy resources. The conversation explores investment strategies within the energy sector, with Schachter recommending a diversified approach based on individual risk profiles. He suggests considering natural gas, light to medium gravity oil exposure, and service industry stocks. Notably, he emphasizes the importance of companies with strong balance sheets, insider ownership, and prudent management. Schachter is particularly optimistic about Canadian energy companies, many of which are currently trading at two to three times cash flow, with potential to expand to seven or eight times during a potential energy super cycle. He points out attractive dividend yields from various energy companies, ranging from 5% to 11%. The conversation also touches on geopolitical factors, including potential developments in Venezuela and the global shift in energy production and consumption. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:23 – Oil Price Outlook 00:04:39 – Inventory Analysis 00:08:29 – Venezuela Oil Shift 00:10:21 – Rule of Law 00:14:53 – Canadian Stock Impacts 00:17:11 – Investment Opportunities 00:19:00 – Dividend Yields 00:21:30 – Energy Super Cycle 00:22:49 – M&A Activity 00:35:32 – Discovery Shortages 00:40:38 – Global Demand Growth 00:48:16 – Energy Report Details Guest Links: Website: https://schachterenergyreport.ca Josef Schachter is a 40+ year veteran of the Canadian Investment Management Industry, Josef Schachter has experienced several exceptional and turbulent global economic and stock market cycles. With his primary focus in the stock market and the energy sector, Josef is able to weave global political, economic and monetary issues with current energy data into a compelling story of what's going on, what is to come, and why. Josef is a frequent guest on Michael Campbell's Podcast ‘Mikes Money Talks' and other podcast and radio shows and is often quoted in the media. He is a regular Guest Speaker at the annual World Outlook Financial Conference in Vancouver and he delivers presentations to various companies and organizations. For several years, he was a frequent and notably colourful commentator on BNN Bloomberg's Market Call. Josef provided Oil and Gas research to Maison Placements Canada geared to their institutional clients for 15 years ending April 2017, and was acknowledged as the first analyst in Canada to predict the Oil Price Plunge of 2014. Prior to establishing his firm Schachter Asset Management Inc. in 1996, Josef was the Chief Market Strategist at Richardson Greenshields, a Director of RGCL and a member of its Investment Policy Committee. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a past Chairman of the Canadian Council of Financial Analysts.
The first KE Report Weekend Show of 2026 sets the stage for a year that could look very different across commodities and energy markets....
This is an early preview to the back half of this weekend's show. In this energy-focused interview, we are joined by Josef Schachter, Founder and Editor of the Schachter Energy Report and author of the Eye On Energy report (now on Substack). Josef breaks down a volatile 2025 for oil and natural gas and lays out why 2026 could mark a major inflection point - especially for disciplined stock pickers. With oil prices ending 2025 near cycle lows but select energy equities quietly delivering outsized gains, this conversation digs into what really mattered last year and where the best opportunities may lie in the year ahead. Click here to learn more about The Schachter Energy Report - https://schachterenergyreport.ca/ ---------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.
In this festive descent into methodological despair, Chris and Matt convene a secret cabal of elite psychology podcasters within the Decoding Cloister, operating under the distant yet reassuring gaze of Arch-Wizard Paul Bloom, whose role is largely ceremonial but nonetheless morally binding.Joining them are Dave Pizarro (Very Bad Wizards) and Michael Inzlicht (Two Psychologists Four Beers, emeritus), for what can only be described as an end-of-year audit of social psychology's moral character.What follows is a mixture of intense hubris, disciplinary self-loathing, and revolutionary insights, delivered via one of the most sadistic Christmas quizzes ever devised. The quiz format allows the episode to do what psychology does best: create the feeling of measurement while hovering dangerously close to intuition.Alongside the quiz, we engage in some meta-commentary and sensemaking reflections on audience capture and the state of psychology-themed podcasts in 2025. In other words, it's Christmas, so naturally everyone is discussing perverse incentives, damaged reputations, and the slow moral corrosion of institutions.So join us, won't you? For the first International Congress on Psychology-Themed Podcasting and Gurus…LinksMickey's SubstackMickey's Work and Play LabTwo Psychologists Four BeersVery Bad WizardsUhlmann, E. L., Pizarro, D. A., & Diermeier, D. (2015). A person-centered approach to moral judgment. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 10(1), 72-81.Ovsyannikova, D., de Mello, V. O., & Inzlicht, M. (2025). Third-party evaluators perceive AI as more compassionate than expert humans. Communications Psychology, 3(1), 4.ReferencesAlter, A. L., Oppenheimer, D. M., Epley, N., & Eyre, R. N. (2007). Overcoming intuition: Metacognitive difficulty activates analytic reasoning. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 136(4), 569–576.Aarts, H., & Dijksterhuis, A. (2003). The silence of the library: Environment, situational norm, and social behavior. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(1), 18–28.Zimbardo, P. G. (1973). On the ethics of intervention in human psychological research: With special reference to the Stanford Prison Experiment. Cognition, 2(2), 243–256.Resnick, B. (2018, June 13). The Stanford Prison Experiment was massively influential. We just learned it was a fraud. Vox.Festinger, L., Riecken, H. W., & Schachter, S. (1956). When prophecy fails. University of Minnesota Press.
Send us a textArthritis and joint pain are not just “wear and tear.” They are mechanical stress layered on top of hormonal shifts, metabolic strain, chronic inflammation, and muscle loss. In this conversation, Dr. Kevin White sits down with Dr. Joshua Schachter, board certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Wichita Falls, Texas. After performing more than fifteen thousand surgeries and leading an Advanced Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Dr. Schachter rebuilt his entire approach around helping patients avoid surgery through functional medicine, hormone optimization, muscle preservation, and regenerative tools.“Arthritis and joint pain are not just mechanical problems. They are mechanical problems with a systemic issue.” - Dr. Joshua SchacterYou'll hear: • How hormones, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation accelerate joint breakdown • Why sarcopenia is one of the strongest predictors of mobility and independence as you age • The hidden risks of repeat steroid injections for shoulders, knees, and hips • How PRP and bone marrow based treatments support healing and delay or avoid surgery • What integrated orthopedics could mean for active adults who want to stay strong as they ageFind Dr. Schachter on Instagram at @drjoshuaschachter and learn more about his work at Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics (searchable across Instagram, Facebook, and online).
In this Thanksgiving weekend edition of The KE Report, we first sit down with Dave Erfle to dig into the current consolidation in gold and silver, the surge in quality juniors, and what could still go wrong. In the second half, Josef Schachter breaks down why natural gas looks fundamentally stronger than oil, how LNG, data centers, and storage trends are reshaping the market, and where dividend and growth investors can find value in beaten-up energy names. Segment 1 & 2 - Dave Erfle, founder and editor of Junior Miner Junky, discussing gold's consolidation around a new floor near $4,000, silver's leadership as it builds support near $50, and the resulting strength and takeover activity among quality precious-metal miners. He also highlights sector risks, the impact of recent financings and dilution, limited tax-loss selling pressures, and how he's managing and rotating junior mining positions into year-end. Click here to visit the Junior Miner Junky website to learn more about Dave's investment letter - https://www.juniorminerjunky.com/ Segment 3 & 4 - Wrapping up the show is Josef Schachter, founder and editor of the Schachter Energy Report and the Eye on Energy report on Substack, who outlines a bullish case for natural gas driven by LNG exports, data-center demand, and tightening storage, while maintaining a cautious but opportunity-focused outlook on oil. He also highlights where investors can find value in dividend-paying and growth-oriented energy equities ahead of a potential multi-year sector uptrend. Click here to learn more about The Schachter Energy Report - https://schachterenergyreport.ca/. And check back in December to take advantage of his upcoming special. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe to our podcast feed (KER Podcast), YouTube channel, and follow us on X for more market commentary and company interviews. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests may own shares in companies mentioned.
Stijn Schmitz welcomes Josef Schachter to the show. Josef Schachter is Founder, Schachter Asset Management Inc. The discussion centers on the current and future state of the global energy market, with a particular focus on oil and natural gas dynamics. Schachter provides a nuanced view of the oil market, noting both near-term challenges and long-term bullish potential. In the short term, he anticipates oil prices potentially dropping to the $56-$58 range due to significant global inventories. However, he sees a compelling long-term narrative driven by fundamental supply constraints and declining global reserves, which require approximately 5-6 million barrels of new production annually just to maintain current levels. The conversation highlights critical challenges in the energy sector, including underinvestment and lengthy development timelines. Schachter emphasizes that new production requires extensive infrastructure, environmental approvals, and significant capital expenditure. He believes this complexity will contribute to a potential energy supercycle, potentially seeing oil prices exceed the 2008 peak of $147 per barrel. Canada emerges as a key focus, with Schachter noting the country's substantial energy resources and potential for growth. He suggests that Canadian energy companies offer attractive investment opportunities, particularly those with strong balance sheets, exploration potential, and dividend yields ranging from 5-10%. Geopolitical factors and technological innovations play a significant role in Schachter's analysis. He discusses how new extraction technologies, such as fracking and advanced offshore drilling, continue to unlock previously inaccessible energy resources. Additionally, he sees potential risks in global trade tensions and potential economic slowdowns that could impact energy demand. Looking forward, Schachter is optimistic about the energy sector's potential, anticipating global oil demand increasing to 110-112 million barrels per day by 2030. He recommends investors consider diversified exposure across oil, natural gas, and service industries, with investment strategies tailored to individual risk profiles and income needs.
On The KE Report Weekend Show this weekend we discuss what's really driving the metal-stock resilience, copper's setup, and the next table-pounding entry in...
Let's talk about body image and how to stop comparing yourself to other in this interview with author Deb Schachter. Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Rethinking Body Image from a Somatic Perspective with Deb Schachter Most of us try to fix body image by changing how we look — dieting, working out harder, or comparing ourselves to others. But what if real healing starts on the inside? In this conversation with somatic therapist Deb Schachter, we explore a radically different approach to body image — one that begins with listening to the body, rather than judging it. Deb explains how our relationship with our body is shaped by early experiences, trauma, and disconnection, and how we can begin to repair that relationship through awareness, compassion, and presence. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.therapyinanutshell.com Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC
This weekend's KE Report dives into two overlooked corners of the resource market. First, we sit down with Brian Leni, who shares why rotating...
At Skip Paige's Little Bar in Palm Desert, narrative nonfiction writer and true crime sleuth Lou Schachter unpacks why crimes captivate us—and how travel fuels his reporting on Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence. He traces a personal origin story to his grandfather's 1933 Los Angeles murder, a saga tangled with Bugsy Siegel and a corrupt DA, now chronicled at LustForPower.com. Lou also dives into two Coachella Valley capers: the 1995 “friends helping friends” pyramid parties that rattled the McCallum Theatre, and a 1986 freight-train crash near Palm Springs tied to bored Marines. Plus, he reveals how obsessive research helped surface stolen art—including a missing de Kooning and works taken twice from the Harwood Museum—and why he writes ten-minute stories at TrueCrimeRoadTrip.com. Expect sharp humor, local history, and a look at greed, obsession, and the very human motives behind notorious cases. We also preview new investigations, possible FBI collaboration, and the lure of mysteries hiding in plain sight.Takeaways:· How travel plus curiosity powers Lou Schachter's narrative nonfiction true-crime work· The family mystery that launched his investigations: a 1933 LA mob killing· Bugsy Siegel ties and a corrupt DA explored in Lust for Power· 1995 Coachella Valley “friends helping friends” pyramid parties and fallout for the McCallum Theatre· 1986 freight-train crash near Palm Springs traced to Marines decoupling cars for thrills/theft· How Lou helped surface stolen art: a missing de Kooning and Harwood Museum recoveries· Why he writes ten-minute stories at True Crime Road Trip and avoids gratuitous gore· Upcoming digs, possible FBI coordination, and his focus on human psychology over spectacle#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #LouSchachter #TrueCrime #NarrativeNonfiction #PalmDesert #CoachellaValley #PyramidScheme #ArtTheft #HarwoodMuseum #WillemDeKooning #TrueCrimeRoadTrip #LustForPower #BugsySiegel
In Part Two of our late-night conversation, Bad at Sports digs deeper into the remarkable trajectory of Kenny Schachter. From law school dropout to autodidact philosopher, from Sotheby's bidder to artist and teacher, Schachter traces the unlikely path that brought him into the heart of the art world — a place he insists remains strangely conservative despite all its pretenses of progress. The discussion moves between personal history and systemic critique. Schachter recounts the role of art in surviving trauma, loss, and addiction, and why surrounding himself with works by others has been both solace and education. He reflects on the stubborn conservatism of the market, celebrity crossovers from Johnny Depp to Julian Schnabel, and the tension between wanting freedom and the systems that resist it. For Schachter, art is both a lifeline and a way to comment on the world's chaos — a practice rooted in generosity, curiosity, and contradiction. This episode captures him at his most reflective and most biting, moving from humor to vulnerability and back again. Highlights • Schachter's first encounters with Twombly, Rauschenberg, and Frankenthaler at the National Gallery. • The shock of Andy Warhol's estate sale in 1988. • Dealer-to-dealer hustling as an unlikely entry into art. • Why “there are no rules” is his best definition of being an artist. • The paradox of an art world that markets rebellion but runs on tradition. Names Dropped Andy Warhol I.M. Pei, https://www.pcf-p.com/about/i-m-pei/ Chase Manhattan Bank, https://www.jpmorganchase.com/about/art-collection Christie's, https://www.christies.com/en Sotheby's, https://www.sothebys.com/en/ Phillips Auction House, https://www.phillips.com/ Patrick Drahi, https://www.artnews.com/art-collectors/top-200-profiles/patrick-drahi/ Leonard Lauder, https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/leonard-lauder-sothebys-klimt-matisse-1234751922/ The Pritzker family, https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/pritzker-art-collection-sothebys-breuer-1234751864/ Elaine Wynn, https://www.christies.com/en/events/the-collection-of-elaine-wynn Wyatt Kline, https://unframed.lacma.org/2014/01/28/contemporary-friends-acquire-ten-new-works-by-artists-from-around-the-world Alex Burns, Felix Reuter (Ryder), https://felixreuter.bandcamp.com/ Guerrilla Girls, https://www.guerrillagirls.com/ Old Friends Gallery, https://www.oldfriendsgallery.com/ David Letterman, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Letterman The Suburban, http://www.thesuburban.org/
This week on Bad at Sports, Duncan MacKenzie and Ryan Peter Miller find themselves in Chicago with curator Bianca Bova and the indefatigable Kenny Schachter — artist, writer, teacher, collector, and provocateur. What begins as a conversation about Schachter's exhibition at Old Friends Gallery — featuring chicken-assisted artworks and bronze casts forged in Slovenia — quickly expands into a meditation on the art world itself. Schachter reflects on his collaborations, his obsession with foundries, and his refusal to keep resources secret. The group debates the zero-sum mentality of the art market, why artists sabotage themselves, and how absurd projects (sometimes with actual chickens) can be the most serious acts of art-making. Equal parts candid and comedic, the conversation cuts across auctions, art fairs, and the everyday realities of teaching. Expect reflections on generosity vs. gatekeeping, the fragility of the art system, and what it means to make art that is more conceptual than commercial. Highlights • Chickens as collaborators and muses. • The foundry in Slovenia that casts Rudolf Stingel's panels. • Why keeping fabricators secret is a sign of weakness. • Auctions as democratizing, even anarchic, art spaces. • The necessity of art in a divided and compassion-starved world. Names Dropped Kenny Scharf, https://kennyscharf.com/ Kenny Schachter, https://www.kennyschachter.art/ Bianca Bova, https://www.biancabovagallery.com/ Billy Connolly, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Connolly Rudolf Stingel, https://gagosian.com/artists/rudolf-stingel/ Tobias Rehberger, https://pedrocera.com/artists/tobias-rehberger Paul Thek, https://whitney.org/exhibitions/paul-thek Giacometti, https://www.moma.org/artists/2141-alberto-giacometti Jerry Saltz, https://nymag.com/author/jerry-saltz/ Cy Twombly, https://cytwombly.org/ Jasper Johns, https://whitney.org/artists/653 Robert Rauschenberg, https://www.rauschenbergfoundation.org/ Joan Mitchell, https://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org/joan-mitchell Helen Frankenthaler, https://gagosian.com/artists/helen-frankenthaler/ Georgia O'Keeffe, https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/ Andy Warhol, https://www.warhol.org/ Joseph Beuys, https://walkerart.org/collections/artists/joseph-beuys Sigmar Polke, https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/sigmar-polke-2213 John Cage, https://www.johncage.org/ Devendra Banhart, https://devendrabanhart.com/ Brad Pitt, https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2022/09/19/brad-pitt-debuts-his-sculptures-in-finland Cindy Sherman, https://www.hauserwirth.com/hauser-wirth-exhibitions/cindy-sherman/ Robert Longo, https://www.robertlongo.com/ Julian Schnabel, https://www.julianschnabel.com/ Old Friends Gallery, https://www.oldfriendsgallery.com/
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Ever look in the mirror and think, “Ugh, why can't I just feel better about my body?”You're not alone.But what if that inner criticism wasn't the enemy—but a clue? What if those thoughts were actually your body's way of asking for something deeper?Today's conversation is going to flip the script on everything you thought you knew about body image—and show you a completely different way forward.----------You can find Deb at bodyimageinsideout.com, or on Instagram, and can get the book, Body Image Inside Out, HERE.----------Want to learn more about how our program can help you lose weight and get healthy FOR LIFE without dieting or drugs, then I'd love to invite you to join me for my FREE training!It will walk you through it all, and it's really good and really helpful.To get all the info and get signed up, just go to thinlicious.com/happy.
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I'm back with renewed Fraudish energy! In this captivating return episode, I welcome Lou Schachter, the investigative mind behind True Crime Road Trip and recent New York Times featured writer. Lou shares his remarkable journey recovering stolen paintings and documenting historical crimes from his home base in Palm Springs.Don't miss his incredible story of connecting the dots that led to the recovery of two paintings stolen 40 years ago from the Harwood Museum in Taos, New Mexico, a case that garnered national attention in 2025 when the FBI returned the artwork to its rightful home. He also opens up about how his grandfather's unsolved murder sparked his fascination with historical crimes, including his upcoming project "Lust for Power.”Lou Schachter is a storyteller exploring the intersection of true crime mysteries and travel. His blog features short, real-life stories about curious crimes and odd criminals in intriguing places, with a particular focus on the Desert Southwest. Lou's investigative work recently made headlines when he identified two stolen paintings that had been missing for decades, connecting them to the infamous Alter couple who had previously stolen a $100+ million Willem de Kooning painting.Lou and his husband have lived in New York, Los Angeles, and now Palm Springs. He's traveled to 70 countries and is the author of two business books. Before pursuing true crime writing, Lou had a successful career in various fields, bringing a unique perspective to his investigationsRESOURCES & LINKSLou Schachter's Medium BlogTrue Crime Road TripThe New York Times: Art Recovery Article (July 2025)The New York Times: de Kooning Mystery Article (2017)The Thief Collector DocumentaryLust for PowerCONNECT WITH LOUFollow Lou on Medium: @louschachterTrue Crime Road Trip publication: medium.com/true-crime-road-tripCONNECT WITH KELLYWebsite: kellypaxton.comTwitter: @pdxcfeLinkedIn: Kelly Paxton, CFE, PIFRAUDISH PODCASTFraudish is a podcast helping those working in fraud prevention and investigation. Hosted by Kelly Paxton, Certified Fraud Examiner, Private Investigator, and Pink Collar Crime Expert. Kelly interviews outstanding fraud professionals to help you advance your career through origin stories, tips, and resources.New episodes every Tuesday!
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comThe first part of this episode is free, the second part is for paid subscribers. Upgrade to paid on Substack right hereCan we ever get enough support with our body image? Probably not. So, Abbie welcomes Deb Schachter, an incredible therapist who specializes in body image, for a deeper dive into the messy, multi-dimensional nature of body image. This conversation touches on analogies and helpful reframes that we haven't yet talked about on the pod -- full of lightbulb moments -- so it's an episode you won't want to miss.In the episode, we explore:-How societal pressures shape how we feel in our bodies-The role of humor and vulnerability in body image work-How to move through painful comparison-Whether self-acceptance can make our relationships safer-What it really means to “improve” your body image (hint: it's not what we've been sold)Plus, behind the paywall on Substack, we get even more personal and talk about:-How sex and intimacy are impacted by body image-Why body image is so difficult in perimenopause-How to navigate the fear that your partner isn't attracted to you-Some truly tangible ways to cope in bad body image momentsIf you've ever wished for a body image conversation that held more depth, more truth, more permission to be human — this is the one. I hope you enjoy it!Upgrade to paid on Substack right here to listen to the full episode.Deb Schachter is nationally recognized as a leading clinician in the areas of body image and eating disorder recovery. She has dedicated her 30-year career to helping people unpack their body's story and the wisdom it has to offer. She brings authenticity, curiosity and compassion to her work and emphasizes the profound power that connection has in the healing process. She integrates playfulness and mindfulness into her workshops, individual and group work and is inspired by how unique the growth process is for each of us. She believes wholeheartedly that we all have the ability to find our inner alignment and has seen how her confidence in her clients translates into change. Blending together her East Coast sensibility and her West Coast spirit, Deb has developed a language and an approach that is accessible to all. Deb is the co-author of Body Image Inside Out: A Revolutionary Approach to Body Image Healing which was published in October, 2024 and she and her co-author, Whitney Otto, offer workshops for both clients and clinicians to become more skillful and connected to their body image work.