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Nigeria has the rare political scandal that would make a fun Disney movie where a candidate turned out to be a literal child. An immature congressman? Can't have that. Then, we get into the Texas campaign for the U.S. Senate and the tens of millions of dollars worth of mud about to be slung at James Talarico, which so far amounts to “It's communist to eat meat veganly” and “He has a girlfriend, but queerly.” Trae has an actual job at an office for one week, so Mark is joined by Drew Morgan this week. Come hang.This episode of weekly skews is brought to you by Quince. Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://www.quince.com/skew  for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% at  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews Weekly Skews is also brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State. If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today. Weekly Skews is brought to you by Leesa. Leesa builds mattresses around how you actually sleep. Visit https://www.leesa.com for 30% off select mattresses, plus an extra $50 off with promo code SKEW, exclusive

Kash Patel continues living like a ten-year-old who found a winning lottery ticket. Trump's supporters debate the strict meaning of “worship” with regards to the golden statue of him they built to take pilgrimages to. Then, we get into Mr. Wonderful's planet-eating Death Star of a data center project in Utah, the fight against it, and his ability to sniff out all the Chinese A.I. saboteurs who've, uh, lived in Box Elder County, Utah, their whole lives.This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkoutWeekly Skews is brought to you by Fast Growing Trees. Right now, they have great deals on spring planting essentials, up to half off on select plants. And listeners to our show get TWENTY PERCENT OFF their first purchase when using the code SKEW at checkout.Visit https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com/skew and use the code SKEWThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews 

On this episode: Episode 418 — Roderick & Cari are back discussing the latest drops and biggest headlines in music and culture.   This week, the guys tap into new projects and upcoming releases from Chris Brown, Mack Keane, Action Bronson, Drake, and Lucki. They also recap the French Montana vs. Rick Ross VERZUZ and talk about whether the battle lived up to the hype.   On the news side, the guys react to Latto announcing that her next album could be her last, Future reportedly being selected to perform at the U.S. opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kodak Black's recent drug trafficking arrest, and the latest AP x Swatch collaboration.   Tap in — new episode out now

The government (barely) disclosed (very little) stuff about aliens and you'll never guess, no one is satisfied. The root cause of all of this does seem to be a government disinformation campaign that no one seems to remember why they did it for. It's pretty funny. Then, we talk about the practical death of the Voting Rights Act and the mad rush all over the South to gerrymander every state into a sloppy segregationist mess.Weekly Skews is brought to you by Fast Growing Trees. Right now, they have great deals on spring planting essentials, up to half off on select plants. And listeners to our show get TWENTY PERCENT OFF their first purchase when using the code SKEW at checkout. Visit https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com/skew and use the code SKEWThis episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

The War in Iran has hit a new phase with dolphin troops. Dolphin troops? Support the dolphin troops. Primary season's in full swing, so let's talk about Graham Platner becoming the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, the Reddit post controversies, and the shaken state of Dem moderates. Also,   Because the definition feels very specific, and not what you might think.This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkoutThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews Weekly Skews is brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State.If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today. 

Today we talk about a guy in Colorado who's trapped in a time loop movie of unwarranted traffic stops because of Big Computer. It's a silly anecdote connected to the growing privacy and law enforcement nightmare that is Flock Safety, and how cities and counties across the U.S. have helped set up “Netflix for Stalkers.” Do you want to livestream a child's gymnastics class in Georgia? Flock is the service for you.This is a special bonus episode of Weekly Skews. If you would like to get more Skews in your life, subscribe to our Patreon for just $5 a month for Patreon exclusive episodes released every other week. https://www.weeklyskews.com/moreWeekly Skews is brought to you by Fast Growing Trees. Right now, they have great deals on spring planting essentials, up to half off on select plants. And listeners to our show get TWENTY PERCENT OFF their first purchase when using the code SKEW at checkout.Visit https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com/skew and use the code SKEWThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews Weekly Skews is brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State.If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today. 

The Correspondents Dinner assassin that wasn't, a Washington press freakout over hearing gunshots vaguely in the distance, and whether there's anyone left in America who hasn't tried to kill a president. Then we get into the paper thin federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the effort to protect the real victim of racism: Donald Trump's reputation. Also, the funny reactions of Nazis, who want to be very clear: the SPLC are dumb nerds who don't tell them what to do.Weekly Skews is brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State.If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

Live Nation's predatory grip on live music is finally cracking — and a homegrown, hyper-local music scene is rising up to take its place. Matt sits down with longtime music publicist and industry expert Devon Léger to talk festival season, why the corporate giants are getting pinched, and how Live Nation's monopoly playbook (own the venues, the artists, the tickets, then jack up prices) is running into real backlash. They get into the surprising forces reshaping the industry — from Gen Z drinking less to indie festivals outlasting the Coachellas of the world — plus how house concerts, co-op venues, and immigrant music scenes are quietly building a more sustainable future for live music. If you're feeling discouraged, Devon's prescription is simple: go to a show.Follow Devon's work: Seattle Picks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seattlepicks_206 Seattle Picks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seattlepicks Hearth Music: https://www.hearthmusic.com KITHFOLK newsletter: https://hearthmusic.substack.comThis episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkoutWeekly Skews is brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State. If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today.

RFK Jr. “Yeah yeah, we'll get to the measles outbreaks, but first what's up with raccoon penis bones?” The FBI director apparently cries at work, but don't worry, it's only because he's blackout drunk. Trump considers giving himself an Iran War medal. Then, we get into the insane goings on with influencers on the right, where the real ones are self-immolating at the same time they're being replaced by A.I.This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkoutWeekly Skews is brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State. If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today. 

There's a chimpanzee war. Sound dumb? You'll never guess. Then we get into JD Vance's global catastrophe of a week, starting with failed low-effort negotiations with Iran while the Secretary of State got drunk in Miami. Then, we talk about the election results in Hungary, where the people basically voted for JD and the rest of the MAGA Dweeb Wing to go eat rocks. It was a campaign with an insane amount of propaganda, meddling, and a pretty weird sex abuse scandal involving the new Prime Minister's ex-wife. Join us.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW  now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

JD Vance has a new book about his journey through forty-eleven religions before he arrived at the correct one, Catholicism-Where-You-Hate-the-Pope. Then Mark and Trae talk about the president threatening war crimes in internet posts where he sarcastically converts to Islam. Then, a fun discussion with scientist, small business owner, and Congressional candidate Dr. Michaela Barnett about running for office because you're mad as hell and no one else is doing it.Weekly Skews is brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State.If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW  now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkoutThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews 

Congressional retirements are hitting a modern record heading into the 2026 midterms, and author, political scientist, and professor Dr. Tom Schaller joins Matt to break down what it all means. More Republicans are fleeing the House than at any point in the last century — tied with Trump's own first midterm in 2018 — and historically, that's a very bad sign for the party in power. Tom and Matt dig into what the retirement wave means for Speaker Johnson's razor-thin majority, which races to watch, and why the fundamentals of 2026 look increasingly like a Democratic wave election. Plus, they get into the cracks forming inside the MAGA coalition, Trump's cratering approval numbers, and whether the dam with Trump voters is finally starting to break.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

Kevin Davitt from Nasdaq shares his key takeaways from recent options skew trends. He says investors are “more likely to avoid making a bad decision” by watching these signals. He also argues options allow investors more flexibility in their strategies. He discusses the recent drawdowns in the Nasdaq and what history can tell us about what might be next. Kevin also looks at inside tech buying as tech inflows jump.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

We've got a new FEMA chief who believes he has telekinetic powers. In other DHS news, the likely new secretary has been stealing Delta Force valor but you can't catch him on it because the truth is too classified, and Trump is sending ICE to be the new TSA. Then we get into the latest stupid war news. An aircraft carrier is out of commission because of a laundry fire and overflowing toilets and it's not nearly the biggest waste going on.This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW  now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkoutThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews 

The White House July 4th UFC bash is coming together great, provided someone remembers to start building a stadium back in 2022. Cops in Ohio are suing the rapper Afroman (remember Afroman?) for negatively impacting their self-esteem. Then we get into the ridiculous verdict in an “antifa” case where part of the evidence for a terrorist conspiracy was possession of a feminist movie review. Trae's on Spring Break so Corey and Drew are filling in for a WellRed crossover ep. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW  now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

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Our solution to the Hormuz crisis is for some guys in boat captain hats to do Pickett's Charge. All of this is very necessary, according to an A.I. George Washington, I told to say that. We did the Vietnam Airlift to with one private jet to rescue a TikTok dogwalker. Then we get into all the unforeseeable (very foreseeable) impacts the war is having, including that we're kinda paying Russia to help Iran.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW  now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

In this episode of The Derivative, Jeff Malec is joined by Patrick Kazley of OneRiver explore how long volatility, convexity, trend following, and systematic macro can be combined in a capital‑efficient way to improve equity compounding and protect portfolios from major drawdowns. They discuss crisis “shapes,” why time-based rebalancing often beats intuitive drawdown triggers, how changing volatility microstructure (zero‑DTE, single-name vol, dispersion) creates new opportunities, and why behavioral biases keep most investors under-allocated to positively skewed defensive strategies. Patrick ties it all together with vivid metaphors — from F1 cars and soup vs. salad to sumo wrestlers and the beer boot — and explains how One River's acquisition of a European alternatives/QIS team fits into their total-portfolio approach..… SEND IT!Chapters:00:00-02:21 = Intro02:22-12:33= From AQR to One River – Patrick's Background and the Case for Systematic Risk Mitigation12:34-28:07 = Engines and Brakes – Equity Beta, Skew, and the Power of Convexity28:08-43:55= Crisis Types, Trend Following, and Building a Total Portfolio Defense43:56-1:03:04= Visualizing Risk – Crisis Shapes, Rebalancing, and the Math of Convexity1:03:05-1:16:36= Metaphors, Markets, and M&A – From F1 Cars to Das Boot and One River's Next Phase1:16:37-1:28:37= Soup vs. Salad – Total Portfolio Thinking and the Future of One RiverFrom the Episode:Blog post: A Short History of Market-Moving Middle East ConflictsOneRiver's WhitepapersFollow along with Patrick and OneRiver on LinkedIn and make sure to check out OneRiver's website www.oneriveram.comDon't forget to subscribe to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Derivative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, follow us on Twitter at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rcmAlts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and our host Jeff at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AttainCap2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign-up for our blog digest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, we begin with the number one political issues facing Texas: Sharia Law and lies about porn addiction and organic honey. Then we get into the beginning of our most recent non-war with Iran, news of which was broken by a couple drunk guys overhead at a seafood restaurant by TMZ, and things have only gotten dumber since then. Why'd we attack? The White House will have to get back to you on that.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW  now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

Derek Moore is joined by Shane Skinner to explain how the market just got cheaper on a forward valuation standpoint. Plus, how Nvidia EPS estimates reached a new all-time high while the stock trends sideways. Later, comparing Salesforce and Exxon, where they look at a multiple expansion vs a multiple contraction. Finally, they delve into an increase in the near-term volatility skew, and the hot PPI numbers.   What is volatility skew Salesforce vs Exxon Nvidia goes sideways even though earnings and sales estimates reach new highs What does it me when stocks forward multiples contract (rerate) Getting into the PPI release   Mentioned in this Episode   Derek Moore's book Broken Pie Chart https://amzn.to/3S8ADNT   Jay Pestrichelli's book Buy and Hedge https://amzn.to/3jQYgMt   Derek's book on public speaking Effortless Public Speaking https://amzn.to/3hL1Mag   Contact Derek derek.moore@zegainvestments.com

The Olympics turned into the hockey team having a Take Your FBI Director to Work Day. Then we talk about the MAHA backlash against Trump trying to make all the children's water fountains spray Roundup. Finally, A..I. CEOs keep saying insane things that reveal they want us all dead, then cry when we don't just lay down in our graves. Weird. Join us.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW  now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

Is the crypto "retail wave" finally drying up? This week on The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo and Greg Magadini (Amberdata) dive into a "blood-red" market as Bitcoin slips below $65k and Ethereum struggles to hold key support levels. We break down the dramatic shift in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) skew, analyzing why the 25-delta risk reversal is hitting extreme negative levels not seen since the FTX or Terra Luna collapses. Key Topics Covered: The "Incremental Buyer" Problem: With VCs and ETFs already positioned, who is left to buy the dip? Volatility Analysis: Why implied volatility (IV) remains "hunched" while skew is screaming "danger." Ibit Options Impact: Analyzing the 1 million contracts per day milestone and the heavy flow on 35-strike puts. Altcoin Universe: Deep dives into Solana, Dogecoin, and the "wreckage" in Ethereum (ETH). MSTR & MSTU Strategies: Managing "lottery trades" when the underlying goes underwater. Resources: Get granular on-chain data: Amberdata Follow the network: @Options on Twitter/X

Is the crypto "retail wave" finally drying up? This week on The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo and Greg Magadini (Amberdata) dive into a "blood-red" market as Bitcoin slips below $65k and Ethereum struggles to hold key support levels. We break down the dramatic shift in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) skew, analyzing why the 25-delta risk reversal is hitting extreme negative levels not seen since the FTX or Terra Luna collapses. Key Topics Covered: The "Incremental Buyer" Problem: With VCs and ETFs already positioned, who is left to buy the dip? Volatility Analysis: Why implied volatility (IV) remains "hunched" while skew is screaming "danger." Ibit Options Impact: Analyzing the 1 million contracts per day milestone and the heavy flow on 35-strike puts. Altcoin Universe: Deep dives into Solana, Dogecoin, and the "wreckage" in Ethereum (ETH). MSTR & MSTU Strategies: Managing "lottery trades" when the underlying goes underwater. Resources: Get granular on-chain data: Amberdata Follow the network: @Options on Twitter/X

Portugal has MAGA now, down to even A.I.-generated xenophobic rap videos, and we're sorry. Then we discuss the nationwide widespread pushback against new ICE detention facilities due to an alliance of wokes and the most undefeatable of American political forces, NIMBYs. After that we bring on Corey Ryan Forrester to walk us through a hilarious mayoral scandal that's rocked his small town.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

We talk about the various freakouts surrounding the Super Bowl, then the various freakouts surrounding the Olympics. Then we get into the continuing fallout around the Epstein documents and how officials in other countries are facing consequences. Not in America though, because no one here did anything they could be ashamed of, because no one has shame.This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10%  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews 

The White House seems to be considering arming the Brave Mujahadeen of Alberta, Canada. Then we get into the latest Epstein document dump, the hilarious conspiracy theorists' reaction to them, and also how Ol' Jeff's schemes seem to have been carried on after he was dead. Probably a coincidence. And yeah, the thing that's in the episode title: Epstein tried to fund a biological weapon that would make women horny. Join us.This episode is sponsored by Ridge Wallet. For a limited time, our listeners get 10% off at Ridge by using code SKEW at checkout.https://www.Ridge.com/SKEW  Code: SKEW

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Unfortunately, we had very little time to discuss the latest rapper to try to become a LinkedIn Mar-a-Lago guy because of the weekend's events in Minneapolis. It seems perhaps we've reached the limits of lying about: things we can all see, the sequence of events in linear time, and the plain meaning of third-grade vocabulary words. Also, the people who defrauded Kyle Rittenhouse's GoFundMes think guns are bad now. Confusing times.This episode is sponsored by Ridge Wallet. For a limited time, our listeners get 10% off at Ridge by using code SKEW at checkout.https://www.Ridge.com/SKEW  Code: SKEWThis episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% 

Former most-annoying-Senator Kyrsten Sinema faces a lawsuit for being an irresistible seductress. Then, as the federal siege of Minneapolis drags on it gets dumber, more dangerous, and did we say dumber? Everyone's falling for AI videos, ICE agents have been told citizens count toward the quotas they can't meet, and suburban dads are making homemade teargas countermeasures. Plus some interesting leaked documents reveal ICE is trying to infiltrate resistance organizations they made up.This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

Is the energy market preparing for a $20 crude oil "washout"? In this episode, we tackle the geopolitical chaos in Venezuela and why the energy tape isn't reacting the way the headlines suggested it would. Join host Mark Longo along with Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) and Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading) for a deep dive into the energy complex. We break down the reality of Venezuela's deteriorating infrastructure, the "capitulation" patterns in WTI crude oil, and Dan Gramza's incredible victory in our 2025 VIX Crystal Ball contest. The Venezuela "Oil Spigot" Myth: Why Dan Gramza believes it will take 5–7 years to rebuild Venezuela's energy infrastructure despite the current political shift. Crude Oil Capitulation: Carley Garner explains why WTI crude never bottoms out quietly and why the $55 support level is the "danger zone" for a potential plunge into the $40s or $20s. WTI Options Analysis: Tracking the massive flow in the Feb contract—specifically the 55-strike "double puts" and the disappearance of the geopolitical call skew. Energy Skew & Volatility: Why the initial "tariff tantrum" and supply headlines have left the energy market in a state of neutral indecision.  

In this episode of 'The Crypto Rundown,' hosted by Mark Longo from the Options Insider Radio Network, the focus is on the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market. The episode delves into the trading activities, trends, and volatility within the crypto derivatives markets, with a particular spotlight on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Greg Magadini from Amberdata joins the conversation to provide in-depth analysis on market movements, volatilities, and the digital asset class. The discussion covers topics such as the impact of global monetary policies on crypto markets, the performance and challenges of digital asset treasuries, the role of options trading platforms like Ibit and Deribit, and the strategic implications of staking in cryptocurrency investing. Additionally, the episode includes listener questions about staking practices and insights into altcoins such as Solana and Circle.

In this episode of 'The Crypto Rundown,' hosted by Mark Longo from the Options Insider Radio Network, the focus is on the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market. The episode delves into the trading activities, trends, and volatility within the crypto derivatives markets, with a particular spotlight on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Greg Magadini from Amberdata joins the conversation to provide in-depth analysis on market movements, volatilities, and the digital asset class. The discussion covers topics such as the impact of global monetary policies on crypto markets, the performance and challenges of digital asset treasuries, the role of options trading platforms like Ibit and Deribit, and the strategic implications of staking in cryptocurrency investing. Additionally, the episode includes listener questions about staking practices and insights into altcoins such as Solana and Circle.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider This show provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends, trading activities, and market developments in the crypto derivatives market. It covers various cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several altcoins. It discusses their performance, volatility, trading volumes, and market sentiment.  Key segments include the Bitcoin breakdown, an exploration of altcoin activities, and listener questions on asset allocation for the coming year. Notably, the episode also discusses how the market behavior of different cryptocurrencies has changed over the past week, particularly during significant price movements.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider This show provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends, trading activities, and market developments in the crypto derivatives market. It covers various cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several altcoins. It discusses their performance, volatility, trading volumes, and market sentiment.  Key segments include the Bitcoin breakdown, an exploration of altcoin activities, and listener questions on asset allocation for the coming year. Notably, the episode also discusses how the market behavior of different cryptocurrencies has changed over the past week, particularly during significant price movements.

Datenbanken sind das Rückgrat vieler Anwendungen, aber wie konsistent sind deine Daten eigentlich? Egal ob Banküberweisung, Sneaker-Kauf im Online-Shop oder das neueste Side-Project: Oft verbergen sich hinter der vermeintlich „sicheren“ Datenhaltung komplexe Stolperfallen. Wie funktionieren Transaktionen wirklich? Und warum kann ausgerechnet ein falsch gewähltes Isolationslevel zu Dirty Reads, non-repeatable Reads oder sogar zu Write Skew führen?Wir nehmen dich in dieser Episode mit auf eine Reise in die Tiefen der Konsistenzmodelle. Wolfi ist ehemaliger Forscher für Datenbanksysteme an der Uni Innsbruck. Mit ihm steigen wir ein in die Praxis und Theorie; Von Foreign Keys und Check Constraints bis hin zur Multi-Version Concurrency Control (MVCC). Du erfährst, was sich hinter Serializable, Repeatable Read, Read Committed und Read Uncommitted verbirgt und weshalb Tools wie Jepsen immer neue Fehler in selbst „sicheren“ Systemen aufdecken.Am Ende weißt du, warum dich auch als Entwickler:in das Thema Konsistenz, Isolationslevel und Transaktionsmanagement beschäftigen solltest.Bonus: Dirty Reads sind wie Gerüchte: Man hört sie, bevor sie wahr sind… aber was, wenn sie nie stimmen?Unsere aktuellen Werbepartner findest du auf https://engineeringkiosk.dev/partnersDas schnelle Feedback zur Episode:

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, hosts Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata delve into the latest trading activity, trends, and developments in the world of crypto derivatives. The podcast focuses on the significant movements in Bitcoin and Ethereum markets, including volatility, option volumes, and skew. The conversation also explores the potential impacts of the upcoming FOMC rate decision on various digital assets. Greg shares his strategy on selling volatility in Bitcoin and MicroStrategy while buying Ethereum volatility, citing potential for upside in the Ethereum ETF market. Additional discussions cover altcoins such as Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, as well as trading activity in popular crypto-linked equities like Circle and BitMiner.    00:45 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 01:44 Diving into Crypto Derivatives 03:32 Bitcoin Breakdown 07:47 Market Trends and Volatility 10:53 Exploring Trading Strategies 18:43 Insights on MSTU and Other Assets 22:20 Bitcoin and Ethereum Trade Analysis 23:24 Exploring the Altcoin Universe 24:55 Ethereum Market Update 25:33 Volatility and Skew in Ethereum 26:41 Greg's Insights on Ethereum 28:43 Altcoin Market Highlights 31:10 Circle: The Netflix of Stable Coins 38:11 Final Thoughts  

Good thing we have equal representation on college campuses, you know, the bastions of thought and creation of worldviews among impressionable minds. Rep. Mary Miller is here to discuss.

Listen to Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," as Dan shows how liberal city leaders stop arresting and prosecuting criminals and then turn around and tout a "decrease in crime." Plus, great news on inflation and illegal immigration.

In this episode, host Mark Longo dives into the dynamic world of crypto derivatives, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins. Joined by Bill Uliveri from Cenacle Capital Management, they discuss market trends, recent developments, and trading strategies. Key highlights include PayPal's enabling of Bitcoin payments, Ethereum's impressive resurgence, the evolving market cap rankings with XRP overtaking Tether, and Bill's investment strategies using cash-secured puts in IBIT and Circle. The episode also touches on the exciting prospects for altcoins like Solana and Sui, while providing insights into the current state of volatility and skew in major crypto assets. The session concludes with listener questions and a look at the latest trends in the VIX and other intriguing trade opportunities.   01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 04:06 Bitcoin Breakdown 05:20 PayPal's Cryptocurrency Integration 06:26 Bitcoin Market Analysis 08:30 Volatility and Skew in Crypto Markets 17:47 Altcoin Universe 19:16 Top Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap 20:00 Ethereum's Resurgence 22:07 Wall Street's Influence on Crypto 24:42 Crypto Market Trends and Predictions 29:32 Listener Questions and Insights 29:59 Weekly Straddle Choices 32:58 Show Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts  

This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' on the Options Insider Radio Network covers extensive details on various active commodities in the futures options market. The discussion begins with a breakdown of Nat Gas, analyzing its significant drop towards the three-handle and the activity around three puts and four calls. WTI's consistent trading around the 65 level and the potential implications are explored. Copper's tariff-driven surge and related options activity, including various put spreads, are examined. The show also touches on the behavior of Nasdaq during earning season and the rise of zero-day options in the futures market. Hosted by Mark Longo, with insights from Russell Rhoads, the episode dives into market sentiment, trading strategies, and key economic indicators shaping the futures options landscape.   02:41 Show Kickoff and New Network Edition 03:58 Guest Introduction: Russell Rhoads 04:50 Discussion on Retail vs. Institutional Trading 06:19 Movers and Shakers Report 11:56 Volatility Analysis 15:56 Energy Market Insights 26:00 Crude Oil Market Analysis 26:53 WTI and Nat Gas Volatility 27:26 Key Levels in Crude Oil 29:32 Put Options Activity in Crude 32:18 Copper Market Insights 42:01 Equity Indices During Earnings Season 48:16 Zero-Day Options and Market Sentiment 49:17 Concluding Thoughts and Listener Interaction  

This episode of 'This Week in Futures Options' on the Options Insider Radio Network covers extensive details on various active commodities in the futures options market. The discussion begins with a breakdown of Nat Gas, analyzing its significant drop towards the three-handle and the activity around three puts and four calls. WTI's consistent trading around the 65 level and the potential implications are explored. Copper's tariff-driven surge and related options activity, including various put spreads, are examined. The show also touches on the behavior of Nasdaq during earning season and the rise of zero-day options in the futures market. Hosted by Mark Longo, with insights from Russell Rhoads, the episode dives into market sentiment, trading strategies, and key economic indicators shaping the futures options landscape.   02:41 Show Kickoff and New Network Edition 03:58 Guest Introduction: Russell Rhoads 04:50 Discussion on Retail vs. Institutional Trading 06:19 Movers and Shakers Report 11:56 Volatility Analysis 15:56 Energy Market Insights 26:00 Crude Oil Market Analysis 26:53 WTI and Nat Gas Volatility 27:26 Key Levels in Crude Oil 29:32 Put Options Activity in Crude 32:18 Copper Market Insights 42:01 Equity Indices During Earnings Season 48:16 Zero-Day Options and Market Sentiment 49:17 Concluding Thoughts and Listener Interaction  

In this episode, Mark Longo and Bill Ulivieri (Cenacle Capital) delve into the surging world of cryptocurrency. The episode opens with details on how to access their wide array of programming on various platforms and emphasizes the benefits of their mobile app. Discussing the prominent rise of Bitcoin, which reached a new all-time high of 122,700 USD, they mention the impact of Crypto Week in Congress and new legislation around Stablecoins. Bill provides insights on corporate adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The discussion also covers the volatility and skew of Bitcoin and Ethereum options, with data from Amber Data highlighting current trends. Altcoins such as Solana and XRP are touched upon, emphasizing their latest price movements and legislation impacts. The episode wraps up with a community Q&A, featuring a poll on which crypto asset has the most upside potential in the latter half of 2025.   01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 02:22 Diving into the Crypto Derivatives Market 04:40 Bitcoin Breakdown: Historic Highs and Market Analysis 08:38 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 11:02 Bitcoin Options and Trading Strategies 18:13 Altcoin Universe: Market Cap and Trends 21:18 Market Sentiment and Ethereum Signals 21:47 Corporate America's Influence on Crypto 22:37 Bitcoin and Ethereum Market Dynamics 23:27 Volatility and Options in Crypto 24:57 Circle's Market Activity 27:14 Solana and Altcoin Trends 29:35 XRP and ISO 222 Tokens 31:14 Altcoin Highlights and Predictions 34:05 Crypto Questions and Audience Poll 36:41 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook  

Chris Versace says "not all banks are the same" as he reacts to this morning's earnings from JPMorgan Chase (JPM). Comparing it to other bank stocks, Chris says he's been long Morgan Stanley (MS) and highlights the latter's exposure to trading. For Citigroup (C) and other financial stocks, he says "who wins where" is going to be important moving forward. Chris discusses IPO and M&A activity as key drivers for the banking group. Later, he discusses tariff uncertainty and how companies map out guidance parameters moving forward.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo breaks down the latest activity in the crypto derivatives markets and provides insights into the key developments over the past week. The episode dives into the details of Bitcoin and Ethereum's volatile markets, explores recent geopolitical impacts on the broader financial landscape, and examines major moves in assets like Solana, XRP, Doge, and more. Additionally, a significant portion is dedicated to dissecting the stellar IPO performance of Circle Internet Financial, which manages the USDC stablecoin, highlighting its market implications and potential IPO pricing missteps. Amberdata is introduced as a key resource for granular on-chain and market data for those venturing into digital assets.    00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 02:23 Diving into the Crypto Rundown 04:47 Exploring the Bitcoin Breakdown 07:07 Analyzing Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 11:39 Hot Trades in Bitcoin Options 15:56 Circle's Explosive IPO 19:24 Early Market Movements and Options Activity 20:51 Circle's Wild Trading Day 21:47 MSTU: The Leveraged Play 24:25 Altcoin Universe: Market Cap and Trends 26:19 Ethereum's Volatility and Market Sentiment 29:53 Solana and Other Altcoins Performance 33:38 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events  

In this episode of Options Bootcamp, host Mark Longo and co-host Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring) dive into forgotten and lesser-known options terminologies. The duo explores terms such as horizontal and vertical spreads, legging into trades, volatility smiles, realized vs. implied volatility, and risk premium harvesting. They touch upon trading floor lingo, including the roles of 'locals,' the use of 'raise' in retail automated execution systems, and the concept of 'out trades.' As they discuss each term, they highlight their relevance and usage in today's trading landscape. Listeners are also engaged with polls, letting them voice their opinions on these old-school trading terms.   01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:38 Education Wednesday: Volatility Death Match Recap 02:59 Introducing the Black Hatted One: Dan Passarelli 03:59 Options Drills: Forgotten Terminology 05:42 Exploring Horizontal Spreads 07:23 Legging into Trades: Risks and Strategies 11:02 Volatility Smile and Skew 13:31 Implied vs. Realized Volatility 17:16 Back Spreads and Front Spreads 20:56 Under and Over: Pricing Complex Trades 23:49 The Renaissance of the Local Trading Crowd 25:05 The Evolution of Trading Roles 25:40 The Trading Crowd and Market Makers 27:43 Out Trades and Manual Entry 29:03 The Antiquated Practices of Trading 32:28 The Concept of Paper in Trading 34:02 Cabinet Trades and Penny Pricing 37:50 The Rise of Electronic Trading 41:41 Listener Polls and Apocalypse Assets 44:44 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Shows  

In this episode of Options Bootcamp, host Mark Longo and co-host Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring) dive into forgotten and lesser-known options terminologies. The duo explores terms such as horizontal and vertical spreads, legging into trades, volatility smiles, realized vs. implied volatility, and risk premium harvesting. They touch upon trading floor lingo, including the roles of 'locals,' the use of 'raise' in retail automated execution systems, and the concept of 'out trades.' As they discuss each term, they highlight their relevance and usage in today's trading landscape. Listeners are also engaged with polls, letting them voice their opinions on these old-school trading terms.   01:04 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:38 Education Wednesday: Volatility Death Match Recap 02:59 Introducing the Black Hatted One: Dan Passarelli 03:59 Options Drills: Forgotten Terminology 05:42 Exploring Horizontal Spreads 07:23 Legging into Trades: Risks and Strategies 11:02 Volatility Smile and Skew 13:31 Implied vs. Realized Volatility 17:16 Back Spreads and Front Spreads 20:56 Under and Over: Pricing Complex Trades 23:49 The Renaissance of the Local Trading Crowd 25:05 The Evolution of Trading Roles 25:40 The Trading Crowd and Market Makers 27:43 Out Trades and Manual Entry 29:03 The Antiquated Practices of Trading 32:28 The Concept of Paper in Trading 34:02 Cabinet Trades and Penny Pricing 37:50 The Rise of Electronic Trading 41:41 Listener Polls and Apocalypse Assets 44:44 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Shows  

In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends and activities in the crypto derivatives markets. Mark delves into the Bitcoin breakdown, discussing recent price movements, volatility metrics, and skew data. He highlights Bitcoin's performance, noting a rise in value and hovering around significant price points. The episode also covers other cryptocurrency derivatives such as MSTU, examining a large call trade in detail, and reviews the market performance of other altcoins including Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. The show concludes with a segment answering listener questions and conducting flash polls on best apocalyptic assets and preferred ways to gain exposure to Bitcoin.    01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 03:32 Bitcoin Breakdown 05:40 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 19:50 Altcoin Universe 28:27 Crypto Questions and Community Polls 32:08 Conclusion and Upcoming Events  

“Recency bias”, is a cognitive error that occurs when investors overemphasize RECENT information, and it can lead to irrational decisions– like panic selling during market downturns or chasing asset bubbles.Today's Stocks & Topics: MOS - Mosaic Co. (NYS), SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ETF), SPLG - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (ETF), questions from our YouTube channel viewers: NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B (NYS), RL - Ralph Lauren Corp. Cl A (NYS), KSPI - Kaspi.kz JSC ADR (NAS); plus Luke's market wrap, plus Luke's Market Madness update, and Luke's talking points: Car biz is difficult-- focus on Tesla, Hedge funds caught off guard.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com* Check out ShipStation: https://shipstation.com/INVEST* Check out Trust & Will: https://trustandwill.com/INVESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 5, 2025 is: askew • uh-SKYOO • adjective Askew means “not straight” or “at an angle,” and can be used as both an adjective and an adverb. // The picture on the cabin wall was slightly askew. // The picture was hung askew on the cabin wall. See the entry > Examples: “I reread ‘Biography of Nigeria's Foremost Professor of Statistics, Prof. James Nwoye Adichie,' by Emeritus Professor Alex Animalu, Professor Peter I. Uche, and Jeff Unaegbu, published in 2013, three years before my father was made professor emeritus of the University of Nigeria. The printing is uneven, the pages slightly askew, but I feel a euphoric rush of gratitude to the authors. Why does this line—‘the children and I adore him'—from my mother's tribute soothe me so; why does it feel pacifying and prophetic? It pleases me that it exists, forever declared in print.” — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, The New Yorker, 10 Sept. 2020 Did you know? If you watch enough nature documentaries you may notice that gazelles are able to escape the claws (and, subsequently, jaws) of cheetahs when they zigzag across the savannah rather than simply run in a straight line. In Middle English, prey outmaneuvering a predator in this way might be said to be “skewing.” Skew means both “to take an oblique course” (as it does in modern English too) as well as “to escape,” and comes from the Anglo-French word eschiver, meaning “to escape or avoid.” It's this skew, with its suggestion of crooked lines, that forms the basis of the adjective askew (the prefix a- means “in [such] a state or condition”). Askew is used as both an adjective and an adverb to describe things or actions that are a little off, not straight, or at an angle. The “escape” sense of the Middle English skew isn't so much implied by askew, but we suppose that a painting hanging askew on one's wall could be, metaphorically speaking, attempting to escape from the rest of the décor.