Explaining Today's Government Shutdown

Iran War, Impact on Oil Pricing and Daily Impact

Wow! My head is spinning with everything going on in this world right now. It's actually insane. This podcast looks at the war's impact on global oil prices, its impact on not only gas prices but also items we purchase and consume on a daily basis.

Welcome to 2026 - The Crazier the Headline the Better

Typically, I would focus on nerdy financial statistics like the CPI, unemployment rate, etc. to see the market impact....but these days, it seems the headlines instead are occupied by almost unbelievable events like capturing the president of Venezuela, potentially invading Greenland, filing criminal charges against Fed Chair Powell, etc. In this episode, I provide a brief overview of these items and dig a little deeper into why / if they matter.

China's Soybean Tariff & Implications for the US Farmer

Analysis of the tariff structure currently on US soybean exports to China - the origin of the tariff, analysis of impact on soy prices, impact on US exports of soybeans and the implications for the US soybean farmers.

Explaining Today's Government Shutdown

Explaining the current government shutdown - how did we get here? What is at stake? Who does it impact and what does it really mean?

DOJ Ridiculous Subpoenas to Hospitals Providing Gender Affirming Care to Minors

A very blunt and factual response to the DOJ's recent subpoenas issued to many hospitals throughout the country that provide gender affirming care (GAC) to minors.