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Joe Wiesenthal

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16 episodes
Jan 12, 2026• Odd Lots

The Fight Over Fed Independence Just Got Taken To a Whole New Level

The escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve reach a new level as Jerome Powell is served with a DOJ subpoena, potentially threatening criminal charges over Fed building renovations, which Powell claims is an act of political revenge.

33:11
Jan 12, 2026• Odd Lots

Cullen Roche on the Art of Building a Perfect Portfolio

An expert discussion of portfolio construction that challenges traditional 60/40 investing strategies, explores the importance of understanding individual risk profiles, and examines how factors like time horizon, income stability, and macro trends impact optimal investment approaches.

54:06
Jan 9, 2026• Odd Lots

Greg Grandin on how the Monroe Doctrine Became the Donroe Doctrine

Greg Grandin explains how the Monroe Doctrine has historically been a tool for the United States to assert dominance in Latin America, particularly during moments of global weakness, and how Trump's current approach to Venezuela represents a modern, transactional interpretation of this long-standing foreign policy principle.

40:31
Jan 8, 2026• Odd Lots

Here's What Could Happen to Venezuela's Messy $170 Billion of Debt

An expert discusses the complex landscape of Venezuela's $170 billion debt, exploring potential restructuring scenarios, the challenges of sovereign debt negotiations, and the geopolitical factors that could influence how creditors might be repaid.

35:09
Jan 7, 2026• Odd Lots

This Is What Maduro's Arrest Means for the Oil Market

An analysis of the potential geopolitical and oil market implications of Maduro's arrest reveals the complex challenges of developing Venezuela's massive oil reserves amid political uncertainty, sanctions, and low global oil prices.

46:36
Dec 22, 2025• Odd Lots

Why Americans Are Falling Behind on Auto Loans At Their Highest Level Ever

An exploration of rising auto loan delinquencies reveals a complex economic landscape where surging prices, higher interest rates, and escalating insurance costs are creating financial pressure for consumers across income levels.

50:30
Dec 18, 2025• Odd Lots

Meet the Politician the AI Industry Is Trying to Stop

Alex Bores, a New York state assemblymember with a tech background, discusses his AI regulation bill and why the AI industry is targeting his congressional campaign with a $10 million super PAC effort.

47:09
Dec 15, 2025• Odd Lots

MeatEater's Steven Rinella on the Economic History of Hunting

Steven Rinella discusses the overlooked economic significance of hunting in early American history, exploring how animal products like deerskins, beaver pelts, and buffalo hides were crucial drivers of trade and industrial development.

53:32
Dec 12, 2025• Odd Lots

D.A. Wallach Explains Why Biotech VC Is So Different

D.A. Wallach, a former musician turned biotech investor, discusses the unique challenges of investing in biotechnology, including low probabilities of drug success, the potential of AI, and the evolving global landscape of pharmaceutical innovation.

50:05
Dec 4, 2025• Odd Lots

AI Can Tell Us Something About Credit Market Weakness

Dan Wertman from Noetica discusses how AI is being used to analyze credit market deal terms, revealing a "flight to fortification" with lenders increasingly adding structural protections amid potential market distress and complex AI-related financing structures.

44:01
Dec 1, 2025• Odd Lots

Travis Kavulla Explains Why Electric Bills Shot Up

Travis Kavulla explains the complexities of electricity pricing and grid infrastructure, focusing on the challenges of integrating massive AI data center demand and the regulatory approaches to managing electricity market growth.

57:15
Nov 6, 2025• Odd Lots

Dmitry Shevelenko on Perplexity's Vision for Reshaping the Internet

Dmitry Shevelenko discusses Perplexity's vision for transforming internet search and information retrieval through AI, focusing on accuracy, trust, and creating a new model for media and technology consumption.

39:03
Oct 27, 2025• Odd Lots

Why It's Still So Expensive to Build Homes in America

A deep dive into why housing construction in America remains inefficient, exploring the challenges of prefabrication, manufacturing constraints, and the persistent low-tech nature of home building.

46:11
Oct 25, 2025• Odd Lots

The Hidden Supply Chain Making Every Menu Feel Familiar

A deep dive into Sysco, the massive food distributor that has quietly shaped American restaurant menus through its extensive logistics network, standardized ingredients, and controversial roll-up strategy that has led to decreased food quality and variety.

40:21
Oct 23, 2025• Odd Lots

Why The World Started Hedging Its US Dollar Exposure

As the dollar weakened unexpectedly despite tariffs and higher interest rates, global investors responded not by abandoning US dollar assets but by hedging their exposure through foreign exchange swaps, treating dollar investments increasingly like emerging market bonds.

46:01
Oct 16, 2025• Odd Lots

Why the Trump Administration is Now Taking Equity Stakes in American Companies

The U.S. government is taking unprecedented equity stakes in companies like Intel and MP Materials as part of a new, more interventionist industrial policy approach that marks a significant shift from traditional government support of industries.

46:44