Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-difference-with-dan-odonnell-dave-spano Radio and TV Personality Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano discuss current events at the intersection of wealth and policy. ©2022 Annex Wealth Management de77ef74-96b5-5dd3-8da2-688e211d43d2 no en Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:30:02 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:56:02 -0600 http://AnnexWealth.com/thedifference https://img.transistor.fm/v30kJXtMf4GXzOVXpNPEShQHkYCwEkzjU20BgkPiM4Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI5NjM0LzE2NTc5/MDU2MDItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://AnnexWealth.com/thedifference episodic Annex Wealth Management Radio and TV Personality Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano discuss current events at the intersection of wealth and policy. Radio and TV Personality Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano discuss current events at the intersection of wealth and policy. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management Annex Wealth Management No No 150 150 Peace, Politics, and Your Portfolio: The Cost of Conflict and Spending full a6b1b27f-6dce-4454-b526-16589d264dd1 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/150 In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano dive into a historic moment of global diplomacy and dissect its ripple effects on markets, interest rates, and America's mounting debt crisis. From peace talks to rate cuts, they explore how political decisions shape economic realities—and your financial future. 

]]> In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano dive into a historic moment of global diplomacy and dissect its ripple effects on markets, interest rates, and America's mounting debt crisis. From peace talks to rate cuts, they explore how political decisions shape economic realities—and your financial future. 

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:30:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 952 In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano dive into a historic moment of global diplomacy and dissect its ripple effects on markets, interest rates, and America's mounting debt crisis. From peace talks to rate cuts, they explore how political decisions shape economic realities—and your financial future. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 149 149 CPI Surprise: Cool Inflation, Hot Markets full 6634fd99-1352-46dd-ab21-e4268cb612df https://thedifference.transistor.fm/149 In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Brian Jacobsen unpack the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which came in cooler than expected and sparked optimism across financial markets. They explore what this means for future Fed rate cuts, the real impact of tariffs, and whether reshoring U.S. manufacturing is more than just a political promise.

]]> In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Brian Jacobsen unpack the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which came in cooler than expected and sparked optimism across financial markets. They explore what this means for future Fed rate cuts, the real impact of tariffs, and whether reshoring U.S. manufacturing is more than just a political promise.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:28:56 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 961 In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Brian Jacobsen unpack the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which came in cooler than expected and sparked optimism across financial markets. They explore what this means for future Fed rate cuts, the real impact of tariffs, and whether reshoring U.S. manufacturing is more than just a political promise.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 148 148 U.S. Trade Triumphs and Economic Strategy Under Scrutiny full 16172c37-2a7e-4348-b515-a03007c5116c https://thedifference.transistor.fm/148 The U.S. has secured a series of favorable trade deals, most notably with the European Union, positioning itself as a dominant global economic force while pressuring China ahead of a looming deadline. Meanwhile, concerns grow over the long-term impact of tariffs, Federal Reserve tensions, and rising national debt. Tune in to The Difference, with Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano.

]]> The U.S. has secured a series of favorable trade deals, most notably with the European Union, positioning itself as a dominant global economic force while pressuring China ahead of a looming deadline. Meanwhile, concerns grow over the long-term impact of tariffs, Federal Reserve tensions, and rising national debt. Tune in to The Difference, with Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:31:28 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 978 The U.S. has secured a series of favorable trade deals, most notably with the European Union, positioning itself as a dominant global economic force while pressuring China ahead of a looming deadline. Meanwhile, concerns grow over the long-term impact of tariffs, Federal Reserve tensions, and rising national debt. Tune in to The Difference, with Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 147 147 Is Jerome Powell #OpenToWork? full e3aa72c6-273e-41ff-a5bb-a5cde3d7d7c1 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/147 Join Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano on The Difference, where in this episode they examine the palpable tension between President Trump and Chairman Powell, as well as trade negotiations, interest rate strategies, and the fallout from some major political events. 

]]> Join Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano on The Difference, where in this episode they examine the palpable tension between President Trump and Chairman Powell, as well as trade negotiations, interest rate strategies, and the fallout from some major political events. 

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:14:58 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 899 Join Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano on The Difference, where in this episode they examine the palpable tension between President Trump and Chairman Powell, as well as trade negotiations, interest rate strategies, and the fallout from some major political events. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 146 146 Can America Afford Its Future? full 24d7a496-3f61-4e0f-baf2-22246f44649a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/146 Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano unpack the economic balancing act facing the U.S.—from looming tariff deadlines and ballooning deficits to Fed uncertainty and the long-term sustainability of entitlement programs. Tune into The Difference as they dive in.

]]> Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano unpack the economic balancing act facing the U.S.—from looming tariff deadlines and ballooning deficits to Fed uncertainty and the long-term sustainability of entitlement programs. Tune into The Difference as they dive in.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:01:34 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 924 Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano unpack the economic balancing act facing the U.S.—from looming tariff deadlines and ballooning deficits to Fed uncertainty and the long-term sustainability of entitlement programs. Tune into The Difference as they dive in.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 145 145 I'm Just A Big, Beautiful Bill. full 64d7d62a-01a5-4966-9a27-7bc881341124 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/145 A campaign promise was made, and that campaign promise was met. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano react to the Big Beautiful Bill passing into law and the subsequent reactions on The Difference.

]]> A campaign promise was made, and that campaign promise was met. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano react to the Big Beautiful Bill passing into law and the subsequent reactions on The Difference.

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:30:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 882 A campaign promise was made, and that campaign promise was met. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano react to the Big Beautiful Bill passing into law and the subsequent reactions on The Difference.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 144 144 Tacos, Tariffs, and Treasury: Understanding Trump's Economic Strategy full 84faa922-c36b-4585-b3b8-529cabb14847 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/144 In this episode of The Difference, hosts Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano, CEO of Annex Wealth Management discuss the "TACOS" acronym (Trump Always Chickens Out), coined by critics like the Financial Times. They analyze Trump's tariff strategies, particularly the delayed TikTok ban and trade negotiations with countries like China, the UK, and Switzerland, framing these as leverage for freer trade rather than economic punishment. Dan and Dave discuss what Trump's policies may mean for the economy.

]]> In this episode of The Difference, hosts Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano, CEO of Annex Wealth Management discuss the "TACOS" acronym (Trump Always Chickens Out), coined by critics like the Financial Times. They analyze Trump's tariff strategies, particularly the delayed TikTok ban and trade negotiations with countries like China, the UK, and Switzerland, framing these as leverage for freer trade rather than economic punishment. Dan and Dave discuss what Trump's policies may mean for the economy.

]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:43:02 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 913 In this episode of The Difference, hosts Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano, CEO of Annex Wealth Management discuss the "TACOS" acronym (Trump Always Chickens Out), coined by critics like the Financial Times. They analyze Trump's tariff strategies, particularly the delayed TikTok ban and trade negotiations with countries like China, the UK, and Switzerland, framing these as leverage for freer trade rather than economic punishment. Dan and Dave discuss what Trump's policies may mean for the economy.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 143 143 "The Safest Debt In The World" full f389a0bc-3b2a-4cb1-9b89-adaf64aeddbf https://thedifference.transistor.fm/143 Economic and political risks, who's spending whose money? Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano discuss attempted cost reductions and slowed-down spending on The Difference.

]]> Economic and political risks, who's spending whose money? Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano discuss attempted cost reductions and slowed-down spending on The Difference.

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 10:14:38 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 949 Economic and political risks, who's spending whose money? Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano discuss attempted cost reductions and slowed-down spending on The Difference.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 142 142 The China deal might affect more than tariffs full 12a721cc-1a73-499e-a5b6-c2a2fd2b3443 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/142 It might be something in the air in Switzerland, but the United States and China were able to lay the groundwork for a deal that could change more than tariffs. The markets are responding. Dan and Dr. Brian Jacobsen talk about what may be impacted.

]]> It might be something in the air in Switzerland, but the United States and China were able to lay the groundwork for a deal that could change more than tariffs. The markets are responding. Dan and Dr. Brian Jacobsen talk about what may be impacted.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 14:39:27 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 916 It might be something in the air in Switzerland, but the United States and China were able to lay the groundwork for a deal that could change more than tariffs. The markets are responding. Dan and Dr. Brian Jacobsen talk about what may be impacted.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 141 141 A glimmer of tariff clarity? full dabccc23-7cd6-45cc-9b10-9f82124835e7 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/141 Tariff clarity remains elusive as tax policy stays murky. Fresh from another round of White House radio shows, Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano reconnect to discuss a week where the S&P 500 revisited Liberation Day levels.

]]> Tariff clarity remains elusive as tax policy stays murky. Fresh from another round of White House radio shows, Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano reconnect to discuss a week where the S&P 500 revisited Liberation Day levels.

]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 926 Tariff clarity remains elusive as tax policy stays murky. Fresh from another round of White House radio shows, Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano reconnect to discuss a week where the S&P 500 revisited Liberation Day levels.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 140 140 Pretty ugly in the next 30 days. full 37117a67-6ce4-4b37-a556-839bc79c446a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/140 Market gains rarely move in a straight line. As the next round of earnings calls approaches, Dave Spano will be listening for key insights from corporate leaders. Meanwhile, Dan O'Donnell warns that we may be in the calm eye of a looming debt hurricane.

]]> Market gains rarely move in a straight line. As the next round of earnings calls approaches, Dave Spano will be listening for key insights from corporate leaders. Meanwhile, Dan O'Donnell warns that we may be in the calm eye of a looming debt hurricane.

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:30:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 945 Market gains rarely move in a straight line. As the next round of earnings calls approaches, Dave Spano will be listening for key insights from corporate leaders. Meanwhile, Dan O'Donnell warns that we may be in the calm eye of a looming debt hurricane.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 139 139 Are we in a recession? full a726efc2-35ef-49ee-943f-6f91f168c28c https://thedifference.transistor.fm/139 It's a 50/50-coin flip. Made even more complicated by shifting messages. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell chop up the latest. 

]]> It's a 50/50-coin flip. Made even more complicated by shifting messages. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell chop up the latest. 

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:45:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 921 It's a 50/50-coin flip. Made even more complicated by shifting messages. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell chop up the latest. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 138 138 Tariff downsides? Recession and demand destruction. full e973a6d3-b146-4905-ba81-3f64fb566b27 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/138 It's a tight game being played. Art of the Deal or potentially turning the midterms upside down? Dan and Dave discuss the week after Liberation Day. 

]]> It's a tight game being played. Art of the Deal or potentially turning the midterms upside down? Dan and Dave discuss the week after Liberation Day. 

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:30:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 962 It's a tight game being played. Art of the Deal or potentially turning the midterms upside down? Dan and Dave discuss the week after Liberation Day. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 137 137 Perception is greater than reality full 20fc9e2f-c293-4249-a608-039f37fbebd1 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/137 Recession predictions are on the rise. Liberation Day is April 2nd. Will that be enough for our Master-Negotiator-In-Chief? 

]]> Recession predictions are on the rise. Liberation Day is April 2nd. Will that be enough for our Master-Negotiator-In-Chief? 

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:30:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 945 Recession predictions are on the rise. Liberation Day is April 2nd. Will that be enough for our Master-Negotiator-In-Chief? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 136 136 It's the White House not the Waffle House full 624d90c0-a6d5-4787-9bb1-4098cbb3e1bd https://thedifference.transistor.fm/136 Were we due for an economic detox? Dan and Dave discuss tariffs and tactics. 

]]> Were we due for an economic detox? Dan and Dave discuss tariffs and tactics. 

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 940 Were we due for an economic detox? Dan and Dave discuss tariffs and tactics. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 135 135 The art of the tariff making deal? full 49e3917d-149e-4a4f-bc8a-2a8506375eda https://thedifference.transistor.fm/135 We're seeing how the sausage is getting made. Not pretty. But are conditions poised to spring back when certain hurdles are cleared?

]]> We're seeing how the sausage is getting made. Not pretty. But are conditions poised to spring back when certain hurdles are cleared?

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 924 We're seeing how the sausage is getting made. Not pretty. But are conditions poised to spring back when certain hurdles are cleared?

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 134 134 The 'message' behind tariffs isn't getting across. full 33aafffe-d0a6-45f8-ab31-8593e499d68b https://thedifference.transistor.fm/134 We're truly at the intersection of politics and economics when it comes to tariffs and foreign conflicts. 

]]> We're truly at the intersection of politics and economics when it comes to tariffs and foreign conflicts. 

]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 941 We're truly at the intersection of politics and economics when it comes to tariffs and foreign conflicts. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 133 133 Insights from Dan's day broadcasting live from the White House full c452d9ac-e025-4253-9f21-c13f68fb7d67 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/133 What was it like to broadcast from 'radio row' at the White House and interview officials like Scott Bessent and Doug Burgum? Dan takes us behind the scenes. DOD also fessed up and said, "Dave, you were right" regarding previous thoughts about one of his guests. 

]]> What was it like to broadcast from 'radio row' at the White House and interview officials like Scott Bessent and Doug Burgum? Dan takes us behind the scenes. DOD also fessed up and said, "Dave, you were right" regarding previous thoughts about one of his guests. 

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:30:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 954 What was it like to broadcast from 'radio row' at the White House and interview officials like Scott Bessent and Doug Burgum? Dan takes us behind the scenes. DOD also fessed up and said, "Dave, you were right" regarding previous thoughts about one of his guests. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 132 132 How about growing our way out of this mess? full 90b1188e-473e-4335-9152-7eedb0e5df09 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/132 "Why are people up in arms that they (DOGE) want to find fraud in the system?" 

]]> "Why are people up in arms that they (DOGE) want to find fraud in the system?" 

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 924 "Why are people up in arms that they (DOGE) want to find fraud in the system?" 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 131 131 The economic tool for non-economic outcomes full 95451de3-9fd7-45a7-b618-0c7b9ab60ac9 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/131 Tariff talk as shifting policy changes make for an uncertain environment. Plus, the subject of DOGE sets the boys up to utter 'big balls' at least 7 times. 

]]> Tariff talk as shifting policy changes make for an uncertain environment. Plus, the subject of DOGE sets the boys up to utter 'big balls' at least 7 times. 

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 936 Tariff talk as shifting policy changes make for an uncertain environment. Plus, the subject of DOGE sets the boys up to utter 'big balls' at least 7 times. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 130 130 The Art of the Deal 2025? full 10e2510c-26f8-4886-abcf-26367b19667f https://thedifference.transistor.fm/130 Economic tools for non-economic goals from Donald Trump. Plus, Dave Spano connects Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with the current trade standoff. 

]]> Economic tools for non-economic goals from Donald Trump. Plus, Dave Spano connects Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with the current trade standoff. 

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:45:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 936 Economic tools for non-economic goals from Donald Trump. Plus, Dave Spano connects Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with the current trade standoff. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 129 129 DeepSeek day. Is this AI's 'Sputnik' moment? full d089f45f-043d-4cda-9295-6eb6d1dc267d https://thedifference.transistor.fm/129 Did China’s AI bot leapfrog the competition? It sure rattled the markets. Dan and Dave discuss---and Spano makes the point it could have a Capitalism-like twist.  

]]> Did China’s AI bot leapfrog the competition? It sure rattled the markets. Dan and Dave discuss---and Spano makes the point it could have a Capitalism-like twist.  

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:15:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 942 Did China’s AI bot leapfrog the competition? It sure rattled the markets. Dan and Dave discuss---and Spano makes the point it could have a Capitalism-like twist.  

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 128 128 Inauguration Day. Proclamations and executive orders. full b23d1218-5d29-4d0e-a528-21baa4a71dce https://thedifference.transistor.fm/128 Front and Center: Immigration and Border Security. President Trump has a long list including tax cuts and deregulation. Dave suggests Wisconsin takes the UP back from Michigan. 

]]> Front and Center: Immigration and Border Security. President Trump has a long list including tax cuts and deregulation. Dave suggests Wisconsin takes the UP back from Michigan. 

]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 914 Front and Center: Immigration and Border Security. President Trump has a long list including tax cuts and deregulation. Dave suggests Wisconsin takes the UP back from Michigan. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 127 127 What will Trump 2.0 look like? He’s been through the ringer, expect more efficiency . full 40a6f59f-e9b0-4691-ad16-3c55cf6b071c https://thedifference.transistor.fm/127 First show of 2025. Dan shares more about WISN's extraordinary ratings performance before the guys settle into looking at next week's inauguration. 

]]> First show of 2025. Dan shares more about WISN's extraordinary ratings performance before the guys settle into looking at next week's inauguration. 

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 984 First show of 2025. Dan shares more about WISN's extraordinary ratings performance before the guys settle into looking at next week's inauguration. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 126 126 Trump, running things already full 86394bf5-a2e4-4cf6-92a4-4887dfaa928a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/126 Recorded on the day SoftBank announced a $100B investment in the US, Dave and Dan run through 2024 and look ahead to next year. 

]]> Recorded on the day SoftBank announced a $100B investment in the US, Dave and Dan run through 2024 and look ahead to next year. 

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 951 Recorded on the day SoftBank announced a $100B investment in the US, Dave and Dan run through 2024 and look ahead to next year. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 125 125 US bullish sentiment vs. worrisome geopolitics. full 283a2627-b588-46ac-bf0c-da9f8ac5337e https://thedifference.transistor.fm/125 Investor enthusiasm is high but global tensions are on the rise. Dave Spano warns us not to get over our skis. 

]]> Investor enthusiasm is high but global tensions are on the rise. Dave Spano warns us not to get over our skis. 

]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 927 Investor enthusiasm is high but global tensions are on the rise. Dave Spano warns us not to get over our skis. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 124 124 Dave, Dan, and Billy Bob sort out oil production full 8853bd9e-3d2f-4c70-9a15-0420590269e8 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/124 NOTE: This episode includes language that some may find offensive. Not quite NSFW, but keep the volume down when the clip from 'Landman' airs.
One of the 'three arrows' of Trump's economic policy is an additional 3 million barrels of oil per day. Expect pushback. Billy Bob Thornton in his Landman role offers a take. 

]]> NOTE: This episode includes language that some may find offensive. Not quite NSFW, but keep the volume down when the clip from 'Landman' airs.
One of the 'three arrows' of Trump's economic policy is an additional 3 million barrels of oil per day. Expect pushback. Billy Bob Thornton in his Landman role offers a take. 

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 956 NOTE: This episode includes language that some may find offensive. Not quite NSFW, but keep the volume down when the clip from 'Landman' airs.
One of the 'three arrows' of Trump's economic policy is an additional 3 million barrels of oil per day. Expect pushback. Billy Bob Thornton in his Landman role offers a take. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 123 123 More Trump cabinet issues? The Bessent dissent. full 76a05e19-c010-41a4-ac62-9bc35cf5348a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/123 Dan says the nominee worked for the entity that was the 'most destabilizing force in the US'.  Dave says Bessent has the skills to tackle a very full plate of issues.

]]> Dan says the nominee worked for the entity that was the 'most destabilizing force in the US'.  Dave says Bessent has the skills to tackle a very full plate of issues.

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 939 Dan says the nominee worked for the entity that was the 'most destabilizing force in the US'.  Dave says Bessent has the skills to tackle a very full plate of issues.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 122 122 Trump bump keeps chugging full 160b299f-6d87-4475-8672-98f1d3e0bcb7 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/122 Auto, banks, financial institutions, and independent power producers have momentum while other sectors don't. President-elect Trump is clearly following his campaign trail promises---and the market is responding. 

]]> Auto, banks, financial institutions, and independent power producers have momentum while other sectors don't. President-elect Trump is clearly following his campaign trail promises---and the market is responding. 

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 885 Auto, banks, financial institutions, and independent power producers have momentum while other sectors don't. President-elect Trump is clearly following his campaign trail promises---and the market is responding. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 121 121 The Art of the Deal, 2025 version full 09be296d-6643-45f0-8c15-5f9628a8dc85 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/121 After a clear mandate, President Trump and team are rolling up their sleeves and getting ready for January 20th. What might we see?  Dan and Dave discuss. 

]]> After a clear mandate, President Trump and team are rolling up their sleeves and getting ready for January 20th. What might we see?  Dan and Dave discuss. 

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 941 After a clear mandate, President Trump and team are rolling up their sleeves and getting ready for January 20th. What might we see?  Dan and Dave discuss. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 120 120 The Presidential Election edition full c6750781-da76-4225-a45a-99b1881fd13e https://thedifference.transistor.fm/120 Get ready for plenty of electoral math---this election is looking to be a tight one. Dave Spano and Dan O’Donnell present myriad scenarios of where it could wind up. 

 

]]> Get ready for plenty of electoral math---this election is looking to be a tight one. Dave Spano and Dan O’Donnell present myriad scenarios of where it could wind up. 

 

]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 941 Get ready for plenty of electoral math---this election is looking to be a tight one. Dave Spano and Dan O’Donnell present myriad scenarios of where it could wind up. 

 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 119 119 Any election signals from the markets? full 755334f4-9fb0-4c3f-b298-0ef7c6a71ddd https://thedifference.transistor.fm/119 One week to go. The Trump campaign has momentum, but we've also seen results that haven't matched past enthusiasm. Don't get over your skis. 

]]> One week to go. The Trump campaign has momentum, but we've also seen results that haven't matched past enthusiasm. Don't get over your skis. 

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 940 One week to go. The Trump campaign has momentum, but we've also seen results that haven't matched past enthusiasm. Don't get over your skis. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 118 118 Two weeks to go full b85afaf5-1ba4-485f-8f49-c637ec5b9a2c https://thedifference.transistor.fm/118 Is the market a good indicator of who's going to win the presidential election? What are we seeing in the Trump trade vs. the Harris stocks? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss. And is the Elon Musk $1 million daily giveaway legal? 

]]> Is the market a good indicator of who's going to win the presidential election? What are we seeing in the Trump trade vs. the Harris stocks? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss. And is the Elon Musk $1 million daily giveaway legal? 

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 918 Is the market a good indicator of who's going to win the presidential election? What are we seeing in the Trump trade vs. the Harris stocks? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss. And is the Elon Musk $1 million daily giveaway legal? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 117 117 Prepare for each side winning in November full 289f6032-8e22-4c2b-9cf4-61ca59266865 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/117 Does the market predict a presidential winner? It might not be clear this time around. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano cover the intersection of politics and finance. 

]]> Does the market predict a presidential winner? It might not be clear this time around. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano cover the intersection of politics and finance. 

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 939 Does the market predict a presidential winner? It might not be clear this time around. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano cover the intersection of politics and finance. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 116 116 He who pays the piper calls the tune full 280cfbf5-69d0-4a3e-b11e-c5ff8b81e479 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/116 Dave and Dan begin with perspective on Elon Musk vs. Mark Cuban jostling for their candidates before heading to other election topics. 

]]> Dave and Dan begin with perspective on Elon Musk vs. Mark Cuban jostling for their candidates before heading to other election topics. 

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 941 Dave and Dan begin with perspective on Elon Musk vs. Mark Cuban jostling for their candidates before heading to other election topics. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 115 115 The Magnificent 7 Swing States full fcd8eccc-a824-4501-ae6c-784802d857e6 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/115 Dan and Dave discuss tax policy issues of the presidential candidates and what could change based on election results---and which states play a role in the decision. 

]]> Dan and Dave discuss tax policy issues of the presidential candidates and what could change based on election results---and which states play a role in the decision. 

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 981 Dan and Dave discuss tax policy issues of the presidential candidates and what could change based on election results---and which states play a role in the decision. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 114 114 About time for an October surprise full f0381862-6300-447f-b8da-9a709bbb1dc4 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/114 The path to the White House is complex. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano describe how a potential Electoral College tie could be settled. But what if an October surprise arrives? Fasten your seatbelts. 

]]> The path to the White House is complex. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano describe how a potential Electoral College tie could be settled. But what if an October surprise arrives? Fasten your seatbelts. 

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 932 The path to the White House is complex. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano describe how a potential Electoral College tie could be settled. But what if an October surprise arrives? Fasten your seatbelts. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 113 113 If (________) happens, you will have a recession full ed192785-c924-430b-b18a-2a0ebef095e6 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/113 The Fed decision, our growing debt, the Misery Index, and the presidential election. Enough to make one of the guys drop an S-bomb. Good thing this is a podcast. 

]]> The Fed decision, our growing debt, the Misery Index, and the presidential election. Enough to make one of the guys drop an S-bomb. Good thing this is a podcast. 

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 924 The Fed decision, our growing debt, the Misery Index, and the presidential election. Enough to make one of the guys drop an S-bomb. Good thing this is a podcast. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 112 112 Kamala Harris' shifting economic policy full d593da68-e799-484a-97da-eb62210483b9 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/112 It's important to know where candidates stand on economic policy. Perhaps we'll know more after next week's presidential debate. 

]]> It's important to know where candidates stand on economic policy. Perhaps we'll know more after next week's presidential debate. 

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 955 It's important to know where candidates stand on economic policy. Perhaps we'll know more after next week's presidential debate. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 111 111 The proposed $5 Trillion tax increase full b7f58798-65ae-4050-a8da-d1121983a18e https://thedifference.transistor.fm/111 Fresh from a trip to Europe including Normandy, Dan O'Donnell is raring to go. So is Dave Spano as the mammoth proposed tax increase has the potential to upend....everything. 

]]> Fresh from a trip to Europe including Normandy, Dan O'Donnell is raring to go. So is Dave Spano as the mammoth proposed tax increase has the potential to upend....everything. 

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 913 Fresh from a trip to Europe including Normandy, Dan O'Donnell is raring to go. So is Dave Spano as the mammoth proposed tax increase has the potential to upend....everything. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 110 110 Why fear the first cut? full 999c2e89-b683-46af-b9fc-656817ec5e6e https://thedifference.transistor.fm/110 The economy is slowing. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss economics and politics including the media's reluctance to ask hard questions of both candidates. 

]]> The economy is slowing. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss economics and politics including the media's reluctance to ask hard questions of both candidates. 

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 955 The economy is slowing. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss economics and politics including the media's reluctance to ask hard questions of both candidates. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 109 109 Monday's global market rout full 2d0d5636-8307-4867-9e58-71b6ef1225bd https://thedifference.transistor.fm/109 Wall Street's 'fear gauge'--the VIX--hits the highest level since the 2020 pandemic market plunge. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell cover the market reaction before pivoting to the intersection of the economy and politics. 

]]> Wall Street's 'fear gauge'--the VIX--hits the highest level since the 2020 pandemic market plunge. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell cover the market reaction before pivoting to the intersection of the economy and politics. 

]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 935 Wall Street's 'fear gauge'--the VIX--hits the highest level since the 2020 pandemic market plunge. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell cover the market reaction before pivoting to the intersection of the economy and politics. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 108 108 Fiscal policy has poured gasoline on the fire full 66162415-1e37-4f0c-b821-59b03233f1d5 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/108 Politics and economics collide between the presidential election and the Fed's rate policy. 

]]> Politics and economics collide between the presidential election and the Fed's rate policy. 

]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 928 Politics and economics collide between the presidential election and the Fed's rate policy. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 107 107 Dan O'Donnell was dreading this episode full 5ecb7704-b690-4455-9240-05e4dff6c56b https://thedifference.transistor.fm/107 Dan was ready for an 'I Told You So' from Dave Spano regarding their bet about Biden remaining as the Democratic candidate. Dave held back. He was more interested if Dan would pay off the bet using cash or crypto.  

]]> Dan was ready for an 'I Told You So' from Dave Spano regarding their bet about Biden remaining as the Democratic candidate. Dave held back. He was more interested if Dan would pay off the bet using cash or crypto.  

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 914 Dan was ready for an 'I Told You So' from Dave Spano regarding their bet about Biden remaining as the Democratic candidate. Dave held back. He was more interested if Dan would pay off the bet using cash or crypto.  

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 106 106 RNC week. Let's count the Black Swans. full f06c174b-6360-4455-9202-a8e32843857a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/106 Dan O'Donnell visits the Annex Wealth Management studio at the Pfister in Milwaukee this week. After all, it's where former President Trump is staying. Dave Spano and Dan cover Saturday's assassination attempt, Day One of the RNC, and how the market seems to be taking it all in stride. 

]]> Dan O'Donnell visits the Annex Wealth Management studio at the Pfister in Milwaukee this week. After all, it's where former President Trump is staying. Dave Spano and Dan cover Saturday's assassination attempt, Day One of the RNC, and how the market seems to be taking it all in stride. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 948 Dan O'Donnell visits the Annex Wealth Management studio at the Pfister in Milwaukee this week. After all, it's where former President Trump is staying. Dave Spano and Dan cover Saturday's assassination attempt, Day One of the RNC, and how the market seems to be taking it all in stride. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 105 105 Is Biden the Comeback Kid? full 5765d112-9bf7-4895-9c96-0d86c53c770c https://thedifference.transistor.fm/105 A week before the RNC, all eyes are on Joe Biden who appears to be dug in. Dave Spano says to play the facts and circumstances--but he also shares one thing Biden could do that would crush the economy. 

]]> A week before the RNC, all eyes are on Joe Biden who appears to be dug in. Dave Spano says to play the facts and circumstances--but he also shares one thing Biden could do that would crush the economy. 

]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 953 A week before the RNC, all eyes are on Joe Biden who appears to be dug in. Dave Spano says to play the facts and circumstances--but he also shares one thing Biden could do that would crush the economy. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 104 104 As the debate dust settles.... full 63135aaf-b080-4fd5-98f3-f448e7721613 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/104 The intersection of politics and economics focuses on last week’s presidential debate—and a whole lot of ‘what NOW?’ questions.  

]]> The intersection of politics and economics focuses on last week’s presidential debate—and a whole lot of ‘what NOW?’ questions.  

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 943 The intersection of politics and economics focuses on last week’s presidential debate—and a whole lot of ‘what NOW?’ questions.  

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 103 103 Can Nvidia recapture King of the Hill status? full b4e3e23c-9538-4f9f-9068-2c111e6aa069 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/103 It’s not the largest company, but it might be the most interesting.  Dan O’Donnell and Dr Brian Jacobsen discuss the latest. Also, could we see a market-moving moment during this week’s presidential debate? 

 

]]> It’s not the largest company, but it might be the most interesting.  Dan O’Donnell and Dr Brian Jacobsen discuss the latest. Also, could we see a market-moving moment during this week’s presidential debate? 

 

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 977 It’s not the largest company, but it might be the most interesting.  Dan O’Donnell and Dr Brian Jacobsen discuss the latest. Also, could we see a market-moving moment during this week’s presidential debate? 

 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 102 102 Will The Fed's Policies Affect The 2024 Election? full 6cc3d19f-a1b4-4752-aeee-3675535e4c14 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/102 The Fed’s meeting last week revealed a shift (again) in rate cut expectations. At the beginning of 2024, some analysts had anticipated 4-6 rate cuts; now those predictions have changed as inflation has continued to remain sticky. Election year rate cuts typically don't happen around the election, but this year, anything seems possible. 

]]> The Fed’s meeting last week revealed a shift (again) in rate cut expectations. At the beginning of 2024, some analysts had anticipated 4-6 rate cuts; now those predictions have changed as inflation has continued to remain sticky. Election year rate cuts typically don't happen around the election, but this year, anything seems possible. 

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:24:24 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 914 The Fed’s meeting last week revealed a shift (again) in rate cut expectations. At the beginning of 2024, some analysts had anticipated 4-6 rate cuts; now those predictions have changed as inflation has continued to remain sticky. Election year rate cuts typically don't happen around the election, but this year, anything seems possible. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 101 101 Tight policy hurts from the bottom up. full e371e9ed-b771-409d-b5bb-5d872a8bc434 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/101 Annex Chief Economist Dr. Brian Jacobsen sits in for Dave Spano.  The discussion turns to slowing economic indicators. Is it what the Fed wants to see?  Also, what's the Trump conviction mean for markets?  

]]> Annex Chief Economist Dr. Brian Jacobsen sits in for Dave Spano.  The discussion turns to slowing economic indicators. Is it what the Fed wants to see?  Also, what's the Trump conviction mean for markets?  

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 959 Annex Chief Economist Dr. Brian Jacobsen sits in for Dave Spano.  The discussion turns to slowing economic indicators. Is it what the Fed wants to see?  Also, what's the Trump conviction mean for markets?  

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 100 100 Episode 100. When does 'Investing Summer' start? full 05c84644-9c74-48c3-828f-25a8b0041d63 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/100 Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell celebrate the 100th episode covering NVIDIA, AI and jobs, and the presidential election. 

]]> Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell celebrate the 100th episode covering NVIDIA, AI and jobs, and the presidential election. 

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 964 Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell celebrate the 100th episode covering NVIDIA, AI and jobs, and the presidential election. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 99 99 Has the Fed lost credibility? full 65d4c995-3278-4b58-be44-d68e14006048 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/99 What would you prefer? A slowdown in inflation or a slowdown in the economy? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss. 

]]> What would you prefer? A slowdown in inflation or a slowdown in the economy? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss. 

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 967 What would you prefer? A slowdown in inflation or a slowdown in the economy? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 98 98 The 'misery index' and its role in the election full 6426a115-14f9-40a5-a45b-c1ad165d76ae https://thedifference.transistor.fm/98 ABC’s polling indicates weakness for Biden. If inflation doesn’t slow to where rate cuts occur, what does that spell for November?

]]> ABC’s polling indicates weakness for Biden. If inflation doesn’t slow to where rate cuts occur, what does that spell for November?

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 925 ABC’s polling indicates weakness for Biden. If inflation doesn’t slow to where rate cuts occur, what does that spell for November?

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 97 97 Sell in May. Come back by the election? full 3702cd1b-2b3c-458e-8421-81d38bf8104e https://thedifference.transistor.fm/97 Dave Spano provides the history behind 'sell in May and go away'. Then, he and Dan pivot to Starbucks, consumers in general, and the daily jockeying during the race to the November election. 

]]> Dave Spano provides the history behind 'sell in May and go away'. Then, he and Dan pivot to Starbucks, consumers in general, and the daily jockeying during the race to the November election. 

]]> Mon, 06 May 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 924 Dave Spano provides the history behind 'sell in May and go away'. Then, he and Dan pivot to Starbucks, consumers in general, and the daily jockeying during the race to the November election. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 96 96 CNN presidential poll stunner. Advantage Trump. full 37ea0cbe-043b-41ed-b5f3-41403d947bce https://thedifference.transistor.fm/96 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 954 wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 95 95 The Fed is willing to wait. Homebuyers might not be. full 1b314369-b350-4557-bfed-ca162c8acafa https://thedifference.transistor.fm/95 Fresh off a week-long losing streak on Wall Street, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell cover the Fed, interest rates, and what could transpire during one or both of the national political conventions. 

]]> Fresh off a week-long losing streak on Wall Street, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell cover the Fed, interest rates, and what could transpire during one or both of the national political conventions. 

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 941 Fresh off a week-long losing streak on Wall Street, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell cover the Fed, interest rates, and what could transpire during one or both of the national political conventions. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 94 94 Vegas and Presidential election odds full 22bbdc74-60d5-415c-829a-08334e30042c https://thedifference.transistor.fm/94 Fresh off a weekend trip to Vegas, Dan O'Donnell shares a few stories while Dave Spano zeroes in on the latest in presidential election odds. Dan was at a UFC event, Dave is following the Netanyahu-Khomeini action. 

]]> Fresh off a weekend trip to Vegas, Dan O'Donnell shares a few stories while Dave Spano zeroes in on the latest in presidential election odds. Dan was at a UFC event, Dave is following the Netanyahu-Khomeini action. 

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 961 Fresh off a weekend trip to Vegas, Dan O'Donnell shares a few stories while Dave Spano zeroes in on the latest in presidential election odds. Dan was at a UFC event, Dave is following the Netanyahu-Khomeini action. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 93 93 The Fed can’t get it wrong again full 6e6c8c95-47af-4a18-84c4-3989eb92726c https://thedifference.transistor.fm/93 Is the Fed in a precarious position? Economists are increasingly uncertain about Fed rate cuts this year. Dan and Dave discuss the latest. Dave's got good news: earnings seasons starts soon and it might be healthy.  

]]> Is the Fed in a precarious position? Economists are increasingly uncertain about Fed rate cuts this year. Dan and Dave discuss the latest. Dave's got good news: earnings seasons starts soon and it might be healthy.  

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 932 Is the Fed in a precarious position? Economists are increasingly uncertain about Fed rate cuts this year. Dan and Dave discuss the latest. Dave's got good news: earnings seasons starts soon and it might be healthy.  

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 92 92 Powell and the Fed don't seem too worried about inflation full a35eaf51-cc04-4b6b-a4d2-32d57caa6f9c https://thedifference.transistor.fm/92 On the same day Dan O'Donnell interviewed former president Trump on his radio show, Brian Jacobsen fills for Dave Spano and provides his take on Jerome Powell and the possibly ambivalent reaction to stubborn rates.

]]> On the same day Dan O'Donnell interviewed former president Trump on his radio show, Brian Jacobsen fills for Dave Spano and provides his take on Jerome Powell and the possibly ambivalent reaction to stubborn rates.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 994 On the same day Dan O'Donnell interviewed former president Trump on his radio show, Brian Jacobsen fills for Dave Spano and provides his take on Jerome Powell and the possibly ambivalent reaction to stubborn rates.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 91 91 Declining inflation doesn't mean prices are going down full 926c7c31-b951-4f0a-bd98-8ddce6d96ea8 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/91 When it comes to inflation, Boomers could be the only ones who might not care. 

]]> When it comes to inflation, Boomers could be the only ones who might not care. 

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 922 When it comes to inflation, Boomers could be the only ones who might not care. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 90 90 AI Woodstock. full 82541f78-6e8b-42ad-a0bb-c711121dfb44 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/90 Another chip unveil from NVidia might shake up the tech world, again. Dave and Dan discuss that along with what might be the Fed's next (non) move and the tax bill that's on the table--in now-or-never mode. 

]]> Another chip unveil from NVidia might shake up the tech world, again. Dave and Dan discuss that along with what might be the Fed's next (non) move and the tax bill that's on the table--in now-or-never mode. 

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 964 Another chip unveil from NVidia might shake up the tech world, again. Dave and Dan discuss that along with what might be the Fed's next (non) move and the tax bill that's on the table--in now-or-never mode. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 89 89 Trump stocks vs Biden stocks full 33db08d3-060a-4eb5-ac4a-83f81a8d6740 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/89 Don't invest your politics. Dave Spano explains why. 

]]> Don't invest your politics. Dave Spano explains why. 

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 928 Don't invest your politics. Dave Spano explains why. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 88 88 Bullish sentiment takes over full 47c63490-a243-4a16-8b6e-53b71a16707d https://thedifference.transistor.fm/88 Is it possible the Fed could leave rates where they are? 

]]> Is it possible the Fed could leave rates where they are? 

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 980 Is it possible the Fed could leave rates where they are? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 87 87 A second wave of inflation? full f353fecd-2a78-476e-9f64-362a516548bc https://thedifference.transistor.fm/87 252 days out from the presidential election, Dave and Dan still don't quite agree on the eventual matchup. 

]]> 252 days out from the presidential election, Dave and Dan still don't quite agree on the eventual matchup. 

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 911 252 days out from the presidential election, Dave and Dan still don't quite agree on the eventual matchup. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 86 86 Why Biden and Trump should be careful taking credit for the economy. full abfec0b2-6de9-42a3-bb9a-4cb488b19254 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/86 It's going to be a long slog from President's Day to the election. Dan and Dave discuss markets during election cycles, the influence of Joe Biden's sister, the Magnificent Seven, and what it will signify when the Fed finally cuts rates. 

]]> It's going to be a long slog from President's Day to the election. Dan and Dave discuss markets during election cycles, the influence of Joe Biden's sister, the Magnificent Seven, and what it will signify when the Fed finally cuts rates. 

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 906 It's going to be a long slog from President's Day to the election. Dan and Dave discuss markets during election cycles, the influence of Joe Biden's sister, the Magnificent Seven, and what it will signify when the Fed finally cuts rates. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 85 85 "Most economists will tell you: Fear the rate cut". full 0da0ff27-58e8-4783-bcda-06b84353d0f7 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/85 After a quick Superbowl discussion, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell pivot to AI, the Magnificent Seven, fear of missing out on the S&P 500's run and what is next for the Fed and rate cuts. Dave points out that most economists will tell you to fear the rate cut. He explains why. 

]]> After a quick Superbowl discussion, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell pivot to AI, the Magnificent Seven, fear of missing out on the S&P 500's run and what is next for the Fed and rate cuts. Dave points out that most economists will tell you to fear the rate cut. He explains why. 

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 924 After a quick Superbowl discussion, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell pivot to AI, the Magnificent Seven, fear of missing out on the S&P 500's run and what is next for the Fed and rate cuts. Dave points out that most economists will tell you to fear the rate cut. He explains why. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 84 84 The (Jerome) Powell Pushback full 954fa2d0-6bed-4466-bd5f-0f9fdead774a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/84 If Fed decisions are data dependent, what do you do when the data is noisy and perhaps a little suspect?

]]> If Fed decisions are data dependent, what do you do when the data is noisy and perhaps a little suspect?

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 978 If Fed decisions are data dependent, what do you do when the data is noisy and perhaps a little suspect?

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 83 83 $1 trillion in debt added in the past 4 months. full 0aa30d91-7bd5-4f7d-83c6-aa42b5962fff https://thedifference.transistor.fm/83 Dan and Dave discuss the stubbornly good economy, GDP, the election (and the still-in-play $100 bet), bond vigilantes, Elon Musk, and dandy  a quote from 'Billions', the TV series. 

]]> Dan and Dave discuss the stubbornly good economy, GDP, the election (and the still-in-play $100 bet), bond vigilantes, Elon Musk, and dandy  a quote from 'Billions', the TV series. 

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 914 Dan and Dave discuss the stubbornly good economy, GDP, the election (and the still-in-play $100 bet), bond vigilantes, Elon Musk, and dandy  a quote from 'Billions', the TV series. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 82 82 "He thinks he's JFK" full c621caaf-aed0-4315-ad80-2665b47e6e19 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/82 Ron DeSantis dropping out of the presidential election leads the podcast, but Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano also wonder what the Kamala Harris/Gavin Newsom dynamic might mean for the Democrats. Speaking of the election, are we better off than 4 years ago? Dan's been doing some research and drops some knowledge regarding the impact of inflation. 

]]> Ron DeSantis dropping out of the presidential election leads the podcast, but Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano also wonder what the Kamala Harris/Gavin Newsom dynamic might mean for the Democrats. Speaking of the election, are we better off than 4 years ago? Dan's been doing some research and drops some knowledge regarding the impact of inflation. 

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 942 Ron DeSantis dropping out of the presidential election leads the podcast, but Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano also wonder what the Kamala Harris/Gavin Newsom dynamic might mean for the Democrats. Speaking of the election, are we better off than 4 years ago? Dan's been doing some research and drops some knowledge regarding the impact of inflation. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 81 81 80% of Capitalism is up for election? full fe1fe06b-a1c5-4e02-93e5-d4d763b4d82d https://thedifference.transistor.fm/81 Election season. Not just here, but around the world. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell cover the Iowa caucus, Boeing's bad weekend, the Fed, and what could be the biggest stories of the year. 

]]> Election season. Not just here, but around the world. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell cover the Iowa caucus, Boeing's bad weekend, the Fed, and what could be the biggest stories of the year. 

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 958 Election season. Not just here, but around the world. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell cover the Iowa caucus, Boeing's bad weekend, the Fed, and what could be the biggest stories of the year. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 80 80 The Fed's 2023 holiday gift full 499d7422-40d0-4387-8b56-c247f62f4557 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/80 On our final podcast of 2023, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss the recent rally, bump up against a couple of conspiracy theories, and what people are talking about at holiday parties when it comes to next year's presidential election. 

]]> On our final podcast of 2023, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss the recent rally, bump up against a couple of conspiracy theories, and what people are talking about at holiday parties when it comes to next year's presidential election. 

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 936 On our final podcast of 2023, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss the recent rally, bump up against a couple of conspiracy theories, and what people are talking about at holiday parties when it comes to next year's presidential election. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 79 79 The Dan O'Donnell/Dave Spano election wager full 577b08d7-7db9-435f-9031-ea0db5750c41 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/79 Not long after a pretty solid sample of rapping from Hamilton (the hip-hop musical), Dave reminds Dan of a $100 bet on the line. 

]]> Not long after a pretty solid sample of rapping from Hamilton (the hip-hop musical), Dave reminds Dan of a $100 bet on the line. 

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 936 Not long after a pretty solid sample of rapping from Hamilton (the hip-hop musical), Dave reminds Dan of a $100 bet on the line. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 78 78 Thankful. And 'choiceful'. What's the difference? full fe7bd845-f486-4332-b27c-69a969a27a76 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/78 Dan and Dave find reasons for cheer this Thanksgiving week; consumers keep spending, GDP looks healthy, and the Fed might be done raising rates. But why are CEO's being 'choiceful', and what exactly does that mean? 

]]> Dan and Dave find reasons for cheer this Thanksgiving week; consumers keep spending, GDP looks healthy, and the Fed might be done raising rates. But why are CEO's being 'choiceful', and what exactly does that mean? 

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 939 Dan and Dave find reasons for cheer this Thanksgiving week; consumers keep spending, GDP looks healthy, and the Fed might be done raising rates. But why are CEO's being 'choiceful', and what exactly does that mean? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 77 77 $33T in debt. We need a hard conversation. full ebda68fa-31c7-4e44-9001-c8c25e2d1ed3 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/77 Another threat of a government shutdown. Does it matter?  Dan and Dave discuss. What about the Moody's downgrade, the potential for rate CUTS in 2024, and a slowdown/recession in '24?  

]]> Another threat of a government shutdown. Does it matter?  Dan and Dave discuss. What about the Moody's downgrade, the potential for rate CUTS in 2024, and a slowdown/recession in '24?  

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 932 Another threat of a government shutdown. Does it matter?  Dan and Dave discuss. What about the Moody's downgrade, the potential for rate CUTS in 2024, and a slowdown/recession in '24?  

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 76 76 Taylor Swift, Seasonality, and Geopolitics. full 65efa92d-c9ce-4ddb-9f5e-53b96390e60f https://thedifference.transistor.fm/76 Taylor Swift's economic impact isn't lost on Jerome Powell---or Dan O'Donnell who flung a string of Swift titles at Dave Spano (who was ready). Dan and Dave cover seasonality, geopolitics, and a presidential election less than a year away. 

]]> Taylor Swift's economic impact isn't lost on Jerome Powell---or Dan O'Donnell who flung a string of Swift titles at Dave Spano (who was ready). Dan and Dave cover seasonality, geopolitics, and a presidential election less than a year away. 

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 943 Taylor Swift's economic impact isn't lost on Jerome Powell---or Dan O'Donnell who flung a string of Swift titles at Dave Spano (who was ready). Dan and Dave cover seasonality, geopolitics, and a presidential election less than a year away. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 75 75 Israel-Hamas and the Fed’s next move full a2c7c111-f714-4494-80ea-56c7153b9aa3 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/75 As the conflict churns on, worries about escalation are increasing. For now, no one knows. We do know GDP came in strong, earnings are generally decent, and most are certain the Fed isn’t making a move on interest rates this month. 

]]> As the conflict churns on, worries about escalation are increasing. For now, no one knows. We do know GDP came in strong, earnings are generally decent, and most are certain the Fed isn’t making a move on interest rates this month. 

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 950 As the conflict churns on, worries about escalation are increasing. For now, no one knows. We do know GDP came in strong, earnings are generally decent, and most are certain the Fed isn’t making a move on interest rates this month. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 74 74 Israel-Hamas. Teetering on the knife's edge. full 6cdbe9a6-4f2b-4354-b6b6-bb80c4d47d67 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/74 Two US carrier groups are nearby. Hezbollah could come off the sidelines. What's an investor to do? Dan and Dave dissect a delicate situation in Israel and Gaza. The next GDP report is inbound and could be strong but inflation remains an issue. And which of our two hosts is an admitted Dollar Tree Superfan? 

]]> Two US carrier groups are nearby. Hezbollah could come off the sidelines. What's an investor to do? Dan and Dave dissect a delicate situation in Israel and Gaza. The next GDP report is inbound and could be strong but inflation remains an issue. And which of our two hosts is an admitted Dollar Tree Superfan? 

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 935 Two US carrier groups are nearby. Hezbollah could come off the sidelines. What's an investor to do? Dan and Dave dissect a delicate situation in Israel and Gaza. The next GDP report is inbound and could be strong but inflation remains an issue. And which of our two hosts is an admitted Dollar Tree Superfan? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 73 73 An imminent Israeli invasion of Gaza. full b7aee0c9-0a4e-4c67-92ab-389b68848311 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/73 What are the chances of a proxy World War Three?  Markets aren't acting like it. 

]]> What are the chances of a proxy World War Three?  Markets aren't acting like it. 

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 942 What are the chances of a proxy World War Three?  Markets aren't acting like it. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 72 72 A catalyst for World War Three? full 4d1ce18a-2f43-4198-93c9-6a07991ae41a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/72 What's happening in Gaza has the potential to destabilize world markets.

]]> What's happening in Gaza has the potential to destabilize world markets.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 938 What's happening in Gaza has the potential to destabilize world markets.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 71 71 October's Bad Market Reputation & Can Congress Do The Basics? full 5785c96e-76cc-42ce-a235-9569bd2a6925 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/71 Dave & Dan discuss the drama in the House of Representatives - will Gaetz succeed? How much does the House impact upcoming earnings season? Dan asks Dave about October, and how history views the month in terms of market success.

]]> Dave & Dan discuss the drama in the House of Representatives - will Gaetz succeed? How much does the House impact upcoming earnings season? Dan asks Dave about October, and how history views the month in terms of market success.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:44:12 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 941 Dave & Dan discuss the drama in the House of Representatives - will Gaetz succeed? How much does the House impact upcoming earnings season? Dan asks Dave about October, and how history views the month in terms of market success.

]]> politics, economy, markets, stock market, washington dc, congress, financial planning No 70 70 The Wall of Worry builds into an election full bbee33fa-d5c3-476a-ac5d-150878c55b85 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/70 This week alone could influence many future policy decisions. 

]]> This week alone could influence many future policy decisions. 

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 989 This week alone could influence many future policy decisions. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 69 69 Should the State of Wisconsin be in the ballpark business? full b6ae38af-68c0-42e0-a55f-56006ef586d1 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/69 A proposed funding deal for American Family Field spurs a lively discussion. Dave’s perspective comes from his terms on the Stadium board.

]]> A proposed funding deal for American Family Field spurs a lively discussion. Dave’s perspective comes from his terms on the Stadium board.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 934 A proposed funding deal for American Family Field spurs a lively discussion. Dave’s perspective comes from his terms on the Stadium board.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 68 68 Both sides think they're going to win the election. That's good. full d6de47b9-a148-4d36-96be-5bf10430a97d https://thedifference.transistor.fm/68 There are drags on the economy that aren't getting attention; student loan repayments are one with the potential to shave .2% off GDP. Is the Fed likely to be politicized, again? And how are early 2024 earnings forecast going to look compared to this year?

]]> There are drags on the economy that aren't getting attention; student loan repayments are one with the potential to shave .2% off GDP. Is the Fed likely to be politicized, again? And how are early 2024 earnings forecast going to look compared to this year?

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 947 There are drags on the economy that aren't getting attention; student loan repayments are one with the potential to shave .2% off GDP. Is the Fed likely to be politicized, again? And how are early 2024 earnings forecast going to look compared to this year?

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 67 67 Austerity in 2024? full 308db690-0283-48cb-8f43-7965540cbe38 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/67 Debt crises have been around for over 100 years. The current $32 trillion version that's brewing won't address the issue until there's a problem. Would problems launch conversations about austerity prior to the election? 

]]> Debt crises have been around for over 100 years. The current $32 trillion version that's brewing won't address the issue until there's a problem. Would problems launch conversations about austerity prior to the election? 

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 943 Debt crises have been around for over 100 years. The current $32 trillion version that's brewing won't address the issue until there's a problem. Would problems launch conversations about austerity prior to the election? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 66 66 The two-cocktail political pairing full deba9be0-38e8-4765-be8e-cffe983d8137 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/66 With Jackson Hole and the Republican presidential debate in the rear-view mirror, Dan and Dave reflect on what happened at each event and the potential economic and political ramifications.  Dave also shares someone's two-cocktail political pairing. 

]]> With Jackson Hole and the Republican presidential debate in the rear-view mirror, Dan and Dave reflect on what happened at each event and the potential economic and political ramifications.  Dave also shares someone's two-cocktail political pairing. 

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 954 With Jackson Hole and the Republican presidential debate in the rear-view mirror, Dan and Dave reflect on what happened at each event and the potential economic and political ramifications.  Dave also shares someone's two-cocktail political pairing. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 65 65 The recession is not cancelled. It is delayed. full a8d9646f-3531-4843-9a22-bdf6f8d2dfa0 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/65 Dan and Dave discuss the growing--and looming--US debt. 

]]> Dan and Dave discuss the growing--and looming--US debt. 

]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 961 Dan and Dave discuss the growing--and looming--US debt. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 64 64 A Prison President? What Might That Do To The Dollar? full ef6799ca-2a61-4b0b-8192-4326d3ee9986 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/64 Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and WISN's Dan O'Donnell discuss the ramifications of an imprisoned President, along with insights on politics and the economy.

]]> Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and WISN's Dan O'Donnell discuss the ramifications of an imprisoned President, along with insights on politics and the economy.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:02:30 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 928 Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and WISN's Dan O'Donnell discuss the ramifications of an imprisoned President, along with insights on politics and the economy.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 63 63 The Fitch effect. What did the downgrade do? full 2788026b-5677-492e-8752-7ba18f6241d4 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/63 Dan and Dave review the downgrade from Fitch and what it means for markets. Do Americans really need $1.8 million to retire? That’s what a Schwab survey found. And has the recession been cancelled or just postponed? 

]]> Dan and Dave review the downgrade from Fitch and what it means for markets. Do Americans really need $1.8 million to retire? That’s what a Schwab survey found. And has the recession been cancelled or just postponed? 

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 919 Dan and Dave review the downgrade from Fitch and what it means for markets. Do Americans really need $1.8 million to retire? That’s what a Schwab survey found. And has the recession been cancelled or just postponed? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 62 62 Any time you see 90% of economists agree on something.... full 1dcb4b9e-3e9c-475b-842b-af44c35ce477 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/62 Jobs, spending, earnings, and optimism remain healthy with no sign of the 'promised' recession. So what would happen if a recession began during an election year? 

]]> Jobs, spending, earnings, and optimism remain healthy with no sign of the 'promised' recession. So what would happen if a recession began during an election year? 

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 940 Jobs, spending, earnings, and optimism remain healthy with no sign of the 'promised' recession. So what would happen if a recession began during an election year? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 61 61 At what point do we start to address the debt in this country? full 768246b8-c446-4b87-b84d-fdb27f80f212 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/61 Dave and Dan discuss the red-hot Dow, the presidential matchup, the Fed, Russia/Ukraine, the Chinese economy---and land on the SAG-AFTRA strike.  

]]> Dave and Dan discuss the red-hot Dow, the presidential matchup, the Fed, Russia/Ukraine, the Chinese economy---and land on the SAG-AFTRA strike.  

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 897 Dave and Dan discuss the red-hot Dow, the presidential matchup, the Fed, Russia/Ukraine, the Chinese economy---and land on the SAG-AFTRA strike.  

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 60 60 More inflation, the coming retirement crisis, and growth of decentralized media. full bd5fea6b-558a-4d4d-8007-9402bed1e3b4 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/60 Dan and Dave chat about inflation before pivoting to the SAG-AFTRA strike and the potential impact on the bottom line for streamers and other media channels. 

]]> Dan and Dave chat about inflation before pivoting to the SAG-AFTRA strike and the potential impact on the bottom line for streamers and other media channels. 

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 987 Dan and Dave chat about inflation before pivoting to the SAG-AFTRA strike and the potential impact on the bottom line for streamers and other media channels. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 59 59 Inflation. Cutbacks. And will Joe run again? full 45856be4-2faa-4ddc-afee-3011b737fc66 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/59 If Joe Biden doesn't run, what does a Gavin Newsom candidacy mean for an election matchup---and the markets? 

]]> If Joe Biden doesn't run, what does a Gavin Newsom candidacy mean for an election matchup---and the markets? 

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 933 If Joe Biden doesn't run, what does a Gavin Newsom candidacy mean for an election matchup---and the markets? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 58 58 The FOMO rally full 9b300511-aed1-44c5-850b-235f20b1a0dc https://thedifference.transistor.fm/58 FOMO: the fear of missing out. Is that what's happening? And what might derail it? 

]]> FOMO: the fear of missing out. Is that what's happening? And what might derail it? 

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 956 FOMO: the fear of missing out. Is that what's happening? And what might derail it? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 57 57 "What will you create? Whatever it is, run after it. We did. Run, don't walk." full 07bf1d25-6001-4f59-9f3d-77380f01a382 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/57 Enthusiasm for AI is everywhere. "We could be on the precipice of another major move like we saw in 1999."

]]> Enthusiasm for AI is everywhere. "We could be on the precipice of another major move like we saw in 1999."

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 957 Enthusiasm for AI is everywhere. "We could be on the precipice of another major move like we saw in 1999."

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 56 56 AI, front and center. Dan and Dave are believers. full a9391698-2038-4e45-aec8-4373961c699d https://thedifference.transistor.fm/56 Powered by Nvidia. Not the chip, per se, but the company which reported blowout earnings last week. What's the potential? Who will be disrupted? Who might be left behind. Both Dan and Dave are excited about the possibilities.

]]> Powered by Nvidia. Not the chip, per se, but the company which reported blowout earnings last week. What's the potential? Who will be disrupted? Who might be left behind. Both Dan and Dave are excited about the possibilities.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 944 Powered by Nvidia. Not the chip, per se, but the company which reported blowout earnings last week. What's the potential? Who will be disrupted? Who might be left behind. Both Dan and Dave are excited about the possibilities.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 55 55 Special guest this week: Tina. There Is An Alternative. full 6230677e-ac21-4bf7-97e0-1a1dc5382855 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/55 Cash has some flash. Dave and Dan discuss alternatives to equities---while cautioning listeners why trying to time the market is a bad idea. Dan presses Dave on which EV he’d buy. 

]]> Cash has some flash. Dave and Dan discuss alternatives to equities---while cautioning listeners why trying to time the market is a bad idea. Dan presses Dave on which EV he’d buy. 

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 960 Cash has some flash. Dave and Dan discuss alternatives to equities---while cautioning listeners why trying to time the market is a bad idea. Dan presses Dave on which EV he’d buy. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 54 54 The issues with the Debt Ceiling. full 522e1a76-cee6-40e2-9cf9-36f663f37056 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/54 With the clock ticking to a mystery deadline, there are many issues. At the top, who will blink first in Washington, DC?  

]]> With the clock ticking to a mystery deadline, there are many issues. At the top, who will blink first in Washington, DC?  

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 795 With the clock ticking to a mystery deadline, there are many issues. At the top, who will blink first in Washington, DC?  

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 53 53 How about a rolling recession? full 3f6a52f0-3ed4-47f8-8048-9b841902d652 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/53 Imagine paying market interest rates on $33 trillion in debt. That's what the next president is facing---no matter who it is. 

]]> Imagine paying market interest rates on $33 trillion in debt. That's what the next president is facing---no matter who it is. 

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 918 Imagine paying market interest rates on $33 trillion in debt. That's what the next president is facing---no matter who it is. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 52 52 The bank contagian debate. Are we seeing another 08/09 scenario? full 47fbc983-db90-40ea-aee8-0e83b1a21b61 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/52 Another bank fails. Some say everything is fine. Dan doesn't think so. Plus, Dave learns "the secret of talk radio".  

]]> Another bank fails. Some say everything is fine. Dan doesn't think so. Plus, Dave learns "the secret of talk radio".  

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 957 Another bank fails. Some say everything is fine. Dan doesn't think so. Plus, Dave learns "the secret of talk radio".  

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 51 51 Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, and the Debt Ceiling full 3577a132-036e-4264-8e2f-7957e3f6e1f8 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/51 Major moves in media highlight Monday while the debate over the Debt Ceiling rages on. 

]]> Major moves in media highlight Monday while the debate over the Debt Ceiling rages on. 

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 925 Major moves in media highlight Monday while the debate over the Debt Ceiling rages on. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 50 50 $32 trillion and no one wants to talk about it full 61ac4fda-df54-4dc5-9750-04adb6990c18 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/50 On the eve of a potential settlement of the Fox/Dominion lawsuit, Dan and Dave talk about the Fed, the Economy, and what might happen with the debt limit. 

]]> On the eve of a potential settlement of the Fox/Dominion lawsuit, Dan and Dave talk about the Fed, the Economy, and what might happen with the debt limit. 

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 948 On the eve of a potential settlement of the Fox/Dominion lawsuit, Dan and Dave talk about the Fed, the Economy, and what might happen with the debt limit. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 49 49 Arraignment Eve full be472894-739d-46b8-bfc4-8c3517bcc881 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/49 As the Trump motorcade heads to the airport, Dan and Dave discuss the ramifications and potential angles involved in this historic event. With the debt ceiling approaching---is it time to bring the word ‘austerity’ to the discussion? 

]]> As the Trump motorcade heads to the airport, Dan and Dave discuss the ramifications and potential angles involved in this historic event. With the debt ceiling approaching---is it time to bring the word ‘austerity’ to the discussion? 

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 951 As the Trump motorcade heads to the airport, Dan and Dave discuss the ramifications and potential angles involved in this historic event. With the debt ceiling approaching---is it time to bring the word ‘austerity’ to the discussion? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 48 48 The arsonist is also the fire department full e5067a51-5797-4185-9a22-6002761b66f7 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/48 The banking system is in a tough patch. Dave Spano said the Fed was going to break SOMETHING. This is it. 

]]> The banking system is in a tough patch. Dave Spano said the Fed was going to break SOMETHING. This is it. 

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 924 The banking system is in a tough patch. Dave Spano said the Fed was going to break SOMETHING. This is it. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 47 47 The Fed broke something full 6170de8f-d880-4a05-a3ba-a3f1f2e00e5e https://thedifference.transistor.fm/47 How did odds of a 50 basis point hike go from 80% on Wednesday to 0% today? 

]]> How did odds of a 50 basis point hike go from 80% on Wednesday to 0% today? 

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 944 How did odds of a 50 basis point hike go from 80% on Wednesday to 0% today? 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 46 46 The stunning stat about ChatGPT's growth full 23b23301-2533-4e62-867d-17be7a0cc4e1 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/46 ChatGPT stories are everywhere. Dan and Dave discuss the potential along with some pitfalls. Dave floats an interesting conspiracy theory about COVID.

]]> ChatGPT stories are everywhere. Dan and Dave discuss the potential along with some pitfalls. Dave floats an interesting conspiracy theory about COVID.

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 995 ChatGPT stories are everywhere. Dan and Dave discuss the potential along with some pitfalls. Dave floats an interesting conspiracy theory about COVID.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 45 45 AI is having a time. When should we welcome our robot overlords? full 74500ec5-108f-45e5-9c6d-afdd600d8edc https://thedifference.transistor.fm/45 More on the developing story of China potentially aiding Russia with weapons and the subsequent impact of the US-China trade relationship. Dave and Don discus potential storylines of the next presidential election. AI is a HOT topic. How will it impact certain industries and affect productivity. 

]]> More on the developing story of China potentially aiding Russia with weapons and the subsequent impact of the US-China trade relationship. Dave and Don discus potential storylines of the next presidential election. AI is a HOT topic. How will it impact certain industries and affect productivity. 

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:15:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 994 More on the developing story of China potentially aiding Russia with weapons and the subsequent impact of the US-China trade relationship. Dave and Don discus potential storylines of the next presidential election. AI is a HOT topic. How will it impact certain industries and affect productivity. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 44 44 Russia, Ukraine, China, Taiwan. What to do about incident risk. full 1148761e-70b5-4370-b8a0-14099625eab5 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/44 It is difficult to manage money to what's called 'incident risk'. But is the answer to become less risky? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss a series of geopolitical risks that have potential to stir the waters. 

]]> It is difficult to manage money to what's called 'incident risk'. But is the answer to become less risky? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss a series of geopolitical risks that have potential to stir the waters. 

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 929 It is difficult to manage money to what's called 'incident risk'. But is the answer to become less risky? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss a series of geopolitical risks that have potential to stir the waters. 

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 43 43 Super Bowl, Rhianna, and why China is still important. full cfdcae21-ecda-4598-9d50-33da2d26bf41 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/43 Dan and Dave chat about Rhianna's Super Bowl show, a couple of interesting commercials within the broadcast, and why China still matters despite sending balloons over North America.

]]> Dan and Dave chat about Rhianna's Super Bowl show, a couple of interesting commercials within the broadcast, and why China still matters despite sending balloons over North America.

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 988 Dan and Dave chat about Rhianna's Super Bowl show, a couple of interesting commercials within the broadcast, and why China still matters despite sending balloons over North America.

]]> wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 42 42 Is the 'possible' recession being pushed too far down the tracks? full fc893411-f4aa-427f-99c2-c107df7a5ad3 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/42 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 940 Was Friday's stellar jobs report good---or not so good? Depends on who you ask. Plus, Dave hauls out a quote from The Godfather regarding news from the economy. Was Friday's stellar jobs report good---or not so good? Depends on who you ask. Plus, Dave hauls out a quote from The Godfather regarding news from the economy. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 41 41 $30 trillion in debt. And no concern on either side of the aisle. full aff174dd-320f-4009-9dd5-887b7b291339 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/41 A huge couple weeks of earnings---our old nemesis 'interest rates--and a stare down over the debt limit. Dave and Dan have a lot to talk about this week. 

]]> A huge couple weeks of earnings---our old nemesis 'interest rates--and a stare down over the debt limit. Dave and Dan have a lot to talk about this week. 

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 941 A huge couple weeks of earnings---our old nemesis 'interest rates--and a stare down over the debt limit. Dave and Dan have a lot to talk about this week. A huge couple weeks of earnings---our old nemesis 'interest rates--and a stare down over the debt limit. Dave and Dan have a lot to talk about this week. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 40 40 Tech Hands Out Pink Slips - Who's Next? full 63e72b15-48a7-428e-912a-10570f9d032f https://thedifference.transistor.fm/40 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:40:18 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 957 Google announced that they were laying off 12,000 employees, another sign that a slowdown is imminent. Will layoffs of that magnitude make it to the Midwest? Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano discuss. Google announced that they were laying off 12,000 employees, another sign that a slowdown is imminent. Will layoffs of that magnitude make it to the Midwest? Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano discuss. The Difference Podcast, wealth management, markets, the economy No 39 39 Some thoughts on Davos and ChatGPT full 1f4957ae-0e54-4e0d-b2b2-c46cfc1b1ac7 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/39 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 1026 The World Economic Forum is underway at Davos. Dan and Dave have some thoughts. Then, they REALLY get going on AI technology like ChatGPT and the potential it could create in certain industries. The World Economic Forum is underway at Davos. Dan and Dave have some thoughts. Then, they REALLY get going on AI technology like ChatGPT and the potential it could create in certain industries. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 38 38 Things are coming back down to Earth full b04be003-dc81-4244-ba03-00d6cd81cab2 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/38 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 954 On the brink of earnings season, are we about to see lower P/Es on actual multiples of 'real' earnings? On the brink of earnings season, are we about to see lower P/Es on actual multiples of 'real' earnings? wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 37 37 "They're going to break something".... full 06b8a411-4119-419d-9882-0cf6f9c8a1be https://thedifference.transistor.fm/37 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 946 Buckle up. 2023 is going to be an interesting year. The odds of a soft landing are dropping, what might the Fed do if an actual recession is declared? Buckle up. 2023 is going to be an interesting year. The odds of a soft landing are dropping, what might the Fed do if an actual recession is declared? wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 36 36 The Fed is getting a lump of coal in its stocking. full 2b348169-3740-40ae-b30f-6994f5102057 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/36 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 917 "No question. We're headed for a slowdown" says Dave Spano. In this week's episode, he and Dan O'Donnell review the actions of the Fed and how they have set up current market conditions---including a possible recession in 2023. "No question. We're headed for a slowdown" says Dave Spano. In this week's episode, he and Dan O'Donnell review the actions of the Fed and how they have set up current market conditions---including a possible recession in 2023. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 35 35 "...bearish indicators are flashing" full 9cfd15c4-78e1-47ca-a97d-94b77699f50e https://thedifference.transistor.fm/35 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 911 Janet Yellen's appearance on 60 Minutes signaled something quite different than what she used to say about inflation. Dave and Dan discuss. Will 2023 see a true recession? And could trying times in the market spill over into 2024? Janet Yellen's appearance on 60 Minutes signaled something quite different than what she used to say about inflation. Dave and Dan discuss. Will 2023 see a true recession? And could trying times in the market spill over into 2024? wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 34 34 Two themes: Energy and the Fed. full ec3aa015-cd40-48af-a3b2-664f9639688a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/34 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 937 Set the supply chain and Russia aside. The Fed misjudged the situation and is now working feverishly to avoid a recession. Set the supply chain and Russia aside. The Fed misjudged the situation and is now working feverishly to avoid a recession. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 33 33 Disney Shuffles The Deck + A Quick Visit To The Wreckage Of FTX full b4cc8c80-c878-4dfa-82b1-cd9d4aa6b53e https://thedifference.transistor.fm/33 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 832 Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell chat about Bob Iger's return to Disney, the prospects of a soft landing, and why the blockchain continues to have promise even in light of the FTX debacle. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell chat about Bob Iger's return to Disney, the prospects of a soft landing, and why the blockchain continues to have promise even in light of the FTX debacle. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 32 32 About Last Week's Episode? Never Mind. full a82c32a9-b9d8-4f2e-b411-8a843e89392a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/32 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 826 Dave and Dan weren't the only ones fooled by the polls last week. Moving on, what's next for the economy while dealing with divided government? Plus, Dan reports a Fyre Festival vibe from the FTX meltdown. Dave and Dan weren't the only ones fooled by the polls last week. Moving on, what's next for the economy while dealing with divided government? Plus, Dan reports a Fyre Festival vibe from the FTX meltdown. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 31 31 One Day and Counting. What Might We See? full fb764830-6274-4ae5-a970-3cfd7989f791 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/31 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:17:09 -0600 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 902 A day prior to the midterm election, Dan O’Donnell and Dave Spano survey the landscape, the potential ramifications, and what to watch for downstream in the markets. A day prior to the midterm election, Dan O’Donnell and Dave Spano survey the landscape, the potential ramifications, and what to watch for downstream in the markets. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 30 30 Pre-election 2022: What Would A Red Wave Mean? full ef5851d9-6830-4de1-acca-173f247b72b2 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/30 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:51:16 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 962 Political expert Dan O’Donnell offers his thoughts on the possible outcome for next week’s election - but what could those changes mean for the markets and the predicted looming recession? Political expert Dan O’Donnell offers his thoughts on the possible outcome for next week’s election - but what could those changes mean for the markets and the predicted looming recession? wealth management, wealth, politics, investments, markets No 29 29 Will The Fed Make Policy Mistake #3? full 7d789361-d10d-4691-a76e-d77b5db0f5db https://thedifference.transistor.fm/29 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:23:48 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 899 As the Fed works to stomp out inflation, could it commit another policy error in raising rates too much, too fast? What factors could change how investors think about the economy and buying opportunities today? As the Fed works to stomp out inflation, could it commit another policy error in raising rates too much, too fast? What factors could change how investors think about the economy and buying opportunities today? wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 28 28 Forecasts See A Financial Storm Coming. What Now? full 9d3b32bd-0fce-4ecb-ba81-0ddee4218109 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/28 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:16:05 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 964 Dan O'Donnell shares that forecasters now indicate there is an 100% likelihood of a recession in 2023. How big of a financial storm will it be, and how long will it last? Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss. Dan O'Donnell shares that forecasters now indicate there is an 100% likelihood of a recession in 2023. How big of a financial storm will it be, and how long will it last? Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss. wealth management, public policy, economics, personal finance, markets, economy No 27 27 O'Donnell Predicts A Future Nobel Prizewinner full 8a2ff5e1-5147-4b43-be3f-f9278d62fa22 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/27 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:36:57 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 941 Using current criteria, Dan predicts who will win the Nobel Prize in the future, as he and Dave discuss our current economic climate - and where it might head. Are there positions that make sense in this current environment? Using current criteria, Dan predicts who will win the Nobel Prize in the future, as he and Dave discuss our current economic climate - and where it might head. Are there positions that make sense in this current environment? wealth management, politics, the fed, recession, the markets, fed policy No 26 26 Markets Fall For A Third Straight Quarter. What Do We Do? full f803eb16-1aa2-4b84-b10b-c6e3d29aad60 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/26 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:54:21 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 957 For the first time in history, the S&P 500 and the Barclay's Aggregate Bond Index both fell for three consecutive quarters. What should investors (and voters) do now, and will the elections change the current financial situation? For the first time in history, the S&P 500 and the Barclay's Aggregate Bond Index both fell for three consecutive quarters. What should investors (and voters) do now, and will the elections change the current financial situation? wealth management, wealth, Dan O'Donnell, finance and politics, markets No 25 25 Will The Fed's Right Hook Connect? full b0d0e3ff-3428-47d4-b0a0-39009bb31c4a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/25 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:14:50 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 960 Most market analysts expected the Fed's 75 basis point increase announced last week - but few anticipated Fed Chairman Powell to describe continued aggressive hikes into 2023. Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano explained that after hitting us with a left jab, Powell seems to be announcing a right hook intended to lower inflation - and perhaps knock the economy out in the process. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano discuss what may come next. Most market analysts expected the Fed's 75 basis point increase announced last week - but few anticipated Fed Chairman Powell to describe continued aggressive hikes into 2023. Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano explained that after hitting us with a lef wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 24 24 Planning In A Downturn: Not Everyone Has A Cardi B full e37b9b3a-a04e-498e-82b2-ff7bd157d6de https://thedifference.transistor.fm/24 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:43:54 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 928 As the markets await the Fed's next rate decision, many indicators seem to indicate an economic downturn - and the potential that some areas may worsen in the coming months. It may be time to review what you own, and why - or look for a wealthy relative to assist. Not everyone has the latter choice. As the markets await the Fed's next rate decision, many indicators seem to indicate an economic downturn - and the potential that some areas may worsen in the coming months. It may be time to review what you own, and why - or look for a wealthy relative t wealth management, financial podcast, personal finance, investment, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 23 23 The Fed Hints At "Pain" In The Future: Where Will We Feel It? full fafadcdb-589f-4e72-8232-fb173ed12ff6 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/23 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:16:41 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 951 Chairman Powell indicated that we may feel pain in the future as rates rise to fend off inflation. Where will the pain be experienced, and how much? Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss what we may see in the coming months. Chairman Powell indicated that we may feel pain in the future as rates rise to fend off inflation. Where will the pain be experienced, and how much? Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss what we may see in the coming months. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 22 22 How Does Our Present Economy Compare To 2008? full 95218364-8d90-48be-b64c-0bab7e7a78a1 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/22 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:32:28 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 950 Dan O'Donnell asks Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano how today's financial situation compares to the Great Recession in 2008. How will rising rates affect the economy? Dan O'Donnell asks Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano how today's financial situation compares to the Great Recession in 2008. How will rising rates affect the economy? wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 21 21 Will Student Loan Forgiveness Be Legally Challenged? full 5e3c9202-9119-40df-962e-177c386c6cb7 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/21 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:09:03 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 971 Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano discuss the impact of interest rate increases on the economy, and their insights on whether Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness will be challenged in court. Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano discuss the impact of interest rate increases on the economy, and their insights on whether Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness will be challenged in court. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 20 20 Does The Fed Decide When A Recession Happens? full 5c9cd560-7509-49d2-a352-05604da4e74f https://thedifference.transistor.fm/20 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:02:58 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 950 Analysts say the odds of another recession are now 50/50. Is the Fed timing when it takes place? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss what it would take to prevent a recession. Analysts say the odds of another recession are now 50/50. Is the Fed timing when it takes place? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss what it would take to prevent a recession. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 19 19 New Bull Or Bear Market Rally? full 7d93ee3c-bd27-4b86-ab16-13ce5a98b307 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/19 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:37:24 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 923 Analysts believe the Inflation Reduction Act's passage won't have an impact on inflation, but inflation may have peaked. Does that mean we'll return to inflation numbers of just a few years ago? Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano discuss the impact of the new bill, and where inflation may settle into the future. Analysts believe the Inflation Reduction Act's passage won't have an impact on inflation, but inflation may have peaked. Does that mean we'll return to inflation numbers of just a few years ago? Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano discu Dan O'Donnell, Wealth Management, Stock Market, Investing, Investments, Investing Podcast, Politics and Investment No 18 18 Anti-Inflation Legislation Takes A New Direction full 3ac280b8-998b-439f-8a45-757db3bea8fd https://thedifference.transistor.fm/18 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:31:15 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 930 The Senate changed the name of its legislation nearly as soon as it passed. What will it do for inflation and the economy? The Senate changed the name of its legislation nearly as soon as it passed. What will it do for inflation and the economy? wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 17 17 We May See A Double-Dip Recession full 7a32e9db-97dc-4f05-9883-c169a64a07a8 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/17 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:30:43 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 934 As we start a week that promises to be filled with impactful reports and metrics, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss the probability that we're in a recession now, and what lies ahead as the Fed seems to be intent on continuing to increase rates As we start a week that promises to be filled with impactful reports and metrics, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss the probability that we're in a recession now, and what lies ahead as the Fed seems to be intent on continuing to increase rates wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 16 16 How Slow Can You Go When Employment Is Hot? full e70e27b4-2cb0-4d69-a13d-72167848963c https://thedifference.transistor.fm/16 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:46:06 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 923 Dan observes a change in buyer behaviors while on a trip, and asks Dave if the economic numbers agree with what appears to be a slowing sentiment. Are we in a recession now, and if so, could we be in for a “double-dip,” a la’ Volcker’s 1980’s? Dan observes a change in buyer behaviors while on a trip, and asks Dave if the economic numbers agree with what appears to be a slowing sentiment. Are we in a recession now, and if so, could we be in for a “double-dip,” a la’ Volcker’s 1980’s? wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 15 15 Election Year Observations - Will Trends Continue? full 6c5a96c8-b65c-4dda-99c5-2917c177a515 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/15 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:02:02 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 959 After exciting trips for both hosts, Dan and Dave discuss where we're headed in this volatile election year. After exciting trips for both hosts, Dan and Dave discuss where we're headed in this volatile election year. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 14 14 Is the Fed headed to a policy mistake? full 999570db-6cbe-4c9e-9a63-f4dbcf5d62c6 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/14 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 1060 Higher prices or higher unemployment. Which would we prefer? Higher prices or higher unemployment. Which would we prefer? wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 13 13 Inflation and $5 gas full b206f6c5-ac14-4416-8621-4058687cd6cf https://thedifference.transistor.fm/13 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 929 More discussion about inflation as gas prices move steadily higher—plus—Dave introduces the potential for an ‘earnings recession’. More discussion about inflation as gas prices move steadily higher—plus—Dave introduces the potential for an ‘earnings recession’. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 12 12 Summer is here. Can we take a break from markets and the economy? full 7b9d6a16-1ed8-416d-bdec-66a0068b3867 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/12 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 956 Nope. Not according to a random sample from Dave Spano’s Memorial Day cookout. Discussion about inflation’s impact remains hotter than a Weber grill Nope. Not according to a random sample from Dave Spano’s Memorial Day cookout. Discussion about inflation’s impact remains hotter than a Weber grill wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 11 11 The Intersection of Finance & Policy – With Dale Kooyenga full 5e1c0659-f51a-4c79-ac7d-b635027a0edd https://thedifference.transistor.fm/11 Thu, 26 May 2022 09:40:43 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 1308 The Intersection of Finance & Policy – With Dale Kooyenga Dave and Dan welcome Wisconsin State Senator Dale Kooyenga, a public figure with a unique background which includes working as a CPA, an officer in military intelligence, and his work on the Wisconsin State Senate floor. The Intersection of Finance & Policy – With Dale Kooyenga Dave and Dan welcome Wisconsin State Senator Dale Kooyenga, a public figure with a unique background which includes working as a CPA, an officer in military intelligence, and his work on the W wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 10 10 Thoughts On Bear Territory full d6d0931e-2982-44e5-a6d6-ddb6bb834789 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/10 Tue, 17 May 2022 11:23:50 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 853 As NASDAQ and the S&P flirt with bear market territory and shortages in key areas heighten consumer concerns, some investors may be looking for the exit to escape uncertainty. Dave and Dan discuss what may be coming through the remainder of the year, and what investors can consider as the Fed tries to slow inflation. As NASDAQ and the S&P flirt with bear market territory and shortages in key areas heighten consumer concerns, some investors may be looking for the exit to escape uncertainty. Dave and Dan discuss what may be coming through the remainder of the year, Bear Market, volatility, annex wealth management, dan o'donnell, No 9 9 When Shortages Get Personal full 15837205-dcc3-4533-b741-de315ca41449 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/9 Mon, 09 May 2022 13:00:38 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 946 Sometimes market discussions can seem distant and academic. But when shortages include necessities like baby formula, how will consumers – and the markets – respond? Are we seeing fruits of that personal response in recent market behavior? Sometimes market discussions can seem distant and academic. But when shortages include necessities like baby formula, how will consumers – and the markets – respond? Are we seeing fruits of that personal response in recent market behavior? wealth, politics, shortages, markets, annex wealth management, dan o'donnell No 8 8 Insidious Inflation Sees Markets Tumble full 9c438f9c-de80-4a1b-9ccd-f9c9b7822799 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/8 Wed, 04 May 2022 11:36:56 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 968 The markets stumbled as earnings news and guidance continued to paint a bleak picture for the near future. Will the Fed be able to cool down the economy without plunging the economy into a recession? The markets stumbled as earnings news and guidance continued to paint a bleak picture for the near future. Will the Fed be able to cool down the economy without plunging the economy into a recession? wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 7 7 Anticipating Elon Musk-Owned Twitter full 042937a4-5e2d-4994-b12b-78c86fe461d7 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/7 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:04:09 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 995 What does an Elon Musk-owned social media company mean for the markets and for our country? Dan O’Donnell and Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano talk about the power of free speech. What does an Elon Musk-owned social media company mean for the markets and for our country? Dan O’Donnell and Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano talk about the power of free speech. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 6 6 Wait, How Did The Budget Deficit Go Down? full 83daa854-c5aa-4cc3-91e7-a7370aed3b3e https://thedifference.transistor.fm/6 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:57:36 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 976 Most people are aware that one of the solutions the U.S. government chose to face the Covid Crisis was to spend money. Businesses received support, and most Americans received stimulus checks mid-crisis. Given that increased spending, how did the U.S. Budget deficit go down? Is it a trend that will continue? Dan O’Donnell and Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano discuss. Most people are aware that one of the solutions the U.S. government chose to face the Covid Crisis was to spend money. Businesses received support, and most Americans received stimulus checks mid-crisis. Given that increased spending, how did the U.S. B wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 5 5 2022 Throws A Curve: What’s A Yield Curve? full 2badb2e7-c156-4389-a2ca-bdee896e094d https://thedifference.transistor.fm/5 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:10:48 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 950 News and financial sites have been reporting that the yield curve may be inverting. What is the yield curve, is it inverting, and what does that mean? News and financial sites have been reporting that the yield curve may be inverting. What is the yield curve, is it inverting, and what does that mean? wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 4 4 Planning So You Can Enjoy The Ride full 786ab1a1-4a8a-4149-b026-d76c0d34e19a https://thedifference.transistor.fm/4 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:06:08 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 954 Dan’s family visit to Disney got him thinking about how Disney line passes are a bit like financial planning. Dave talks about pricing power, and how important that will be for the markets and investing. Dan’s family visit to Disney got him thinking about how Disney line passes are a bit like financial planning. Dave talks about pricing power, and how important that will be for the markets and investing. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 3 3 Inflation And The Price Of Sushi full 4f9a4bd8-1231-40cf-8517-d2c9c2e72dae https://thedifference.transistor.fm/3 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:56:17 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 1000 Inflation hits home when Dan gets the bill for taking his family out to eat. Everyone is affected by this silent tax. Dave shares his Irish name. Inflation hits home when Dan gets the bill for taking his family out to eat. Everyone is affected by this silent tax. Dave shares his Irish name. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 2 2 Demand Destruction And The Dangers Of Inflation full a4f8a906-ae31-4d69-af2a-2ff3ce121212 https://thedifference.transistor.fm/2 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:47:44 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 938 Should Dan ride his bike to work? Rising prices cause us to consider alternatives as we ponder the impact on our savings and investments. Should Dan ride his bike to work? Rising prices cause us to consider alternatives as we ponder the impact on our savings and investments. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No 1 1 What Russia’s Invasion Means To The Markets full e36392a6-29b4-4c7f-954c-4bd04f5a794b https://thedifference.transistor.fm/1 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:35:58 -0500 Annex Wealth Management Annex Wealth Management 998 As Russian forces rolled into Ukraine, Dan O’Donnell and Dave Spano discuss the impact of the conflict, and what it could mean for the global and US economy. As Russian forces rolled into Ukraine, Dan O’Donnell and Dave Spano discuss the impact of the conflict, and what it could mean for the global and US economy. wealth management, wealth, investments, markets, politics, government, dan o'donnell, annex wealth management No