Ron Insana: WCPT 820 Interview

Richard Chew is joined by Ron Insana, CEO of Insana Entertainment Group best known for his work as a financial journalist and market analyst with CNBC. The discussion focused on market conditions, economic affordability, and the political and geopolitical factors that could shape the near future outlook. Here are a few highlights from the conversation: - Insana said that markets, post-election, may be responding to the possibility of reduced conflict, lower oil prices, tariff changes, and less political unpredictability. He noted that despite major indexes reaching near highs, 60 percent of the S&P 500 was down 20 percent or more. - Chew and Insana discussed how gridlock could reduce uncertainty for businesses, while leaving open how much Congress can constrain executive action. - They emphasized affordability and accountability as priorities, including housing, food, fuel, and benefits. Insana argued Democrats should foreground these concerns while addressing other issues in parallel. - They highlighted oversight of AI infrastructure and its effects on communities, employment, education, and essential services. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal