Educate Don't Hate

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

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

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

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

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

Quick review of why the DJIA and S&P500 were down today, while the NASDAQ was slightly up.  Then, some more TMZ-ish updates for fun.  

A quick recap of continued tariff announcements, and an intro to how I decided on which stocks to buy - I'll call it stock picking 101.  

Review of recent financial market activity, tariffs and other business newsw.  

Overview of the Trump Administrations recent budget proposal - what's in it, what the financial impact is on our deficit, and which popuplation groups are impacted most significantly.  

Hola -  This episodes digs into the recent tariff announcement, as well s the overall tariff impact on companies.  Many companies are announcing publicly their intent to pass on the tariff costs to the consumer (which we knew b/c we did our homework on this months ago!).  And, we'll end the episde with a meaningful quote from Jerome Powell - a qutoe we should all absorb and live by.     Thanks, Amy

Review of some current economic and business headlines and digging in to understand the impact of each for the average consumer / investor.  

I review a handful of today's headlines and how they impact the markets.  Digging deeper, as always, to understand the real world implications of these situations.  

I review the full 400+ page Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria as issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on May 1, 2025.   The report, which does not name an author, provides it's "treatment" recommendations for transgender youth, claiming that only psychotherapy is the appropriate medical treatment for transgender youth, and not gender affirming medical care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy.   Let's dig in - let's get the views of the leading medical organization who have direct experience in this area:  The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).  Both organizations issued firm rebuttals refuting the HHS study, stating it is inaccurate and not based on scientific and medical facts.     Knowledge is power.  Dig deeper.

With some of my voice back, I'm letting you know I'm tackling the 400+ page report issues by HHS yesterday regarding gender dysmorphia in transgender youth.  Yeah.  As I always say, I can't fully judge until I've educated myself on the other side of the arguement.  Have a good weekend.  

Hey folks - volatility is the name of the game...AGAIN.  

Review of what triggered multiple market craziness / volatility (equity, bond, currency) today.  Continue to expect volatility, folks.  Understand what it means for you and your life.  

Welcome to my podcast, Educate Don't Hate!  In this short intro, I will provide some background into the podcast itself, my personal background and how the podcast came to be.  Enjoy!