The Difference with Dan O'Donnell & Dave Spano

The Difference with Dan O'Donnell & 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.

It's the White House not the Waffle House

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

03-24
15:40

The art of the tariff making deal?

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

03-10
15:24

The 'message' behind tariffs isn't getting across.

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

03-03
15:41

Insights from Dan's day broadcasting live from the White House

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. 

02-24
15:54

How about growing our way out of this mess?

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

02-18
15:24

The economic tool for non-economic outcomes

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. 

02-10
15:36

The Art of the Deal 2025?

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

02-03
15:36

DeepSeek day. Is this AI's 'Sputnik' moment?

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.  

01-27
15:42

Inauguration Day. Proclamations and executive orders.

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. 

01-20
15:14

What will Trump 2.0 look like? He’s been through the ringer, expect more efficiency .

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

01-15
16:24

Trump, running things already

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

12-16
15:51

US bullish sentiment vs. worrisome geopolitics.

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

12-09
15:27

Dave, Dan, and Billy Bob sort out oil production

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. 

12-03
15:56

More Trump cabinet issues? The Bessent dissent.

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.

11-25
15:39

Trump bump keeps chugging

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. 

11-18
14:45

The Art of the Deal, 2025 version

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. 

11-11
15:41

The Presidential Election edition

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.  

11-04
15:41

Any election signals from the markets?

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. 

10-29
15:40

Two weeks to go

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? 

10-21
15:18

Prepare for each side winning in November

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. 

10-14
15:39

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