Show notes
Do you believe in coincidences? How attached are you to textbook definitions? This week, Derek, Luke, and Tony talk about politicians and corporations buying time – or perhaps pitching lies. As we approach the second quarter GDP reading, the White House quickly adjusted the concrete definition of a recession to soften the administration’s blow, meanwhile companies are holding back a bit of the blunt truth on their earnings calls. The guys also touch a bit on the latest insider trading hint in the House of Representatives and Nancy Pelosi’s husband’s stock buying game. Episode #137 of “The Capitalist Investor,” is about calling out the nonsense unfolding from those we should all hold accountable. Outline of This Episode: ● [2:00] Recession; defined as… ● [10:50] Earning season visions ● [16:35] Insider trading on Capitol Hill