Trader Talk
Episodes
Jerome Powell’s biggest Fed mistake?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did Jerome Powell misjudge inflation and cost the economy precious time? On Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Lou Basenese, Mark Malek, a...
Are investors underestimating market volatility?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Fed done cutting rates? Are investors underestimating market volatility? On this episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Nort...
The investing mistakes Wall Street veterans still think about
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What advice would seasoned pros give their younger selves before making their first trade? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down wit...
Why this bull market may be younger than you think
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market looks stretched, but is the bull run really close to ending? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Ryan Detric...
AI isn't a bubble but the real upside is shifting
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the AI boom is just getting started? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with tech analyst Daniel Newman to break down why...
Why market confidence matters more than inflation right now
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Markets are sending subtle but important signals about confidence, volatility, and risk appetite. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari is joi...
Why curiosity is the most underrated investing edge
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The moment you think you’ve figured out the market is when it humbles you. On Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Caleb Silver to break down w...
Sustainable markets are here - are you ready to invest?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This exchange is turning sustainability into real trading power… On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Green Impact Exchan...
LIVING NOT SO FABULOUSLY: How one mom paid off $23k in debt on a tight income
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trader Talk is off this week, so enjoy an episode of Living Not So Fabulously we think you’ll love. What if you could wipe out $23,000 of debt ...
Profits, the Fed, and where sector leadership goes next
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investors who can stay patient may have the real edge heading into 2026. On Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Truist (TFC) Chief Investment Of...
Bitcoin's warning for Nvidia, AI stocks, and gold
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bitcoin's (BTC-USD) sharp drop into bear-market territory might be the market’s first real warning flare about crowded AI trades and stretched tech ...
Why smart investors are buying both bitcoin and gold
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crypto markets may be wobbling, but the real story is what comes next. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Mo Shaikh, for...
What really keeps Wall St. up at night: it's not AI or inflation
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI’s runaway energy demand is igniting a massive new boom — and most investors aren’t ready for it. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcar...
Nvidia, Intel and Alibaba ride the AI boom as bubble fears grow
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you riding the AI wave or worried you’re the last one in? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari breaks down why he sees AI as a Fourth I...
Wall Street bets big on AI while watching Washington unravel
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Washington chaos really what’s moving your money, or is it just noise? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari breaks down how the 2026 mid...
How women are rewriting the rules of wealth
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quiet revolution in money is underway, and women are leading it. On Trader Talk, CFP and CDFA Jennifer Ridley Hansen reveals how gray divorce, inher...
Why you shouldn't cash out when stocks fall
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling uneasy about the markets? On this episode of Trader Talk, Hennion and Walsh Asset Management president and chief investment officer Kevin Mahn...
Has the S&P 500 peaked or is the next bull run just beginning
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the market rally running out of steam? On Trader Talk, veteran market technician Mark Newton of Fundstrat joins Kenny Polcari to dissect what drive...
Are we near the top of bitcoin’s 4-year cycle?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stop gambling on meme coins. On Trader Talk, Kenny and Cade Bergman, co-owner and host of WOLF Bitcoin and head of content at WOLF Financial, make the...
Why October could be make or break for the markets
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A rate cut may sound bullish, but it can signal deeper problems. On Yahoo Finance’s Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari and strategist Barry Knapp explain wh...
Why investors should care about the rise of quantum AI
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is moving from chatbots to true teammates faster than anyone expected. Futurum Research CEO Daniel Newman joins Kenny Polcari on Trader Talk to unp...
How Black Monday changed Wall Street forever
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if one phone call told you the market was on fire? On Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari relives Black Monday with First Boston trader John Parasco, the ...
Why Fed cuts won't save you
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can the Fed’s small rate cuts rescue Main Street, or will they crush it? On Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Mitch Roschelle, CEO of M...
Nvidia earnings preview and the Trump chip tariff twist
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tariffs, AI, and Nvidia’s next report collide. On Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari and Lou Basenese break down Trump’s semiconductor tariffs and a repor...
Nvidia and semiconductors still lead but new winners emerge
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The AI boom is reshaping the stock market, and investors want to know what comes next. On Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Erin Gibbs, Chief ...
CoreWeave leads AI infrastructure stocks poised to surge
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CoreWeave (CRWV) is emerging as a significant force in the AI infrastructure boom. Michael Lee, founder of Michael Lee Strategy and former Morgan Stan...
How AI stocks and earnings are driving the market rally
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is this bull market stronger than Wall Street thinks? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari and Bullseye Brief founder Adam Johnson explain wh...
AI and biotech take on brain cancer
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a biotech startup lands in a major index just months after its IPO, investors take notice. In this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari speaks w...
Firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell could spark market chaos
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s threats to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell are more than political noise and could send shockwaves through global markets. On th...
Why Nvidia, Microsoft and Google still dominate the AI trade
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants in on AI, but few understand what is really driving the trade. In this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with William Lee...
Portfolio picks: Why you can't ignore defense stocks
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid global geopolitical tensions, defense stocks are quietly booming. In this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Dan Kunze, co-foun...
Why smart investors never trade on fear
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid rising tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty, how should long-term investors navigate today’s volatile market? Invesco’s C...
Smart investors protect themselves before the chaos hits
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Markets may look calm, but the real risks hide under the surface. In this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Amy Wu Silverman, manag...
Why waiting to invest could cost you more than you think
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you're too late to start investing? Think again. In this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at...
Why defensive stocks could be your best bet in a wild market
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think defensive stocks are boring? Dryden Pence, Chief Investment Officer at Pence Capital Management, says you're missing the point. On this episode ...
Bad trades are part of the business
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Atish Davda, CEO and cofounder of EquityZen, to discuss how average investors can gain...
Trust the process, not the pitch
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Chris Versace, chief investment officer at Tematica Research, to discuss how themat...
It’s not about picking stocks it’s about building habits
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari talks with Brandon Krieg, co-founder of Stash, about how fintech is changing the way everyday Americans ...
You can't manage risk if you don't know what you're holding
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of "Trader Talk," Kenny Polcari sits down with Mark Malek, chief investment officer of SiebertNXT, to explore how quantitative i...
Rate cut hopes are rising but the data says otherwise
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari is joined by macro analyst Tom Essaye of Sevens Report Research to break down what's happening with t...
Learn to invest for the next 5 years, not the next 5 minutes
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari speaks with Chad Morganlander, Senior Portfolio Manager at Washington Crossing Advisors, about bui...
This sell-off could be your golden ticket to AI and fintech gains
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Drew Pettit, director of US equity strategy at Citi, to unpack how thematic investi...
Could Trump's economic chaos spark stagflation?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari speaks with Cameron Dawson, CIO at NewEdge Wealth, about why traditional recession indicators no l...
The surprising way smart investors survive market chaos
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n the latest Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari reveals how to navigate market volatility with disciplined, fundamentals-based investing. He emphasizes t...
Disciplined investing and education pave the way to lasting wealth
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari speaks about why the “buy the dip” mantra isn’t always a winning strategy and how disciplined, fun...
How embedded finance is changing fintech
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari speaks with Donato Cuttone about how technology and “embedded finance” are reshaping brokerages. Cut...
Why this strategist raised their recession odds
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari stresses that emotional trading—chasing hot stocks or panic-selling at minor dips—is a surefire w...
How long-term energy plays outshine short-term hype
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do chasing oil prices, a forward-looking energy strategy, and a bison burger recipe have in common? They’re at the heart of the latest Trader T...
How Trump's foreign policies impact your portfolio
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Trader Talk episode, where host Kenny Polcari and Dr. Scholl Foundation President and CEO Dan Mahaffee explore the geopolitical myths an...
How this family office ETF outperforms the S&P 500
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do market fundamentals, active ETF strategies, and global investing challenges have in common? They’re at the core of the latest Trader Talk ep...
How tariffs can create buying opportunities
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do tariffs, long/short strategies, and robust market insights have in common? They’re the focus of the latest Trader Talk episode, where host K...
Are Trump's new policies enough to keep the market afloat?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do earnings season, rising interest rates, and a housing shortage have in common? They’re the focus of the latest Trader Talk episode, where ho...
No rate cuts? How to navigate inflation and market uncertainty
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do market whipsaws, Fed uncertainty, and a classic Italian stew have in common? They’re the focus of the latest Trader Talk episode, with host ...
Did Nvidia kill quantum computing? Defiance ETF CEO weighs in
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do a rollercoaster quantum market, hawkish Fed commentary, and a sizzling grilled ribeye have in common? They’re the focus of the latest Trader...
Buying stocks for Fed cuts? Think again
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do a turbulent job market, surging bond yields, and a plate of Linguine Arrabiata all have in common? They’re front and center in the debut ins...