Everybody Trades

It doesn't matter how good of a navigator you are if have the wrong map. Plus, the one thing you should eliminate from your diet NOW.

I like Phil Hartman's Frankenstein as much as anybody, but let's have a more nuanced take, shall we? Is private fire protection simply the "white-gloved" realm of the rich? Insurance companies shouldn't profit off fire damage, right? Well, good news: They don't.

Whatever happened to the large, comfortable sedan? Why are airline seats getting smaller? Why are small-town hospitals closing? Short answer: the Crowding Out Effect. Long answer: this show. Plus, I debut my Mitch McConnell impression.

Human nature can be frustrating, but let's never lose sight of how good we all have it because of other people's ideas and labor. Also, who is ready to live on Mars? You first.

The December Federal Reserve meeting can't come soon enough. Why did the NASDAQ turn so bearish? How do interest rates affect stocks? Only a select, politically connected class benefits from a trade war. (Stock discussed: NVDA)

Should people look into owning their own medical-marijuana dispensaries in Missouri? What about cannabis plays in the stock market? Plus, why did the KC Health Department pour bleach on homeless people's food? (Cannabis story: https://fox2now.com/2018/11/13/questions-raised-on-missouris-implementation-of-medical-marijuana/) ("Bleach" story: http://www.fox5ny.com/news/kansas-city-health-department-pours-bleach-on-food-meant-for-homeless-people#/)

A figurative mob got Norm McDonald, and a literal mob showed up at Tucker Carlson's house. But all CNN wants to talk about is Jim Acosta's press pass. What does all of this have to do with free speech? Everything. (Full Norm McDonald clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMEp6IgR9RY&feature=youtu.be)

Elections matter, but not as much as free trade and human nature. Win or lose, Americans and humans in general are better off that they've ever been. The power of positivity!

Of the three medical cannabis initiatives on the Missouri ballot, which one should supporters vote for? Plus, I share my views on cannabis legalization and use, some of which might surprise you. (Sandy Davidson/Dan Viets piece: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/local_columnists/sandy-davidson-here-s-the-medical-marijuana-measure-that-would/article_07f117bc-d79e-11e8-9697-bf840219740f.html)

With this huge selloff, I guess that's the question, isn't it? Are we heading for another 2008-like recession?