Continual denial of what is actually happening is a recipe for disaster. Denying Covid and the need for vaccines has proven disastrous in ending the pandemic. Denying the power of free markets and destroying publicly listed Chinese stocks destroyed China’s potential to become the financial capital of the world. Denying that our political pay structure discourages the best and brightest from getting into public service has ruined our politic.

The concept of "risk" is very misunderstood and wrongly priced, according to Tom Sosnoff and Dylan Ratigan. In this episode of Truth or Skepticism, Tom and Dylan dissect risk from a trading perspective as well as risk from an entrepreneurial, innovation standpoint. Find out how the sensationalization of meme stocks is making new retail traders (wrongly) feel like a 10% return isn't good enough and get Tom's take on how to find a reasonable way to set expectations around risk-taking when it comes to trading and investing.

Perception skews how we view success. If you cheat or game the system to get ahead, the way you’re perceived is going to be dictated by the team you’re on. If you’re liked, you can get away with quite a bit. If you’re disliked, forget it. This week Dylan and Tom discuss exploiting rules, who can get away with it and who can’t. Also this week, a discussion on risk and seduction.

What creates corporate culture and does it matter? Does being in the office truly matter for a company to succeed? Tom has some strong feelings on the culture topic. Also on tap this week, what’s going on with China and what is driving their decision making with respect to listing companies on U.S. markets? Tune in and hear what Tom and Dylan have to say on this and more.

There is no denying the threat climate change poses. On a humanitarian and economic level, the effect of climate change is becoming more profound. How do we fix that? On this week’s episode, Tom and Dylan discuss climate, retail traders importance to the market and more.

No one knows what will happen the crypto space. What we do know is, there’s a lot of potential. Potential as a revenue generator. Potential as a speculative asset. Potential as a strategic asset. Any attempt by a government to stop or slow the momentum in crypto is shortsighted. There’s a revolution taking place that’s in its infancy. But it’s gaining traction and believers. Tom and Dylan cover this and more, on this week’s podcast.

Current market volatility is telling us there’s no need to worry. VIX is at its lowest level of the year. But outlier risk as measured by Skew, is at an all-time high. What accounts for this mixed messaging? Tune in to this week’s episode as Tom and Dylan cover this question, the Fed meeting outcome and more.

Protecting digital privacy is an obvious necessity. While the use of that data can be used to influence you or me, the network from which that data is aggregated spreads beyond just your browsing history. It includes that of your friends. The people you work with. On this week’s podcast, Tom and Dylan discuss the challenge of protecting digital footprints in an ever more connected world.

There’s a rotation taking place in markets, but it’s not the rotation you’re used to. Instead of the risk on/risk off type rotation, it’s a rotation into volatility and speculation. FAANG stocks are  yesterday’s news. Today, it’s all about finding volatility and taking that speculative risk be it in crypto, GME or AMC. It’s a defining moment in markets. Tune in as Tom and Dylan discuss this and more.

Despite the largest ever notional value of short S&P 500, Tom believes markets remain overextended. The best play? Short premium with a hedge. Apple and Epic Games are in an epic battle that will likely set legal precedent for what a monopoly is. And meme stocks are back! Not because they’re your father’s solid fundamental investment, but because risk appetite remains high. All this and more on this week’s episode.