The Lab With Brad

420 for the money

A quick look at the business of marijuana.

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Here’s an article on the challenges marijuana businesses face.

Why weed companies can't make any money

Here’s a video about starting a marijuana business in Oregon state.

So you want to start a cannabis business—NOW WHAT?

Here’s a list from Washington state of banks and other businesses that will work with pot based companies.

Financial Services Options for Cannabis Retailers

Here’s an IRS article about the tax issues facing marijuana businesses.

Providing resources to help cannabis business owners successfully navigate unique tax responsibilities

And here’s an article about the trouble pot businesses have finding banking services.

The Big Problem for Marijuana Companies? What to Do With All That Cash

Economics, and the start of World War II

The federal reserve had complicated reasons not to do their job. This caused a few miner issues, and a major war.

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Check out our latest attempt at Episode One.

Take 162 of Episode One: Don’t fear the reaper

Here’s an article about the federal reserve, and what they did and didn’t do during the great depression.

The Great Depression

And here’s a little something on the real bills doctrine.

Real bills and the Federal Reserve

The great depression

The 1930s saw the worst economic downturn in United States history, effecting the entire world. How did this happen?

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Here are a few things on the dust bowl and the great depression.

Great Depression and the Dust Bowl

The Dust Bowl | Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945

The Dust Bowl and the Depression

Why the Dust Bowl Was the Most Devastating Drought in US History

What was the Dust Bowl?

And here are a few more things on the great depression.

The Great Depression

Americans React to the Great Depression

Great Depression: Causes, Definition & Dates

5 Causes of the Great Depression

When markets crash

A bit on the Knickerbocker crisis, and the stock market crash of 1929.

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Here’s an article about the 1929 stock market crash.

Stock Market Crash of 1929

And here’s something on the 1907 Knickerbocker crisis.

The Panic of 1907

Tall ships and troubled trips

After a rocky start, the Dutch managed to build enough wooden ships to take over the world, despite having no trees to speak of.

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Here’s an article that outlines the Dutch economy during what is called their golden age.

The Dutch Economy in the Golden Age

Here’s a video about the Dutch East India Company.

The Dutch East India Company: The Richest Company In The World

Here’s a paper on what was learned about Dutch ship building from the wreck of one of their ships.

Batavia shipwreck timbers reveal a key to Dutch success in 17th-century world trade

And here’s a video on 17th century Dutch ship building.

17th century Dutch Shipbuilding

How stock markets began

We take a look at the historical beginnings of stock trading and stock markets, with a side order of the Dutch.

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Here are a couple of articles about how stock markets began.

History of Stock Market: Everything to Know How it All Started

A Brief History of the Stock Market

7 years of the lab, and some upcoming changes

Join us to celebrate 7 years of this show, and hear about new projects we’ve begun.

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Technical issues!

We’ve been having some trouble with one thing and another, so here’s a short apology to let you know we haven’t quit, and don’t plan to.

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What are stocks and bonds?

I’m sure you’ve at least heard of stocks and bonds, but, what in the 9 hells are they?

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Here’s a site on stocks and stock trading.

The Basics of Investing In Stocks

And here’s a site on bonds.

Bonds: How They Work and How To Invest

When gold and silver don’t deliver

It’s all about central banks this time, their roll and historical roots.

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