Topic: Technical Trading

Executive Producer Allison Ostrander contributed $1,000, crediting the podcast's geopolitical analysis for helping her maintain a profitable options trading account. By ignoring mainstream media reports of an imminent "World War III" during the Iran crisis, she remained bullish and avoided unnecessary hedging costs. Her donation also includes a request for an "instant night" title for her partner, Tony the Keeper.

Adam Curry recounts attending a party at the home of Jack Ponti, a music industry veteran who wrote songs for Alice Cooper and helped launch Jon Bon Jovi's career. After managing 50 hip-hop artists and Indie Arie, Ponti retired from the music business to become a successful day trader. He utilizes complex technical analysis and Fibonacci filters to trade stocks without focusing on the underlying companies.

The New York Stock Exchange trading halt is attributed to a failed software upgrade rather than a nefarious actor. The hosts discuss the inherent unreliability of complex software, citing examples from short-URL generators to autonomous vehicle systems. They criticize the media's use of the word "glitch" to mask systemic engineering failures.

Plans are discussed to expand the No Agenda brand into a 24-7 media stream. The hosts express interest in featuring technical trader Paul Sabo for weekly market insights. They note that many financial experts are reluctant to share specific knowledge publicly due to fears of litigation or regulatory scrutiny.