#157- Broadway Producer and Author Michael Wolk on The Creative Process
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Michael Wolk is a Broadway producer and has written screenplays including "Innocent Blood", produced by Warner Brothers and directed by John Landis, mystery novels such as "The Beast On Broadway" and "Signet". He is currently working on a musical adaptation of "The Pianist" and the forthcoming "The Karate Kid". His performances have been at The Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, George Street Playhouse, and in Central Park. He's the founder of All For One Theatre, he works and lives in Times Square. Check out Michael's newest book, "Devils Game" at https://try.devilsgame.com.
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#156- Raising Entrepreneurs with Margot Machol Bisnow
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is a writer, wife, and mom from Washington, DC. She spent 20 years in government, including as an FTC Commissioner and Chief of Staff of the President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers, and is the author of Her book is based on her interviews with icons such as film director Jon Chu, Under Armour founder Kevin Plank, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, supermodel Karolina Kurkova, and more. Follow Margot on Instagram . This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the...
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#155- American Democracy with Jeanne Sheehan Zaino
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Jeanne Sheehan Zaino is a political science professor at Iona and expert in public opinion and political foundations. Zaino and Kuderna focus on the life and contributions of Sikandar Hayat Khan, a significant yet overlooked figure in the history of India and Pakistan, and its parallels to the American Revolution. The conversation delves into the complexities of the partition of India, the challenges of establishing democracy, and the role of the U.S. in promoting democratic values globally. They cover the current state of democracy, the complexities of interventionism, and the historical...
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#154- Henrietta Treyz on US-China, Tariffs, and Trade Wars
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Henrietta Treyz is the Managing Partner and Director of Economic Policy Research at Veda Partners. She has provided investors with election and economic policy analysis for over 15 years, including COVID-era stimulus bills, US-China trade wars, the Great Recession, and healthcare reform. Previously, Treyz served in the U.S. Senate covering Senate Finance, Banking, and Budget Committees. Learn more at This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the...
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#153- CFP on Tax Loss Harvesting in 2024
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Host, Bryan Kuderna, puts on his CFP hat to discsuss the concept of tax loss harvesting, explaining its significance in investing and tax planning. He discusses how to offset capital gains with capital losses, the importance of understanding capital gains taxes versus income taxes, the wash sale rule, capital loss income tax deduction, and when to implement tax loss harvesting effectively. Chapters 00:00- Introduction to Tax Loss Harvesting 13:20- When to Use Tax Loss Harvesting 24:46- Current Market Context and Strategy Keywords: tax loss harvesting, capital gains,...
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#152- Investing in Trump's 2nd Term with Mark Matson
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Mark Matson is the CEO of Matson Money, managing over $11 billion in assets. He is an entrepreneur, author, and innovator in the fields of investing science and financial education. Mark works with over 300 advisory practices across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. He is the author of "Experiencing The American Dream" and frequent contributor to Fox Business, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, and Bloomberg. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the...
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#151- Trump vs Harris Economic Agenda
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Kuderna provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic agendas of the 2024 presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. He discusses key economic indicators such as unemployment, inflation, GDP, national debt, and the stock market, setting the stage for a detailed examination of each candidate's proposals. Harris's agenda focuses on increasing taxes on corporations and the wealthy while providing support for young families and first-time homebuyers. In contrast, Trump's agenda emphasizes tax cuts, deregulation, and a strong stance on international trade, particularly with...
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#150- What is a Custodial Account?
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Bryan discusses the pros and cons of custodial accounts, particularly UTMAs (Uniform Gift to Minors Act). He covers the 2024 gifting limits and lifetime estate tax exemption, restrictions on custodial accounts, and potential tax advantages. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this...
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#149- Becoming a Smarter Investor with Steve Foerster
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Stephen Foerster, a professor of finance at the Ivy Business School, discusses various topics related to investing, including the impact of election years on the markets, the importance of having an investment philosophy, and the role of bonds in a portfolio. Foerster shares his personal investment philosophy and highlights the challenges of trying to outperform the market. He also shares stories from history, such as Roman generals and the New York Mets, to illustrate investing lessons about knowing when to do nothing and understanding opportunity costs. Learn more about Steve's work and new...
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#148 - Rob Neuner on Boost Oxygen, Shark Tank, Sports and Beer
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Rob Neuner is the founder and CEO of Boost Oxygen, named by Inc Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the world. He shares his journey from importing beer from Prague from 1996-2006 before starting Boost, and his experience on Shark Tank landing a deal the deal with Kevin O'Leary. Bryan and Rob discuss business start-ups, managing everything from marketing to engineering, working through the COVID-19 pandemic, work-life balance, and more Keywords: Rob Neuner, Boost Oxygen, Shark Tank, oxygen canisters, athletes, respiratory issues, altitude sickness, O2 trainer,...
info_outlineJeanne Sheehan Zaino is a political science professor at Iona and expert in public opinion and political foundations. Zaino and Kuderna focus on the life and contributions of Sikandar Hayat Khan, a significant yet overlooked figure in the history of India and Pakistan, and its parallels to the American Revolution. The conversation delves into the complexities of the partition of India, the challenges of establishing democracy, and the role of the U.S. in promoting democratic values globally. They cover the current state of democracy, the complexities of interventionism, and the historical lessons learned from power vacuums. She emphasizes the need for constant care and reform of democratic systems to ensure they remain effective and responsive to the needs of the people. Follow Jeanne at https://www.iona.edu/faculty/zaino-jeanne and order her new book at https://www.amazon.com/American-Democracy-Crisis-Rethinking-Madisonian-ebook/dp/B08RXQ252Q/ref=sr_1_1
Keywords: political science, democracy, history, Sikandar Hayat Khan, partition of India, public opinion, political foundations, minority rights, American government, global politics, democracy, interventionism, power vacuums, American democracy, reforms, political structure, governance, historical lessons, political parties, government accountability