KingCast

Welcome to King Cast, our King School podcast/videocast produced by our US Economics Division (ED). The primary purpose of King Cast is to showcase to the whole King community the degree of engagement in the real world of political economy, financial markets, economic analysis. Find updates on King sports, events, activities, and community service straight from ED students. The programming is meant to be fast-paced, relaxed discussion with laughter and excitement about King Econ and King Community. Enjoy!

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April 26, 2021

This is our last show of the Season 3. The team produced 16 episodes this year with nearly 9 hours of content. Thank you for your support.

(1:00) Nicole Roer delves into what is causing the semiconductor chip shortage
(6:01) Lily Ryan breaks down President Biden's proposed capital gains tax hike and the impact on markets
(10:25) "What Did We Learn This Week - Shout-outs to Ms. Varghese, Mr. Gracia, Mr. Hyatt, and Mr. Roche
(13:53) King Things - what is going on in our King Community
(15:05) Sports with Jack on the MLB, Nicole on the NBA, and Lily on the NHL
(21:48) Economic data & Markets

April 19, 2021

Our guest Co-Host this week is Josh Gershon ('24)

(1:23) Nicole Roer covers Q1 bank earnings and Goldman's blowout quarter
(6:48) Josh Gershon updates us on the Coinbase (COIN) IPO
(9:11) "What Did We Learn This Week - Shout-outs to Mr. Salvenson, Mr. Hyatt, and Mr. Bradt
(12:21) King Things - what is going on in our King Community
(13:20) Sports with Nicole
(16:40) Jake Murphy adds some more to the Coinbase story
(18:45) Economic data & Markets

April 12, 2021

Our guest this week is Dean Maki, Chief Economist Point72 Asset Management. This is a must-see interview; one of the best economists in the business today, and father to 2019 alum, Ari Maki, Dean shares his insights on the federal debt, federal actions, inflation, lease moratoriums, and his near-term forecast for 2021.

Nicole Roer talks about elevated valuations in stocks and the relationship to bonds
Lily Ryan talks about President Biden's Executive Order on gun control
Guest: Dean Maki, Chief Economist Point72 Asset Management
"What Did We Learn This Week" - Shout-outs to Mrs. Patten, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Hyatt
King Things
Sports with Lily and Nicole
Jake Murphy talks about the $4.5B hedge fund blowup involving Archegos
Economic data & Markets Rahill Jaiswal

March 8, 2021

Our guest this week is Adam Boaz: English Teacher, US Faculty Liaison, Grade 11 Dean, and coach. Adam talks about the Pelican newspaper, his new role as Faculty Liaison, what Grade Deans do, and Adam shares some of his poetry.

Nicole Roer: H.R. 1512, CLEAN Future Act
Lily Ryan: H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act 2021
"What Did We Learn This Week:"
King Things
Sports with Jack, Lily, and Rahill: MLB, Premier, NFL, NHL
Guest: Adam Boaz
Economic data & Markets

March 1, 2021

Guest Host: Bobby Cribbin, King Class of 2018, Junior. U of Indiana, Media

Nicole Roer: Fixed income markets flashing warning signs on inflation
Guest Host Bobby Cribbin on rotation out of stocks into bonds
Lily Ryan on President's Biden decision to bomb Syria
"What Did We Learn This Week:" Boaz, Karipides, Snyder, Zoubek
King Things
Sports, with Jack and Rahill, with Lily Ryan on the NHL
Jake Murphy with a Bitcoin update
Economic Data & Markets

Feb 20, 2021

Nicole Roer updates us on Gamestop/Reddit/Robinhood
Lily Ryan on the relentless rise of Bitcoin
Jake Murphy reviews Australia's battle with Facebook
"What Did We Learn This Week:"
King Things
Sports with Jack and Rahill, plus Lily Ryan talks the NHL and NY Rangers
Texas: Houston we have a problem
Economic data & Markets

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Feb 6, 2021

A market update; chaos continues
COVID relief Resolution gets thru House and Senate
"What Did We Learn This Week:" Bradt, Karipides, Mendez
King Things & Sports - Super Bowl Picks
Fed statement on their Wednesday interest rate decision
Economic data & Markets

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Jan 30, 2021

Biden Inauguration and first policy decisions
Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims remain elevated
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things and Sports - NFL Wild Card pick results and Conference Game picks
The Presidential Executive Order
Economic data & Markets

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Jan 23, 2021

Biden Inauguration and first policy decisions
Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims remain elevated
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things and Sports - NFL Wild Card pick results and Conference Game picks
The Presidential Executive Order
Economic data & Markets

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Jan 9, 2021

Guests: Alesia Paz and Max Crook; leaders of the King Young Democrats Club, and, Sean Mullen and Will Burket; leaders of the King Young Republicans Club.

U.S. Capitol chaos and violence
GA Senate race and control of the U.S. Senate
Guests: King Young Democrats and Young Republicans Club Leaders
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Job reports show renewed labor market weakness
Economic data & Markets

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Dec 12, 2020

Guest: David Mullen, Senior Product manager for Bloomberg Index Systems Ltd.

Co-Host; Catie Baer ('22), VP King Feminist Club

Brexit update
Catie Baer talks about Kamala Harris as our first VP elect
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Guest, David Mullen
White House promises more stimulus
Economic data & Markets

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Dec 5, 2020

Guest: Lakeya Graves, King's Director of Marketing. Lakeya talks about the role of social media in marketing today, her role at King, her journey from ecommerce to education, and marketing as a college and career choice.

M&A activity picks up
U.S. net employment growth slows in November
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Guest, Lakeya Graves
UK approves vaccine
Economy & Markets

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Nov 23, 2020

Guest: Tim Armstrong. Tim talks about the Armstrong family support for King, his early experience mixing technology and business, his many business ventures and empowering consumers, and he offers advice for King students.

This week's Co-Host, Tyler Ferdinand ('21)

Treasury Sec Mnuchin challenges Fed Chair Powell
Georgia Certifies Election Results
Pfizer Files for Emergency Use of Vaccine
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Guest, Tim Armstrong
Economy & Markets

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Nov 14, 2020

Fed. Chair Powell Talks About the Future of the Economy
Dr. Fauci's Thoughts on New Vaccine
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Kamala Harris Makes History
Economy & Markets

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Nov 9, 2020

Oct Employment Situation Report - net job growth
Election update
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Jack Ma and Ant Group under the spotlight in China
Federal Reserve interest rate decision
Economy & Markets

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Nov 2, 2020

Surprise drop in September Pending Home Sales
The Election is upon us
How investors are preparing market volatility
"What Did We Learn This Week"
King Things & Sports
Guest: Bryan Murphy, CEO, Breather (breather.com)
Economy & Markets

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Oct 26, 2020

Goldman Sachs pays fine to Malaysia, King Things + Sports, "What Did We Learn This Week," Hot Topics: PayPal goes all in on crypto currencies, and the new Social Security Administration report on the lost of the middle class, data & the markets, and friendly reminders.

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About

Rahill Jaiswal - Producer of King Things and Sports / [email protected]
Jake Murphy - Producer of Hot Topics, Video Editor & Post Production / [email protected]
Nicole Roer - Producer of Hot Topics and King Things / [email protected]
Lily Ryan - Producer of Hot Topics, King Things, and Sports / [email protected]
Jack Zipper - Producer of Sports / [email protected]

Frank Roche - Faculty Advisor / [email protected]