Join us for the Academy’s monthly radio show, “New Business Paradigms: Conscious Commentary on Business and Society,” featuring World Business Academy President Rinaldo Brutoco in conversations with Wealth Advisor Howard Smith and members of the Academy community who call into the show.
Next live show: March 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET
Rinaldo and Howard will also do their "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, such as currencies, bonds, equities, and real estate.
To call into the live show with questions or comments, dial (347) 989-8946. You can also join the live call using your computer.
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To download a free podcast of past episodes or listen to them on demand, use the directory and download links below.
Directory of past episodes:
February 9, 2012 Download
- Reflections from the San Francisco Fed and what we need to do to protect ourselves
- Europe: the big question mark
January 12, 2012 Download
- The Academy sees a better U.S. economy in 2012--why? What needs to be done to further shore up the recovery?
- Why the U.S. budget deficit isn't important right now, and why the budget deficit is a political issue, not an economic issue.
During the financial literacy section of the call, Rinaldo and Howard will discussed "what is a government budget deficit?"
December 8, 2011 Download
- What is the significance of the recent fluctuations in the stock market? What should we infer from the fact the Dow surged 4.2% last week after central banks acted to make additional funds available to lenders? Does the surge suggest the biggest problems in the global financial system are behind us?
During the financial literacy section of the call, Rinaldo and Howard discussed what is a stock? What does it mean to own stock?
November 10, 2011 Download
- What is the significance of “Occupy Wall Street” and the many similar protests around the world, and how will the likely economic and political consequences affect you?
- How should the ongoing crisis in the eurozone affect your financial planning?
During the financial literacy section of the call, Rinaldo and Howard discussed asset-backed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and non-asset-backed ETFs and whether you should be concerned about ETF bubbles.
October 13, 2011 Download
- Congratulations to us all—the New American Revolution has been launched! What does “Shut down Wall Street” mean and what does it mean to you?
- European update—Greece goes on strike (again!) and other favorite European topics
During the financial literacy section of the call, Rinaldo and Howard discussed "What is Wall Street? What is the origin of the term? What does it mean vs. what it represents?"
September 8, 2011 Download
- Why a double dip recession is likely our best outcome—and what else is lurking out there that’s better and worse
- How do we know the market has peaked?
- Is it still safe to buy gold?
During the financial literacy section of the call, Rinaldo and Howard discussed the concept of Yield to Maturity (YTM), which allows us to compare the returns of bonds with different durations and different coupon yields regardless of whether the bond is sold at a discount, at a premium, or at “par.”
August 11, 2011 Download
- Launching the next American Revolution: what social action we need and how best to manage your financial resources through the innumerable twists and turns in the road ahead.
During the financial literacy section of the call, Rinaldo and Howard discussed bonds basics: what are bonds, who issues them, and how they trade in the market place.
July 14, 2011 Download
- Why the degree of petty politics in the United States should worry you, and how it is affecting your pocketbook, and
- Why you need to be worried about the outcome of the 2012 election
During the financial literacy section of the call, Rinaldo and Howard discussed the basics you need to know about the differences between debt and ownership and how they manifest themselves in the investment markets.
June 10, 2011 Download
- The geopolitics of oil, nuclear, and other misguided technologies; the reality of climate change; and how they all will affect you
During "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, this episode emphasized commodities.
May 12, 2011 Download
- The politics of oil, the changing geopolitical scene, and the continuing decline of the dollar: time for a new economic conversation.
During "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, this episode emphasized residential and commercial real estate.
During the financial literacy section of the call, Rinaldo and Howard discussed gold and silver “bugs.”
April 14, 2011 Download
- Shaping the future: Tea Party economics v. growth economics, and emerging opportunities for global prosperity
During the financial literacy section of the call, Rinaldo and Howard discussed short, middle, and long-term investment strategies.
March 10, 2011 Download
- From Cairo to Madison, citizens in the street: implications for global, domestic, and local economies;
- 2011 proxy season: the Academy’s recommendations on shareholder resolutions about corporate political spending; and
- 1.3 billion thirsty people: carrying water uphill
During "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, this episode emphasized the implications of oil and commodities inflation.
During the financial literacy section of the call, Rinaldo and Howard explained Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that track commodities such as DBO, DBC, and DBA. They’ll explain what they are, how they work, and how one uses them.
February 10, 2011 Download
- The Academy’s projection for global and U.S. economic growth this year, and the potential impact of the unrest sweeping the Mideast;
- Why the new Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission report portends another financial crisis unless we enact necessary reforms; and
- What “financial engineering” is and why you should be concerned about it.During "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, this episode emphasized stocks and bonds, including what the P/E ratio is, and the relationship among it, the new stock market highs, and the higher dividends companies are paying.
January 13, 2011 Download
- How the economy will affect you and your investments in the year ahead, including the impact of the actions of the lame duck U.S. Congress and the appointment of businessman Bill Daley to be the new White House Chief of Staff; and
- A novel small business incentive tucked away in the recent tax bill President Obama signed into law.
During "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, this episode emphasized the recent rise in the prices for food, oil, and other commodities, as well as our past predictions for them, and recent buys we’ve done.
December 9, 2010 Download
- And the impact of the lame duck U.S. Congress on your economic future, including an update on the status of the estate tax;
- How investors can use Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to profit; and • Considerations in diversifying your assets through investments outside the U.S.—including in China, Brazil, and Switzerland—as a hedge against possible economic upheaval.
During "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, this episode emphasized bonds, equities, and residential real estate.
November 11, 2010 Download
- How you should protect yourself economically given the political stalemate that likely will follow the elections this month; and
- What signs you should be watching for so you can adequately protect your resources.
During "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, this episode emphasized gold in its various forms and the ways of holding it--e.g., gold certificates, specie, common stock, and exchange funds.
October 14, 2010 Download
- What's at stake economically in this election, including what the government must do if it's going to create more jobs and growth; and
- The November elections’ impact on the growth of alternative energy and green sector jobs.
During "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, this episode emphasized how various asset classes may behave depending on the outcome of the elections.
August 12, 2010 Download
- A balanced business perspective on President Obama’s performance as we head into the Congressional elections; and
- What we can learn from the way other countries like Canada protected themselves from the financial crisis.
Rinaldo and Howard also did a "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, covering matters such as bonds, the dollar, energy, and real estate.
July 8, 2010 Download
- The BP Gulf crisis and its impact on your finances; and
- The truth about the economic recovery apart from all the politics, and how it will affect you.
Rinaldo and Howard also did a special feature on investing in commodities, and a "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, covering matters such as bonds, the dollar, energy, and real estate.
June 10, 2010 Download
- Europe’s Euro Crisis—Does it matter to you? Why? Will it affect you? How?
Rinaldo and Howard also did a special feature on investing in index funds and a "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on major asset classes, covering matters such as bonds, the dollar, energy, and real estate.
May 13, 2010 Download
- How to decide when and where to re-enter the market to profit from the growing economic recovery while avoiding bubbles and other trouble spots;
- How pending proposals for financial reform will affect Wall Street, individual investors, and institutional investors such as pension funds; and
- What investors need to know about possible contagion from the Greek financial crisis and how it could affect the global financial system.
Rinaldo and Howard also did a "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on major asset classes, covering matters such as bonds, the dollar, energy, and real estate.
April 8, 2010 Download
- Concrete steps people can take to reform the financial system, including how small shareholders can use their proxy ballots to make their voices heard in corporate boardrooms—and why such steps are critical to counter the Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing unlimited corporate political expenditures; and
- The debate over whether China is keeping its currency artificially low to gain a competitive advantage— and how this and other political debates are cloaking the real challenges in rebuilding the U.S. and global economies.
Rinaldo and Howard also did a "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on major asset classes, covering matters such as bonds, the dollar, energy, and real estate.
March 11, 2010 Download
- Why the United States is at a turning point that requires the President to become a bold leader and informed citizens to become engaged patriots; and
- How you can find a way to bring your body and soul to work, while business leaders and consumers begin to make business a tool for social transformation.
During "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, this episode emphasized oil prices; ways to address existing currency trends’ implications for your wallet; and ways you can profit from the upcoming inflation and avoid its pitfalls using gold, commodity tracking indexes, and the like.
February 11, 2010 Download
- How we can counter the Supreme Court's blow to democracy from its radical decision that corporations can spend unlimited amounts of money in federal election campaigns;
- The reappointment of Fed Chair Bernanke; and
- The Academy's campaign against neuromarketing—companies and politicians' use of brain scans to craft irresistible media messages to shift buying habits, political beliefs, and voting patterns.
Rinaldo and Howard also did a "Lightning Round," a series of quick insights and comments on major asset classes, covering matters such as real estate, bonds, gold, energy, and the dollar.
January 14, 2010 Download
- Where people should put their capital depending on their short and mid-term investment needs and goals;
- What the last quarter's retail sales tells us about the economy; and
- The politics of Copenhagen and its impact on investment in clean energy technology.
Rinaldo and Howard also did a "Lightning Round," a series of quick economic insights and comments on major asset classes, covering matters such as commercial real estate, housing, gold, energy, and the dollar.
December 10, 2009 Download
- Whether there is going to be a double dip recession;
- When and how the unemployment rate will improve; and
- How you can profit by knowing whether the climate skeptics are right.
Rinaldo and Howard also did a "Lightning Round," a series of quick economic insights and comments on major asset classes, covering matters such as commercial real estate, housing, consumer spending, gold, energy, and the dollar.