The Investing Revolution

Cuban Economics

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:26:22 GMT

Cuba: It's #156 of 157 countries on the Index of Economic Freedom for 2008. But, could we see change in the communist regime that could give us hope for capitalism? Join Jim and Lance as they talk to academic expert Jonathan Brown of the University of Texas.

Economics, Stranger than Fiction

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:26:10 GMT

Bloomberg columnist Caroline Baum recently suggested the famous hero of Atlas Shrugged, John Galt, might solve our current economic woes. Perhaps capitalism works best when we realize that business cycles and history often repeat, and what is down today may be up tomorrow.

Get Rich, Stay Rich

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:31:19 GMT

The growing number of millionaires and billionaires doesn’t surprise free-market capitalists. But how is it that this many affluent Americans share some of the same 5 or 6 tendencies, values or characteristics? Join Jim and Lance as they talk about the secrets of millionaire success with author George Walper, Jr.

The Costs of Active Management

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:03:21 GMT

If you can understand simple arithmetic, you can see the obvious disadvantage to active management. Join Jim and Lance as Kenneth French shares his data and findings on the costs of active management to investors.

Bernanke Gets an "A"

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:57:52 GMT

Who better to grade the Fed's current position on inflation and the dollar than our own Bob McTeer, former Dallas Federal Reserve President. A different perspective to the doom and gloom of Wall Street.

Quinn talks trends

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:09:24 GMT

Friday, April 4, 2008 This Week: Complex investment strategies are not the sophisticated ones. Trendy popular investments are heavily advertised, sold for high commissions, make money for your advisor; it's also one reason they are considered up-to-the-minute. So goes the smoke and mirrors. Author, Jane Bryant Quinn gives listeners her smart and simple solutions to avoiding Wall Street's worst investments.

Siegel goes back to the basics

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:49:34 GMT

Two hundred years of stock prices, monetary policy and business cycles should be evidence that Stocks For the Long Run are good for The Future of Investors. Just ask our guest expert, author, Jeremy Siegel.

Roller Coaster Market Rides

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:39:58 GMT

Does water cooler talk remind you of 1973-74? Is this "the big one?" Join Jim and Lance as they talk about the roller coaster ride of the markets, all kinds of Bears and historical recessions.

Finding Your Trusted Advisor

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:59:16 GMT

This Week: Trusting your advisor requires a leap of faith. But if your advisor has developed a leadership legacy, you can be certain that they will lead you through uncertain times. Guest: Robert Galford, author of Leadership Legacy

Generating Economic Growth

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:34:00 GMT

A new era of creative destruction. Market forces generate economic growth, especially in mature industries. Companies are faced with how to respond dynamically to remain competitive. We look at how the airline industry used scientific pricing to evolve as the industry was forced to change. Guest: E. Andrew Boyd, author of The Future of Pricing: How Airline Ticket Pricing Has Inspired a Revolution.

Wealth Preservation

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:28:36 GMT

Passing along your wealth is an enormous responsibility. However it is the means to also passing along your intellectual and human capital. Family preservation is as much about teaching financial literacy and personal values as it is securing the financial future of your loved ones. Guest: James Hughes, author of Family Wealth, Keeping it in the Family.

Preventing Herd Mentality

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:03:42 GMT

Capital markets provide the classic example of The Wisdom of Crowds, even if they are sometimes prone to bouts of emotional highs and lows. Yet at times crowds (and markets) can spiral out of control, and become a single-minded mob. Join us as we talk about how to protect your portfolio from the herd mentality. Guest: Peter DeMarzo, PhD, Stanford University

Entrepreneurial economies

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:40:32 GMT

Take a healthy dose of economics, mix it with some political policy, add investors, and you get an entrepreneurial culture. Yet, continental European economies lag behind U.S. returns. Does attitude and policy dictate economic growth in underperforming countries? Jim & Lance ask the Nobel Laureate who is considered an expert on this topic. Guest: Edmund Phelps, 2006 Nobel Laureate

Market Deja Vu

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:01:17 GMT

The battle between fear and greed marches down Wall Street. Volatile market activity causes some investors to panic but disciplined and super-diversified investors understand the fire drill. The perfect calming voice will quiet fear of the unknown.Guest: Weston Wellington, Dimensional Fund Advisors

Risk & Diversification

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:13:30 GMT

According to Peter L. Bernstein, author of Capital Ideas Evolving, “risk is more under control than it was even 10 years ago” and he explains how academic theories of economics are still evolving. We take time to revisit one of the great shows of 2007 and look at how risk is at the center of all investment decisions and that diversification is essential to successful investing.

Wall Street Mind Games & Market Volatility

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:49:27 GMT

Take a look inside Nueroeconomics, the new study of why investors behave irrationally. We have a cure for prediction addiction! Guest: Jason Zwieg, Author, Your Money, Your Brain

Investors Big Mistakes

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:44:08 GMT

Investors fall prey to Wall Street hype and many make THE big mistake. Don't get caught up in the mania and miss the reward of capital markets. Guest: Larry Swedroe, Author, Wise Investing Made Simple

How IS the Market doing?

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:58:02 GMT

Perhaps a better question might be, is the S&P still a relevant benchmark for asset class portfolios? Why measure a fraction of the market when you can take a look at it all. This and more with expert Walter Updegrave of CNN Money.

Simple Fiscal Fitness

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:58:27 GMT

Resolve to get fiscally fit. Many begin the year with resolutions to diet, exercise and spend more wisely. Our tips will help you get in shape in 2008.

2007 Year in Review

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:34:37 GMT

A year in review. Join us as we enjoy poking fun at the poor picks of the industry giants and discuss the insanity on Wall Street.

Economic Principals

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:13:11 GMT

An Economics Experiment in online journalism with guest editor of Economic Principals, David Warsh joins the show.

Human Capital

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:14:53 GMT

Another Nobel Laureate! Gary Becker joins the revolution to talk about a touchy financial subject, where he is considered an expert. Human Capital. What is the macro & micro economic impact of investing in your future?

Global Trade

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:48:57 GMT

Americans have real issues with globalization, and now isn't the first time. Join us as we take a look at the economy in 1914 and compare developing democracies with expert Jeffrey Frieden, author of Global Capitalization.

Health Care & Finances

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:20:13 GMT

CEO of Synergyst Research, Alan Preston is our expert on baby boomer health care concerns.

Financial wisdom in unconventional places

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:31:05 GMT

Do they fit together? How does understanding complexity theories help us understand investing? Our guest Michael Mauboussin talks about "More than You Know."

Online Calculators, Put to the Test

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:12:14 GMT

Financial Myth Busters - We test 3 online retirement calculators and see how they measure up!

Economic Futurist Looks at the Economy

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:12:26 GMT

Economy Join us as Jeff Thredgold, author of econAmerica tells listeners what market activity means to their wallets for 2008.

Financial Advisors, Do you need one?

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:12:30 GMT

Chicago Tribune writer Gail Marks-Jarvis talks about why credentials, referrals and questions are key to finding the right advisor.

Beyond Mars & Venus

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:12:43 GMT

What do women really want from a financial advisor? Join us as Pamela Yip, Personal Financial columnist for the Dallas Morning News helps get to the bottom of the unique relationship between women and money.

Supercapitalism

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:20:47 GMT

We are of "two minds" when it comes to Robert Reich's new book, but of one mind on capital markets!

The Fed

nknotts@jwafinancialgroup.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:04:28 GMT

Bob McTeer, former Dallas Fed President talks to us about monetary policy, interest rates and inflation. Another expert with common sense appeal.

Pilots, In the Red Zone!

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:47:09 GMT

Join us as we talk to fellow podcaster, Joe d'Eon about pilots transitioning into retirement, mandatory retirement age requirements, and planning, planning, planning.

World, Inc.

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:08:45 GMT

World, Inc. book review, where is the appropriate place for socially responsible investing and does it fall to individual investors or corporations to raise the bar?

Chasing Return Chasers

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:13:01 GMT

Our guest this week is an unexpected addition to the Revolution, Donald Luskin, who exposes the conspiracy to keep investors poor and stupid.

Culture & Prosperity

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:20:33 GMT

The Financial Times writer and author, John Kay will join the program. A leading British economist, he will tell us why financial follies repeat themselves in each generation.

Crazy Cramer!

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:34:17 GMT

A change in our guest line up allowed us to dedicate a whole show to Cramer! We will listen to his rant on CNBC and talk about the noise in popular media. It will be better than a Seinfeld episode!

Capitalism

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:38:14 GMT

Michael Barone author of, Our First Revolution brings history to life in this entertaining glimpse of the era that made the modern world possible. Join us for this great talk on our founding fathers, capitalism and other great strengths of society today.

Science vs. Art

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:41:38 GMT

In our discussion with Tyler Cowen author of, Discover Your Inner Economist, we are able to unravel the emotions behind science vs. art.

Love and Money

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:35:59 GMT

Wall Street Journals Love & Money columnist, Jeff Opdyke joins the revolution to talk about logic, emotions and investing for every phase of your life.

Why Free Markets Work

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:39:12 GMT

Join us as we have a battle of the “Nomics” and talk about two best-sellers, Freakonomics and Freedomnomics and talk to the author of one. “If morality represents how people would like the world to work, then economics shows how it actually works,” says one author, “Free markets work,” says the other. Stay tuned, we are hitting on two sides of this heated debate.

Experts say, Its not that hard!

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:21:10 GMT

Nobel Laureate Edward Prescott honors The Investing Revolution with his academic expertise on equity premiums, simple savings principles and why we work more than Europeans. As a radio program that maintains a focus on economics and investing expertise, this historic interview will go down in our books as one of the all time greats

The Upside of Economic Recessions

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:31:48 GMT

Robert Samuelson, editor of Newsweek will join The Investing Revolution and share his thoughts on how we’ve been conditioned to think of recessions as automatically undesirable.

Millionaires

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:43:13 GMT

The American culture is obsessed with the word Millionaire and because so many buy into the Wall Street hype, we need an outlet to relieve the stress. Will a cool million alleviate all your worries or do investors just need to learn to be lazy?

Emerging Markets

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:43:58 GMT

Many investors suffer from home bias-the automatic and almost universal preference for what feels familiar. Join us as we talk to Robert Litan, co-author about Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism as we take a look at the differences in capitalistic economies and the emerging markets they have created.

Efficient Markets and Wiki What?

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:47:00 GMT

Join Jim and Lance as we circle the wagons and gather the crowds to talk about Wikinomics, How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything. Anyone who wants to understand the major forces revolutionizing business today should listen to our perspective on the genesis of Wiki.

Alternative Investment

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:40:50 GMT

Jim Whiddon and Lance Alson talk about Gold, for those who hate Gold, with Eric Janzen, author of Americas Bubble Economy.

Historical Bubbles

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:52:12 GMT

The Investing Revolution get the opportunity to explain why Americans have misunderstood the frenzies that periodically seize us.

Behavioral Finance

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:48:46 GMT

How does the field of psychology play a major role in our economic future? Robert H. Frank, author of The Economic Naturalist talks with us about behavioral finance.

Delightfully painless economics

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:52:46 GMT

Who said economics couldn't be entertaining? Charles Wheelen, author of Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science joins the Revolution.

Taxes

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:36:47 GMT

Jim Whiddon and Lance Alston are joined by guest David R Henderson to discuss why the AMT shouldn't be abolished.

Competitive Equity

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:53:36 GMT

The Investing Revolution talks to Peter Wallison about mutual fund reform.

World Economics

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:41:53 GMT

Former ABC Nightline expert Marvin Zonis talks with us about the state of the world economy.

Efficient Economist

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:12:58 GMT

Jim Whiddon and Lance Alston have the opportunity to talk to Eugene Fama, who coined the term efficient markets and redefined investing.

Some Things Never Change

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:23:52 GMT

The Investing Revolution enjoys a frank conversation with DFA's Weston Wellington

Common Sense Investing

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:47:53 GMT

John Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group gets to the heart of the matter and talks about common sense investment strategies.

Lies, Lies, Lies

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:31:01 GMT

The Investing Revolution is a weekly show that dispells the myths of Wall Street and offers strategies to enlightened investors.

Income During Retirement

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:22:48 GMT

The Investing Revolution tackles tax efficient cash flow options for your portfolio during retirement.

Worst of the Worst

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:26:50 GMT

Jim Whiddon and Lance Alston are joined by Chuck Jaffe, Senior Columnist of Marketwatch.com to review his annual Lump of Coal awards.

Who Really Cares

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:39:34 GMT

This week on The Investing Revolution we talk about the legacy you leave and how to teach others to pass it on. Arthur Brooks author of Who Really Cares: America's Charity Divide is our guest today.

Objection Overruled!

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:33:31 GMT

The Investing Revolution is a weekly show that dispells the myths of Wall Street and offers strategies to enlightened investors.

Revolutionary Work

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:34:01 GMT

Gene Fama,Jr. joins us to discuss how DFA and our investment philosophies are making Wall Street stand up and take notice.

Leading the Way

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:49:40 GMT

Editor in Chief of Kiplinger Personal Finance tells listeners how to lead the way to investment success.

Fundamental Indexing

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:18:02 GMT

The Investing Revolution is a weekly show that dispells the myths of Wall Street and offers strategies to enlightened investors.

What is the CPI-E?

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:00:05 GMT

Join Jim Whiddon and Lance Alston as they talk about the CPI and Weston Willington of DFA.

continuation of Value Investing show

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:57:07 GMT

To continue our converation about value investing, Jim Whiddon and Lance Alston are joined by George Mason University professor Walter Williams.

Value Investing

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:50:17 GMT

The Investing Revolution is a weekly show that dispells the myths of Wall Street and offers strategies to enlightened investors.

Reaganomics at 25!

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:47:11 GMT

Join The Investing Revolution as we talk how the policies of years ago are still effective today.

New Dimensions

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:25:31 GMT

Join Lance Alston as he interviews co-founder of DFA to talk about how he pioneered index fund investing.

Understanding Risk

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:38:10 GMT

Jim Whiddon and Lance Alston are joined by author Peter Bernstein and talk in depth about investment risk.

Our fund incubation project

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:24:57 GMT

Jim Whiddon and Lance Alston show listeners how investing experiements yeild the most amazing results!

Myths, Lies & Downright Stupidity

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:13:11 GMT

Jim Whiddon and Lance Alston enjoy a frank discussion with journalist John Stossel to get a totally new perspective.

Speaking Her Mind

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:30:13 GMT

The Investing Revolution is a weekly show that dispells the myths of Wall Street and offers strategies to enlightened investors.

Opportunity Knocks

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:12:30 GMT

Jim Whiddon and Lance Alston talk about how to take advantage of up and down markets.

Planning Precautions

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:33:03 GMT

The Investing Revolution want to crash through the road blocks of retirement and give our listeners planning precautions to watch out for.

Rock, Paper, Scissors & Survivorship Bias

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:44:22 GMT

The Investing Revolution is a weekly show that dispells the myths of Wall Street and offers strategies to enlightened investors.

Decision Making

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:17:39 GMT

The Investing Revolution is joined by author to discuss the book, Paradox of Choice with author Barry Schwartz.

Asset Allocation Decisions

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:40:07 GMT

The Investing Revolution tackles your portfolio puzzle and offers elightening strategies to investors today.

Women and Money

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:25:57 GMT

Jim and Lance are joined by author Liz Perle to discuss how women set the financial tone at home.

True Confessions

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:14:11 GMT

This is a financial interview that passive investors will not want to miss, join Jim Whiddon and Lance Alson as they talk to Wall Street's own Dan Reingold.

Winning the Loser's Game

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:34:24 GMT

The Investing Revolution dispells the myths of Wall Street and offers strategies to enlightened investors.

Income During Retirement

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:50:15 GMT

The Investing Revolution is a weekly show that dispells the myths of Wall Street and offers strategies to enlightened investors.

All you need to know about bonds

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:56:14 GMT

Jim Whiddon and Lance Alston revisit their visit with Jonathan Clements and cover all you need to know about bonds.

Location vs Allocation

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:21:31 GMT

The Investing Revolution is honored to have Jagdish Bhagwati join us to discuss his book and emerging markets.

The Real Epidemic

nknotts@theinvestingrevolution.com (Jim Whiddon) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:11:18 GMT

The Investing Revolution tackles the uncensored history of modern wall street with author, Marc Siegel.