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The Difference with Dan O'Donnell & Dave Spano

The Difference with Dan O'Donnell & Dave Spano

Hosted by Annex Wealth Management

Episodes

150

Latest episode

Aug 2025

Language

EN

About the show

Radio and TV Personality Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano discuss current events at the intersection of wealth and policy.

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August 18, 2025Episode 15015 min

Peace, Politics, and Your Portfolio: The Cost of Conflict and Spending

In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano dive into a historic moment of global diplomacy and dissect its ripple effects on markets, interest rates, and America's mounting debt crisis. From peace talks to rate cuts, they explore how political decisions shape economic realities—and your financial future.

August 12, 2025Episode 14916 min

CPI Surprise: Cool Inflation, Hot Markets

In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Brian Jacobsen unpack the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which came in cooler than expected and sparked optimism across financial markets. They explore what this means for future Fed rate cuts, the real impact of tariffs, and whether reshoring U.S. manufacturing is more than just a political promise.

July 29, 2025Episode 14816 min

U.S. Trade Triumphs and Economic Strategy Under Scrutiny

The U.S. has secured a series of favorable trade deals, most notably with the European Union, positioning itself as a dominant global economic force while pressuring China ahead of a looming deadline. Meanwhile, concerns grow over the long-term impact of tariffs, Federal Reserve tensions, and rising national debt. Tune in to The Difference, with Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano.

July 21, 2025Episode 14714 min

Is Jerome Powell #OpenToWork?

Join Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano on The Difference, where in this episode they examine the palpable tension between President Trump and Chairman Powell, as well as trade negotiations, interest rate strategies, and the fallout from some major political events.

July 15, 2025Episode 14615 min

Can America Afford Its Future?

Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano unpack the economic balancing act facing the U.S.—from looming tariff deadlines and ballooning deficits to Fed uncertainty and the long-term sustainability of entitlement programs. Tune into The Difference as they dive in.

July 7, 2025Episode 14514 min

I'm Just A Big, Beautiful Bill.

A campaign promise was made, and that campaign promise was met. Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano react to the Big Beautiful Bill passing into law and the subsequent reactions on The Difference.

June 4, 2025Episode 14415 min

Tacos, Tariffs, and Treasury: Understanding Trump's Economic Strategy

In this episode of The Difference, hosts Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano, CEO of Annex Wealth Management discuss the "TACOS" acronym (Trump Always Chickens Out), coined by critics like the Financial Times. They analyze Trump's tariff strategies, particularly the delayed TikTok ban and trade negotiations with countries like China, the UK, and Switzerland, framing these as leverage for freer trade rather than economic punishment. Dan and Dave discuss what Trump's policies may mean for the economy.

May 20, 2025Episode 14315 min

"The Safest Debt In The World"

Economic and political risks, who's spending whose money? Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano discuss attempted cost reductions and slowed-down spending on The Difference.

May 13, 2025Episode 14215 min

The China deal might affect more than tariffs

It might be something in the air in Switzerland, but the United States and China were able to lay the groundwork for a deal that could change more than tariffs. The markets are responding. Dan and Dr. Brian Jacobsen talk about what may be impacted.

May 5, 2025Episode 14115 min

A glimmer of tariff clarity?

Tariff clarity remains elusive as tax policy stays murky. Fresh from another round of White House radio shows, Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano reconnect to discuss a week where the S&P 500 revisited Liberation Day levels.

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