Episode

You Can't Beat 'Em

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Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Published
Jun 30, 2026
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1839
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Summary

Don and Tom tackle the blurry line between free speech and market manipulation after the conviction of prominent short seller Andrew Left. They debate whether financial influencers should be allowed to profit from public stock recommendations, discuss why members of Congress continue trading individual stocks despite widespread public opposition, and explain why ordinary investors should avoid trying to outsmart people with superior information or influence. The conversation then shifts into ...