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Facts vs Feelings with Ryan Detrick & Sonu Varghese

Carson Investment Research
Inflation
Federal Reserve
S&P 500
Tariffs
Stock Market
2024 Election
Gold
Consumer Spending
Labor Market
Artificial Intelligence
Recession
Market Volatility
Carson Group
Market Trends
Monetary Policy
GDP
Economy
2024 Elections
Investment Strategies
Financial Markets

This podcast takes a deep dive into the market-moving events to cut through the noise and help you identify what really matters. Facts vs Feelings is hosted by Chief Market Strategist, Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist, Sonu Varghese, and is a product of the Carson Investment Research Team.The information included herein is for informational purposes and is intended for use by advisors ... more

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In Episode 186 of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, are joined by a genuine industry legend, Jeff Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief of the Stock Trader's Almanac... more

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In Episode 185 of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, are recording live from Omaha at PodPony's studio during Carson's Q2 board meeting. They make a pil... more

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The Social Hour is back for its 4th episode — and this one covered a lot of ground. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, are joined by two sharp voices from the financial me... more

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In Episode 184 of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, dig into one of the most historic 13-day market rallies ever recorded and ask the question most inv... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Schafer
Barron's journalist and Investing Circle team member
Barron's
Episode: Social Hour With Josh Schafer and Talmon Smith (Social Hour Ep. 4)
Talmon Smith
New York Times economics reporter at the business desk
The New York Times
Episode: Social Hour With Josh Schafer and Talmon Smith (Social Hour Ep. 4)
Josh Schaefer
Barron's journalist and panel participant for live stream
Barron's
Episode: The Bull is Back (FvF Ep. 184)
Talman Smith
Staff writer focused on affordability and markets
New York Times
Episode: The Bull is Back (FvF Ep. 184)
Rory Johnston
Founder of Commodity Context; energy market analyst
Commodity Context / University of Toronto Munk School
Episode: Talking Oil and Iran with Rory Johnston (FvF Ep. 183)
Frank Cappelleri
Founder at CappThesis
CappThesis
Episode: Social Hour With Sam Ro & Frank Cappelleri (Social Hour Ep. 3)
Steve Hou
Senior Quant Researcher at Bloomberg, former AQR
Bloomberg
Episode: Talking About AI with Steve Hou and Kai Wu (FvF Ep. 178)
Kai Wu
Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Sparkline Capital
Sparkline Capital
Episode: Talking About AI with Steve Hou and Kai Wu (FvF Ep. 178)
Cullen Roche
Founder and CIO, Discipline Funds
Discipline Funds
Episode: Social Hour With Cullen Roche (Social Hour Ep. 2)

Hosts

Ryan Detrick
Host of market-focused discussions; Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group / Carson Investment Research Team
Sonu Varghese
Co-host; VP Global Macro Strategist with a focus on macro and market strategy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Excellent

    Great info, two great personalities.

    One wish, please improve the recording technology. Ryan's voice is too "boomy" back away from the mic or use compression.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickNam e
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great listen

    Ryan is fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ron M A
    United States4 months ago
  • Enjoyable listen

    Great information and very informative! In the day of doom and gloom, they give an excellent data driven perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captryan20
    United States6 months ago
  • Seriously?

    What a couple of losers. Total waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ihatenicknames99
    United States9 months ago
  • Enjoyable listen

    Great information and very informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captryan20
    United States9 months ago

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Praised for data-driven insights and practical market guidance.
Host banter and humor are appreciated, though some listeners seek deeper disagreements on macro views.
Quality and depth of content noted as robust by many listeners.

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Talking About AI with Steve Hou and Kai Wu (FvF Ep. 178)
Q: Which sectors are most at risk or poised to benefit as AI matures?
Software as a sector will face dispersion and pricing pressures, but incumbents with distribution, brand, and services moats remain advantaged; industrials and services stand to gain from AI-enabled productivity, while hardware and energy infrastructure will see increased demand to support AI buildouts.
Talking About AI with Steve Hou and Kai Wu (FvF Ep. 178)
Q: What is something about AI that is coming within a year or two that nobody's talking about?
The guests highlight that the next big driver is the orchestration layer and agents that can programmatically compose tasks, enabling more practical, enterprise-ready AI applications beyond just model improvements.
Geeking Out On Charts with Chris Kimble and Scott Brown (FvF Ep. 168)
Q: What's your take on market breadth?
Market breadth has improved recently, with various sectors showing growth, indicating a potential economic acceleration.
Geeking Out On Charts with Chris Kimble and Scott Brown (FvF Ep. 168)
Q: What are some areas that you like?
If the commodity bull market is real, it's time for financial advisors to consider leveraging that in their client's portfolios.
Wrapping Up 2025 with Art Hogan, the Boston GOAT (FvF Ep. 167)
Q: What advice do you have for financial advisors?
Over communicate with clients and help them understand the importance of diversification while addressing their concerns logically.

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