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Facts vs Feelings with Ryan Detrick & Sonu Varghese

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

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 207 of the Facts vs Feelings podcast, Carson Group’s Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist, welcome back Rory Johnston, founder and CEO of Commodity Context, to make sense of an oil market that re... more

In Episode 206 of the Facts vs Feelings Podcast, Carson Group’s Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist, dig into the Mag 7's surge to a new all-time high, edging out the S&P 500 itself. The hosts point to Met... more

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The Social Hour is back after a summer break, and this livestream edition came loaded. Carson Group’s Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist, are joined by two technical analysis heavyweights: Jay Woods, Chie... more

In Episode 205 of the Facts versus Feelings Podcast, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, tackle the AI story dominating headlines: a viral tweet from a former Anthropic emp... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Woods
Founder and Strategist at Brown Technical Insights
Brown Technical Insights
Episode: Social Hour With Jay Woods and Scott Brown (Ep. 5)
Scott Brown
Founder and Strategist at Brown Technical Insights
Brown Technical Insights
Episode: Social Hour With Jay Woods and Scott Brown (Ep. 5)
Richard Thaler
Nobel Prize in Economics laureate, pioneer of behavioral economics
University of Chicago / Fuller & Thaler
Episode: Talking Behavioral Finance with Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Richard Thaler (FvF Ep. 192)
Jeff Kilburg
Founder at KKM Financial; CNBC contributor
KKM Financial
Episode: Live from Chicago with Jim Bianco and Jeff Kilburg (FvF Ep. 191)
Jim Bianco
Founder at Bianco Research
Bianco Research
Episode: Live from Chicago with Jim Bianco and Jeff Kilburg (FvF Ep. 191)
Blake Anderson
Director of Portfolio Management at Carson Group
Carson Group
Episode: Talking SpaceX IPO (FvF Ep. 190)
Jeff Hirsch
Editor-in-chief of the Stock Trader's Almanac
Almanac Trader / Stock Trader's Almanac
Episode: Talking 'Sell in May' with Jeff Hirsch (FvF Ep. 186)
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)

Hosts

Ryan Detrick
Host of Facts vs Feelings; Chief Market Strategist
Sonu Varghese
Co-host of Facts vs Feelings; VP, Global Macro Strategist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 126 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 States6 months ago
  • Great listen

    Ryan is fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ron M A
    United States9 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 Statesa year ago
  • Seriously?

    What a couple of losers. Total waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ihatenicknames99
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enjoyable listen

    Great information and very informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captryan20
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests and hosts deliver timely macro context with actionable portfolio ideas.
Listeners appreciate a data-driven, practical take on markets and ROI-focused insight.
Many praise the hosts' ability to translate complex topics into accessible guidance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Talking SpaceX IPO (FvF Ep. 190)
Q: First off, when is the SpaceX IPO expected to happen and what are the latest rumors?
The latest rumors put the IPO date around June 12th, though Wall Street rumors are fluid and not guaranteed; SpaceX's timing remains uncertain and dependent on regulatory and market conditions.
Talking 'Sell in May' with Jeff Hirsch (FvF Ep. 186)
Q: How do you weigh new evidence versus longer historical patterns?
We compare across multiple timeframes to assess consistency, ensuring recency bias is not overemphasized, and weigh current cycles against longer-term history.
Talking 'Sell in May' with Jeff Hirsch (FvF Ep. 186)
Q: What's MACD?
MACD is a momentum indicator that combines short- and longer-term moving averages to identify turnpoints; Hirsch explains its basis and how it complements seasonal patterns.
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.

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