Sosnoff & Ratigan

Ep 23. Capital or Democracy? Who really wields more power

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:52:24 +0000

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Ep 22. what happens when leaders abandon their principles

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:48:54 +0000

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Ep.21 Who still deserves our trust—and what happens when confidence breaks down?

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:39:32 +0000

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Ep 20. When War Finally Hits Wall Street

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:02:25 +0000

Has the market finally realized the economic consequences of war? Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff examine the impact of the conflict with Iran on inflation, oil prices, interest rates, and the bond market. They discuss whether Wall Street has shifted from assuming a short conflict to pricing in a prolonged geopolitical crisis, what that means for the Federal Reserve, and where investors may find opportunities if volatility continues.

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Ep 19. Will AI Make Humans More Human?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:57:40 +0000

As artificial intelligence becomes more capable, what becomes more valuable about being human? Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff explore whether AI will increase the importance of creativity, domain expertise, and human connection rather than replace them. They discuss how AI could reshape entrepreneurship, investing, private equity, company formation, and why the future may reward vision and know-how more than technical gatekeeping.

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Ep. 18 AI, Jinxes, and the Return of Human Creativity

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:13:54 +0000

Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff take on three questions: whether AI marks the end of traditional knowledge, whether Nvidia’s valuation signals a new phase of the AI trade, and whether jinxes are real in markets and sports. Along the way, they discuss AI as a “super genius friend,” the return of creativity, World Cup superstition, and why the future may reward original thinking more than memorized expertise.

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Ep 17. The Fed, Inflation, and the Loyalty Test

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:11:19 +0000

Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff break down the Federal Reserve’s role under a new political reality, asking whether a Fed chair selected for loyalty can still earn credibility with markets. They discuss inflation, interest rates, bond markets, the dollar, gold, crypto, and why trust may be the Fed’s most important tool.

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Ep 16. Man vs. Machine in the AI Era

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:09:14 +0000

Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff debate whether the rise of AI means machines will work for humans — or humans will end up working for machines. They discuss space data centers, real-time fact-checking, political disruption, creative work, and why the next wave of value may come from ideas, vision, and human originality rather than raw knowledge.

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Ep 15. Space Robots, Robot Taxes, and the Future of Work

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:05:07 +0000

Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff continue their debate over SpaceX, AI infrastructure, and the market’s belief in a future powered by space-based data centers and automation. They get into whether Elon Musk’s vision is hype or inevitability, what happens if robots replace large parts of the workforce, and whether society will need a new way to tax automation and distribute value.

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Ep 14. The SpaceX IPO and the First Trillionaire

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0000

Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff break down the hype, valuation, and market implications of a potential SpaceX IPO. Is it a revolutionary space company, a global communications business, or the ultimate bull market story? They also debate Elon Musk, wealth concentration, and whether the market is pricing a real business or a billionaire’s biggest flex.

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Ep 13. Good Billionaires, Bad Billionaires

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0000

Are all billionaires created equal? Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff debate the difference between wealth created through innovation and wealth built through extraction, monopoly power, government access, gambling, social platforms, and financial leverage. Along the way, they name their favorite - and least favorite - billionaires.

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Ep 12. The AI Backlash Is Here

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:07:29 +0000

Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff dig into the growing public backlash against artificial intelligence — from commencement-stage boos to community fights over data centers. They debate whether AI is being framed as a creator of opportunity or a threat to jobs, and why tech leaders may be badly misreading the room.

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Ep. 11 - Is AI the biggest bubble since the dot-com era?

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:21:11 +0000

Tom Sosnoff and Dylan Ratigan compare today’s AI mania to 1999, debating whether Nvidia, Micron and the chip trade are replaying the final stages of the internet bubble.

Topics include:
• Why Tom believes AI is a bubble
• Lessons from trading through 1999 & 2008
• Nvidia, Micron & AI stock valuations
• Why bubbles last longer than expected
• Shorting momentum markets
• “Too big to fail” mega-tech companies
• The psychology of market euphoria

Plus: Tom shares the story of building a short fund just before the dot-com crash.

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Ep. 10 - Should governments ever bail out private companies?

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:11:38 +0000

Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff debate the economics, politics, and morality of bailouts — from Intel and the banks to Spirit Airlines and the rise of mega-corporations.

Topics include:
• Why companies get bailed out
• Intel, Spirit Airlines & government intervention
• Moral hazard & executive compensation
• Why monopolies distort capitalism
• The return of Teddy Roosevelt-style trust busting
• Why mega-tech companies may now be bigger than governments
• Capitalism vs socialism in modern markets

A deep conversation about power, leverage, corruption, and the future of free markets.

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Ep. 9 - Have Americans completely checked out of politics?

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:44:46 +0000

After an assassination attempt on the President barely interrupted daily life in Washington, Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff ask whether the American public has become desensitized — and what that means for democracy, markets, and society.

Topics include:
• Political disengagement in America
• Reagan, 9/11 and how media culture changed
• Why people increasingly ignore politics
• AI, efficiency & societal desensitization
• Markets, chip stocks & concentrated power
• Russia, Saudi Arabia & political apathy
• Whether the U.S. is drifting toward permanent alienation

A wide-ranging conversation about technology, power, attention, and the future of civic life.

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Ep8 - What makes a great CEO transition?

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:43:03 +0000

Dylan Ratigan and Tom Sosnoff break down the changing of the guard at Apple and Netflix, debating whether leaders like Tim Cook and Reed Hastings left at the perfect moment — or stayed too long.

Topics include:
• Why leadership changes usually happen too late
• Tim Cook’s Apple legacy
• Reed Hastings stepping away from Netflix
• Founder CEOs vs custodial CEOs
• Why great companies should force change
• The psychology of succession, ego & power
• Microsoft, Disney, IBM & famous CEO transitions gone wrong

Plus: why Tom thinks the best leaders leave before they have to.

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Ep 7 - Why Are You Paying More Taxes Than Corporations?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:01:00 +0000

If you feel like you’re paying more taxes than the biggest companies in the world, you might not be wrong.

In this episode, Tom and Dylan break down the imbalance between individual and corporate taxation in the United States. From W-2 earners carrying the majority of the tax burden to corporations paying a surprisingly small share, they explore how the system got here and why it hasn’t changed.

Is low corporate tax the engine of American growth, or evidence of a system shaped by power and influence? And with deficits rising and debt climbing, where does the money actually come from next?

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Ep 6. Should MrBeast Be Teaching Finance?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:04:50 +0000

MrBeast is making a move into financial education - and not everyone is on board.

In this episode, Tom and Dylan break down the debate around who should be teaching the next generation about money. From financial literacy and regulation to crypto, gamification, and the legacy of platforms like Robinhood, they explore whether new voices in finance are a risk or an opportunity.

Should financial education come from institutions like Goldman Sachs, or from creators who actually reach young audiences? And what matters more - credentials or impact?

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Ep 5. AI, Credit, and Market Fragility

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:52:32 +0000

What happens when redemptions freeze and cracks start to show beneath the surface?

In this episode of The Drift, Tom and Dylan break down private credit risks, market structure, and the signals that echo past financial crises. From liquidity concerns and zero day options to AI trends and broader market resilience, they explore what’s real, what’s noise, and what actually matters.

A wide-ranging conversation on risk, opportunity, and how experienced traders think through uncertainty in real time.

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Ep 4. Is This the Worst Job Market Ever?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:35:02 +0000

Young graduates are being told they’re entering one of the worst job markets in years. But is that actually true?

In this episode, Tom and Dylan break down the reality behind the headlines. From AI and automation to shifting career paths and the rise of independent work, they challenge the idea that opportunity is disappearing.

Are traditional jobs going away? Yes. But are opportunities shrinking or just changing shape?

A conversation about AI, media narratives, generational shifts, and why this might be the most different job market ever — not the worst.

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Episode 3: How to TRADE OIL As The White House Shoots From the Hip

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:34:22 +0000

🎧 Watch more weekly Sosnoff & Ratigan episodes: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6EPnK...Dylan Ratigan's rant on MS NOW with Ari Melber just hit 1.4M views — watch it here: • 'WHAT ARE WE DOING?!': See epic anti-Trump... But what does this mean to investors and traders? Hear the trade that segment never got to. Tom Sosnoff sits down with Dylan fresh off that viral moment to answer the one question Ari didn't ask: what do you actually do with your portfolio when the Strait of Hormuz closes? Oil is up 50% in a month, and most people still haven't processed what that means. Tom walks through his live crude oil trades and makes the case that the market is already pricing in maximum incompetence from Washington — which is exactly why he thinks oil is rangebound, not heading to $150. Dylan brings the macro: Iran's real leverage isn't missiles, it's insurance markets refusing to underwrite Hormuz transit. They also get into bonds, gold, silver, the dollar versus yen, why crude oil is the 2026 version of a meme stock — with one critical difference — and Tom floats a modest proposal: maybe just rename it the Strait of Trump and call it a win.

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Ep 2. AI Surveillance and the Death of Entry-Level Work

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:58:16 +0000

AI stocks are soaring. Entry level jobs are disappearing. So where is the real risk?

In Episode 2, Tom Sosnoff and Dylan Ratigan take on the biggest AI questions of the moment. They debate whether surveillance is the true long term danger, whether Nvidia and AI hardware stocks are priced for perfection, and whether the job market has already absorbed the shock.

Is this really an AI driven labor crisis, or is economic policy playing a bigger role than people think? And what happens if AI stocks correct while the labor market is already under pressure?

From Pentagon contracts to tariffs to the future of entry level work, this is a sharp look at where AI may actually break first.

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Ep 1. AI vs. Wall Street: The $30 Trillion Question

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:50:28 +0000

AI is coming for a 30 trillion dollar industry.

In this episode, Tom and Dylan break down what artificial intelligence means for financial advisors, fee structures, and the future of work. Will AI replace human advisors or simply make them more powerful? Does regulation protect firms like Schwab and Vanguard, or is that moat temporary? And what happens politically when technology reshapes millions of jobs?

A fast paced conversation on AI, capitalism, regulation, and whether humans still matter in a world run by machines.

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