What are the economics of hosting a National Football League (NFL) playoff game for franchises? After a 32-year drought, the Detroit Lions are finding out with (at least) two home playoff games. Patrick O’Keefe provides a breakdown of the NFL’s… Continue Reading  

What happens when a university goes out of business? Today, we witness the unfortunate closure of Finlandia University, a renowned educational institution with a remarkable 126-year history in Michigan’s upper peninsula. This closure is not an isolated incident but rather… Continue Reading  

With so much discussion about the debt ceiling and whether it will get passed by the House, Patrick O’Keefe cuts to the chase: It will get passed… but not without consequences.

“Small to medium-sized banks are fueling middle America… if we lose those, where do individuals go for wealth building?” Listen as Patrick O’Keefe explores how new investment policies might attack regional banks and make it more difficult for Americans to secure loans.

Earlier this month, Diamond Sports Group, which owns 19 regional networks under the Bally Sports banner, including in Detroit, announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move comes after it missed a $140 million interest payment in February…. Continue Reading  

Following the recent bank collapses, who stands to be impacted the most? Has this pushed us further toward recession? Patrick O’Keefe shares his thoughts.

As the banking crisis continues to make headlines, we break down the hot topics from a tumultuous week.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Did you know the first St. Patrick’s Day celebration was not in Boston or New York but actually in St. Augustine, FL in 1601? In his festive garb, Pat explores that fact and many more historical… Continue Reading  

The Silicon Valley Bank collapse last Friday was the second-largest bank failure in US history. Patrick O’Keefe explains how it all came tumbling down and what might happen next.

The Silicon Valley Bank collapse last Friday was the second-largest bank failure in US history. Patrick O’Keefe explains how it all came tumbling down and what might happen next.