Know Your Risk Podcast
Know Your Risk Radio
Do you know how much risk your retirement portfolio is actually exposed to? Whether it’s preservation of capital or an aggressive growth strategy, every investor needs a clearly defined RISK PROFILE. Host Zach Abraham, Chief Investment Officer at Bulwark Capital Management, will cover all types of investment vehicles and you’ll learn what investing looks like when portfolios aren’t influenced by the corporate objectives of the big banks and Wall Street brokerage houses. Subscribe to the podcast here. The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. Any references to performance of securities are thought to be materially accurate and actual performance may differ. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital; please seek advice from a licensed professional. Investment advice cannot be given without a client service agreement. Bulwark Capital Management is an Investment Adviser Representative of Trek Financial, LLC., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com/disclosures/
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Oct 16, 2026 • 48min
They Cut Half Their VIX Hedge—Then VIX Spiked
Markets shrug off rising rates, oil nearing $100, and geopolitical tensions until volatility erupts. The discussion explores leverage, liquidity risks, options positioning, and the pressure facing Big Tech earnings. AI’s massive capital needs, chip and energy bottlenecks, Chinese competition, and rumors of a Tesla–SpaceX combination round out a high-stakes look at the week ahead.
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Oct 15, 2026 • 1h 4min
AI Demand Is Booming. Why Are Token Prices Falling?
AI compute demand is surging, yet token prices are sliding, raising questions about hyperscalers, leveraged neoclouds, and the economics of the buildout. The discussion also explores hot inflation data, falling Treasury yields, shorter-term government borrowing, refinancing risks, and market positioning. Additional themes include retail sales, geopolitical oil shocks, chipmakers, Tesla, copper, gold, and international assets.
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Oct 14, 2026 • 51min
AI Tokens Are Getting Cheaper. Is That Good News?
Falling AI-token prices collide with surging usage, raising questions about the economics of hyperscale infrastructure and whether AI assets remain undervalued. The discussion also explores a hotter CPI report, a surprising bond rally, market volatility, and the risks facing rates and equities. Shipping attacks, diesel disruptions, oil flows, and escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions add a geopolitical edge.
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Oct 14, 2026 • 1h 12min
Rudy Havenstein: Trump Says Inflation Will Pay the Debt. Who Pays?
Rudy Havenstein, a financial commentator and writer focused on monetary policy and inequality, examines inflation as a regressive way to address America’s debt. He explores what official inflation data overlooks, how the Fed supports asset prices, and why wealth inequality fuels political extremism. They also tackle financial illiteracy, education, too-big-to-fail institutions, partisan protectionism, and the risks of war.
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Oct 13, 2026 • 53min
The Market Is Splitting in Two—and AI Is Driving the Divide
Markets are splitting between record-setting mega-cap tech and struggling small caps, with AI at the center of the divide. The discussion explores the massive cost of AI infrastructure, hyperscaler accounting, chip and power plays, and crowded Russell 2000 shorts. Energy risks, diesel prices, inflation, interest rates, bond supply, and the growing K-shaped economy add further tension.
Oct 12, 2026 • 48min
Apple Is Worth $4.5 Trillion. Can the Fundamentals Catch Up?
Chase Taylor, a macro and market analyst covering global markets, energy, rates, and geopolitics, joins the discussion on Apple’s eye-popping $4.5 trillion valuation. They examine whether its growth can support 44-times earnings, how energy disruptions are reshaping oil flows and inflation risks, and why shrinking strategic reserves matter. They also explore narrow market breadth, mega-cap concentration, geopolitical credibility, and the data that could trigger a sharp rotation.
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Oct 9, 2026 • 34min
The “Debasement Trade” Is Coming Back. Here’s What That Means
Chase Taylor, a macro and investment analyst at Bulwark Capital Management, explores the possible return of the “debasement trade.” He discusses gold, miners, Asian markets, AI-driven distortions, international capital flows, biotech, diesel policy and escalating energy risks. He also explains why bonds may be nearing a tactical turning point and previews key inflation data.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 41min
AI Spending Is Starting to Move Interest Rates
Massive AI spending is moving beyond the tech sector, influencing growth, inflation, and bond yields. The discussion examines OpenAI’s uncertain revenue and financing outlook, the widening gap between investment and sustainable returns, and the future economics of hyperscalers. It also explores oil-market risks, prediction markets, sports betting, and the blurred line between personal freedom and predatory financial incentives.
Oct 7, 2026 • 51min
Inflation Can Shrink the Debt. What Does That Mean for Your Money?
Inflation’s ability to shrink the real burden of government debt sets the stage for a wider look at fiscal dominance, unconventional policy, and the future of cash. The discussion explores fragile market breadth, extreme equity concentration, reindustrialization costs, geopolitical energy risks, and the staggering scale of AI investment. It closes with questions about trade deficits, real assets, and even the economics of competitive sports.
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Oct 6, 2026 • 22min
Oil Is Under $90. Why Is 2027 Pricing Still Climbing?
WTI crude slips below $90, yet 2027 oil contracts keep climbing. Explore the futures curve, tanker disruptions in the Strait, and shifting energy flows. The discussion also covers nuclear-power momentum, washouts in European financials and emerging-market bonds, drone warfare, biotech volatility, and reversal risks in crowded small-cap shorts.
