

Introduction
Radio and TV Personality Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano discuss current events at the intersection of wealth and policy.
Latest Episodes
Peace, Politics, and Your Portfolio: The Cost of Conflict and Spending
In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano dive into a historic moment of global diplomacy and dissect its ripple effects on markets, interest rat...
CPI Surprise: Cool Inflation, Hot Markets
In this episode of The Difference, Dan O'Donnell and Brian Jacobsen unpack the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which came in cooler than expected and sparked...
U.S. Trade Triumphs and Economic Strategy Under Scrutiny
The U.S. has secured a series of favorable trade deals, most notably with the European Union, positioning itself as a dominant global economic force while pressuring C...
Is Jerome Powell #OpenToWork?
Join Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano on The Difference, where in this episode they examine the palpable tension between President Trump and Chairman Powell, as well as tr...
Can America Afford Its Future?
Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano unpack the economic balancing act facing the U.S.—from looming tariff deadlines and ballooning deficits to Fed uncertainty and the long-te...