Best Signals From Mars Podcasts (2026)

This week on LPL Market Signals, LPL Research’s Chief Equity Strategist Jeffrey Buchbinder and Chief Fixed Income Strategist Lawrence Gillum recap a tepid finish to 2025 that put the Santa Claus Rally in doubt, share some of LPL Research’s best and worst forecasts for 2025, and discuss two of the hottest topics in fixed income: financing AI investm…

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Maduro Captured: The Donroe Doctrine & a Global Pivot 44:56

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In under forty-eight hours, the geopolitical landscape of the Western Hemisphere has been fundamentally reoriented by the clinical precision of Operation Absolute Resolve. This week, we examine the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the reassertion of a U.S. "privileged ground" through the Dunroe Doctrine, and how this seismic shift impacts fragile peace e…

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The 2026 Forecast: Redrawing the World Map at Mar-a-Lago 32:51

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From the quiet halls of Mar-a-Lago to the trench lines of Ukraine and the shores of Nigeria, the old world maps are being rewritten in real-time. This week, we examine the volatile space where high-level dealmaking meets the uncompromising application of military force and look ahead to a 2026 that promises to be a global "year of decisions." Episo…

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Stock Market Rallies, Rotations, and Record Highs | LPL Market Signals 41:21

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This week on LPL Market Signals, LPL Research’s Chief Equity Strategist, Jeffrey Buchbinder, and Chief Technical Strategist, Adam Turnquist, recap last week’s stock market bounce back as market participants debated the AI theme and discuss how market rotations provide a good setup for risk appetite returning to markets and offer a positive sign for…

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Project Sunrise & The Caribbean Blockade: A New Era of Force? 35:19

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This week, we examine the cavernous distance between the rhetoric of diplomatic conference halls and the gritty reality of the front lines. From "high-tech Rivieras" in the ruins of Gaza to the U.S. asserting a doctrine of preemptive self-defense against "narco-terrorism" in the Caribbean, the global board is being reset by force. If you are lookin…

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Investors Need a Playbook for the Next Shutdown | LPL Econ Market Minute 3:41

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Dr. Jeffrey Roach, LPL Financial’s Chief Economist, explains what private sector data sources should be if Congress fails to pass another continuing resolution come January 30. Other topics include the driver of the recent spike in unemployment.Tracking: #838757By LPL Research

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LPL Research Economic Outlook 2026 | LPL Market Signals 38:13

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This week on LPL Market Signals, LPL’s Chief Equity Strategist Jeff Buchbinder and Chief Economist Jeffrey Roach recap last week’s market tug-of-war between the AI theme and the Federal Reserve, share LPL Research’s economic outlook for 2026, and highlight economic data to watch this week as the economic calendar has some catching up to do.Tracking…

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The Paper Means Nothing: The Fall of Uvira & The AI War 39:44

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We are watching two different realities play out simultaneously: diplomats shaking hands in Florida and Washington while air raid sirens blare across Eastern Europe and Central Africa. This week, we dissect the jarring dissonance between the peace deals being promised on paper and the wars actually being fought on the ground, from the freezing tren…

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Highlights from The LPL Outlook 2026: Stocks, Bonds, Currencies and Commodities | LPL Market Signals 46:50

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This week on LPL Market Signals, LPL Research’s Chief Equity Strategist, Jeffrey Buchbinder, Chief Technical Strategist, Adam Turnquist, and Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Lawrence Gillum share highlights from Outlook 2026: The Policy Engine. The strategists cover the firm’s expectations for stocks, bonds, the U.S. dollar, and key commodities in 20…

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Mezzrow 37:14

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In Episode 432 of Signals From Mars, Victor welcomes Ulf “Uffe” Pettersson, vocalist of Swedish thrashers Mezzrow, to discuss the band’s powerful new album Embrace The Awakening. Uffe reflects on Sweden’s enduring metal culture, the impact of recent losses in the community—especially Thomas Lindberg of At The Gates—and how Mezzrow rediscovered thei…

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Economic Outlook: Jobs, Revisions, and Tailwinds | LPL Econ Market Minute 3:29

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LPL Financial Chief Economist Jeffrey Roach shares insights on small business challenges, labor market trends, and economic tailwinds shaping 2026. Tracking: #833546By LPL Research

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Call it a Comeback as Stocks Finish November Strong | LPL Market Signals 39:53

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This week on LPL Market Signals, Jeffrey Buchbinder, Chief Equity Strategist, and Adam Turnquist, Chief Technical Strategist, discuss the furious comeback in the S&P 500 to end November in positive territory (barely), highlight some charts that help assess the likelihood that the latest rally continues, and share some under-the-radar keys for marke…

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The "Double-Tap": Venezuela’s Escalation, Gaza’s Warlords & Ukraine’s Poison Pill 40:56

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In this episode, we expose the "cold, hard machinery of compromise and coercion" driving global geopolitics this week. From the controversial "poison pill" peace framework designed to turn Ukraine into a fortress , to the rise of state-sponsored warlordism in Gaza’s power vacuum, the rules of engagement are shifting. We also investigate a chilling …

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Rich Knox Of Danko Jones 49:25

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Signals From Mars – Episode 431: Rich Knox (Danko Jones) In Episode 431, Victor is joined by Rich Knox, drummer for Danko Jones, to talk about the band’s new album Leo Rising, his journey into the band, working with Marty Friedman, and what keeps the Danko Jones sound sharp after more than a dozen years behind the kit. Rich shares stories about his…

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For the Fed, It’s Where you Arrive, Not How You Drive | LPL Market Signals 40:09

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This week on LPL Market Signals, LPL’s Chief Equity Strategist Jeff Buchbinder and Chief Fixed Income Strategist Lawernce Gillum recap a whirlwind week of fluctuating rate cut expectations, AI skepticism, and epic reversals, dissect Federal Reserve rate cut outlook, and highlight key takeaways from third quarter earnings season. Tracking: #829867…

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Forced Peace? Ukraine’s Ultimatum, Israel’s Autonomy & The Venezuela Squeeze 42:08

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Is the era of negotiation over? This week, Tiana and Intelligence Veteran Kervin unpack how the facade of international consensus is being replaced by the raw mechanics of force projection. From a controversial 28-point directive delivered to Kyiv to a massive U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, we analyze the dangerous divergence between diplo…

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Condition Critical 39:44

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Signals From Mars – Episode 430: Condition Critical In this episode of Signals From Mars, Victor welcomes Tony Barhoum from New Jersey thrashers Condition Critical! Tony discusses the band’s first new album in nine years, Degeneration Chamber, their connection to New Jersey’s thrash legacy, and how they balance old-school aggression with a modern s…

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AI Productivity Boom Will Come, But Could Take a While to Get Here | LPL Econ Market Minute 2:26

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Dr. Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist for LPL Financial dissects some key metrics on AI usage and what it means for productivity and inflation.Tracking: #827886By LPL Research

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AI and the Fed Will Be Big Factors For Markets in 2026 | LPL Market Signals 32:56

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This week on LPL Market Signals, LPL Research’s Jeffrey Buchbinder, Chief Equity Strategist, and Dr. Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist describe last week’s marginal gain in the S&P 500 as a surprise, discuss keys for markets in 2026, and preview a busy week ahead including earnings from NVIDIA (NVDA) and several key retailers, minutes from the October…

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Ukraine's Corruption, Gaza's Partition, & Operation Southern Spear 1:04:23

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The world is teetering on a series of high-stakes gambles. From a historic U.S. deal with a Syrian warlord to a massive military deployment aimed at Venezuela, we analyze a world caught in a volatile, precarious equilibrium. EPISODE SUMMARY: This week, we track four critical flashpoints. In Ukraine, as Kyiv strikes a major Russian oil terminal and …

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Howling Giant 47:20

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Signals From Mars – Episode 429: Howling Giant In this episode of Signals From Mars, Victor welcomes Tom Polzine and Sebastian Baltes from Nashville heavy rockers Howling Giant to discuss their new album Crucible & Ruin, released on Halloween. The band talks about Nashville’s influence, how their sound has evolved since Glass Future, and how the ad…

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Putting the Stock Market Sell-off Into Perspective | LPL Market Signals 36:12

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This week on LPL Market Signals, Chief Equity Strategist Jeffrey Buchbinder and Head of Macro Strategy Kristian Kerr put last week’s tech-led market decline into perspective by viewing it through several different lenses, including seasonality, sentiment, and breadth.Tracking: #823275By LPL Research

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Is the World at a Breaking Point? Ukraine's Last Stand, Kremlin Rifts & Gaza's Swiss Cheese Deal 42:38

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The world is being stretched to a breaking point. From the frontlines in Pokrovsk to the corridors of the Kremlin and the fragile peace in Gaza, a volatile friction between stability and raw power projection threatens to shatter the old order. This week, we cut through the noise on multiple critical fronts. We analyze the brutal battle for Pokrovsk…

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AI Investment Cycle Picks Up Speed and Powers Tech Sector | LPL Market Signals 36:02

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In the latest LPL Market Signals podcast, Jeffrey Buchbinder, LPL Research’s Chief Equity Strategist, and Adam Turnquist, LPL Research’s Chief Technical Strategist, recap last week’s tech-led gains for the stock market, cover major market-moving events, including big tech earnings, the Fed meeting, and Trump’s meeting with China’s President Xi, che…

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Why 'Gray Zone' Tactics & Fragile Truces Are the New Global (Dis)order 40:11

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The world is teetering on the brink , defined by a dangerous friction between the desire for stability and the forceful projection of power. From fragile ceasefires to new provocations, why is every major global conflict escalating at once? This week, "This Week Explained" analyzes a world of escalating, interconnected conflicts. In Ukraine, Russia…

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China Paused, Dollar Rallied, and Mortgage Rates Slid | LPL Econ Market Minute 3:45

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News stories were mixed last week so watch LPL’s Chief Economist, Dr. Jeffrey Roach break it down with reasons why China reneged, the dollar strengthened, and some consumer rates fell.Tracking: #820123By LPL Research

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Halloween Countdown 50:03

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🎃 Signals From Mars – Episode 428: The Halloween Countdown 👻 It’s spooky season on Signals From Mars! In this special Halloween episode, Victor is joined by Dr. Poison himself, Brad Dahl, as they unveil the results of the fan-voted Halloween Countdown — the top 10 bands most associated with Halloween according to the Signals From Mars community! 🧛‍…

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Remember Ace Frehley 1:17:59

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🎸 Signals From Mars – Episode 427: Remembering Ace Frehley In this emotional episode of Signals From Mars, we celebrate the life and legacy of Ace Frehley — the original Space Ace whose sound, style, and spirit helped define generations of rock fans. From the very first riff that drew us in as kids, Ace became part of the soundtrack of our lives. H…

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Why Are Treasury Yields Falling? | LPL Market Signals 41:40

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In the latest LPL Market Signals podcast, Chief Equity Strategist Jeffrey Buchbinder and Chief Fixed Income Strategist Lawrence Gillum celebrate new highs for more than just the S&P 500, explain why Treasury yields have been falling, share five things that might spook markets, and preview a very busy week including the Fed meeting. Tracking: #81693…

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Sanctions, Ceasefires, and Gunboats 39:55

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The world is walking a tightrope between desperately holding on to peace and the aggressive projection of power that threatens to shatter it. This week, we analyze the West's hardened stance on Russia, the precarious "yellow line" defining Gaza's future , and a massive U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean that may have less to do with cartels …

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Stablecoins, Beige Book, and Japan Catch Investors’ Attention | LPL Econ Market Minute 3:37

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While some non-essential government workers are out-of-office, LPL’s Chief Economist Dr. Jeffrey Roach highlights important recent events including the IMF annual meeting.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQmVmNoz6nUTracking #816042By LPL Research

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Assessing the Economy When the Government is Out of Office | LPL Market Signals 34:31

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In the latest LPL Market Signals podcast LPL Research’s Chief Equity Strategist, Jeffrey Buchbinder, and Chief Economist, Dr. Jeffrey Roach, discuss the stock market’s resilience despite the latest credit scare, share how private sector data shapes their economic outlook during the shutdown, and make the case that the credit markets remain healthy …

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The New World Disorder: Ukraine's Fate, Gaza's Power Vacuum, and the Gen-Z Uprising 50:54

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This week, we explore a world in flux as global power dynamics are redrawn on multiple fronts. From high-stakes diplomacy that could change the map of the war in Ukraine to a brutal power vacuum in Gaza and a generational revolution in Africa, the old rules are fracturing. Episode Highlights Ukraine's Diplomatic Gambit: A planned summit between Pre…

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Vinyl Haul US 2025 55:06

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🎸 Signals From Mars – Episode 426: US Vinyl Hall 🎸 In this episode, I take you through my latest vinyl haul — featuring albums, CDs, cassettes, and signed posters I picked up during my trip to the U.S. and a few classics rediscovered in my parents’ home. I also share some of the vinyl I’ve added to my collection here in Spain throughout the year. T…

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Don’t Expect This Bull Market to End in Year Three | LPL Market Signals 36:18

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In the latest LPL Market Signals podcast, Chief Equity Strategist Jeffrey Buchbinder and Head of Macro Strategy Kristian Kerr, discuss Friday’s sharp sell-off on Trump’s China tariff threat, explain why this now three-year-old bull market may still have legs, and preview a week ahead full of earnings reports, and lacking economic data.Tracking: #81…

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Trump's Gaza Ceasefire and The Rising Authoritarian Axis 55:58

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This week, a fragile ceasefire in Gaza offers a glimmer of hope after two years of devastating conflict. But as President Trump brokers peace in the Middle East, a new and powerful 'axis of power' between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea is changing the face of global conflict forever. Episode Highlights The Gaza Ceasefire: We break down the se…

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Signals From Mars - Episode 425 - September 2025 Albums Review 1:17:21

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🎸 Signals From Mars – Episode 425 (Livestream Recording) 🎸 Join me live on October 3rd with Jeremy and Ed as we dig into the new hard rock and metal releases from September 2025. 🤘 We’ll be sharing our reactions, favorite tracks, and hot takes on the latest albums — from the big names to the hidden gems. Expect debate, surprises, and plenty of musi…