Don Straszheim

My interview with the Vice Chairman of Roth Capital Partners includes the state of the global economy, decoupling, China, and financial innovation.

The length of the interview is 11 minutes 40 seconds.

Subodh Kumar, CFA

My interview with the former Global Investment Strategist for CIBC World Markets and current Global Investment Strategist for Subodh Kumar & Associates includes earnings expectations, global investment strategy, interest rates, the credit crisis, and the risks of a currency crisis.

The length of the interview is 14 minutes 50 seconds.

Bob Stein, CFA

My interview (conducted prior to the Fed's recent action) with the Senior Economist, First Trust Advisors includes a no recession call for 2008, Sovereign Wealth Funds, productivity growth, and the absence of political coattails for John McCain.

The length of the interview is 14 minutes 30 seconds.

Sam Stovall

My conversation with the Chief Investment Strategist of Standard and Poors' Equity Research Group includes a review of the historical monthly performance of equities (hint: February is the second worst month of the year), insights into selected US economic sectors, styles, and global markets.

The length of the interview is 13 minutes 10 seconds.