Hi Ground Episode 4: The Chase, The Crash, & Investing Sirens

 

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Episode 4 show notes

Part 1: The Allure of the Gamble

  • “'I couldn't breathe': South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks.” Reuters, 19 July 2026 [Article]

  • The Frame by Samsung [Link]

  • What percentage gain is needed to make up for a loss? [Chart]

  • Thaler, Richard. Johnson, Eric. “Gambling With the House Money and Trying to Break Even: The Effects of Prior Outcomes on Risky Choice.” Research Gate, June 1990 [Article]

Part 2: The Odyssey Sirens

Part 3: Rip City Update

  • “Tom Dundon using a tired playbook.” Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano, 25 July 2026 [Article]

  • “Trail Blazers, city of Portland finally meet, but distance to arena deal remains ‘significant’.” The Athletic, 30 July 2026 [Article]

  • 4.14.2004: Kobe Bryant Nails the Winning 3 in Double OT [Video]

Part 4: Local Gems

  • Call Ja Morant Hotline [Link]

  • Suttle Lodge Boat House, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon [Link]

 
 
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