Tariffs, corruption, political posturing... it's no wonder that the market is crashing! But wait, is it? Back up that graph a bit and the market is still near all-time highs. In today's mailbag we strive to find happiness, maintain rational optimism, and see through the dark clouds plaguing the headlines. Plus, some tips on diversifying your portfolio, voting with your wallet, and challenging the umpire.

Companies mentioned: DUOL, GE, ISRG, MELI, NFLX, PLTR, RKLB, TOST

Host: David Gardner
Producer: Rick Engdahl

In remembrance of the life of George Foreman, we've gone back to the Motley Fool Radio Show vault to bring you this interview with the former heavyweight champion. From poverty to fame, sport to business, cattle to annuities, Foreman was fully invested in a life well-lived. A world-beater, a rule breaker, and by our measure, a true Fool.

Host: David Gardner
Guest: Mac Greer
Guests from the Vault: Tom Gardner, George Foreman
Producer: Rick Engdahl

We don't break the rules to cheat; we break them to improve. When conventional wisdom grows stale and unhelpful, it's the contrarians who lead the way to make investing, business, and life better. And the same is true in sports. Punting? Bunting? It's time we take a look, with the help of sports journalist, Kimball Crossley, at some sports rules that need breaking.

Host: David Gardner
Guest: Kimball Crossley
Producer: Rick Engdahl

Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, because we're back at the ol' ball game with some softball, hardball, curveball, screwball, and knuckleball questions from ChatGPT. David is at the plate, taking swings at these pitches and batting you home to a smarter, happier, and richer future.

Companies mentioned: AMZN, ISRG, NFLX, NVDA

Host: David Gardner
Guest: ChatGPT
Producer: Rick Engdahl

Today David hosts the founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA, Paul Rice, who explains how trade can be more effective than aid in improving the world's economic issues. As consumers become more aware and more discerning about what they buy, companies that embrace conscious capitalism will enjoy an ever-growing competitive edge over those which simply look to grow profits and any cost.

Companies mentioned: AMZN, SBUX, WMT

Host: David Gardner
Guest: Paul Rice
Producers: Heather Horton, Rick Engdahl

It's time once again to dust off David's old writings and pull some lessons forward into the light of today. We discuss re-recs and buying stocks that you already own, annual predictions, risk ratings, and keeping a record of your investment decisions. We look back to be smarter about looking forward!

• (5:52) Introduction to May 2003 Issue
• (16:00) New Year's Resolution
• (24:47) Risk Ratings For New Members
• (32:35) What is in Front of One's Nose

Companies Discussed: AMZN, BIDU, FSLR, GILD, NVDA

Host: David Gardner
Producer: Rick Engdahl

March 2025 Mailbag: Chalkboard Wisdom and Our Favorite Words
March Madness isn’t just for basketball—it’s taken over Rule Breaker Investing too! In this month’s mailbag, David Gardner fields your questions and reflections with trademark Foolishness. Should you use forced rankings to evaluate your portfolio? Can AI help guide investment decisions? Is Elon good or evil? Why does following the simplest of instructions matter so profoundly? And what’s the one company name David’s been hilariously mispronouncing? Answers, insights, and even a lesson or two about telematics await—so jump in, it’s Mailbag Madness!

Host: David Gardner
Producer: Heather Horton

Companies Mentioned:
AXON, BRK-B, KO, ONON, PEP, PGR, SBUX, TSLA

Resources:
• Preorder David’s upcoming book, Rule Breaker Investing, available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers.
• Sign up for The Motley Fool’s free daily newsletter, Breakfast News, at www.fool.com/breakfastnews

It all comes down to this... the final event of March Market Cap Madness! Defending Champion Andy Cross has held off all contenders and pretenders, but young phenom and game show survivor Emily Flippen is not one to back down from a challenge. Who will win the crown for 2025? We're betting on you to come out smarter, happier, and richer as we all play and learn together!

Companies discussed: BRZE, WIX, KMI, PTON, AMAT, HHH, ARE, RHP, NDAQ, VKTX

Host: David Gardner
Guests: Andy Cross, Emily Flippen
Producer: Rick Engdahl