Mailbag, incl: When is CEO remuneration too high? February 15, 2026

February 14, 2026

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The Format: Casual mailbag edition podcast where hosts read and answer listener emails, blending banter, rants, and financial advice.
The Key Players:
- Scott Phillips (Motley Fool host): Keeps things on track with humor and macro insights.
- Andrew "Ram" Page (Strawman.com founder): Finance expert with deep dives into money history, rants on inflation, and promo for his investment club. Chemistry is brotherly—endless teasing, dad jokes, and tag-team explanations.
The Vibe: Fun and educational with sarcastic banter, self-deprecating humor, and passionate economic rants; light-hearted despite heavy topics like debt and geopolitics.

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1 (00:37) **Mailbag: Brent's Praise and Debasement Trade**
2 (11:16) **Asset Prices at All-Time Highs**
3 (23:11) **Executive Remuneration Red Flags**
4 (36:49) **Owen: Rules-Based Order and Economic Specialization**
5 (56:05) **Howard: US Debt History Correction**
6 (59:51) **Jenny: Inflation, Rates, and Retirement Risks**

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– What is the ‘debasement trade’?

– Is there too much money chasing too few assets?

– When is remuneration too high?

– Have you changed your mind on the global order?

– A history correction for the Strawman

– Convince me rates won’t rise a lot

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