America's Gold Authority Podcast

A Front-Row Seat to Financial Crisis

On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Edmund C. “Ed” Moy, former Director of the U.S. Mint, who recounts the 2008 Global Financial Crisis from a rare insider perspective. Having previously served under the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Ed witnessed early signs of trouble long before the worldwide financial collapse made headlines.

Surging Demand for Gold and Silver

As the crisis unfolded, the U.S. Mint experienced an unprecedented spike in demand for physical gold and silver. Gold sales jumped from 200,000 to 1.4 million ounces annually, while silver sales soared from 10 million to 54 million ounces. Ed explains how this demand stretched the Mint’s capacity and highlighted the public’s search for dependable financial assets during periods of instability.

Government Intervention and Monetary Expansion

Ed discusses the government’s critical decisions during the crisis—particularly expanding the money supply by 25% to stimulate the economy and support financial institutions. While these government measures helped avoid a depression, they also led to long-term effects, including slow economic recovery. In contrast, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic response saw a 40% increase in the money supply, triggering persistent inflation the Federal Reserve continues to address.

A Call for Financial Preparedness

With today’s global tensions, economic uncertainties, and shifting trust in traditional systems, Ed emphasizes the importance of financial preparedness. He encourages individuals to consider broadening their financial strategies. Assets like gold, which have responded differently to economic changes than conventional stock and bond holdings, can play a vital role in helping to reduce risk over time.

Contact U.S. Money Reserve today at 833-644-7302 to learn how gold can help protect your wealth in an increasingly uncertain world.

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In this episode of America’s Gold Authority Podcast, former U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy and retirement expert Brad Chastain join host Mike Barnes to explore the evolving future of money. From central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to the rising interest in cryptocurrency and the growing demand for physical gold, discover how global uncertainty is reshaping financial planning—and what it means for savings and retirement portfolios. Learn why gold remains a critical asset in uncertain times. 

As one of the nation’s largest private distributors of government-issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, U.S. Money Reserve enjoys a unique distinction within the precious metals industry: It’s the only company with two former Directors of the U.S. Mint on its leadership team, providing experience and expertise you won’t find anywhere else. With over a million individual clients served and more than $3.3 billion in trusted transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is a respected industry leader committed to helping Americans achieve the secure and comfortable financial future they deserve. Check out America’s Gold Authority Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 844-509-8722 or visiting https://www.usmoneyreserve.com/ 

Looking to protect your retirement savings from market risk and inflation? Join U.S. Money Reserve’s America’s Gold Authority® Podcast as our distinguished panel of experts explore the growing demand for gold IRAs. Discover how to use existing retirement funds to establish an IRA that holds actual physical gold, the unique benefits of gold IRAs, and how precious metals can help provide retirement portfolio strength and stability. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in wealth protection and retirement diversification.

As one of the nation’s largest private distributors of government-issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, U.S. Money Reserve enjoys a unique distinction within the precious metals industry: It’s the only company with two former Directors of the U.S. Mint on its leadership team, providing experience and expertise you won’t find anywhere else. With over a million individual clients served and more than $3.3 billion in trusted transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is a respected industry leader committed to helping Americans achieve the secure and comfortable financial future they deserve. Check out America’s Gold Authority Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 833-643-3258 or visiting https://www.usmoneyreserve.com/.

Discover why more people are choosing gold amid today’s shifting markets and why waiting for a stock rebound may cost you. In this America’s Gold Authority® Podcast episode, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, former Director of the U.S. Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve. Philip explains why gold is outpacing stocks in 2025 and may continue outperforming the markets into 2026. He covers key drivers of gold demand, including geopolitical uncertainty, falling inflation, central bank demand, and strong buying from China. Philip also shares why some financial advisors hesitate to recommend gold despite its consistent strength in both strong and weak markets.

As one of the nation’s largest private distributors of government-issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, U.S. Money Reserve enjoys a unique distinction within the precious metals industry: It’s the only company with two former Directors of the U.S. Mint on its leadership team, providing experience and expertise you won’t find anywhere else. With over a million individual clients served and more than $3.3 billion in trusted transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is a respected industry leader committed to helping Americans achieve the secure and comfortable financial future they deserve. Check out America’s Gold Authority® Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 855-208-0140 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/Website/POD14P.

In this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes sits down with former U.S. Mint Director and U.S. Money Reserve President Philip Diehl and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, to explore today’s shifting economic landscape. From market uncertainty and inflation spikes to surprising gold import data and rising global debt, they break down why gold continues gaining strength. They explore Federal Reserve decisions, misconceptions about gold, and why now—not later—may be the time to act. Plus, hear what Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan forecast for gold and the markets in 2025 and why financial advisors may be behind the curve when it comes to gold as a strategic portfolio asset.

As one of the nation’s largest private distributors of government-issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, U.S. Money Reserve enjoys a unique distinction within the precious metals industry: It’s the only company with two former Directors of the U.S. Mint on its leadership team, providing experience and expertise you won’t find anywhere else. With over a million individual clients served and more than $3.3 billion in trusted transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is a respected industry leader committed to helping Americans achieve the secure and comfortable financial future they deserve. Check out America’s Gold Authority Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 844-713-0185 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/Website/POD13P.

Multiple economic and political factors are fueling gold’s record-breaking rise, including global instability, rising central bank demand, and the long-term effects of inflation, tariffs, and debt-fueled monetary systems. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insight from a former Director of the U.S. Mint and an 18-year veteran in financial planning education as they explore where prices may be headed over the next five years and why gold continues to outperform traditional assets, especially in times of uncertainty. 

As one of the nation’s largest private distributors of government-issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, U.S. Money Reserve enjoys a unique distinction within the precious metals industry: It’s the only company with two former Directors of the U.S. Mint on its leadership team, providing experience and expertise you won’t find anywhere else. With over a million individual clients served and more than $3.3 billion in trusted transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is a respected industry leader committed to helping Americans achieve the secure and comfortable financial future they deserve. Check out America’s Gold Authority Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 833-667-9533 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/Website/POD8P.

U.S. Money Reserve's panel of experts explain why trade tensions and monetary policy disputes that have rocked the stock and bond markets have led to a surge in gold.

As one of the nation’s largest private distributors of government-issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, U.S. Money Reserve enjoys a unique distinction within the precious metals industry: It’s the only company with two former Directors of the U.S. Mint on its leadership team, providing experience and expertise you won’t find anywhere else. With over a million individual clients served and more than $3.3 billion in trusted transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is a respected industry leader committed to helping Americans achieve the secure and comfortable financial future they deserve. Check out America’s Gold Authority Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 855-244-7681 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/Website/PODBN1.

Simmering beneath the surface of today’s markets may be a bubble stretched to the point of bursting. Analysts and market indicators are warning of a potential recession ahead, driving record demand for the protection and performance of physical gold. Time and time again throughout history, periods of explosive market growth have ended in sharp downturns. After a record-setting bull run beginning in October 2022, the market is now flashing multiple warning signs of an impending market correction. In response, governments and individuals alike are turning to physical gold to help strengthen and stabilize their portfolios, fueling record demand for this proven safe-haven asset.

As one of the nation’s largest private distributors of government-issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, U.S. Money Reserve enjoys a unique distinction within the precious metals industry: It’s the only company with two former Directors of the U.S. Mint on its leadership team, providing experience and expertise you won’t find anywhere else. With over a million individual clients served and more than $3.3 billion in trusted transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is a respected industry leader committed to helping Americans achieve the secure and comfortable financial future they deserve. Check out America’s Gold Authority Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 855-246-0902 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/Website/POD7P.

From military conflicts and trade sanctions to demographic shifts and mounting government debt, political and economic uncertainty in our increasingly interconnected world is stoking inflation fears, straining financial markets, and driving record demand for safe-haven assets like physical gold. Learn how gold is a universally embraced hedge against inflation, recession, and market volatility, and the asset of choice for governments and individuals seeking greater financial protection, strength, and stability.

As one of the nation’s largest private distributors of government-issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, U.S. Money Reserve enjoys a unique distinction within the precious metals industry: It’s the only company with two former Directors of the U.S. Mint on its leadership team, providing experience and expertise you won’t find anywhere else. With over a million individual clients served and more than $3.3 billion in trusted transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is a respected industry leader committed to helping Americans achieve the secure and comfortable financial future they deserve. Check out America’s Gold Authority Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 855-246-1901 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/Website/POD6P.

As the world’s reserve currency, the U.S. dollar plays a vital role in foreign exchange, global commerce, and overall economic stability. Extreme fluctuations in its value can disrupt this delicate balance, fueling a “vicious cycle” of rising debt and expanding money supplies that defines the dollar-driven world monetary system—a system that must continually expand or risk total collapse with potentially devastating global consequences.

As one of the nation’s largest private distributors of government-issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, U.S. Money Reserve enjoys a unique distinction within the precious metals industry: It’s the only company with two former Directors of the U.S. Mint on its leadership team, providing experience and expertise you won’t find anywhere else. With over a million individual clients served and more than $3.3 billion in trusted transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is a respected industry leader committed to helping Americans achieve the secure and comfortable financial future they deserve. Check out America’s Gold Authority Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 833-643-2486 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/Website/POD5P.