Summary: Marco Dondi appeared on the show a year ago to discuss his book, Outgrowing Capitalism, which suggests a re-consideration of the financial system and money allocation for smoother transitions within the global economy. Since we last spoke to him, a lot has taken place, but there has been very little change with regard to how monetary policy is conducted. We have officially hit the ceiling of money creation that our economy can sustain, and one burning question determines what comes next: How do we pull back? Tune in to this episode to find out. 

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Summary: Despite news about about mass layoffs and declining job numbers, we still saw a stellar labor report last month. What can we gather from these manipulated statistics? Gordon T. Long joins us in this episode to shed some light on the confusing circumstances—consisting of employment numbers so large that feelings about whether or not the Fed was going to pivot (and how soon) reversed entirely. It’s clear that they’re pushing a false narrative, and despite big goals to lower inflation, we will be lucky to get it down to 4%. Furthermore, economic factors such as globalization, financialization, and mercantilism have all endured massive changes—priming us for an era of stagnation. Tune in for more expert insight. 

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Summary: If you’re looking for a great real estate investment opportunity, this episode’s guest is worth checking out. Jon Jasniak is a successful land investor and entrepreneur that buys, sells, and flips land for a profit. He is based in Texas and primarily does it himself, but he has students all over and offers numerous resources to educate people on land investing. Even in the current market, Jon notes the great demand for raw land outside city limits, and sources an abundance of deals online. Tune in to hear more about this profitable venture and Jon’s real estate insight. 

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Summary: Is the inflation scare over, or has the true scare yet to come? John Rubino joins me in this episode to discuss numerous factors that allude to the worsening of inflation before anything remotely positive takes place. The economy needs to roll over in order for the Fed to go back to easing; in this case, a good jobs report and housing report promote further tightening. This is bad news all across the board because we’ve already tightened enough to trigger a recession—with the effects are showing in the housing industry, automotive industry, and many other areas. Will we ever escape the feedback loop that ends in disaster? Tune in to find out. 

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Summary: Does the government want to solve the inflation problem, or do they need it to stay this way for a bit? Eddy Gifford comes on the show to discuss this topic, and points out the contradictory effects in place. Powell has stated that their primary goal is to fix inflation, but interest rates keep going up. This means that the stock market could roll over and push up the cost of housing—which is one of the primary indicators in the CPI. Interest rates are ultimately defeating ht purpose of what they’re trying to accomplish, and thus, it’s important to protect yourself during this time. Eddy recommends having a proactive investment strategy and paying off debts. In addition, investors should look towards treasuries and annuities to prioritize liquidity in particular. Tune in for more expert insight. 

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Summary: Dennis Tubbergen—and Austrian School of Economics Devotee, Retirement Planner, and prolific Author—joins us in this episode to discuss why planning for retirement today is different than it was during your parents’ generation. Changes in the economy over many years demand a strategic shift, and Dennis came up with revenue sourcing to reflect patterns within currency and the broader economy. He suggests designing an income map that accounts for how much you’ll need during retirement, and owning a bucket of assets linked to something tangible that will perform well in an inflationary environment. Tune in for more information on effectively planning your retirement. 

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Summary: Where are precious metals prices heading, and will they have any effect on the junior mining sector? David Erfle comes on the show to talk about the current frustration in the sector, which is unsurprising when we account for past, present, and future factors shaping the metals industry. Gold price went up $350 in 3 months after a false breakdown, and made a 55% move over 4 months in the stocks. In addition, we’re seeing merging and acquisition as well as the return to gold amid destruction of the global economic system. It seems that gold always does what it should, but never when we expect it to, so it’s crucial to be ready when the correction finally comes to an end. Tune in for more insight. 

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Summary: Not more than two weeks after we last spoke with Chris Simmons, the author of Castro’s Nemesis, one of the Cuban spies he helped catch was released from prison. After serving 20 years, the Pentagon and Justice Department were focused on getting this spy a plea agreement, and she pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit espionage. Cooperation was difficult to foster in the early stages of interrogation, but through various strategies, their expert team was able to gradually gather information. Furthermore, Chris talks about international relations, and differing views amongst nations regarding what espionage comprises. Tune in for more insight from a master spycatcher. 

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Summary: The shifting markets have caused many to closely evaluate their portfolio strategies for the year. Why should you keep buying mining stocks? Economic historian Bob Hoye appears in this episode to discuss the potential in the mining sector in light of a study evaluating the gold divided by commodity index and declining mining costs. Bob emphasizes that, with a bear market, it’s best to clear out declining stocks and wait for opportunities to come—and it looks like there are great opportunities ahead for gold. Tune in for more valuable insight. 

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Summary: Will the January effect carry through to February? It looks like the trend has run its course, but Chris Vermeulen comes on the show to talk about what’s in store for the rest of the year—including a possible rebound in the coming months. Growth stocks are performing better with a significant amount of money flowing into them, and we’re seeing what Chris calls a “complacency rally.” There’s been a lot of pressure on gold, silver, and miners as the US dollar starts to rally, and growth stocks are holding up despite fear in the market. Interest rate hikes will continue, but Chris says that we could see everything come full circle by the end of the year. If we can survive the dip and avoid panicking at the.bottom, we might just have a decent year. Tune in for more insight. 

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