Little by Little with Andy Schectman

Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, sits down with Dr. Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute, for a deep-dive into the systemic fragilities building beneath the surface of the global financial system and why a flock of black swans is forming all at once.

Thornton explains how central banks, political elites, and entrenched power structures have spent decades inflating bubbles, suppressing interest rates, weaponizing currencies, and expanding government controls. Now those policies are converging into a historic breaking point.

From the breakdown of the dollar-led order to BRICS building parallel payment rails… from exploding sovereign debt to the yen carry trade… from stress in the banking system to the widening disconnect between derivatives and physical gold & silver – the “unknown unknowns” are piling up.

According to Thornton, none of this is random. The elites know exactly why these black swans are multiplying and why the public will be the last to see it.

In this episode of Little by Little:

- Why multiple black swan risks are emerging at the same time

- The role of central banks and political elites in engineering systemic fragility

- BRICS, gold accumulation, and the rise of alternative settlement systems

- Silver as a “critical mineral” and the strategic battle over supply

- How stablecoins and the GENIUS Act may fast-track a U.S. monetary reset

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00:00 Coming Up

01:06 Introduction

01:49 Ludwig Von Mises & Austrian Economics

04:06 US Dollar & Global Trade Dynamics

10:03 Gold & Precious Metals Market

16:41 Silver's Strategic Importance

20:00 BRICS & Global Financial Shifts

25:54 Potential Financial Crises

31:48 Cryptocurrencies & Government Regulation

37:30 Conclusion & Resources

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Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, is joined by legendary macro thinker Grant Williams, author of Things That Make You Go Hmmm… and host of the Grant Williams Podcast. In this interview, Williams lays out how the Fourth Turning theory explains today’s chaos, what comes next and how to prepare. He also weighs in on why silver is primed for a historic, speculative explosion – one that could rival the crypto boom. 

In this episode:

- Why gold is still misunderstood and massively under-owned in the West

- Take on The Fourth Turning and what comes next

- BRICS, de-dollarization, and the termites eating away at the dollar system

- Why silver could be the next big speculative mania

- The coming wave of Gen Z risk capital into silver

- Whether we’re sleepwalking into a digital trap via stablecoins and the Genius Act

- The George Walton Williams story: how one man survived collapse by stacking gold

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00:00 Coming Up

01:28 Introduction

02:58 Current Economic Chaos & Historical Parallels

05:48 Understanding the Fourth Turning

09:15 Gold as a Signal & Market Mispricing

14:59 Speculative Nature of Silver

21:26 De-Dollarization & Global Monetary Shifts

29:58 Digital Surveillance & Financial Future

34:14 Surviving & Thriving Through Economic Turmoil

39:58 Conclusion 

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Join Miles Franklin Media for unfiltered financial and economic news and insights. Through expert interviews and real market intelligence, we cut through the noise and challenge the mainstream narrative. Anchored in the principles of sound money, we uncover the truth about money, markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and power – delivering credible insights to help you protect your wealth, future, and freedom.

🏦 About Miles Franklin

Miles Franklin is a trusted leader in wealth preservation, with over $11 billion in precious metals sales since 1989. Specializing in gold and silver, we help clients safeguard their wealth with real assets that stand the test of time.

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, its affiliates, owners, anchors, producers or hosts. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing said in this video should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any financial asset. You should always consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or tax expert before making any investment decisions. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.

By watching this video, you agree that neither the hosts, guests, nor Miles Franklin Media are responsible for any investment decisions you make based on the information presented. Use of this content is at your own risk.