This week, Brent Johnson joins us to break down the latest CPI & PPI data, the potential for September rate cuts, and why he thinks we’re ripe for a 10–15% correction. We also unpack Trump’s political strategy toward Powell, Brent’s dollar milkshake theory, and AI’s long-term impact on productivity, inflation, and the next generation. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(04:28) Inflation Heating Up?

(07:45) Brent's Macro Outlook

(12:08) VanEck Ad

(12:53) Should the Fed Cut?

(16:01) Time for a Correction?

(28:58) VanEck Ad

(29:38) Dampening of Animal Spirits

(33:29) Going Full Ponzi?

(37:15) The Imperial Circle

(41:31) Is the Dollar Milkshake Still Intact?

(48:45) Gold & Gold Miners

(51:13) Bifurcated Economy

(55:29) AI Boom Bearing Fruit?

(58:41) What Does Trump Really Want?

(01:01:20) The Younger Generation Is Screwed

(01:04:12) Stablecoins & the US Empire

(01:07:06) Final Thoughts

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