Threatening Iran seems to go against the stated Trump intention to make peace with the world and avoid intruding into other countries’ affairs. I talk about why Iran seems to be the exception. This is disturbing. The horrendous decline of the oil industry. Russia’s air force ordered to prepare for war. Illegal immigration: why the Mexican, Muslim discrimination? What about everyone else? Unbalanced trade relationships. Why we believe liars. The U.S. government’s grim financial report. The ‘climate change’ agenda.

My ultimate view of the consequences of central bank malfeasance. The hazards of decision-making. Some of the authors responsible for inspiring me to create your broadcasts. How to reduce your medical costs. January unemployment comment. Trump has some choice words for the Federal Reserve. The increasing popularity of dollar stores speaks volumes about the state of the economy. U.S  bankruptcy filings are on the rise. The next U.S.  ambassador to the European Union… doesn’t like the European Union!

A few observations on some of Trump’s executive orders issued last week. Zimbabwe’s hyperinflated currency as it relates to our system today. William White is one of the few forecasters who foresaw the 2008 financial crisis. His views for the coming period. Ancient Greece’s debt problems compared with its problems today and those of the rest of the world. Why the financial and economic system is broken. The German military is back in Lithuania for the first time since WW2. Trump’s inheritance is the worst of any incoming president’s in American history. Swamp-draining is not easy! More fake news.

The risk of the U.S. defaulting on its debt. How AI (Artificial Intelligence) will take over the world. In Praise Of Boredom! The Dow stock average rises while the revenues of its components fall to the lowest levels in 7 years! GDP figures are false, leading to an overpriced stock market. A quick comment on ‘deflation’. Doctors’ priorities within the U.S. health system place the patient last. The European Union’s War On Cash. Donald Trump’s plight. U.S. media freely and brazenly uses lies to feed its propaganda. Constructive criticism is nonexistent. Miami condo prices are collapsing.

An American woman’s story, a very sobering account of the differences. The madness going on in all of America’s big companies. The best flight-search aggregators. The automobile crisis about to unfold in the economy. Trump’s spending plans will be impossible. A quick primer on the Fed (Federal Reserve, U.S. central bank). The U.S. has been demoted from a ‘full democracy’ to a ‘flawed democracy’ for the first time, according to the EIU. Rampant deflation in farmland values and produce prices.

Conclusion to my talk on this subject a week ago, including an analysis of Trump’s inauguration speech. Joseph Stiglitz wants to get rid of paper currency. Moron! The OxyContin scandal. Book recommendation about creating your own purposeful and fulfilling future. Boeing’s problems are symptomatic of the stealth decline of the economy. A word on how I intend to deal with Trump on the show going forward.

President Trump poses a grave threat to the Washington establishment. There is no knowing how this will pan out. The grim Obama legacy. How they twist the work force statistics and the horrific consequences extrapolated for the future. Another major loss for the retail sector: American Apparel’s Limited Stores (The Limited). The world’s most innovative companies. The real earnings report (ignored by the financial press). The student loan default rate, approaching 50%, is much, much worse than publicized. It represents a default of staggering proportions.

Comparing the American Revolution to the Trump Revolution. Some interesting similarities. ‘Aid’ actually flows from poor countries to rich ones, rather than the other way around. More foibles to report from IKEA. Improving forecasting techniques. A Houston woman goes to jail for being raped! The Social Security/Medicare crisis. Millennials are truly broke (as per a recent study by the Federal Reserve). The excuse of ‘cash being bad because it’s used by criminals’ is easily seen to be hollow. They want to remove your cash to be able to control you and surveil all your spending. Very scary.

Most significant inventions are behind us – and have been for many years. Inventions that transformed our existence have, by-and-large, already been made. Colorado makes it difficult to get restitution for fines where convictions are overturned. Car sales fell heavily last year. Man fined for parking in his own driveway! Can Trump really make a difference? U. S warmongers at it again. Americans-not-in-the-labor-force at a record high. The concept of uncertainty. More on tipping. Meryl Streep’s contribution to the Golden Globes. How fortunes change. Migrants frantically pushing into the U.S. Christmas retail sales a dud.

Lack of funds will impede Trump’s effort to “Make America Great Again”. A quick history of America’s ‘greatness’ predicated on somebody else’s dime. What’s next? What causes the U.S. dollar to fluctuate? Humans can achieve simple tasks but their brains are not adapted for more complicated ones. What exactly is meant by “better trade deals”, sought after by Trump? The economics profession is in crisis. What’s behind blaming Russia? Oh, and blaming China, too!