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  • Jason Purcell on the Petrodollar System (part 3)

    Links:

    • Tucker talks to Vlad about the role of the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. They must have been listening to Purcell and O’Leary … https://x.com/TCNetwork/status/1755748344465342565?s=20
    • O’Leary side project (Natural Order Podcast) breaks down the entire Tucker-Vlad interview… https://naturalorderpodcast.com/ep18/
    • Possible definitions of “petrodollar”
      • 1. Revenues from petroleum exports. Dollars paid to oil-producing nations (petrodollar recycling).
        1. The currency of oil-producing nations usually fluctuates with the price of oil. E.g.s when the price of oil rises, the currency has more value. Vice-versa … when the price of oil falls, the currency’s value drops. Thus, Petrodollar/Petrocurrency?
        2. The pricing of oil in US dollars: currencies used as a unit of account to price oil in the international market.
        3. Zoltan Pozsar – Hungarian-American “shadow banker” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoltan_Pozsar
        4. Moscow Gold https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_gold_(Spain)
          • In the first year of the Spanish Civil War, the New York Times reported on August 7, 1936, that Spanish gold reserves (held in Madrid) were the equivalent of $718 million (US), which was the equivalent to $15.14 billion in 2022 USD. Reports range from 72.6% to upwards of 90% of Spanish gold reserves were given to the USSR months after the outbreak of the civil war. The communist-backed government of the Second Spanish Republic under Francisco Largo Caballero either sold the gold to the Soviets or placed the reserves in Moscow for the Soviets to act as custodians. Well, that was a bad move. Largo Caballero and his Republican cause were eventually defeated by the Nationalist side and Spain was left broke, for most if not all of the remaining gold reserves were sold to France for currency. In the context of the Spanish War, the gold the Soviets ended up with (ostensibly to caretake or use for deposit on future munitions) is known as “Moscow Gold.” The gold taken in by the French is called the “Paris Gold.”
          • King Juan Carlos I of Spainhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Carlos_I There is speculation that Spain stayed out of the western oil embargo during the 1970s because of the then-prince and future-king’s business dealings with the Arab oil merchants.Juan Carlos abdicated the Spanish throne in 2014 and as of 2020, he now makes the United Arab Emirates his permanent residence.
          • Warren Mosler – It doesn’t matter what currency you trade in … What do you save in?https://moslereconomics.com/https://warrenmosler.com/
          • Wesley Schlemmer on The Brian D. O’Leary Show https://briandoleary.substack.com/p/building-wealth-with-bitcoin
          • Peter Schiff (is welcome on the program to talk Petrodollar) https://schiffradio.com/
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            • 59 min
            • Remembering Buddy Holly and Friends

              https://briandoleary.com/ep95

              Links:

              • Winter Dance Party Tour Schedule, 1959
              • Buddy Holly
              • The Big Bopper
              • Ritchie Valens
              • Waylon Jennings
              • Dion DiMucci
              • Don McLean, 76, steps out with his model girlfriend Paris Dylan, 28, ahead of his performance at Manchester Bridgewater Hall
              • Why the Beatles owe their success to the Comanche Indians
              • 29 min
              • Building wealth with ₿itcoin w/ Wesley Schlemmer (Bitcoin Bay)

                The Brian D. O’Leary Show

                January 27, 2024

                Wesley Schlemmer – Bitcoin Bay Ep. 94

                Wesley Schlemmer is a leading bitcoin (₿) evangelist and educator in the Tampa Bay region. One of the goals of his 501c3 organization — Bitcoin Bay — is to create a circular economy with bitcoin at the center of it all. We had Wesley on the show a few months back to talk about “taking the orange pill.”

                Wesley is a born-and-raised “Florida Man” who is working to Make America Florida.

                Links and topics mentioned: Bitcoin Bay

                · https://www.bitcoinbay.live/

                · ₿itcoin Bay 𝕏-Twitter - https://twitter.com/bitcoinbaytpa

                · ₿itcoin Bay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbaytpa

                · ₿itcoin Bay nostr – https://iris.to/npub1tampasjf5z0rllvrh8nlqckrjtzzj9590uljzeuu6ymsr8hq9pjsrw0ynt

                · ₿itcoin Bay Telegram - https://t.me/+6TaP_y99LpM3NmIx

                Florida Beef Initiative

                · https://floridabeefinitiative.com/

                · The mission of the Florida Beef Initiative “is simple yet profound: to create a self-sustaining local economy where wealth circulates within the community. We achieve this through a blend of traditional practices and modern innovations.”

                Price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

                · CoinGecko - https://www.coingecko.com/

                Fountain.FM

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                Monero

                · Monero is a private, decentralized cryptocurrency that keeps your finances confidential and secure.

                51 min
              • Jason Purcell — The Petrodollar System (Part 2) - The Brian D. O'Leary Show Ep 93

                The Brian D. O’Leary Show

                December 5, 2023

                Jason Purcell – The petrodollar system (Part 2) Ep. 93

                Check us out on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/briandoleary/p/jason-purcell-the-petrodollar-system?r=3c44f&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

                We welcome financial analyst Jason Purcell on the program for the second part in a series on the history of money and banking. We’re talking about the “petrodollar” once again.

                Jason is working on a book on the topic which includes a chapter about his theory of the “Petrodollar System.” You can find the first episode at our Substack page (and on all podcatchers):

                https://briandoleary.substack.com/p/the-petrodollar-system-part-1-w-jason

                Jason will be on the show again soon to complete his analysis of the petrodollar system. Once we complete the discussion, we’ll have a longer compilation episode and more robust show notes page for you.

                Topics discussed: A Spate Of Recent Deals Raises Chatter Of A Fading Petrodollar (Forbes)

                · Jason mentions this article as an entry point into our discussion.

                Petrodollar-Saudi Axis Is Why Washington Hates Iran

                · Gary Richied article that Jason mentions.

                "Petrodollar" search at Mises.org

                · https://mises.org/search-mises?search=petrodollar

                · Several mises.org articles reference “petrodollar” (36 at last count). Take some time and read the free resources.

                · Jason’s theory runs somewhat counter to what you’ll hear in Forbes or mises.org, but it helps to have the background

                Not So Fast My Friend!

                · Lee Corso autographed 8x10 poster (eBay)

                OPEC

                · OPEC countries include: Algeria, Angola, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela

                o The host was unaware that Nigeria was a part of OPEC. It is!

                · OPEC+ is a loose grouping of countries that includes Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan, and Sudan.

                BRICS

                48 min
              • Matthew Sercely - Agorist Tax Advisor

                The Brian D. O’Leary Show

                December 4, 2023

                Matthew Sercely – Agorist Tax Advisor Ep. 92

                Matthew Sercely has been a licensed attorney since 2009, and in 2020 he founded his own company to provide tax advice and planning for small businesses.

                He is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and side-hustlers by setting up their businesses to legally avoid as much tax as possible.

                While he exclusively works with those who have or are starting businesses, Matthew’s weekly newsletter offers general advice that anyone can use.

                When he's not screwing with the government, Matthew enjoys camping, weightlifting, and gaming.

                For Matthew’s free report on over 60 Business Expense Ideas (and a few personal deductions as well), go to www.agoristTaxAdvice.com/oleary

                Topics discussed: 1031 Exchange

                · According to Investopedia, a 1031 Exchange is a swap of one real estate investment property for another that allows capital gains taxes to be deferred.

                Agorism

                · The mises.org wiki defines agorism as the practice of counter-economics and the ideas associated with that practice. Agorist ideas assert that Libertarian philosophy occurs in practice, in the real world, as Counter-Economics. It was first proposed by libertarian philosopher Samuel Edward Konkin III in 1975.

                · The Agora program at Boston College we mentioned is now apparently retired: http://agora.bc.edu/

                Libertarianism

                · On the Natural Order Podcast, we give listeners a primer on libertarianism in episode 1 of the show.

                · The Substack page for that show: https://naturalorder.substack.com/p/libertarian-political-philosophy

                Austrian Economics

                · Also on the Natural Order Podcast, we dedicate a show for our listeners to learn the basics of the Austrian school of economics.

                47 min
              • The Petrodollar System (Part 1) w/ Jason Purcell

                The Brian D. O’Leary Show

                November 29, 2023

                We welcome financial analyst Jason Purcell on the program for the first part of what we hope to be a series on the history of money and banking.

                Jason is working on a book on the topic which includes a chapter about his theory of the “Petrodollar System.” In this first part of our series, Jason gives us a background on the history leading up to the idea of the “petrodollar” phenomenon.

                Jason will be on the show again soon to complete his analysis of the petrodollar system. Once we complete the discussion, we’ll have a more robust show notes page for you.

                Until then, check out these resources…

                Jason Purcell – LinkedIn

                https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmpurcell/

                Purcell Investments - YouTube

                https://www.youtube.com/@purcellinvestments

                Email Jason

                Supply & Demand Update - Instagram

                https://www.instagram.com/supplyndemandupdate/

                Jason Purcell Senior Writer, Financial Markets at The Lake Street Review

                https://www.thelakestreetreview.com/profile/jpurcell525/profile

                Tom Woods School of Life https://briandoleary.com/tsol/ Brian O’Leary on 𝕏-Twitter

                https://twitter.com/BrianDOLeary

                Fountain.FM

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                50 min
              • Deep Thoughts - The Brian D. O'Leary Show - Ep 90

                The Brian D. O’Leary Show

                October 12, 2023

                Try as I may, I still can’t shake not being a sports narrowcaster. The topic still comes up.

                At some point, I have to accept that it is part of who I am.

                An interesting thing came up today when I was listening to a podcast that my friend and Natural Order Podcast co-host Adam Haman was on. They mentioned a “Deep Thought” from Jack Handey.

                That got my wheels spinning, and thus this podcast.

                Links on topics mentioned are below…

                Brian O’Leary home page

                https://briandoleary.com/home/

                The O’Leary Letter

                https://briandoleary.com/letter/

                Natural Order Podcast

                https://naturalorderpodcast.com/

                Brian O’Leary on 𝕏-Twitter

                https://twitter.com/BrianDOLeary

                Adam Haman on 𝕏-Twitter

                https://twitter.com/Rerazer

                Haman on the Bob Murphy Show

                Ep. 292 Adam Haman on Why Robert Redford Is a Better Looker Than Poker Player

                Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey

                https://www.mit.edu/people/dmredish/wwwMLRF/links/Humor/Deep_Thoughts

                Saturday Night Live history

                Live From New York: The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales

                College Football

                Oregon @ Stanford (9-30-23)

                Baseball

                Game 4 2004 ALCS. Boston 6 – New York 4

                Major League Baseball's postseason format, explained

                There's no need to be so complicated. One of the many issues that I have with Baseball™

                Read up on a total farce of a season…though they don't say it like that.

                Los Angeles Dodgers Team History

                Dave Roberts - Dodgers manager

                Tony LaRussa

                Earl Weaver

                Bobby Cox

                Dusty Baker

                Bruce Bochy

                Fountain.FM

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                31 min
              • On culture ... through the lens of Boston sports — The Brian D. O'Leary Show - Ep 89

                The Brian D. O’Leary Show

                September 15, 2023

                Show notes available: https://open.substack.com/pub/briandoleary/p/on-culture-through-the-lens-of-boston?r=3c44f&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

                The O’Leary Letter

                https://briandoleary.com/letter/

                Brian O’Leary on Twitter/𝕏

                https://twitter.com/BrianDOLeary

                Baseball

                Boston Red Sox

                Roger Clemens

                Dan Duquette … blech!

                Red Sox announce Bloom’s exit: ‘We’re here to win’

                College Football

                Boston College Football

                The Red Bandana Game

                Man in Red Bandana (Movie)

                BC-FSU preview by ATL_eagle (the best Eagles blogger out there)

                Pro Football

                Bill Walsh resource page

                Fountain.FM

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                24 min
              • On Coach Prime, the NFL, MLB, and college football - The Brian D. O'Leary Show - Ep 88

                The Brian D. O’Leary Show

                September 12, 2023

                Show notes available: https://open.substack.com/pub/briandoleary/p/on-coach-prime-the-nfl-mlb-and-college?r=3c44f&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

                The O’Leary Letter

                https://briandoleary.com/letter/

                Brian O’Leary on Twitter/𝕏

                https://twitter.com/BrianDOLeary

                New York Jets

                NewYorkJets.com

                Hard Knocks (TV Show)

                Wisconsin bar runs promo: customers drink free if Jets lose. Hilarity ensues.

                Baseball

                Fantastic new rules from Major League Baseball turning game into a travesty

                https://x.com/shegone03/status/1701608832844337629?s=20

                Jeff Frye – 8 years MLB second baseman

                College Football

                Colorado

                Boston College

                Fountain.FM

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                28 min
              • Things I've been marinating on: College football and inflation - The Brian D. O'Leary Show - Ep 87

                The Brian D. O’Leary Show

                August 17, 2023

                Show notes available: https://open.substack.com/pub/briandoleary/p/things-ive-been-marinating-on-for?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

                The O’Leary Letter

                https://briandoleary.com/letter/

                The Brion McClanahan Show

                https://www.brionmcclanahan.com/

                A must listen-to podcast.

                Rich Men North of Richmond – Oliver Anthony Twitter (X?) account

                https://twitter.com/AintGottaDollar

                Viral song with soul.

                The Arena Football League

                https://www.afl2024.com/

                I’m thinking of how to get an amateur version of this game. I love it.

                The Pac-12 Implodes

                https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/38134021/big-ten-set-send-invites-oregon-washington-sources-say

                That’s not the real story. Listen to the pod for more.

                Richard Nixon: California’s Native Son by Paul Carter

                https://twitter.com/PaulCarterCA (Paul Carter’s Twitter)

                https://www.dieselbookstore.com/richard-nixon-californias-native-son

                Foreword by Tricia Nixon Cox (the president’s daughter)

                Podcast interview on John Ziegler’s Death of Journalism podcast: https://twitter.com/Zigmanfreud/status/1692169473481228511?s=20

                All the President’s Men – “These aren’t bright guys”

                https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/b2dc2edf-21ca-4f1c-8a56-bc245271ca44

                O’Leary on Nixon:

                The most liberty-minded U.S. president? I know…shocker!

                Brian D. O’Leary

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                Feb 21

                Listen now (23 mins) | The Brian D. O’Leary Show February 21, 2023 Fountain.FM Listen and support us at the same time over at Fountain.FM Presidents Day … Continued Substack mentioned: Pretium Insights by JD Breen Cleaving Mt Rushmore Building the Regulatory State Pouring the Fuel

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                29 min

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