In this explosive episode of Soar Financially, Dr. Judy Shelton—former economic advisor to President Trump and Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute—joins us to deliver a sharp critique of the Federal Reserve and propose bold reforms that could reshape the global financial system.We unpack the true role of the Fed, gold-backed bonds, currency manipulation, Bretton Woods 2.0, and how to restore monetary integrity in America.-Why is the Fed too powerful?- Could gold-backed 50-year bonds anchor the dollar?- And is the U.S. actually “cheating” in global markets?#Gold #federalreserve #goldstandard ------------👨‍💼 Guest: Judy Shelton, Senior Fellow🏢 Company: Independent Institute📙 Author of “Good as Gold”𝕏 @ClemChambers📅 Recording date: April 17th, 2025---------------------📆 Save the Date 📆DEUTSCHE GOLDMESSE May 16 & 17, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germanywww.deutschegoldmesse.com FREE Registration for Investors! ---------------------📰 Up-to-Date Commodity Prices & Commentary 📰👉 Clear Commodity Network 👈🌎 https://clearcommodity.net/ 🌎►► Follow Us! ◄◄Twitter: http://twitter.com/soarfinancialWebsite: http://www.soarfinancial.com/---------------------00:00 - The Fed Is Too Powerful00:43 - Meet Judy Shelton: Credentials & Mission01:30 - What’s Wrong with the U.S. Economy Today?03:20 - Ending Dependence on Government Overspending05:00 - Trump’s Agenda: Rebuilding Manufacturing & Fair Trade07:00 - Currencies vs. Tariffs: What Really Impacts Trade?09:30 - Bretton Woods, Gold & Stable Exchange Rates11:00 - Currency Manipulation = Cheating13:00 - Can We Create a New Global Monetary System?15:00 - Free Markets vs. Currency Rigging17:00 - Friedman, Hayek & Gold: Which Path Forward?20:00 - Is the U.S. Rigging the Dollar?21:00 - Gold-Backed Bonds: Mechanics & Meaning25:00 - The $1 Trillion Windfall from U.S. Gold Reserves28:00 - Fixing the Fed’s Role in a Free Market30:00 - Who Really Benefits from Fed Policy?32:00 - Rescind Interest on Reserves?33:30 - Should the U.S. Lead the World With Gold-Backed Bonds?36:00 - Why Gold Is Surging — And What It Signals40:00 - Final Question: What Should We Really Be Asking?43:00 - Would Judy Become Fed Chair?46:00 - Follow Judy Shelton**Disclaimer:**Some of the links presented might be affiliate links. We might receive a commission if a purchase is made using those links! Unless specifically disclosed, all information available on Soar Financial and its affiliates or partners should be considered as non-commercial in nature. None of the content produced by Soar Financial should be considered an endorsement, offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities. Soar Financial is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority in Canada, the US, Europe, or the UK, and does not provide, nor claim to provide, investment advice or recommendations to any consumer of the content that Soar Financial produces and publicizes. Always do your own due diligence and/or consult a qualified legal, tax, or investment professional if personal advice is deemed necessary.Soar Financial and its related companies (including its directors, employees, and representatives) or a connected person may hold equity positions in securities detailed in communications. When this occurs a disclosure will be made. Disclosures on social media will be made using the hashtag #coi (short for conflict of interest).