Deep dives into economics, monetary policy, investing and precious metals. If you’re seeking to better understand the present so you can be more prepared for the future, this podcast is for you.
The phrase "money printing" conjures images of a giant printing press spitting out sheets of hundred dollar bills somewhere in the basement of the Fed.
But is that what's actually happening lately? Absolutely not.
Join John Flaherty and Monetary Metals CEO Keith...
Most people think in terms of purchasing power: how much can one’s cash buy?
In this week's episode, CEO Keith Weiner & John Flaherty discuss an alternate perspective. Instead of spending your capital, what if you invested it to earn a...
Is there common ground among the proponents of gold and bitcoin? John Flaherty and CEO Keith Weiner take on that question in this episode.
They also discuss:
What bitcoin has been able to accomplish that gold hasn't
What gold and...
This week's episode is the result of many questions submitted by listeners. Such as: Should I invest in silver or gold? What are the main things I need to consider? Can you help me understand what the Fed is doing?...
Our current financial environment with massive, growing debt and an irredeemable currency has many investors asking if that debt can ever be paid off. Is it even possible to close this chapter and move on to an honest monetary system?
In...
In a prior episode, we introduced the distinction between money and fiat currency, discussing what gives the dollar – or any fiat currency – its value. Now, we continue that conversation discussing additional characteristics of money, and illustrate how a...
Once upon a time, gold bonds were the norm. They effectively financed productive enterprise & generated income for bondholders - until 1933. It took 87 years, but now the gold bond market is reemerging.
In this episode John Flaherty & Keith...
Despite what Google Images serves up, money and currency are not the same thing. This view differs from that of mainstream economists, and this episode illustrates how those mainstream misconceptions might materialize to everyday folks. So what is it today...
The problem with GDP is that government consumption of private capital is positive. And with the government gradually taking over all aspects of the economy, even a small cut in spending can send workers to the unemployment line and shutter...
Economics has been called the dismal science. It doesn't seem to have the same respect as other fields of "real" scientific study. Why is that? John Flaherty & Keith Weiner discuss a number of reasons.
In addition, you'll learn the all-important...
