Butler on Business: Recent Episodes
Alan W Butler
Another episodic request from a listener on my travel hacking strategies and some updates in 2024 in how we are doing it.
Answering a listener's question, "What would have you done differently at the age of 30?". Well this is the complete answer, and you might be surprised by it.
I received this request for an episode from a listener. ‘First, thanks for doing the show. I’ve been a loyal listener from back to the start. I’m from the USA and I am uncomfortable with where things are heading here. Can you explain your experiences with expatriation since you are now in Mexico?’ Absolutely. Here’s the full details.
If you were to Google search the word ‘Debt’ you would find (in general) that most comments on it put it in a bad light. Our parents taught us not to go into debt. But after receiving a request from a listener to talk about debt, I’m going to give you the truth about debt and all the arguments for and against it.
This was a request from one of our Patreon subscribers who asked, ‘Can you talk about home security and camera for home monitoring if you have experience with them’. So here’s the answer to how I approach it. Hope you can get some value out of this.
After 5 years of doing this podcast, and other podcasts for my patrons, I’ve decided to stop doing it, and will be stopping on episode 250. Why? Well take a listen and I’ll explain it all.
This episode attempts to give a state of the union in regards to AI, where we are, where we are going and the social and freedom impacts of this massive change we are all going to be faced with in the short term.
In 2024, at the recent SXSW convention in Austin, Texas, a movie was premiered that will be airing in April, called ‘Civil War’ by Alex Garland. There’s been a lot of post-apocalyptic movies and TV series released over the past decade, but this one seems to have touched a nerve with the American people. I want to talk about why in this episode.
Over the past 10 or so years, I’ve been noticing the divide between rich & poor is changing. After the 2008 GFC, the “Occupy Wall Street” movement protested against the 1% owners of the world, at the expense of the 99%, but alas – this didn’t change a thing. In fact it seems to have emboldened the uber rich, and the mission as just accelerated to consolida3on of power & wealth with a handful of players, at the expense of the rest of the world.
My wife & I were at a friend’s place in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico a few weeks back, and we were chaJng with a local Mexican lady who has built up a small fortune in real estate. When I asked her how she did it, it was a massive contrast to western methods and yet seemed enNrely logical. Growing up poor with no money, how she did it is amazing and her story brings hope for all of us.
While you are sleeping, there’s a risk to your enIre wealth and you probably never saw it looming. Your media never talked about it, most of those that are at least aware of it dismissed it as silliness or some conspiracy theory. But the risk has grown exponenIally in the past 12 months and now I think we are at Defcon levels of risk on this, and we should be openly talking about BRICS+
Age brings wisdom. Age also loses flexibility in so many ways. Things don’t stand still and one must adjust to the universe because it won’t adjust to you. Having said that, I think that the attitudes to those seeking early retirement vs. those that are retiring because of end of career is very different and they don’t see eye to eye. Let’s talk about that in this episode.
On a recent news story in Arizona, I was amused to see two news anchors (one an older gentleman and one younger lady) talking about a new AI infused technology that created handwriting of a person by using a robot. Their reactions to this tell a generational story about social life & expectations in the USA, and so I wanted to expand upon this in this episode.
The advancement in technology brings a lot of fear, uncertainty & doubt to us. And recently one such invention appears to be doing this – GLP-1 inhibitors, used for diabetes but discovered to have massive impact on weight. The most common name you will hear is ‘Ozempic’. On this episode, I’m going to delve into this both from a medical & financial angle, and yes…. I’ve been taking Ozempic now for the past 2 months, so I’ll tell you my story with it as well.
On January 3rd, the US Federal short term debt showed up at $34 Trillion dollars. This doesn’t take into consideration of the long term liabilities on the balance sheet of country that go to the promised social security & Medicare payments for seniors. That would add another $80 Trillion to the tally. But this simply is the accumulation of decades of losses on the profit & loss statement of the country. In this episode, I’m going to float a theory on how the USA will clear this debt quickly, but I don’t think you are going to like it…
In this off script episode, I get real about the lies they tell you about 401Ks, IRAs, Superannuation funds, etc. I explain what they promised and what was delivered and why it is far from optimal for retirement vs. residential rental real estate properties.
This is a little tale about the dangers of proprietary technology and, when I broke my own rules, it came back to bite me big time. Let this be a warning to you all – your first option should always be to find an open source version of anything you need.
I’ve made about 16 flights between the USA & Mexico in the past 12 months, and I’ve learned where the deals are, even if you are not using frequent flyer miles. On this episode, I’ll let you know what I found and where you can look to find super cheap deals.
This episode is a reset moment. Maybe one that is sorely needed. Our attention is all over the place these days, and yet we forget the simplest things that leads to true peace. As an embracement of the principles of a Simple Life, I give you something to think about – how you can survive in our journey through life, and to realize the wrong path that most of us are on.
A good friend of mine who works in the community college world in Arizona sent me an article that he found on why international students won’t come to the USA to study. I spent the next 30 minutes or so explaining the entire reasons, and I thought you might be interested in the whole story. Here we go…
The episode continues from 224. More of the things you need to consider as part of an early retirement strategy.
Everyone who slaves over a 50 hour a week job, sacrificing time from the family, the stress of meeting other people’s expectations, living paycheck to paycheck, dreams of exiting the rat race. The hope of early retirement drives them to save more, work harder now, and one day they can tell their boss, “Take this job & shove it”. But few understand the reality of what it looks & feels like after that event, and how it is easy to become a non-person in early retirement.
I am recording this episode at the end of the calendar year of 2023. It is at these times, when workers often get some break for the holidays, that their employers will praise them for their annual contribution – and often with some paltry “Christmas bonus” that typically is best portrayed in Charles Dickens “The Christmas Carol” with Ebeneezer Scrooge not rewarding Bob Cratchit with some hopeful bonus for a year of toil. And yet if only Bob Cratchit recognized his contribution and talents, and had the courage to ask for what he was really worth…
Recently the state of Arizona had one of its border checkpoints in Lukeville closed by the US Federal Government. This was in response to an unexpected surge of inbound travelers and asylum seekers coming into the USA. The immigration challenges that we hear about on the Nightly news are far from the real story here, so I wanted to delve into the real story of what is going on and how it affects those of us attempting to be unconstrained.
As many of you know, I had a career in the early 90s as a recording engineer in Hollywood. I left that to make money to feed my family, as I didn’t want to put them through the ‘hit & miss’ nature of that industry. After 25 years back in the tech space, I didn’t agree with where it was going, and in my mid 50s left it to return to my recording work. The result was the building of a massive private recording studio in central Mexico. I wanted to talk through the business case for this and why we need some serious ‘out of the box’ thinking when it comes to funding art in all forms for the future.
I’ve recorded a number of episodes on the perils of AI a few months back. As we march towards this innevitable chapter of our evolution, I realize that most of my issues with it is not because the technology is bad. It is the very limited few that will wield it like a weapon against us. So in what I think will be a thought provoking episode, I’m going to look int to the humans behind all of this and dig deeper as to what we have allowed our species to become.
The song ‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year’ might hold up well for a warm feeling as the temperatures drop, but it was co-opted by the retail industry in a way to control the mind of the masses into mass consumption. Retailers make more money in this season than at anytime in the year, and the constrained are enslaved in debt from being guilted into buying stuff for other people. Let’s go through a few tricks you can use to survive this period without having to be Uncle Scrooge to get through it.
The second half of the answer to the question "How much do you really need to retire?" after my shock of hearing the personal financial industry stating $4 million. As someone who has been living financially free for quite some time, I can tell you that this is a total lie and I'll explain the truth of what really is required.
I came across this study on Seeking Alpha recently. It found that younger millennials — those around age 30 — would likely need at least $3.6 million saved up to enjoy a comfortable retirement. To be on the safe side, it might be wise to round that up to an even $4 million. This assumes that you want to retire no later than age 62 and have not yet saved anything except emergency cash. How the hell can anyone do that? Well in this episode, I’ll prove why this traditional mindset is just plain wrong, and how you really can do this with 1/10th of the savings that these so called experts are saying.
I’ve had a lot of first hand experience in the USA at trying to get to simply see a doctor, and I’ve never seen it this bad before. When I hear recent news that the billionaires are inserting themselves into the tech AI space for healthcare research, and all these unicorn & rainbow stories we hear about how AI will change the game for healthcare research and curing viruses, it seems so disengenuous when the average US person can’t get to see a doctor in a timely basis, or even afford to. Let’s get the truth of this failed healthcare system in the USA and why it affects your safety and your very life expectancy in your attempt to be unconstrained.
I have tried to avoid any topic on politics because it just divides people. This episode has little to do with politics, however. But I would like to have an open, honest and frank discussion about government – particularly the US government, what I thought it was, what I discovered it was, and where I see this whole thing going.
This is a discovery that I came across while hanging out with other expats here in Mexico where I am as I record this. But few people in the USA or other western countries seem to understand this opportunity. So let’s talk about it.
This is the 2nd episode in an update on what it's like to build a dream home in Mexico and my experiences so far.
If you have been listening to me for any length of time, you know that I’m currently developing a large property in central Mexico. Well in this episode I’ll do an update on where I’m at, what I’ve learned so far in the process and the trials & tribulations of doing what most people would fear to do, but to keep an eye on the epic results you can achieve if you are careful.
After selling our rental real estate, we were left with few forms of smart income. I began searching for alternatives. I realized that for the next few years, much of my time would be spent outside of the USA, so I needed something that didn’t require me to be physically present to manage them, but paid me a tidy sum each month. This led me to dividend stocks, and so far I am very happy with the results.
In 2008, at the height of the global financial crisis in the US, I was heavily exposed to real estate debt due to some deals that had been done in the prior year, and ran the risk of being entirely wiped out. If it wasn’t for having assets in another country and sold them to fund the underwater position I found myself in, I would never have survived it. In this episode, I want to fast forward to 2023 and explain why you MUST have an international diversification strategy for your assets if you wish to mitigate the risk of an adverse event in your country.
Central planners are at it again. The fear of a ‘housing crisis’ has empowered government to create government housing by proxy. By using building regulations as a weapon, AZ government has created a trajectory towards 1970s style ghetto housing reminiscent of the low income apartments of Brooklyn. This model seems to be a reflection of the California model, which didn’t work either. Is this what we want in America and how is this happening?
It is now the third quarter of 2023, and already the media are gearing up to distract you, extort your attention and pumble your brain with more FUD, and anxiety than ever before. This is all in the lead up to the US 2024 Presidential Election. Regardless of the barrage of lies and distorted facts you will be subjected to, in this episode I want to give you a set of tricks you can use to hack the media and keep your sanity through these trying times.
You work hard, you earn money, but you are broke. Why? In this episode I’m going to put out there a theory in the western world why people are broke, and it isn’t the reasons the media and society will tell you. It is not rampant inflation. It is not that you are not paid enough. It is actually far simpler – it is about the decisions you make, and the fight to control your mind.
What happens with capitalism when AI takes over the economy? I’ve been giving this some thought, but to be honest I don’t have a conclusion yet. I cannot see an upside to this, and despite all the WOW factor that AI seems to have in the social construct, I don’t think anyone has really thought through the impact on capitalism & economics yet. Let’s give it a shot in this episode…
I just was reading the recent paper produced by the WEF entitled ‘Pathways to the regulation of crypto-assets – a Global Approach’ and it is frightening. Those that frequent Davos each year seem are throwing more and more resources in crafting a future for all of us, and it is a future that no-one other than the ruling elite would want.
In this third and last part of my series on what's on my investment radar, we are going to talk about energy and what I’m doing in terms of investment strategy regarding it for the next 3, 5 and 10 years.
In this 2nd part of a 3 part series, I'm unveiling my investment strategy regarding AI. No, not my philosophical position, but my investing position. Yes, there is a difference. Enjoy.
If you are looking for financial advice, that’s not what I do. But I do share with people what I’m doing from a holistic position on my own investments, and this episode will cover some major strategic shifts I’m doing in light of new technologies and changing macro dynamics. So settle back and relax and I’ll share what I’m looking down the barrel at.
I was having lunch with my accountant and the subject of how different life felt outside the USA than within came up. I told him that after I had returned from a few weeks in Mexico, I found that I wasn’t getting anywhere near as much productive work done in the USA. And the one reason – distractions.
The temptation when a podcast gets to 200 episodes is to celebrate how we got this far. But when I did that, I realized that my success with this podcast came because of those who came before me, had faith in my work and befriended me. Gary Collins was one such person, and with his passing last year, I was shocked to see how his work was being lost to Internet fade. So in this episode, I'm joined by my friend Remso Martinez, who also was a good friend of Gary, and we look back at the message of The Simple Life and how it touched and affected all of us.
I was recently interviewed on another podcast in which the subject of why they thought Bitcoin was a poor store of value. I argued that Bitcoin is a perfect store of value – the question really comes down to what you are actually valuing it in. Where most of us choose our local currency as the basis of value and our wealth, I’m here to tell you that this is why most of society is dead broke. Let’s discuss.
Once in a while, you bump into someone that is doing something unusual and creative and seems to understand the concept of Smart Income, as we teach it. Today I’m going to introduce you to one such person - Josh Lawlor, founder of The Film Shoot Rental Roadmap, and he’s going to explain how you can make big bucks by renting out access to your home or other real estate for film and video shoots.
While your attention was being distracted towards the war in Ukraine, Debt ceiling negotiations, and even inflationary challenges, the central planners have been at work crafting the ultimate set of handcuffs the world has ever seen – FedNow. And in July 2023, this weaponized freedom grabber will go into full effect. In this episode, we will look at this new tool, how it works and why you should run away from it.
Sometimes I get people asking me, “Myles, why is it that you left Australia where the government provide free healthcare, education, and a social security for the US where you have to work for it all, pay 12x more? And then you take that to the next level and are building in Mexico where the government provide almost nothing?”. There’s a simple answer to this. If you live on the principle that you will be 100% responsible for you and your family, then you can choose where and how you want to live. But for those that have just given up on personal responsibility on the premise that their government will take care of you, this is your wake up call. Because they WON’T!
In this episode, I continue on the previous summation of income lost and costs overspent for those that are literally ‘Leaving money on the table’. This is the 2nd of a 2 part series, and this one has a ton of things you should be considering in order to fight inflation and live an unconstrained life
Things are tough out there, and family budgets are tight. Yet so many people are missing out on income and over paying on expenses. In this episode, I want to do a quick audit of personal finances and show some shocking discoveries of lost money that could have been reclaimed. Let’s see if this information helps you get through the tough money times.
The rapid advancement of AI will create opportunities for early adopters. Even by the time you listen to this podcast, those opportunities have probably already been acquired, since only those with enormous capital reserves can afford the data centers to own the robots. But what will be left will be a perfectly laid out design document of totalitarian control from the George Orwell playbook. In this episode, I’m going to talk about my fears of the AI empowered future and how governments may be the early adopters.
Let’s face it – the world needs more creative and out of the box thinkers. These ‘disruptors’ change the future – look at people like Elon Musk as an example. Despite Elon’s businesses and residence being in the USA, Elon is not from here, yet he has a cult like following in the USA. The reality is that we immigrants see the world as a huge playground rather than limiting ourselves to one country. So why is it that so many parents (and students) limit their education to only one country? In this episode we will explore how any student can get a free bachelors degree that will be respected and propel them forward like Elon Musk, by using the very creative and out of the box thinking that is the very essence of what employers and society is screaming out for in these challenging times.
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-04-18/higher-education-in-the-us-faces-a-systemic-crisis
https://www.bachelorsportal.com/articles/2460/where-to-apply-for-english-taught-bachelors-degrees-in-germany-in-2023.html
https://edurank.org/medicine/do/
In this episode, we review the results of one of the early pioneers of the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement, and his journey from early retirement at the age of 34 in 2012 through to back to work to put his kids through college 10 years later. This is from an article in Fortune Magazine.
On March 15th, 2023, the world changed forever. The release of GPT4 expanded the capability of AI to the point where a software bot could pass the bar exam and get a law degree, could get a degree in Biology at university, could understand images & sound as well as text, and even exhibited signs of AGI – Artificial General Intelligence, where it became self-aware. Let’s talk about how this will change all of our lives and what opportunities present.
If you currently or wish to embrace the idea of doing the polar opposite of everyone else, you will be ridiculed, ostracized and even in some cases made an outcast of the social norms. Dealing with this can be the biggest challenge of anyone seeking extraordinary results in life. In this episode we will talk about the psychology of being a contrarian and how to maintain and thrive in an alternative world.
As I record this, the news headlines are about failing banks and managing inflation. Generally those that feed us with the information about what is happening in the world are negligent at telling the true story about risks & rewards. In this episode I want to bring some sanity to the discussion and challenge much of the fear mongering with a reality check – there is no progress without risk.
For about a year now, we’ve had a thing we offer for free to people called our Matrix Server. Other than just a quick announcement about it, I have not gone into details on the why and how of this, but more the importance of having a decentralized and uncensored means of our community communicating. That’s all about to change now. Let’s talk about it.
We are entering a world where you are a data point and they are creating a ruleset in which you must live. AI puts the human flaws of dominance and fear on steroids, and oversight will be years behind implementation. The warning of Orwell’s Big Brother have not been taken seriously, so now what do you do? In this episode, we’ll explore the current state of AI and where this is going, and why it is probably the greatest threat to anyone questing to be unconstrained.
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad stated, ‘ Your house is not an asset. Rather it is a liability.’ Whereas I agree with this statement, as a contrarian I have to see this more of a challenge rather than statement of fact. In this episode I want to explore how you can make your home an asset rather than a liability.
Cheap Crypto Miner: https://evergreenminer.com
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Stock photography income:
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I am recording this episode at a time when the banking stocks are crashing, people panicking that their deposits may be gone without their control, inflation continues to reveal its truth and there seems to be no upside in the economy today. Why? It is because EVERYTHING is a Ponzi scheme.
It is no secret that the western world is going through economic hard times right now. It might not feel that way if you look at the stock markets, but the average family is dealing with company lay-offs and wage reductions, while costs are souring due to economic mismanagement by central planners. As a result, the average person has to find a way to do more with less. But few are well trained in this, and most will make what can often be considered fatal mistakes in how they attempt to remedy this situation. Referenced video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5qvBKbMd74
On January 25th 2023, the world of smart income took a big hit in the form of the Biden Administration’s ‘Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights’. This bill, which would likely be an executive order by the president, attempts to address the rental housing affordability crisis as they would see it, reduce homelessness and other progressive ideals. But the unintended consequences of such a bill would destroy freedom, reduce housing affordability, penalize independent rental property ownership , eliminate the biggest part of smart income for financial sustainability, and constrain all of us to the world of predictable worker slaves until the day we die.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/01/25/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-to-protect-renters-and-promote-rental-affordability/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/01/25/biden-proposes-renters-bill-of-rights---heres-what-it-will-do/?sh=61e257b950f3
Today I want to talk to you about the extreme danger of having a job. Or even thinking that Jobs are a good thing. Because it seems that the wizards of hypnosis and social manipulation - the governments and bankers - are at it again, lying and championing their success based on jobs. So ask yourself this - if you had the perfect life, would it include the crappy job you are forced to spend 75% of your waking life going to each day?
In the world of computer software, we design code based on what we call ‘tight’ or ‘loose’ coupling. Tightly coupled systems make assumptions about what they connect to – that they are stable and predictable. Loosely coupled systems better account for flexibility and change. However when I look at the world today, I see the 21st century is the result of humans building ONLY tightly coupled systems. In this episode, I’m going to deep dive what this means and why it leads to this boom & bust world that we are all being subjected to.
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, a friend of mine & I commented on the state of tipping. As someone who came from a country where tipping is not customary or expected, it was a culture shock to an immigrant in the USA. However there are pros & cons for tipping, so in this episode I want to deep dive the culture of tipping and how to protect yourself from vultures, yet incentivize the individual.
I do a lot of traveling, and with at least one international flight per month and peppering in the odd domestic route, there’s a lot I’ve learned with decades of international travel experience. In this episode, I’m going to give you my current tips & tricks to make your traveling super cheap or free in 2023.
The press loves to have a field day when some service we rely on gets hacked. In this episode, I’m going to tell you how to have a smaller attack footprint – that is how to not be a target in this digital world, how we got to this point and what we can do going forward.
For as long as I have been alive, technology has shaped our world. In fact, it created my wealth since I bought the first commercially available personal computer in 1977 – I turned it into a career. But after over 40 years of being a part of that world, there’s something going on in the road forward now that is unusual, scary and you need to know about this if you intend to be a part of that industry, or someone that is punting on massive returns in that sector.
In this episode, I’m going to take you on a little journey with me – an experiment that I’ve just undertaken successfully, to spend NO money in 10 days. All during the most spend-heavy time of the year – the December Christmas period. Why? Because I wanted to prove just how insane society in the USA has gotten regarding consumption and why this will ultimately lead to a horrible ending.
The biggest misconception that most people chasing financial independence is that it is all about investing. They do everything to save as much money and invest it. Yet 90% of those doing this are not experts in investing. They just put the money in the hands of counterparties to invest for them and hope & pray. Then get back to earning money to put more money in those investments. In this episode we are going to explain the weaknesses in this approach and why it won’t help you unless you know what you are doing.
Rather than the typical predictions of 2023, or new years resolutions, I've recorded this podcast to talk about action. What I'm doing in 2023, and why. Enjoy.
Tis the season to be grabbing all those last minute tax saving deductions you can, and in this episode that's what we are talking about. So buckle in and take some notes, because you don't have much time left.
There are dozens of advocates on the Internet, YouTube, Podcasts, etc. that tell you to get second or third residencies, multiple passports, etc. But few will ever disclose the level of effort to maintain these things. In this episode, I’m going to tell you my own challenges with these things over time, and what is required as a US person to be compliant and yet have the freedom of movement to be unconstrained.
I came to a realization recently that most of the reasons you are broke, hopeless, and can’t get out of the rut we find ourselves in, is because we make decisions based on the spirit of something, but then we come face to face with the reality of implementation. So let’s talk about that.
I haven't done an episode on Health insurance and healthcare for a while, but realized that with more indepth knowledge and information on Mexico options - not just for surgeries but general and emergency healthcare, I need to update what I'm doing with my health strategies, why and how you might also be able to benefit with this knowledge.
In this episode, I will make some predictions for the short and medium term future and how we got to this place, and where the unconstrained can go to avoid losing their power and sovereignty for the future.
It has been a while since I did a show on Mexican immigration, but so much has changed, which I have personally been affected by. So on this episode, I'm joined with my friend Ernie Baca to talk about what has changed in regards to Mexican immigration, changes in financial solvency requirements, getting appointments, the airports, etc.
I’ve always been an advocate of making sure your physiological needs are in your control. But we live in a world where housing has become a reality TV show, rather than something that is critical to our survival. In this final episode of the series, ‘You will own nothing and be happy’ we are going to talk about shelter and where you live.
The world is rapidly shifting away from currency towards electronic payments. In fact, in some countries they have basically outlawed the very legal tender they were previously issuing. In this episode we discuss why this is all happening, and why – when it comes to money – You’ll own none and be happy, according to your central planners
In our ongoing series of ''You'll own nothing & be happy'', this one is about technology. The truth that the industry probably doesn't want you to know about, and how you can reclaim your power and have it all for free.
The concept of ownership and property rights has been a core part of our history, our laws and our freedom. Most people believe they have the right to own title to things and protect those things our homes, our businesses, our financial assets, etc. But we are moving towards a world of You own nothing and be happy and this is being pushed upon us both aggressively through the WEF, but also covertly through the idea of the subscription model. In this episode, we are going to unveil the pure evil of this movement and what you can do to fight back and regain your control.
In this episode I talk about the recession we find ourselves in, how similar and different it will be to past recessions, how to transition to it, how to prepare for it, and what opportunities it will present to contrarians and those seeking to be unconstrained.
As we move to a bear market and what some would call a recession, it is important to understand that markets are just collections of humans and their perception of value. Understanding that human mindset and how we deal with the changing times is important in positioning for growth in your asset investing.
Weve probably all seen and be entertained by TV shows on Extreme Frugality those people who do insane things to save money, dumpster diving, etc. They are obsessed with not spending money. On this episode I want to talk about balanced frugality. How you can do amazing things to save money, yet not be some oddball that others laugh at as you quest towards being unconstrained.
As I record this, the Fed Reserve is on the cusp of more interest rate increases in an attempt to curb inflation. But this is one big game of illusion, shadow economics and making numbers look the way you want to present them, rather than fixing the problems of the world population.
When you travel, you meet a lot of interesting people. If you are not from around their parts, they let their guard down and tell you what is really going on. These simple conversations are important to bring us back to reality and compare the contrarian lifestyle with the traditional. Oh, and there will be stories about ducks!
Since the 1990s, when China entered the World Trade Organization, there has been a euphoric move towards outsourcing to cheaper countries for manufacture and labor services. Although this brings down pricing, and helps curb inflation rise, it means the emerging market countries benefit while the client countries reduce expenses, but adjust their labor force accordingly. In this episode I want to explore the current and future trends of de-globalization, when countries retreat to their own borders and what both causes this, and what impact it has for all of us going forward.
Government & their best intentions can destroy the hope and future of a country. Whether it is from corruption, or just poor management, putting all of your faith & trust in central planners never seems to work out. In this episode, I tell the story of exactly that - government taking away the future from a country with so much promise and trying to sell it as a victory for the average Joe.
All over the world, the dreaded ''R'' word is being thrown about. For many people, they never remembered what a recession was like. For some, particularly here in Australia where they had a bull market economy for the past 30 years, memories of recessions may either be faint or non-existent depending on age. In this episode I'm going to tell you how to survive (and thrive) in a recession and what you need to do to adjust your mindset.
Having landed in Australia after being away for 3 years, I report on what I discovered and also what I acknowledge about life and our future. I talk about strategy in how to overcome the challenges of our world based on what I've seen others successfully doing.
Most of this seems obvious when you look at it in the rear view mirror, but there were times in my life where debt took over my world. Rather than retreating into a fetal position in the corner, I made hard decisions and it kept me from being destroyed by it. In this episode, Im going to go through the methodology that I used to remove debt from my life and become unconstrained.
It is rare, but from time to time I get asked about this phenomenon. It happens in many countries, particularly those that have a more socialized culture and politic, but it is the #1 reason why the individual is constrained and the country's potential is curtailed.
I wanted to share with you how my family does this, because although I've been telling you to run your life like a business for a while, I never explained how to structure it to your advantage - both to handle the impact of income changes, but also to protect yourself against predators.
I discovered a TV series on the Reality TV network called Self Employed, which has the description Entrepreneur Jonathan Morris travels the country to share the inspirational stories and new challenges of small business owners and their journeys to building their dream jobs.. In this episode, Im going to get real with you about small businesses - why they succeed and fail and why a TV series sends a dangerous message to those looking to break free and become unconstrained.
Here's my review, thoughts, musings, etc. about the new HBO TV Documentary series ''The Anarchists'' that just came out. Considering that the Unconstrained share so much in common here with Anarcho-Capitalists, I thought I'd chime in with my perspective on this phenomenon.
Chris Odegard is the guy behind theprolificinvestor.net and the author of the book ''Get off Your A$$ and Manage Your Money: Why You Need Alternative Investments''. On this episode, we are discussing alternative investments including ATM machines and other interesting ideas you may not have had.
Life is complicated. Surely, you cant be expected to manage your own life, right? You deserve the benefits of just showing up where every child wins a prize. And why not? Your central planners have got your back and know what is good for you. These are cynical statements, if you didnt know that already. But in this episode lets just illuminate why putting your faith & trust in counterparties to have your back doesnt work out well particularly when they are the US Federal Reserve.
Being unconstrained has always been about active pursuit of freedom. Freedom from financial obligations, having the right to speak freely, freedom from overt surveillance and privacy, and freedom to travel. Anyone who achieves all of these things is a hero. And on todays episode I am going to introduce you to one of my heroes. A humble regular guy who did, what most people who dont enjoy those freedoms I have explained, what some could call a radical thing and left the country of his birth to find his utopia. You will see how I relate to Jerrys story in so many ways, but more important I think it validates why pursuing a life of being unconstrained is so important to all of us.
Whether you are in your 50s and looking at when you want to pull the trigger & retire, or if you are in your 30s and think you can retire early, you need to hear this episode. Im going to tell you that it isnt rainbows & unicorns out there and most have no plan for how this period of their life will play out.
In this episode, I explore why most new entrants to becoming financially free fail - misunderstanding the basics of humans vs. science, and what is needed to understand and be responsible in betting against the herd to gain wealth.
In this episode I explore the freedom of movement - travel, and how to find wealth in opportunities on our planet. I discuss how having a domestic only view excludes all the gems that exist outside of your homeland and explore the concept of ''You can never be a wise man in your home town''.
The concept of retirement assumes a finite end of work. When one is older, they may not be able to work due to age, but for those capable and younger, the idea of retiring early assumes you are not doing what you love to begin with. In this episode, I react to many that are defending the idea of retiring early in a world of high inflation, low stock market returns, etc. rather than addressing whether the entire strategy is flawed to begin with. And I offer an alternative.
In this episode I will take the long held social position and faith-based retirement planning industry and blow it out of the water - whether it be for someone looking to retire in their 60s or someone looking to retire a lot earlier.
In this unscripted episode, I talk about my own personal experiences since the age of 26 in buying my own home, the numerous homes (and mortgages) I've had, and how I eventually paid off the home mortgage. I talk about the differences between investment property and your principal residence, and how many view this unrealistically.
For the past couple of years, weve been dealing with a biological virus that has turned people into fearful victims, and given tacit permission to evil to prevail in governance. But for far longer than that, weve been dealing with a very different plague the plague of insecurity. In this episode Im going to deep dive this plague, and how this is turning out.
In this episode, I spend the first half talking about how I stumbled into Bitcoin and left the space after getting 1,800x my original investment. In the second half, I talk about what Bitcoin & cryptocurrencies have become and where I see this all heading.
Throughout the western world, we have generations that have been raised on the idea of getting things that they want with other peoples money. Understandable since earning & savings hasnt been wise for a very long time due to low interest returns. But things are about to change, and I fear that western society will be faced with a shocking scenario it is not prepared for. In this episode we will talk about the debt mindset and what you need to do to shake it, and be unconstrained.
I would hope that in todays world, the general rule of thumb is that it is better to invest than to speculate. I think Warren Buffet really underscored this principle, but I see all around me people not understanding the difference and even those that do, seem to follow the herd into the world of speculation when they should be investing. So in this episode, we will deep dive the different approaches to help you become unconstrained.
Over the past 100 years, weve seen the western world go through massive change, but one such change that is rarely discussed is towards an increased focus on the mind. In this episode, I invite you to join me on exploring the concept of the cerebral society a world in which you explore the dimensions of thought, and often at the peril of physical reality.
Imagine if you knew next weeks lottery numbers? Would you have to work in that crappy job and deal with that crappy boss any more? Well demographics give you a long term view of where things are going and for those (like me) that pay attention to them, weve enjoyed not working for a very long time.
The only time Ive paid for an airline ticket or a hotel room in the past 8 years, is when it was literally cheaper to buy it than to use my points. Otherwise Ive traveled the world for free using travel hacking. In this episode, Ill tell you how Ive done it and how you can to.
Much of the chaos that we see surrounding us right now was predicted and fortold. But few took notice. Those that did, already set themselves up for the greatest wealth transfer that will be seen in 100 years. But those that idly sit by watching, are doomed to be victims to it. In this episode, we are going to explain The Fourth Turning, and why this is critical in understanding why things are the way they are right now.
In this episode I will deep dive the opportunities and traps of a species changing the underlying protocol of its existence. Real entrepreneurs know you make money when you solve problems and anytime a major social change is underway, problems unveil themselves and opportunities generate wealth. So if you are interested in finding the diamonds in the rough, this is the episode for you.
If there is one thing I think we unilaterally agree on is that George Orwells 1984 was a brilliant work of fiction that has become a playbook by governments & humanity to enslave us. How we could take a warning like that and turn it into a standard operating procedure just shows how we do things against our best interest. So I decided to try and fight back and built my own De-Googled privacy phone, and took it to Mexico to test it out. Lets find out just how well I did.
I'm doing something different this week - this is the normal ''This Week in Freedom'' podcast that I do for our Patreon supporters. I'm giving you a taste of it - if you like what you hear, please consider becoming a Patron of our efforts over at https://www.beunconstrained.com/patreon and you can have this podcast every week.
I get asked a lot about my experiences in medical tourism. As many of you know, I had major surgery in Guadalajara, Mexico, that saved me about $120K vs. having it in the USA. But it was a massive leap of faith, and if anyone is looking down the barrel at a similar situation, Im hoping what I learned from it might just help you out.
In this out of sequence episode, I'm going deep into the importance of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and why this changes everything. Including the risks to you and your family and western reaction to this situation.
On this episode, I'm joined by Brandon Miller who is an expert in helping people move to Canada. I was surprised to find out that the barriers to entry to Canada that I thought were there change everyday, and Brandon knows of literally 100 different methods that people can use to migrate to Canada if they choose to. Additionally, we talk about Brandon's own experience in living in Asia for many years, what he learned by being an actual nomad himself so that he can completely relate to what his clients want for themselves and their families.
As I record this, Goldman Sachs have stated that they expect the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates 6 times this year. And many speculators are thinking the Fed will try and get to about a 2.5% base interest rate in order to try and reign in inflation. But although we had this only a couple of years ago, this could result in a lot of changes in the economical world that we all live in. In this episode I want to discuss different strategies that you can have to deal with rising interest rates in your own personal finances.
Something noticeable appears to be happening. Countries are starting to get real with COVID, and move from a strategy of containment to a strategy acceptance and learning to live with it. Calls for some countries to accept that past strategies of containment havent worked, and have in fact destroyed individual freedoms, commerce and mental health, are being heard everywhere. No more so than in my home country of Australia. So in this episode I put out the same call for sanity here, and how the future may look for all of us.
Your dollar is not worth as much as you think it is. Thats hard to accept and process. But even though Ive been telling you this for years now, it seems more of us are starting to accept it. The question now is How can I learn to live with inflation, and how can I combat it?
Since the days of George Orwell in the 1940s, we have been warned of a dystopian future a future of Big Brother, lack of personal freedom and individual sovereignty, but it wasnt until about 25 years ago, that the technologies became available that would give Big Brother the weaponry to entrap humanity at scale. As we launch into a new year, I want this episode to remind us all of the perilous descent to enslavement that we find us on, and what you need to do to remain vigilant and unconstrained.
Marc Clair is a leader in the Liberty movement in the USA, having been involved since the early 2000s with Ron Paul and his presidential campaigns, to eventually starting the popular ''Lions of Liberty'' podcast in 2013. Well after almost 9 years, he's still roaring and I was delighted to have him join me on the show to talk Liberty and its relevance to the unconstrained.
As someone who was raised in another country, and came to the USA at the age of 25, I already had the ideology of the country of my birth stamped into my psyche, but I was still at an age where I could carve it into the American experience. But 30 years later, the molding of my past with my American experience has unveiled so many observations that are often unseen by my American friends. So in this episode I wanted to talk about these things, and maybe youll hear something that will be unexpected.
In this first episode of 2022, I'm going to talk about my experience in my early 20s that helped form much of my world view as to the connection between nature, our planet and our economy. I'm going to do a historical look back at events and how things could have turned out so much differently than what we are dealing with today, and what you may need to do for you and your family as a result.
In this annual wrap up for 2021 episode, I look at whether we have progressed to or strayed from being unconstrained in 2021. I review many aspects of freedom - money, thought & expression, travel and health. This episode is full of factual statistics that help you make some real sense of what is going on.
The round peg & the square hole the concept of amassing liquid capital and saving, living frugally, and having a nest egg as some magical method for a life of leisure, quitting the 9-5 workforce and retiring, seems to be the dream sold to all of us by the financial services industry. But it doesnt work in a world of inflation, out of control govt spending and an economy that only survives based on consumption. Yet this is the continual debate on whether this method works, particularly for those in the FIRE community.
Having gone through the adventures of buying rental real estate many decades ago, and now living a free and unconstrained life with no job because of it, I was interested to hear that Im not alone. Today on the show I am joined by Jac k Allweil who, at the age of 32, is well on his way to building his real estate empire, having purchased property creatively and in only 3 years time, he has 12 rental units, with a goal to purchase 100 in 5 years. I think youll enjoy hearing his story.
I told our Patreon subscribers about this, but it is now far enough along that I thought that it was time to share a personal story of a dream project. Partly because I wanted to invite you, the listeners, along on this journey but also because I want to demonstrate the adventures you can have if you are living an unconstrained life.
Following the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland and it seems, particularly in Europe, that the only discussion on the table is about green energy. Look, I get it. We humans are a messy bunch and weve decided to burn sequestered fuel (fossil fuels) rather than take advantage of other energy sources. But are the solutions being discussed really the answer?
Today on the program I have a special treat for you. I have been trying to get Anthony Parent, the co-founder of IRS Medic law firm on the show. Anthony is an expert attorney on tax law, specifically with helping US persons who are either thinking about expatriation, expats, or those that find themselves accidentally falling foul of the US tax system. But what came out in this episode is an inside baseball view of the IRS, what being an attorney for his clients and dealing with the IRS is like, and just how this affects all of us. I think youll find this episode very special.
Often it makes me laugh how the macro economists, government advisors and banking experts pontificate on supply chain disruptions, unemployment rates and other statistical data as they pour over spreadsheets trying to find the reasons why things happen. But the answers are simple for this yet few people are willing to address the truth. Lets talk about this.
When people think about farming they typically think about growing food or animals for consumption. Whereas that is an important part of human survival, to be completely self-sufficient and sustainable in the 21st century, it takes more than that. In this episode Im going to delve into different aspects of farming and how you can do this yourself in the quest to regain control and your freedom back.
I realize that it takes time to build up wealth, but you gotta start somewhere. Although I had years of business experience before I bought my first rental property, none of that experience actually yielded real wealth. It wasnt until I spoke with another business owner I was friends with, and realized he bought his own commercial building that he operated in, that I realized the building was where the money was. Like McDonalds, it wasnt about the burgers. It was about the real estate. That began my start in rental real estate investing, and it worked out pretty good for me.
I was recently talking with a self-proclaimed personal finance coach, about being interviewed on his podcast. He wanted my input on how people who are in debt can deal with it. The interview didnt happen, because he thought my methods were unusual and wouldnt work for his audience. But it got me thinking who is this audience, and why the hell are they in debt in the first place. Then I realized it is 99% of the people in the USA, and it is no wonder they are in that position.
I've been realizing just how statistics dont tell a complete story of the decline of civil liberties, individual freedoms and life quality. For most people who have some memory of the cold war, or are students of 20th century history, it is well accepted that giving up all power and control to the state, in return to get your physical needs met, is a deal with the devil that has continually failed. Yet we seem to have done this without even realizing it. I call this Communism by proxy. Let this episode be a warning about our current world and society.
At some point in all of our lives, we are faced with challenges of being asked to do something we dont agree with. Organizations are notorious to be populated with individuals of differing levels of ethics & morality, and yet the challenge to protest against doing something you believe to be morally wrong is a deeply personal thing. In this episode we will explore how you can mitigate against the risk of having your personal morality challenged with work.
It is somewhat amusing to read through the countless posts on various forums on Facebook on the early retirement movement. I use the term Movement intentionally because this has become more of a cult that follows a fictional future event. That is not to say that the intentions are bad it is that often the endpoint is flawed.
Having spent a career as a software engineer, I encountered a world of problems in hundreds of different industries. I knew nothing about the industries at all, but what I did know was that a method to gather their needs, analyze them, design something to solve their needs and build to that design worked. We call that a methodology. When I looked outside of the engineering space, I found a few implementations of methodologies in particular, business methodologies used in large organizations. I guess I naturally use methodologies without thinking, but it provides a way to codify something repeatable. In this episode Im going to offer you a methodology that I use, that has helped me become and continue to be unconstrained.
In this episode, Im going to address a question I have received numerous times in the past week Is Australia a totalitarian state? It is one of those episodes that I would have preferred not to record, but it is... well... complicated. I hope that people take this information for what it is - Im sure Ill upset some people, and maybe Ill help educate others. But Ill let you be the judge.
What if you decided to take the plunge, quit your job, be unconstrained, buy property in a far away land, and in the process of doing this, you get diagnosed with cancer? Well on todays show Im talking to my friend Ernie Baca, a US expat who lives in San Miguel de Allende, in which exactly this happened. Ernie will tell us how the US medical system failed him, how he took on the battle with cancer in Mexico, and how he won that battle. This is a detailed accounting of the whole ordeal, it will get emotional at times but it is a testimonial to a guy who is a real hero and shows that taking back control of your life is your best path to truly being unconstrained.
In this episode, I continue the ''Unconstrained Bill of Rights'' series to healthcare. Why those that don't have it, are seriously constrained and those that think they have coverage, may be right in line for the worst wake up call of their lives.
We have all been told and encouraged to buy insurance. Insurance for health, your assets like housing, real estate, your car, etc. In many cases, insurance is mandated. If bad things happen, you better have insurance. But it has created a society of irresponsible and ill-prepared citizens who dont have any idea about personal responsibility and are ill equipped to manage their lives. In this episode Im going to deep dive the concept of insurance and the promises & lies we are told about it.
My wife & I completed the long process of obtaining permanent residency VISAs in Mexico last week, so I decided (after receiving a large number of requests on the details) to cover the entire process for anyone that may wish to do the same.NOTE: Most of the information out there on other podcasts or YouTube channels is either wrong, incomplete and doesn't take into consideration the details of the work required INSIDE your home country (ie. USA) before you come to Mexico. This episode is a complete process from start to finish, so I'm hoping it can be used as a reference material for the future.MX attorney: Magdelana Rios Phone: +52-415-153-3497 prolegalsanmiguel.com
For those that have never left their home land, they might have a hard time understanding the importance of the right to travel. But for those that are living under some totalitarian regime, have family in a place you cannot visit, or just feel that the walls are closing in on them and need to get out, this right is mission critical.
We kick off a series called ''The Unconstrained Bill of Rights'' in which I introduce a set of guidelines that those seeking to be unconstrained should follow. In this first installment, we talk about your right to financial freedom, but more so what that actually means - it may not be what you think it is.
Holy cow! 100 episodes already. That went by fast. But although this might be a milestone in our show, I'm not celebrating yet. Because there is so much to do. But in this episode, we'll cover how the show came about, what has happened since episode 1, the ongoing challenges we all face and how we must win this fight for our future.
First, let me say this. I hate the word retirement. I think our social mantra of working for 40 years has turned the act of choosing not to be employed to be misunderstood, and the term retirement has become the end game for those enslaved in employment. I dont see it that way, but I have to use a term that people seem to understand. Regardless of your age, the choice to leave the 9-5 world and become your own person again can be scary and threatening, so in this episode I want to explore the process of leaving the workforce safely.
I honestly believe that to be unconstrained requires you to succeed in three things - finance, health and purpose. Yet the hardest of these three things is to find purpose in your life. I cant tell you the answer to finding your purpose it is a deeply personal journey we must all face, but I can tell you the real costs of not finding it in this episode.
In this episode I am joined by my friend Mike from over at Rethinkingthedollar.com as we discuss how we both came to our conclusions about money, the economy, why things are the way they are and what can be done about it. Enjoy!
We have a lot of arguments in todays society. Arguments over politics, ideology, methodology, etc. But the one thing you cant argue is math. And when math tells you the truth of how to live a rich & unconstrained life, you cant ignore it. Better to understand and embrace it. In this episode I will tell you a very simple formula that will increase your power and reduce your stress by doing what the rich know stop spending money you dont have.
For many years, Ive been seeking out the right balance of financial investments that support an unconstrained lifestyle. Something that keeps things in order, and doesnt become a burden to those seeking to achieve or maintain financial sustainability. I think I have it. I want to share what Im doing with you.
In this special podcast episode, Im recording this from the rooftop of a condo in the beautiful town of San Miguel de Allende, in the heart of Mexico. I came here to explore life outside of the United States, and why so many expats come here, what they find and whether this is a solution to the growing problems in the western world. Today I want to discuss whether staying in the USA is sustainable in the long term and whether coming to a place like this might be worth your consideration.
In this episode, I sit down with my accountant, Scott Rulon, and we discuss the viability of what is called ''Infinite Banking Concept'' (IBC) and whether it is a solution to regaining control of your money by allowing you to be your own bank.
There are so many resources available that explain techniques you can adopt that respect your privacy, however few put in context why this is a mandatory requirement of the unconstrained, and why you MUST begin to change your habits and take back your right to privacy. In this episode we will explore privacy as a factor of being unconstrained and financially free.
Recently I've been seeing the direct contrast of how we live our lives to be unconstrained and our friends who dont. In this episode I want to explore mindset. It is one thing to WANT to be unconstrained, but an entirely different thing to give yourself PERMISSION to do it. And that seems to be the #1 obstacle that most of my friends have.
The fallacy of The one with the most toys, wins is one of the worst betrayals to be executed on the human being. We are constantly challenged by social mantra to spend more, support the economy, buy that boat or that ATV, get a better car, etc. Yet we all know that this only leads to depression, hurt and a loss of hope. In this episode I want to explore the psychology of consumption and how the small actions of saying No are the secret of having much, much more in life.
In this episode I talk with writer, philosopher & cryptographer Paul Rosenberg about the current state of the western world, history of the fall of empires and how a common theme in most was the existence of parallel societies that often thrived as a result of the collapse of the empire in which they lived. Let's see if we can draw some parallels and advantages to our lives by looking to the recent past.
Theres a fine line between wholesale embracement of a failing system, and the extreme decision to escape it. Much like mainstream thinking vs. conspiracy, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. In this (and the next few episodes) Im going to talk about trying to find balance between two systems the current Western banker backed economic system, and what could become a new and somewhat better system for us all.
In a world of bankers who wish to enslave you from the ripe old age of 18 until the day you die, theres a time when we have to say enough is enough. On this episode I sit down with Garrett Charity, attorney at McCarthy Lawyers and we learn the inside baseball of debt negotiation and elimination, and talk about how his firm reduces or even eliminates student loan and credit card debt for their clients.
At whatever stage one is at in ones life, knowing that we all have an expiration date is a constant consideration in all things that we do. Yet few of us actually see the forest for the trees in our lives, and our planning is often done reluctantly rather than strategically. In this episode Im going to attempt lay out the facts of life expectancy and how the current planning of the financial services industry & government policy needs a serious amount of rework.
We live in a time where out of control government spending and tax policy reminds me of growing up in business in the 1980s in Australia when taxes were mega high, interest rates over 20% for a home mortgage and we learned to build a quality life while being poor. Today is much the same, yet we are not seeing things for what they are and we all fall victim to that mistake. In this episode I will explain the social & financial climate we live in, the massive risks and how you can get out of the blast zone of high inflation, high taxation and be unconstrained.
A technique I have used for years that has helped me become unconstrained is to compartmentalize my expenses. In this episode I will explain what this means, how to use it to your advantage and the organic ripple effect it has to becoming financially sustainable and unconstrained.
We all go through transitions during our lives. Whether it is going to college for the first time (either as a student or as the parents of the student), moving out of the house into our first place, moving due to a job, a job loss, marriage, divorce, economic hardship or economic wins, leaving employment, self-employment, retirement, financially free. It is all about transitions. In this episode I want to talk about how to cope through transitions and what often are the side effects and underlying issues at stake.
Recently I was being interviewed on another podcast where the question came up, ''Myles, what do you think was your biggest failure?''. After contemplation, I've come up with the true answer, what it was, how to fix it, what I did and how to avoid it in the future.
Gary Collins from thesimplelifenow.com joins me on this episode as we talk about how we can all live a better and more simple life by following his principles of the ''3 legged stool'' of success. Gary's story is amazing and I hope you enjoy his wisdom on this episode.
When Forbes magazine state that 78% of United States workers are living Pay check to pay check, it should be a wake up call to all of us. What we are doing with our lives and our finances isnt working. Yet the vast majority blindly go back to the regular 9-5, celebrating that they have employment. On todays show Im going to show you just how much money you are probably losing having a job, and maybe it should be a time to rethink what we consider a normal path to success in the 21st century.
After spending a career building computer systems in software for organizations all over the globe, and being one of the very early career Systems Analysts, I know a thing or two about systems. But what the world has turned into today is a far cry from the mission of the systems I built back in the early days. In this episode I want to explore when systems, automation, AI, robotics, etc. goes horribly wrong, and how it can hurt rather than helps humanity and what you can do to be unconstrained by them.
Words matter. I hear that a lot. But few people realize that removing words from our conversations matter as well. And one term that I think has run its course is middle class. In this episode I want to explore what the middle class is, its hey day, its demise and why it is an impediment to anyone looking to live an unconstrained lifestyle. But also what you should be focusing on to thrive in the future.
This is an inspirational episode. I recently had the opportunity to sit down and interview Rachel Richards. At the age of 27, she became financially free after leaving a short lived career in the financial services industry. Her methodology focuses on cashflow generation and smart income, rather than saving millions and investing. She would have told her clients in the financial advisory industry she was in this, but she was not allowed to. So she left, did it herself and now is a best selling author on her story.If you ever thought you were too young or too old to find financial freedom, Rachel's story will prove you wrong.
This week no less than 5 people have called me and asked this question... ''Myles, should I buy Bitcoin?''. Well as someone who bought BTC back in 2011 and held it, it has been very good to me. In this episode I'm going to unravel (for the newbies), what Bitcoin and crypto-currency is, why it is important, but also whether I would buy it today.
In 2020, I started to hear rumors of an upcoming movie about those that choose to live in Vans & RVs in America. I thought it was some documentary. Well I recently had the opportunity to watch Nomadland - the very same movie, after finding out that it had won or been nominated for so many awards, and in this episode Im going to give you both my review, but also how important seeing this movie is, if you want to do all you can to protect your future and your freedom.
In 2020, we saw an unprecedented number of small businesses closing down due to COVID19. As a contrarian, I have to admit that this is an opportunity for those willing to fill that void. And as more of us have had to work from home, shelter in place, etc., more of us have had more time to think freely and with that we probably came up with some brilliant idea that will change the world. So if you are brave enough to want to go once more unto the breach and start a business, Im going to give you my advice having done that a few times in my life.
Today on the show Im joined by Stewart Patton, attorney at law and the guy behind ustax.bz. Stewart is an expert in the world of internationalization, specifically taxation & compliance for US persons. He gave us an hour of his time to do a deep dive on the advantages and obligations that comes with having an international life, from work, residencies, and how (if you do it right), you can minimize your taxes and have all the nomadic experiences all over the world.
This episode is a great summation as to why you probably lack hope for the future. But rather than dwelling on the negative, Im going to lay out the Why and What you can do to change it. This is an important episode to reset our thinking about our freedom & money in the western world.
About this time of year, you are going to hear a lot of New Years Resolutions and many waxing philosophically about the coming year. In this episode, Im going to discuss the various common New Years Resolutions out there, and why they are all going to fail you. But Ill also tell you what you can actually do to succeed in your future as well.
I prefer not to do these ''Year in Review'' episodes, but 2020 was a unique chance to test the philosophy of Financial Sustainability against a pandemic. I mean it has been 100 years since the last pandemic, so by putting this together I hope it codifies why Financial Sustainability is probably the most valuable thing that anyone could use to get through a SHTF year such as 2020.
The definition of rich differs from one person to the next, but I think that whatever your definition, we can all agree that the quest to obtain wealth is worthy. Anyone who tells you anything to the contrary isnt doing you a service. In this episode I want to explore the concept of rich and break down some false assumptions that people have to help you break free of the shackles of western society and find your path to freedom.
The first time I ever went to Mexico was in 2007. A friend of mine from India suggested it. It was probably some of the best advice I ever received. Since then I have spent a considerable amount of my time in Mexico, and have seen it evolve over that almost 14 year period. But today geopolitics and world affairs now has it poised for exponential growth, and in this episode I will explain how you can take part in it, if you choose to.
It is rare to have a conversation with someone who is uniquely positioned to be an adjunct professor in a university and also a business leader in the private sector - someone who can describe the path that students actually find when coming out of college and looking for a career. Eric Stoddard, one of our Patreon community members, joins me to deep dive the misinformation about tertiary education, career guidance and planning and how what we are doing just isn't working for both the student and also the employers.
If you believe that you are being lied to by the government, Federal Reserve, etc. and that the real cost of living increases you are seeing everyday at the supermarket, your rent, your health insurance premiums, etc. is going WAY up faster than the supposed target inflation rate, then you will want to hear this episode. We unveil the truth as to how you could be losing half of your entire wealth to the devaluation of the $USD in 5-10 years and if that doesn't force you to rethink your retire early strategies, I don't know what will.
This is an important episode. I lay out the ground work for how anyone can set or change their trajectory towards success, by detaching from the herd and facing their own obstacles - their own fear. I get into the weeds of how fear rules our lives and not to our benefit, and how those that have overcome fear are more likely able to get through any adversary than those living in the groupthink of the masses. You need to hear this episode - start to finish, and I would encourage you to share it around to your kids, friends, family members and work mates.
In this episode, we talk about the Federal Reserve in the USA, the government and how the system is truly rigged against you. I cover the systemic risk of banking collapse and how a short, sharp, shock event would be a far better outcome than the current long, slow decay of your future and buying power. But as in all things, there is light at the end of the tunnel.....
I recorded this interview back in August with George Gammon, when he was in Puerto Rico, and I really enjoyed it. You will have the chance to get to know the man who is a legend on YouTube for his Financial Education videos, and his Rebel Capitalist podcast. George is a true free market capitalist and explains just how he made it, what it took and what he does these days.
This question came up recently in a chat I was having with one of our Patreon supporters. It spoke loudly on the importance of understanding exactly what an Asset is, and how you should consider balancing your portfolio of true Assets and not fictional assets as you might have been told in the past.
We rely on technology more and more, and yet it is one of those most expensive and shortest lifetime investments we can make. In this episode, Im going to explain how you can save mega-bucks by changing how you think about technology, and specifically how you can use the Linux operating system and open source software to get advantages most never see. And I promise I wont get technical and geeky either.
The enemy to owning and deploying assets to generate rent or dividend yield is the eventual destruction of the asset itself. Per the second law of thermodynamics (Entropy) eventually everything turns to dust. Having a solid strategy for handling long term asset management is critical to Smart Income. In this episode, Myles gives you all the details on how to think about entropy in regards to your assets.
There are many thought leaders in the world that I respect, but rarely do we get the chance to sit down with them and seek their wisdom on topics that they rarely talk about. Well in today's show, we break that norm as I sit down with Lynette Zang, Chief Market Analyst at ITM Trading, and we talk a little about money, but a lot about life and her wisdom for living a rich one.
If you haven't heard of DeFi yet, you will. This is the next leap forward in Fintech and extends on the brilliance of Bitcoin & Crypto currency. Whereas Bitcoin reinvented the concept of money back in 2009, DeFi reinvents the concept of Financial Services.In this episode I will show you how to generate Smart income using DeFi, giving you the double whammy of capital appreciation and cashflow dividends using crypto currency investing.
I'm releasing this out of sequence - this is a quick episode I put together after fuming over the recent New York Times release of Trump's tax returns. But this is more about out of control government spending, Federal Reserve money printing to infinity, and how all of this together represents ''taxes''. I'll give you my actual position in regards to Trump - it isn't positive, BTW. But I'll also give you my position in regards to government policies on unbridled spending and why you are being kept constrained because of it.
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Joshua Sheats of the Radical Personal Finance podcast, and we talk about life, the universe & everything. I pose the question, ''If you received $1 million dollars, what would you do with it?''. You might be surprised by his answer.
Myles gives you a ton of information in this episode from his 20+ years of experience in successful landlording. Rental real estate is a key part of any smart income portfolio and it is hard to be financially sustainable without it. Know the tricks of the professionals which are laid out here for you to digest. Whether you are a landlord, thinking of becoming one, or just wanting to know what life looks like as a landlord, this show is for you.
In this episode I get down into the weeds of why people can't find peace in the western world, what it takes to break free of the hypnosis and find your inner success. I will tell you exactly what the problem is, and it prepares us to embark on a future journey of discovery of where the opportunities lay and how we can uncover them.
This is one of those ''if I could talk to my 20 year old self'' episodes, but this cuts to the very core of how NOT to end up constrained, burdened and without your freedoms. I would encourage anyone who is in their 20s or parents that have kids in their teenage years or 20s to take a listen. It isn't a hard listen - I'm not going to lecture anyone. I'm just going to explain to you how it is - how the world will be for you, and what you can do early on to protect yourself from your potential future.
In this week's episode, I'm going to talk about the Bitclub Network. This was one of the many scams that hit the Bitcoin community back in around 2015 and how it took what I believe to be a very good business model, a cooperation based system and ability to pool resources to mine and help keep the Bitcoin protocol safe, and turned that into a MLM scam, and now three of the four founders are in jail in New Jersey, and the fourth one was scooped up on an Interpol warrant in Indonesia.
In this episode, I acknowledge that when I explain my position regarding kids going to college, 4 out of 5 people immediately disagree. I then explain that once I have given the full argument for my position, the number drops to 1 or 2 out of 5. Therefore I think the problem might be the messaging, so in this episode I go into detail about what I think students (and parents) should consider before making the assumption that their kid has to go to college, and all the peripheral issues associated.
In this episode we are introducing our new sister podcast, ''This week in Freedom''. This will only be available to our Patreon supporters, but here's a free episode to give you a taste of the quality and timeliness of this information.
Yes, it is true. You don't have to earn some six figure salary to generate wealth and become financially sustainable. In our 50th episode, I will show you how it is done. I did it, and when I did it the interest rates were nowhere near as low as they are now. So what's your excuse?
In this episode we talk about inflation and how those that are not keeping an eye on the looming threat could become a victim to it. Inflation is a cancer that erodes wealth in its path and the government numbers that are used to calculate base interest rates are just plain wrong. We will look at alternative inflation calculations that are more consistent with your normal experiences of shopping for groceries, fuel, health insurance, etc. and why you need to factor in these numbers in your projection calculations.
This is the final episode in this mini-series ''Get out of Dodge''. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jonathan Lockwood and we talk about his journey out of the USA and into San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Jonathan's journey involves leaving his religion and the turmoil that came with that, effectively driving him out of his home country in search of finding his truth.
The legendary Nomad Capitalist, Andrew Henderson, joins Myles on this episode to talk about going where you are treated best. Andrew tells his story, and why he decided to expatriate from the USA, along with renouncing his US Citizenship, what that was like, how it worked out and if he has any regrets. We discuss how you can move either your physical self overseas, or your financial wealth, or both. The choice is yours but having an expert to discuss strategies is an incredible opportunity, so sit down, lean in and start to learn with Andrew Henderson.
We continue our journey down the path of expatriation, finding opportunities outside of your native land and looking at those who have done it. In this episode, Myles talks with his friend James Guzman from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on his journey, why he chose to leave the USA in search of his future outside and what he discovered almost 10 years later. Enjoy!
Author Travis Luther has just released a new book ''The Fun side of the Wall'' and it is all about those that wish to retire in Mexico. In this episode, I do a deep dive with Travis as we talk about the reasons that people do this, what they go in search for, what they find and whether they stay. Enjoy!
This is my first ''fireside chat'' with Mikkel Thorup on the subject of internationalization, expatriation, living a free life and escaping the clutches of western society. Mikkel is the best selling author of ''Expat Secrets'' available on Amazon, the host of the popular ''Expat Money Show'' and the guy behind the recent Offshore Escape summit.In this episode we sit down and talk about Mikkel's amazing story, how he has traveled to over 100 countries and spent the past 20 years living and traveling the world, thriving and raising his family along the way.
I am introducing a series of five (5) interviews on how to prepare your life and your finances for internationalization. Being able to have a ''bug out'' strategy should the USA go through a possible financial collapse, social uprising, civil war or other potential catastrophic situation is critical in 2020. We will be describing how other countries have been down this road before, and introduce our upcoming interviews with thought leaders in this space.
The one rule that I think everyone agrees to - whether you are Suzie Orman or a FIRE advocate, is that you CANNOT retire with any debt. When we use the term debt we are referring to personal debt - Im not talking about holding debt for income producing assets like real estate. But with this generally accepted rule, why is it that everyone is being hypnotized to think of debt as a currency?
I've questioned this for all of my working life. What drives us to work? What is the real reason why we do what we do? And in this episode not only do I explore why, but I also explain the dangers of not working, how retirees run the risk of psychological issues, depression regardless of when they retire and what must be understood in order to successfully transition from wage slave to financially independent and survive mentally.
This is an out of cycle podcast recorded June 1st 2020. In this episode I cover the recent riots, martial law, lock downs and all things that threaten your freedom and being unconstrained.
Last year, I had a total shoulder replacement surgery done in Guadalajara, Mexico. It was a major success. I was quoted $125,000 for the surgery in the USA, and got it done for a total cost of $9,000 in Mexico.On this episode, I am interviewed on the Evan Brand podcast on the whole experience. Evan is a medical practitioner and wanted to know about the whole experience. Enjoy.
Since many companies have decided to either close entirely or cut back as a result of the pandemic, those that have been on the path to FIRE are looking at whether they should exit work now, often earlier than planned, since the economic outlook is bleak.I'm going to give you my take on this and my suggestions. We'll do a deep dive on the economy and what the real decisions have to be in this episode.
In this final episode in the Frugal Millionaire mini-series we cover how to be healthy and extend your life without destroying your finances.
In this episode Myles covers how to save a ton of money with technology, but more importantly how to avoid being shackled by it. We discuss costs, obsolescence and most important, your privacy & freedom.
Cars are the most expensive technological purchase that most of us will make. Yet saving money with them seems to be something we fail at more than succeed. In this episode we will revisit general best practices at frugal car ownership and you might be surprised at the recommendations.
We continue on with the theme of frugality. In this episode, I dig into home costs and how I have reduced them way down. These techniques may seem atypical for many, but the results are outstanding.
This is the first in a small series I've been wanting to do on the podcast for a while. I thought it was timely since people are living in a world where they are losing their jobs, reduced income, small business closures, etc. and the natural path is to find ways to get by with less. This typically means cutting expenses. However the reality for the unconstrained is that frugality is just a way of life, so they are the best prepared for the ups and downs of the economy.
In this episode I revisit why the quest to be unconstrained matters more during times of instability and crisis, and how mental clarity is the only hope of keeping you on the right path towards your freedom. Although we are in very interesting times, this is when those that can see what is going on with clarity are able to find the opportunities before others.
One major part of my Smart Income stream is rental real estate. Although it is not all of our income, it represents at least 50% of it, so when all of my tenants were forced to Shelter in Place and a large percentage lost their jobs, it brought back memories of 2008. Let me explain the strategies that we are doing so that it might help you determine yours.
Those with clarity of mind will see opportunities when all others see disaster. So how do you find mental peace and get that clarity? Simple. Get through the grief process faster than everyone else.
As we navigate through these uncertain times, we take the opportunity to test the methods of Financial Sustainability against crisis and show it to be the best strategy to secure your future and your wealth going forward.
This is a impromptu show that i recorded to get timely information out as people are grappling with the effects of a pandemic and the facts that the mainstream media probably are not telling you.
On today's show I am joined by the legendary economic analyst Lynette Zang on the big picture of why things are how they are, where they are going and what is likely to be the best investment and security option for the future.
Decentralization is the key to survival both from a human population perspective, but also and probably more importantly from a financial perspective. In this episode we talk about why decentralization is critical, we celebrate crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin and how decentralization survives the greatest human challenges.
On this weeks episode, I speak with Will - a journeyman on the mission to financial sustainability. Will is far further ahead on this journey than most, having already begun his acquisition of rental properties and already proven the power of smart income when faced with work interruptions. However like all journeys, he needs to optimization and improvement so we deep dive with him on how he can meet his goals and objectives faster.
Ive heard for many years about the end of the boom times. This is nothing more than natural cycles in the universe coming into balance. So yeh, I agree. But when you artificially inflate a stock market to record highs for so long, the fall is coming from much higher points and you can imagine how that will feel for those falling off that cliff. Best you be prepared for this, so well go into details on what you can do now to avoid destruction now and find opportunities.
Brian has an interesting story. He works in the financial services industry, has a regular 9-5 job, has a great family, etc. The perfect representation of Americana and middle class success. But he lacks hope and wants to be unconstrained. Are you Brian too? Take a listen and find out.
In this episode, Im going to take you on a little journey with me as you watch how a contrarian sees the future, and acts in order to position for what could be the best ride of the 21st century so far. Strap in and enjoy the ride.
This is the first recorded listener interview in which Myles sits down with listener Alex and talks about his journey and challenges to be unconstrained. We hope you enjoy hearing his tale and how he has committed to the unconstrained journey.
I speak to a lot of people who are trying to attain financial independence and the reasoning goes something like this - I dont like my job, so I want to make a lot of money, save it and quit.. I also speak to those that have done that, and they are not necessarily happy either. Lets put this all into perspective, and talk about Why we do this.
I was recently asked by a listener who is in his 20s, what my life looked like back then, and what did I do in my career, and what I learned from it. Let me venture down my memory lane, tell you what I learned and you might get to know me a bit better by the end of this episode. Strange thing is that I think I know myself better from recording this now.
It has taken me decades of mistakes to come to the realization of all the time wasting business endeavors that Ive pursued and how stupid they were. Not because they didnt make money, but because they became an albatross around my neck due to misunderstanding the entire point of Smart Income. In this episode Im going to tell you the secrets, so you can avoid my mistakes and fast track yourself to financial freedom.
We've been programmed into thinking about saving for retirement like it is a ceremonial event throughout our working lives, and that if we dont do this we are doomed to live on the street, in a cardboard box, or die early. Im going to dispel some of these myths and explain some alternative thinking you might want to entertain in this episode.
When I speak with people that are working a 9-5 job, investing in their 401K, etc. they ask me why they are not getting ahead. It is hard to tell them this, but Ill tell you - it is because they are not taking any responsibility for their lives and deferred it to a third party. The unconstrained know the buck stops on their desks so lets have a chat about responsibility.
There is no progress without risk. Investment returns are tied to risk. You get up in the morning and live your life - thats a risk. There are risks everywhere. The key is knowing your tolerance for risk, how to manage and live with them, and seek out enormous returns with proper risk management.
The traditional thinking of Financial Independence is to amass a large amount of cash by savings, then invest it at interest rates that return more than a draw rate, and eventually you can retire. In this episode we are going to burst that bubble by focusing on the falacies of this approach and how Financial Sustainability offers a contrarian position that you might want to entertain.
This episode shines a light on the choice of going to college. Parents and students are trying to make the right decisions for this important choice. I am going to give you some ideas you may not be yet considering... The Red Pill approach.
I am 100% financially sustainable because of my rental real estate investments. But it didnt start out that easily, so Im going to share what worked and what didnt work in my real estate portfolio and how, once you discover what works for you, you can scale it to the moon and live 100% financially independent and sustainable.
History teaches us that the path to immense wealth involves punting on the future. Today Im going to focus on what I see as innevitable changes coming to the world in the next five or ten year horizon, how this impacts those pursing financial independence and early retirement and how that may underscore the importance of being unconstrained.
After a recent discussion with someone on Twitter, I tried to explain how simple it is to achieve financial sustainability. All I received back after offering this information were excuses... But I cant do that? or How can I get enough money to make a downpayment on a rental property?. It seemed that every answer to how to live unconstrained was rebutted with a perception on why that person couldnt do it. I was confused. I didnt understand how to every solution offered, the recipient countered with some reason why they couldnt do it. Then I realized why... They dont have the mindset for this yet.
I've seen with my own eyes how Australia sold itself out to China and may as well now be a province of Beijing. But this happens at the ground floor with individual decisions so lets expose some of the danger here and what you can do to avoid becoming constrained by yet another rising empire regardless of where you live on this planet.
Spoiler Alert: I dont know the answer to this question. But in my quest to understand it, and the art of using it to acquire what we need, Ive discovered many stories and hacks along the way. In this episode Im going to tell a few of them, including an overview of my adventures with Bitcoin.
What is the #1 thing that new retirees do? Travel. By reclaiming their right to their time, travel becomes the best use of it. But if you consider yourself to be a free spirit and a citizen of the planet, you will already know that travel comes with huge benefits and many are not obvious until you get out there and see the world. Lets talk about why internationalization and travel are critical activities for the unconstrained.
On this episode we discuss the methods of protecting yourself, your assets and your businesses in the 21st century, and how most of the time you are your own worst enemy when it comes to asset protection.
On this episode we delve into the dysfunction and constraints of the US healthcare system and how I recently got better outcomes for 1/10th of the cost, by having major surgery in a foreign country.
In this episode we will talk about how to make your income with Smart money, how to focus your brain and habits to find opportunities that no one else finds, and Ill give you a real world example one investment strategy, not the only one, but one that has worked for me before.
In this episode we look at the first stage in setting up a life for financial sustainability - getting your expenses under control and your BURN RATE.BURN RATE is critical to having the flexibility to move towards a life based on passive income generation (or financial sustainability as we call it) and we show you the truth behind the concept that $1 saved = $3 earned.
We discuss the secret to living an unconstrained life by disclosing the secret of how one must use Financial Sustainability and focus on their burn rate. We introduce the math of the process and how the current FIRE followers are basing their efforts on a flawed paradigm.
This is the philosophy of Financial Sustainability. In this first FS episode, we talk about the concepts and methodologies of FS, introducing the concept of how capitalism works and the expectations it has for any participant. We explain about accounting and record keeping, so give you the tools you will need to measure and optimize your finances to keep you unconstrained.
Introducing the Unconstrained Podcast and the concept of being unconstrained through the art of Financial Sustainability.Similar to the concept of Financial Independence and the FIRE movement, being unconstrained focuses on the mistakes of most people in the 21st century that results in a life of debt, enslavement and lack of freedom. We provide solutions to these problems, so spend some time with us to find out more about how to be truly unconstrained
This is the last daily episode of Butler on Business. The show starts with Bubba. David Morgan talks about precious metals. Mark Thornton covers a wide variety of topics. The show ends with John Rubino, author of the Money Bubble.
Alan covers items in the news. Todd likes the volatility. Jay Taylor talks about the Fed and monetary policy. Redmond Weisenberger talks about the Canadian Health Care system. The show ends with Alan discussing the housing bubble, financial crisis and gold's historic role in the monetary system.
Alan covers the headlines. Todd predicts a selloff. Andy Hoffman talks about the global Fiat current regime. Jay Taylor talks about the economy. The show ends with Dr. Richard Ebeling.
Alan covers current events. Todd sets the trading range. Jimbo talks about a wide variety of topics. Carl Nordgren discusses intuition.
Alan covers current events. Todd anticipates a dead cat bounce. Tom Essaye talks about the global economy. Dan Holler describes legislation that awaits after the congressional recess/ The show ends with John Rubino, author of the Money Bubble.
Alan covers current events. Todd talks about yesterday's sell off. Frank Wucco discusses the Middle East. Bill Falwell describes his new book. Carl Nordgren explains how public schools are stifling entrepreneurship. The show ends with an expert on student loan deb t relief.
Alan covers the latest news. Todd thinks we could see 1980 on the S&P. David Morgan discusses the silver market. Dr. Mark Thornton weighs in the most recent economic reports as well as comments coming out the the BIS and IMF.
Alan notes the new highs on the stock market. Todd talks about the Alibaba IPO. Bob Wiedemer talks about America's bubble economy. Fellow talk show host Steve Deace explains how unions are hurting their members. Carl Nordgren describes his course for entrepreneurs. The show ends with Bubba and the sudden weakness to day's stock market.
Alan hits the highlights of the Janet Yellen press conference. Todd rants on the Fed. Marc Armstrong advocated for state banks. Mike Larson discusses yesterday's FOMC decision. Clabe Taylor talks about the war on drugs. The show ends with Andy Hoffman and a wide ranging conversation of the global economy.
Alan discusses the FOMC. Todd calls a market top. Charles Goyette talks about ISIS. Tom Essaye describes possible stumbling blocks to an economic recovery. Mark Thornton and Alan have a lively conversation about seasonal adjustments to economic numbers.
Alan discusses current events. Todd weighs in on the FOMC meeting. Ed Klein talks about the incompetence of President Obama. Barry Goldwater Jr talks about his legendary father as well as the current state of the GOP. The show ends with Duff McDonald and his book about the McKinsey Company.
Alan discusses the upcoming FOMC meeting this week. Todd talks about the current trading range. John Rutherford discusses the emerging police state. Veronica de Rugy discusses the elimination of the debt ceiling. The show ends with David Eicher of Astronomy Magazine.
Today's guests are fellow talk show host Dan Cofall, geologist Mickey Fulp, Money and Markets Mike Larson, and Andy Hoffman of Miles Franklin.
Alan notes the anniversary of September 11th. Todd believes a market top may be in. Ileana Johnson discusses a GAO report on the cost of global warming. Dan Holler talks about the return of Congress after the August break. The show ends with John Rubino, author of the Money Bubble.
Alan covers current events. Todd discusses the roller coaster stock market. Ken Shortgren talks about the ECB. Andrew O Smith describes the impediments to manufacturing companies caused by the Federal government. Robert Mazur describes the dirty banks that launder money for the Mexican drug cartels.
Today's show starts with Bubba. Dr. Walter Block discusses privatizing the interstate system. David Morgan follows up on the precious metals. Dr. Mark Thornton talks about the jobs report.
Today's guests include Grace-Marie Turner on the upcoming impact Obamacare will have on the average American. Jon O'Donnell discusses the economy as does Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute. David Morgan talks about the silver market.
This show starts with Andy Hoffman of Mile Franklin. Other guests include Carl Nordgren and John Popolla.
John Rubino of the DollarCollapse.com opens the show. Mickey Fulp, our geologists talks about volcanoes. Mike Larson reacts to policy announcements from the ECB. The show ends with Steve Simpson of the Ayn Rand Institute and a discussion about recent court rulings.
Alan talks about the student loan bubble. Andrew Huszar describes the mechanics behind QE. Ileana Johnson talks about the latest issues surrendering UN Agenda 21. Wayne Allen Root discusses his current and upcoming books.
Alan covers a few current events. Todd discusses the markets. Tom Essaye talks about the Fed's monetary policy. Charles Goyette talks about foreign policy issues. The show ends with Terry Freidmann on the topic of reincarnation.
Alan discusses some current events. Todd talks about the bail out of Goldman Sachs. Mike Larson talks about the bond and real estate markets. Rituparna Basu describes a new drug for hepatitis C and flack that it is receiving because of its high price. The show ends with Andy Hoffman and the telltale sign that the end game may be near for the worlds central banks.
Alan covers current events. Todd vents about the Fed. Ileana Johnson discusses the latest from the climate change crowd. Dan Holler discusses the legislative agenda. John Rubino and Alan discuss a number of things.
Alan talks about the central banks. Todd speaks to us from the back of a limousine. Tom Essaye joins us while in Florida on vacation. Charles Goyette and Alan talk about U.S. foreign policy. The show ends with Ralph Benko and a conversation about the night Nixon closed the international gold window.
Alan covers an aspect of the Jackson Hole conference not covered by the main stream. Todd discusses the new all time high on the S&P. Alan covers a variety of topics. The show ends with Mark Thornton and a wide ranging conversation.
Alan covers the latest economic reports. Todd discusses the lack of volume. Alan talks about the sleep market. Mike Larson discusses the bond and real estate markets, Jackson Hole and Fed monetary policy. Terry Bird describes the likely causes for the wave of young immigrants streaming across our borders. Andy Hoffman discusses the global economy.
Alan starts today's show drawing a comparison between President Obama and Mitt Romney. Todd talks about Jackson Hole. Ileana Johnson discusses Ferguson, Mo. The show ends with John Rubino, author of the Money Bubble.
Alan talks about Ferguson, Mo. Todd talks about the market. Tom Essaye discusses the global economy. Charles Goyette and Alan talk about Nixon and the end of the gold standard. The show ends with Wynn Free.
Today's show starts with Ken Shortgen of the Daily Economist and a discussion about the global economy. Todd encourages traders to move to the sidelines. David Morgan calls in from a coffee shop in Washington State to talk about the silver market. The show ends with Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute and a conversation about the decline in entrepreneurial startups.
Alan observes the anniversary of Nixon closing the international gold window. Todd discusses the light trading volume. Jimbo and Alan talk about FEMA and the American police state. Carl Nordgren talks about entrepreneurship. John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute describes recent incidents involving police state.
Alan discusses the special unit inside Emory University Hospital that it treating the Americans with Ebola. Todd express his frustrations with the Fed. Alan covers the latest economic reports. Mike Larson talks about the Fed. Rituparna Basu of the Ayn Rand Institute describes the most recent lawsuit against Obamacare. The show ends with Andy Hoffman of Miles-Franklin about the global economic slow down.
John Rubino discusses a recent change in the way consumer credit scores are calculated.
Alan covers events in history. Todd discusses the trading range. Jimbo talks about a wide variety of topics. Carl Nordgren discusses his best selling book. The show ends with David Eicher, editor of Astronomy magazine.
Alan covers current events. Todd discusses the battle between the bulls and the bears. Jimbo asks Alan to explain the weekly jobless claims. Greg Melia joins us for the first time to talk about the current dangers he sees in the stock market. Andy Hoffman of Miles Franklin describes the current global economic picture.
Alan discusses the primary results from yesterday. Todd confirms the trading range. Dr. Ileana Johnson discusses the ebola virus. Dan Holler with Heritage talks about the congressional recess. The show ends with John Rubino and a conversation about the likely outcome to all of the central bank money printing.
Alan covers current events. Todd sets the trading range. Tom Essaye of the Sevens Report talks about the rise in consumer prices. Charles Goyette discusses the war state and recent calls to impeach President Obama. The show ends with Wynn Free, author of the book ''The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce''
Alan covers current events. Todd sets the trading range. John O'Donnell talks about an imminent correction. David Morgan discusses the precious metals markets. Dr. Mark Thornton describes changes to the government's GDP calculations.
Alan discusses the July Employment Situation Report. Todd establishes a tradable range. Jimbo describes the geo-political situation. Carl describes a new book he is about to publish. Steve de Haan talks about his entrainment business.
Alan covers current events in a short first segment. David McAlvaney talks about the economy. Todd Horwitz discusses the FOMC. Ileana Johnson talks about global warming in the Obama Administration. Dan Holler with Heritage delves into pending legislation. The show ends with John Rubino and the Money Bubble.
Joining us for the first time is Andrew Packer on Newsmax with his take on the U.S. equities market. Tom Essaye discusses the economy. Bubba talks stocks. The show ends with geologist Mickey Fulp and the arctic ice sheet.
Sorry for the delay in posting this show. Our host server went down which delayed this podcast from being available.
Alan covers current events. Todd discusses the new all time high on the S&P. Alan discusses the creation of the Bank of England. Mike Larson talks about the bond and real estate markets. Elan Jurno of ARI describes the geo-political situation around the global. The show ends with Jay Taylor and the end of the money bubble.
Aan covers current events. Todd discusses the new highs being made on an almost daily basis. Zak Carter with the Ben Swann show talks about a new move project. Dr. Ileana Johnson weighs in on the latest immigration news. Dan Holler describes the legislation working its way through the congress. The show ends with John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute and the question of whether DHS has become our new standing army.
Today's guests include Andy Hoffman with Miles Franklin, Tom Essaye of the Sevens Report, Charles Goyette and Ralph Benko.
Alan resumes a three hour format. Today's guests include Todd Horwitz, Redmond Weissenberger, Ken Shortgren, David Morgan and Dr. Mark Thornton.
Today's show begins with the Malaysian plane shot down over Ukraine. Todd sets a new trading range. Jimbo talks about a wide variety of topics. Carl Nordgren introduces us the founder of EcoATM. The show ends with geologist Mikey Fulp and a discussion on undersea volcanoes.
Alan covers current events. Todd anticipates a selloff. Jimbo weighs in on the immigration debacle. Don Watkins talks about his new book on Social Security, Andy Hoffman talks about the economy.
Alan covers the immigration crisis. Todd discusses Janet Yellen's testimony. Ileana Johnson describes the latest on the Agenda 21 front. Dan Holler with Heritage explains the charade that is the Highway Funding Bill that passed the GOP controlled house. The show ends with John Rubino, author of the book ''The Money Bubble''.
Alan covers current events. Todd talks about the current trading level. Tom Essaye discusses the economy. Charles Goyette and Alan talk about Janet Yelle's testimony, Mark Thornton and Alan talk about a wide variety of topics.
Alan returns to the air and covers current events. Todd sets the current trading range. David Morgan talks about palladium, gold and silver. Ken Shortgen talks about the geo-political environment.
Alan takes Tuesday off to bury his mother. Today's show is a rebroadcast of the April 19, 2011 edition of the show.
Alan continues to take the week off after the death of his mother. Today's show is a rebroadcast of the show that aired exactly one year ago today.
Alan takes the day off to attend the memorial service for his mother. Today's show featured the first weekday episode of Butler on Business which aired on April 18, 2011.
This is our Holiday Show Special, G Edward Griffin and the Creature from Jekyll Island.
Alan covers current events. Todd discusses trading during a market top. Ileana Johnson weighs in on immigration, the Hobby Lobby Case and the Global Warming Myth. Dan Holler brings us up to date on the congressional legislative agenda. The show ends with John Rubino, author of the book The Money Bubble.
Alan covers current events. Todd observes the new all-time high in the S&P. Ralph Benko talks about a return to the gold standard. Tom Essaye comments on the new highs as well as the U.S. economy. John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute weighs in on recent Supreme Court decisions. Dr. Richard Ebeling discusses Independence Day as well as Fed monetary policy.
Alan covers current events. Todd talks about trading in a light volume, holiday shortened week. Jimbo discusses a constitutional crisis. Ken Shortgen talks about the economy as well as the geo-political situation. Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute and Alan talk about ta wide-variety of topics.
This is the complete version of todays two-hour show. Our guests include Todd Horwitz, Ileana Johnson, Dan Holler and John Rubino.
Alan is live for the first part of the show and then replays portions of shows from one year ago and two years ago so that he could visit his mother.
Alan does a live two hour show today while he continues to deal with his mother's stroke. David Scranton, author of the book ''Stop the Financial Insanity'' joins us to talk about central bank manipulation for the equities market. Tom Essaye of the Sevens Report talks about the global economy. Charles Goyette and Alan talk about a wide variety of topics. John whitehead of the Rutherford Institutes describes the increasingly evolving police state.
Alan covers current events. Todd Horwitz answers a listener question about trading the energy stocks as well as the mining stocks. Jimbo and Alan talk about Iraq. Charles Goyette and Alan cover a variety of topics. David Stockman weighs in on the Fed.
This is the unedited edition of todays show. Guests include Todd Horwitz with his reaction to the FOMC, Mickey Fulp and a conversation about the mini ice age and Mike Larson on the bond market. The third hours includes Steve Simpson and the lawless Obama administration and Andy Hoffman wit his reaction to the FOMC.
In the interest of time, this is the complete 3 hour version of today's show. Later today the redacted version will be uploaded and this version will come down. Today's guest include Bubba, Dan Holler with Heritage, Ileana Johnson, Ken Shortgren with the Daily Economist and John Rubino, author of the book ''The Money Bubble''.
Alan discusses central bank manipulation of the equities market. Todd lays out a trading strategy and also vents about the Fed. David Morgan talks about the precious metals market. Tom Essaye discusses the global economy. Charles Goyette and Alan talk about the situation in Iraq. Mark Thornton describes his recent trip to the UK.
Alan returns to the airways and discusses what happened to his mother. Todd and his son join us to discuss trading. Neurologist Dr. Huntoon talks about Obamacare. John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute discusses the emerging police state. Wynn Free shares his thoughts on Edgar Cayce and reincarnation. The show ends with an interview last November with Roger Stone on the topic of who may have been behind the assassination of JFK.
Alan resurrects the weekend edition of Butler on Business. Today's guests are fellow talk show host Dan Cofall and geologist Mickey Fulp.
Sorry for the delay.Alan covers current events. Todd discusses the markets. Jay Taylor talks about the global monetary system. Mike Larson discusses bonds and real estate. Alan reviews economic statistics. The show ends with Andy Hoffman and a conversation about the banking cartel.
Alan returns to the show after missing the first two days of the week. Todays guests were Bubba, Michael Garcar, Chris Merola, Dr. Ileana Johnson and John Rubino.
Alan touches on the highlights of the May Employment Situation Report. Todd describes the markets reaction to the Jobs Report. Jimbo describes the lawlessness of the Obama Administration. Carl Nordgren talks about humility. The show ends with Keith Hall, former Commissioner of the BLS, and his expert analysis of the current labor market.
Alan talks about the conflict between reality and what Obama official Susan Rice had to say about Bowe Bergdahl. Todd and Alan discuss the laest moves by the ECB. Ken Schortgen also talks about the latest moves by the ECB and then gives a fascinating explanation for the recent spate of dead bankers connected to the London Whale scandal. Mike Larson weighs in on the ECB. The show ends with David Corbin and a conversation about Federalist Papers 46 and 47 and their application to the present day of an Imperial President Obama.
Alan covers current events and then goes on to discuss FDR and the confiscation of Americas gold. Todd advises traders to move to the sidelines. Ashley Pratte with the Young Americans Foundation describes the mission of her organization. Dr. Ileana Johnson discusses the velocity of money. Dan Holler explains how the GOP House is planning to raid the USPS to pay for Highway Funding. The show ends with John Rubino, author of the book The Money Bubble.
Alan discusses how President Obama broke the law with yesterdays announced prisoner exchange and also covers some other current events. Todd discusses the new trading range. Redmond Weisenberger describes the environmental opposition to the Canadian tar sands. Tom Essaye talks about the economy. Jimbo describes the Bilderberg Group, the Trilateral Commission and the Council of Foreign Relations. Dr. Richard Ebeling describes the importance of the Second Amendment and also the works of Adam Smith.
Alan hits the highlights of the 1st Quarter GDP then covers some current events. Todd advises traders to sit on the sidelines. Former economist of the Fed, Steve Oliner, describes the thinking behind the Feds monetary policy and also explains how the various Fed Presidents are selected. David Morgan talks about silver and gold. The show ends with Dr. Joseph Salerno discussing a variety of economic topics.
This is the unedited version of todays show with all three newsbreaks included. Later today the redacted version will be posted and this version will be removed.Alan goes into the details of the just released first revision to the Q1 GDP report and examines the contraction using various deflators. Todd and Alan vent on the Feds monetary policy. Jimbo describes his trip last week to the Reagan ranch. Carl Nordgren talks about the summer semester at Duke University. The show ends with Monte Howard and his expert insights into reverse mortgages.
Alan covers the economic contraction that was reported today in the first revision to the Q1 2014 GDP. Todd recommends that traders move to the sidelines. John ODonnell talks about the economy. Mike Larson talks about the economy as well as the bond and real estate markets. Rituparna Basu describes the carnage that is Obamacare. The show ends with Andy Hoffman and his expert analysis of the gold market.
Alan discusses an article by David Stockman on the oversupply of retail space. Todd advises traders to avoid trading until the range establishes itself. Tom Essaye and Alan talk about the economy. Ileana discusses property rights. Dan Holler describes the legislation working its way through the congress. John Rubino talks about a new political party gaining strength in the UK.
Alan starts this holiday shortened week discussing a ruling out of the IRS that it will fine businesses $100 per day per employee if those employers choose to dump their employees health insurance on to Obamacare. Todd looks to close out his short position if todays rally holds with a new all-time high. Redmond Weissenberger of the Mises Institute of Canada discusses the Canadian view of the U.S. economy. David Morgan talks about central bank manipulation of the precious metals Markey. Charles Goyette discusses crypto-currency and legal tender laws. The show ends with Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute in Auburn, AL.
We celebrate Memorial Day during the first two hours with G. Edward Griffin and The Creature from Jekyll Island. In our third hour we replay interviews with Charles Goyette and John Rubino discussing monetary policy.
Alan pays homage to the year 1984 and then goes on to describe the origins of fractional reserve banking. Todd talks about some of the debates with fellow Fox business contributors. John Whitehead goes into the details of todays American police state. Carl Nordgren talks about the curiosity of his granddaughter. Alan ends the show with some current events.
Alan discusses recent comments by Philly Fed President Charles Plosser. Todd talks about an over-valued stock market. Mark Thornton talks about gun control in the early days of Nazi Germany. Mickey Fulp describes the earthquake swarm in Oklahoma. Mike Larson talks about Fed policy. Andy Hoffman gives his expert insights into central bank manipulation of the precious metals market. Dr. Elaina George gives patients various alternatives to Obamacare.
Alan covers current events followed by an earlier interview with Dr. Richard Ebeling on the Feds QE programs. Todd discusses how sometimes the best trade is no trade at all. Ileana Johnson discusses the notion of income inequality. Dan Holler talks about yesterdays primaries and pending legislation. The show ends with John Rubino, author of the book The Money Bubble
Alan covers current events. Todd explains how some times its best not to trade in a market that goes nowhere fast. Sean Hyman discusses the rapid rise in the CRB Index, weakness in the dollar as well as some of the stronger fiat currencies. Tom Essaye and Alan talk about the global economy. Charles Goyette discusses his latest podcast with Dr. Ron Paul. David Stockman joins us in the last half-hour to talk about the vagaries of Keynesian economics
Alan discusses a misleading AP article on treasury purchases by foreign governments and then talks about some of the key points in the recent book by Timothy Geithner. Todd vents on the Fed and the rapid rise in food prices. Grace-Marie Turner talks about Obamacare. John ODonnell discusses inflation, his Power Trading radio Show and the Online Trading Academy. David Morgan talks about the precious metals market. The show ends with Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute and a conversation regarding how crony capitalism lead to the banning of industrial hemp in the United States as well as other relevant economic topics.
Alan compares the official CPI-U reported for April with the number it would have been had they calculated it the way it was done in 1980. Todd describes how he worked with his dad in the Chicago meat business. Jimbo discusses the FEMA camps. Carl Nordgren talks about his new book and then the curriculum he uses to teach entrepreneurship to his students at Duke. The show ends with Dr. Richard Ebeling and the story of Austrias bout of hyperinflation.
Alan discusses the latest shenanigans behind the PPI. Todd Horwitz lays out a trading range. Ellen Brown discusses her latest article entitled Robbing Main Street to Bail Out Wall Street. Mike Larson talks about the bond market. John ODonnell and Alan talk about fiat currencies. The show ends with David Eicher of Astronomy Magazine.
This is a complete version of today's show with the news segments included. The redacted version will go up later and this version will come down.
Alan discusses the latest push by the central bankers and their friends in the media trying to convince us that rising prices are good for us. Charles Johnson joins us to talk about the Presidency of Calvin Coolidge. Todd vents his frustrations with the Federal Reserve. Scott Skrym talks about his new book Rogue Traders. David Morgan talks about manipulation of the precious metals markets. Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute discusses and upcoming article he will be publishing at Mises.org
Alan covers current events. Todd interviews Alan. Jimbo describes how Bush 41 became Reagans VP. Carl Nordgren describes his new novel. Alan covers other items in the news.
Alan reviews some of the testimony from Janet Yellen yesterday and also discusses a move by the IMF to use SDRs to bailout Ukraine. Todd and Alan both express their frustrations with Fed monetary policy. Wayne Allen Root promote his most recent book and also explains why he left the Libertarian Party to rejoin the Republican Party. Mike Larson talks about the bond market and real estate market. Andy Hoffman describes the mechanics of gold manipulation by the banking cartel. The show ends with Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute filling in today or former Reagan Budget Director, David Stockman.
Alan compares the average cost of a home today with the cost of one in 1964. Alan then covers current events. Todd vents his frustrations with the Fed. Andrew Huszar, the fellow who ran the QE1 program, describes the mechanics of QE and notes the damage it has done to average Americans. Ileana Johnson talks about the rogue EPA. Dan Holler with the Heritage Foundation describes two pork-laden bills set to be voted on today by the GOP controlled House. The show ends with John Rubino and a discussion of his new book The Money Bubble.
Alan covers current events. Todd discusses the current trading levels. John Tamny with Forbes.com discusses monetary policy and his desire to see the end of the Fed. Tom Essaye discusses the U.S. economy, quantitative easing, and the bond market. Charles Goyette and Ron Paul talk about the Cliven Bundy situation. The show ends with Andy Hoffman of Miles Franklin and his early call on the housing bubble and financial crisis.
Today marks the premiere of our first three hour show. Alan covers current events. Todd sets us for the week ahead. Alan discusses the student loan bubble. Fellow talk show host Jay Taylor joins us to discuss the prospects for either deflation or inflation, central bank manipulation of the gold market and other interesting topics. David Morgan talks about the precious metals market. The show ends with Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute.
Alan covers the highlights of the April Jobs numbers and then explains provisions of the tax code that harms small manufacturing companies. Todd explains the reaction of the stock market to the jobs report. Jim Zauderer discusses global tensions. Carl Nordgren wraps up the school year at Duke University. Keith Hall, former Commissioner of the BLS, gives his expert insights into the April Employment Situation Report.
Alan covers current events. Todd notes how solid a resistance level that 1880 remains then switches gears to a conversation about the horses in the upcoming Kentucky Derby. Jimbo talks about the establishment of the GOP. Dr. Ileana Johnson discusses identity theft. Dan Holler talks about legislation working its way through congress. The show ends with John Rubino of dollarcollapse.com and a conversation about global debt.
Alan reviews a report from the Census Bureau that shows that median income has fallen steadily since 1973 and a second report from the BLS that shows that in 20% of U.S. households no one has a job. Todd points to 1880 as the current resistance level. Tom Essaye and Alan talk about the economy and the likely impact of QE. Charles Goyette talks about the collapse of the dollar. Former Ron Paul Chief of Staff and head of the Mises Institute, Jeff Deist and Alan talk about the Federal Reserve and fiat currencies.
Alan recites the most recent economic reports coming out of the government. Todd enjoys the short position he took out on the S&P. Alan and Todd discuss the betting odds on the various horses in Saturdays Kentucky Derby. Alan covers current events. The show ends with Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute and a conversation covering a number of economic topics.
Alan covers a poll from Scott Rasmussen. Todd calls in from Las Vegas and points to 1880 as being a solid resistance level. Jim Zauderer talks about cheating in baseball and then moves on to a variety of other interesting topics. Professor Carl Nordgren and several students from Duke University join us to talk about their time shadowing a breast replacement surgeon. The show ends with John Papola, producer of www.econstories.tv and their latest project detailing the free market message in the hit movie Ghostbusters.
Alan discusses comments by Fed Chairman Janet Yellen insisting that Japan curtail its version of QE. Todd calls in from a conference in Las Vegas. Terry Bird discusses immigration reform. Mike Larson talks about the bind and real estate markets. Amanda Maxham weighs in on Earth Day and then opposes mandatory food labeling. Dr. Richard Ebeling describes why governments almost always grow.
Alan describes discrepancies between reports coming out of the Federal Reserve and earnings reports coming from the member banks. Todd explains how to handicap horse races. Dr. Ileana Johnson discusses the EPAs latest attempts to regulate the waterways. Dan Holler talks abut the legislative calendar. The show ends with John Rubino of www.dollarcollapse.com and the end of fiat currencies.
Alan covers some current events. Todd talks about the internals of the stock market. Tom Essaye makes an argument for and against investing in bonds. Chris Merola pushes back against a trade treaty being peddled by the Obama administration. Charles Goyette and Alan talk about the absence of media coverage on Harry Reids possible financial involvement in the Cliven Bundy affair. The show ends with Mickey Fulp and a conversation about the recent earthquake off the coast of Mexico.
Alan discusses the recent sharp increase in credit card interest rates as well as suggested changes in Federal Reserve interest rate policies. Todd maps out a trading strategy. Dr. Elaina George discusses free market alternatives to Obamacare. David Morgan talks about the precious metals market. Mark Thornton describes fractional reserve banking and also a way to ease our way out of the Federal Reserve System.
Alan covers the involvement of Senator Harry Reid and his son Rory Reid and their involvement in the saga of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy. Todd Horwitz talks sports as well as his trading strategy for an S&P at 1862. Jim Zauderer and Alan talk about the competing theories of evolution and intelligent design. Carl Nordgren, professor of Entrepreneurship at Duke University introduces us to one of his daughters. The show ends with Wayne Allen Root and a discussion of the economy under President Obama.
Alan discusses the consecutive failed bond auctions by the Japanese government. Todd expresses his frustrations with the Fed. Dan Holler of Heritage describes how rank and file Republicans are running away from the Ryan Budget Plan. Rituparna Basu of the Ayn Rand Institute explains announced plans to move to a single payer state run healthcare system. Redmond Weissenberger with the Mises Institute of Canada talks about the Canadian Central Bank.
Alan compares the governments official March CPI-U report with how the numbers would have looked had they still used the methodologies deployed in earlier years. Todd maps out his trading strategy. Sean Hyman weighs in on high frequency trading and then to a broader conversation regarding Fed monetary policy. Ileana Johnson talks about Cliven Bundy and the confrontation with the BLM. The show ends with John Rubino and the pending collapse fiat currencies.
Alan covers current events. Todd describes a trading strategy and then stays for two more segments to ask Alan questions about the Fed, economy and political parties. Charles Goyette elaborates on misleading government economic reports. The show ends with David Stockman and a discussion of the deteriorating fiscal condition of the federal government.
Alan discusses the situation with Cliven Bundy, the Nevada cattle rancher. Todd explains how he will sell into any rallies that take us back above the 1840 level on the S&P. Jim Zauderer talks about his recent visit from a former citien of the Russian Federation and relays his views on Putin, Obama and U.S. foreign policy. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute describes the history of the dollar from a silver coin to its current fiat status.
Alan gives the official definitions for recessions, depressions, recoveries and booms. Todd looks to add to his short position during any significant bounce off the bottom of this new trading range. Jimbo introduces us to his guest from Russia who explains what life was like after the Ruble collapsed. Carl Nordgren of Duke University describes a study that suggests that we are all born as creative geniuses. The show ends with Maria Ross and a discussion on the need for proper branding by small businesses.
Alan talks about the Federal Reserve and then plays last nights episode of Bubba and Butler. Todd looks to 1880 to add to his short position. Larry Jackson talks about the silver market. Mike Larson discusses the Fed FOMC minutes, as well as the bond and real estate markets. Doug Altner of the Ayn Rand Institute talks about the so-called gender pay gap and in a second segment weighs in on the regulatory state. The show ends with Jenny Beth Martin, co-founder of the Tea Party Patriots.
Alan discusses the current all time high beef prices and other current events. Todd looks to short the S&P again around the 1860 level. David Corbin talks about Federalist Paper No. 38 in contrast to recent comments by President Obama. Dr. Ileana Johnson discusses her recent trip to the Smithsonian Museum. Dan Holler talks about the light congressional legislative agenda. The show ends with John Rubino and a discussion on the pending collapse of the global financial system.
Alan covers an article citing the most recent example of the emerging police state. Todd sets the trading range and maps out his current trading strategy. Tom Essaye describes the market internals and the steps he recommends for implementing an inflation trade. Alan reviews some current events. Jay Taylor talks about central bank manipulation of the gold market as well as key geopolitical events. Ellen Brown of the Public Banking Institute describes the bail-in provisions of the EU and G20 members and also explains alternatives to private central bank.
Alan discusses and editorial from Dan Cofall in which it is noted that real income for Americans has not risen since 1973. Todd Horwitz sets the current trading range and then talks about how QE has failed to revitalize the U.S. Economy. Ralph Benko discusses independence movements under way in several countries and then switches gears to talk about returning to gold standard. David Morgan gives a brief history of America moving away from honoring silver certificates and then end of silver coinage. The show ends with Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute. Mark and Alan discuss the current economic situation, the end of Prohibition, the Articles of Confederation and several other interesting topics.
Alan covers the highlights of the March Employment Situation Report and then discusses the latest bail-in proposal by the EU. Todd encourages traders to stay in the sidelines and then discusses the NCAA Basketball Final Four. Jimbo talks about a theory regarding the lost Flight 370 and then moves on to a variety of other topics. Carl Nordgren describes some keys to entrepreneurial creativity. The show ends with former Commissioner of the BLS, Keith Hall, and his expert interpretation of the March jobs report.
Alan covers some of the details of Rep. Paul Ryans new budget proposal. Todd and Alan talk about the city of Chicago. Dan Holler brings us up to date on the legislative docket. Mike Larson of Money Markets covers the bond market, the real estate market, and the economies of the EU and United States. Steve Simpson of the Ayn Rand Institute discusses yesterdays Supreme Court ruling impacting campaign finance limits. The Show ends with another fascinating conversation with David Eicher, editor of Astronomy Magazine.
Alan discusses Rep. Paul Ryans proposed budget. Todd expresses his frustrations with the Fed and media. Dr. Ileana Johnson talks about widespread cannibalism in China during the Mao era and then turns her attention to mandatory environmental easements in the state of Virginia. The second hour starts with fellow talk show Dan Cofall and a conversation about the lack of a real economic recovery. Geologist Mickey Fulp joins us for a second time this week to talk about the 8.2 magnitude earthquake in Chile last night.
Alan covers some current events. Todd gives his reaction to todays rally. Tom Essaye delves into the market internals. Scott Horton brings us up to date on foreign policy matters. Laurence Kotlikof talks about the U.S. governments long-term fiscal insolvency. Amanda Swofford discusses her candidacy for the U.S. Senate. Alan ends the show with events in history.
Alan compares the differences between the Wall Street narrative and the official reporting on the economy. Todd notes the current trading range. Geologist Mickey Fulp discusses the earthquake swarm in Chile, the recent mudslide in Washington state and Stone Mountain in metro Atlanta. David Morgan describes possible manipulation of the gold market. The show ends with Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute and a discussion of the first three central banks in the United States.
The show starts with Todd discussing the divergence in the market. Dr. Joseph Salerno of the Mises Institute describers the Minsky Moment and then goes on to discuss the Fed with Alan. Jim Zauderer joins Alan to talk about a variety of subjects. Redmond Weissenberger of the Mises Institute in Canada describes the vagaries of the Canadian healthcare system. The show ends with Bubba talking about the declining economy.
Alan talks about the many changes of to Obamacare since the law was enacted. Todd talks about the current trading range. Dr. Mark Thornton discusses the Crackup Boom phase of a fiat money collapse. Mike Larson gives his insights into the bond and real estate markets. Alan talks about the Federal Reserve. Rituparna Basu of the Ayn Rand Institute discusses the Hobby Lobby case. The show ends with Brad Pendergrast, Director of Football Operations at three different NCAA schools and a conversation about this weeks court ruling allowing members of Northwestern Universitys football team to organize into a union.
Alan discusses an article showing that the Participation Rate in the UK is better than that in the U.S. and then discusses a few questionable government agencies. Todd weighs in on the Bernie Madoff situation. John Whitehead with the Rutherford Institute talks about the militarization of our local police. Dan Holler describes the latest unconstitutional actions taken by the Obama administration. The show ends with John Rubino of dollarcollapse.com and the end of fiat currencies.
Alan covers current events. Todd explains the mechanics behind trading a naked put. Tom Essaye and Alan talk about the global economy. Scott Horton brings us up to date on events in Ukraine and Egypt. Charles Goyette and Alan discuss U.S. foreign policy, Brett Bitner gives some examples of absurd zero tolerance at the public schools,. The show ends with Jim Zauderer discussing a proposal out of the ECB to pay negative interest rates to depositors.
Alan is encouraged by some recent news coverage. Todd notes a potential key reversal of the S&P. Dalton, GA Mayor and Gubernatorial Candidate David Pennington describes the things he would do to revive Georgias economy. David Morgan and Alan talk about inflation. Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute describes the first two central banks of the United States.
Alan comments on Janet Yellens press conference. Todd advises traders to move to the sidelines. Jimbo and Alan talk about a variety of topics. Chris Merola pushes back against pending trade legislation. The show ends with Bob Wold discussing cluster headaches.
The show starts with Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute discussing the 2014 Austrian Economics Research Conference that begins today in Auburn, AL. Todd explains the markets moves in response the Fed announcement yesterday. Ken Hamilton joins us to tlk about his candidacy for the Arkansas fourth congressional district. Don Watkins of the Ayn Rand Institute describes ways we can wean the county off Social Security. Brett Bitner gives a synopsis of this years Georgia General Assembly. Alan ends the show talking about the Federal Reserve.
Alan covers the February Inflation reports. Todd lays out a trading strategy after the markets initial reaction to the Fed. Frank Scaturro, candidate for New Yorks fourth congressional district, describes the local politics on Long Island. Dan Holler explains the spending increase tucked inside the recently passed Food Stamp and Farm Bill legislation. The show ends with David Stockman, former Budget Director under President Ronald Reagan.
Alan discusses changes to the governments methodology for calculating inflation. Todd sets the trading range for gold and silver. Tom Essaye confirms Todds interest in the precious metals. Scott Horton and Charles Goyette talk about the Ukraine, the Gulf War and also some monetary issues. Alan discusses the various coinage acts that took us away from hard money to a purely fiat currency.
Alan covers current events. Todd comments on todays stock market rally. Dr. Merrill Mathews and Alan discuss the pyramid scheme that is Social Security as well as several Obamacare related items. David Morgan talks about the petro-dollar. Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute and Alan discuss Austrian economics. The show ends with a conversation of the Stamp Act of 1765 that was repealed on this day in 1766.
Alan covers the February retail sales report in detail. Todd notes that stock market is displaying an unusual pattern that normally precedes downturns. Jim Zauderer discusses a number of topics. Carl Nordgren,and one of his former Duke students, joins the show to discuss business start ups. The show ends with John Papola, producer of some free market videos.
Alan discusses a press release from Americans United for Change. Todd talks about the excuses the tout TV networks are making for the recent weakness in the price of copper. Dr. David Corbin of The Kings College discusses his series of essays contrasting the Federalist Papers to todays events. Doug Altner of the Ayn Rand Institute discusses a recent book which claims government regulations do not harm businesses. Brett Bitner talks about the recent spate of Libertarian movies coming out of Hollywood.
Alan notes the double standard displayed by Senator Dianne Feinstein when it comes to snooping by the intelligence agencies. Todd sets the trading range for the S&P as well as for gold, silver and oil. Allen Levene, who is running for congress in Georgias 11th District, lays out his platform. Dr. Ileana Johnson discusses climate change issues. Dan Holler brings us up to date on the legislative agenda. Alan gives a brief synopsis on the events leading up to the expression, Crossing the Rubicon. The show ends with Alan and Todd talking about the economy.
Alan discusses how the government and media report misleading economic data. Todd continues to advise traders to sit on the sidelines. Tom Essaye describes the global macro-economic situation. Scott Horton and Charles Goyette join Alan in a lively conversation about the U.S. backed coup in Ukraine. Brett Bitner describes the Libertarian Party of Georgia State Convention.
Alan covers some current events overlooked by the media. Todd advises traders to sit the market out until the trading levels are established. Former Commissioner of the BLS, Dr. Keith Hall, explains the February Employment Situation in detail. David Morgan sets the precious metals market. Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute discusses the differences between the Austrian and Keynesian schools of economics, as well as the Bretton Woods Agreement and the Bank of International Settlements.
Alan hits the highlights of the February Employment Situation Report. Todd stays on the sideline as the market reacts to the jobs report. Jimbo and Alan discuss a number of different topics. Fellow talk show host Dan Cofall and Alan talk about the economy and the dollar. The show ends with Carl Nordgren discusses his next book.
Alan summarizes a report from John Williams at Shadow Stats that suggests the dollar could be in for some serious trouble ahead. Todd suggests that traders stay on the sidelines until after the jobs report tomorrow. Terry Bird, Chief Council for ICE in Atlanta weighs in on the topic of illegal immigration. Mike Larson discusses the bond and real estate markets. Steve Simpson of the Ayn Rand Institute discusses Louis Lerner and the IRS scandal. In a second segment Steve discusses the unconstitutionality of President Obamas changing of certain provisions in Obamacare. The show ends with David Eicher, editor of Astronomy magazine, this time discussing several books he has written on the American Civil War.
Alan discusses what he has learned about the U.S. meddling in Ukraine. Todd advises traders to stay on the sidelines until the market finds its new range. Sean Hyman gives advice on how to get out in front of the coming inflation Ileana Johnson talks about the latest on UN Agenda 21. Dan Holler describes the current legislative agenda. Antony Davies talks about the financial position of the U.S. government.
Alan covers current events. Todd gives a primer on trading. Tom Essaye discusses the macro-economic situation and its impact on investing. Scott Horton explains the events leading up to the current situation in Ukraine. Charles Goyette discusses the American Empire. Jimbo and Alan talk about the situation in Ukraine.
Steve Moore, formerly with the WSJ and now chief economist for the Heritage Foundation gives some suggestions on how to turn the economy around. Todd explains his current trading strategy. Former Chief of Staff for Ron Paul and now head of the Mises Institute answers the often-heard comment by people who say they support former Congressman Pauls economic policies but not his foreign policies. David Morgan discusses the precious metals market as well as the restoration of liberty. Dr. Mark Thornton discusses an article he wrote in response to President Obama declaring that now was the time to put an end to austerity. The show ends with Scott Horton explaining the back-story to the crisis in Ukraine.
Alan starts the show reviewing the fourth quarter retail sales and the January durable goods reports. Todd comments on todays stock market rally. Jim Zauderer discusses the civil unrest currently taking place in several countries. Jay Taylor and Alan talk about monetary policy. Dr Richard Ebeling discusses the free market as an alternative to Obmacare.
Alan discusses the Imperial Presidency. Todd looks for a mild selloff. Redmond Weisenberger of the Mises Institute of Canada talks about the view many Canadians have towards the fiscal policy of the U.S. Federal Government. Mike Larson of Money and Markets discusses the Fed and the impact tapering will have on the bond market. Doug Altner of the Ayn Rand Institute talks about a variety of topics. Brett Bitner weighs in on current events. Alan ends the show with some events in U.S. history.
Todays show starts with Jim Zauderer discussing the politics behind Obamas proposal to reduce military spending. Todd sets the trading levels for the S&P and gold markets. Dr. Elaina George describes the worsening situation Obamacare is having on her patients. Dr. Ileana Johnson describes the latest UN Agenda 21 developments. Dan Holler with Heritage describes the current legislative agenda in Washington D.C. Dr. Ron Paul and Alan talk about monetary policy and misleading government economic reports. Steve Oliner, former economist with the Federal Reserve, discusses Chairman Yellen, tapering and inflation.
Alan talks about how wages are not keeping up with the real rate of inflation. Todd sets the trading range. Tom Essaye talks about the Fed fueled stock market. Ralph Benko explains how we can return to the gold standard. Brett Bitner talks about the new crop of Libertarian candidates. The show ends with a discussion of the Creek Indians in Georgia.
Alan discusses o the January PPI that brought down this inflation metric to 2.4% year from 7.6% under the previous method. Todd discusses the short position he took today when the S&P hit 1850. Jigar Shah describes ways to make money from Green technologies. David Morgan explains the trading levels I the precious metals market. Dr. Mark Thornton and Alan talk about a wide variety of economic topics.
Ileana Johnson joins us in the first segment to explain the dynamics of the civil unrest in Ukraine. Todd vents on the Fed and the misleading economic reports coming out of the media. Joe Profit tells us about his book. Carl Nordgren and Colin Jones to discuss whether college athletes should be paid. Dr. Richard Ebeling discusses the economy and then his article on the rise of collectivism and the fall of classical liberalism.
Alan compliments the author of an article in Economist Magazine for understanding and correctly reporting on the January Employment Situation Report. Todd discusses his trading strategy. Sean Hyman gives us his expert insights into the currency markets. Mike Larson discusses bonds and real estate. Tom Bowden talks about the potential anti-trust action by the federal government to block the merger of Comcast and Time-Warner. Dan Holler brings us up on the current legislative agenda.
Alan discusses a couple of articles. Todd looks to short the S&P if we can get to 1350. Robert Blumen argues that we have been in a recession since 2001. Ileana Johnson weighs in on the 25 years since she fled communism, attacks on our property rights, and the latest musings from the global warming crowd. The show ends with David Eicher, editor of Astronomy magazine.
Alan covers current events. Todd identifies the trading levels for precious metals. Charles Goyette and Alan talk about a wide variety of topics. Tom Essaye also discusses the precious metals market. Scott Horton brings us up to date on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jim Zauderer describes the efforts under way to wrestle control of the GOP away from the establishment.
Alan talks about the earthquake that hit Augusta, Georgia last Friday, just hours after Mickey Fulp was on the show discussing that very earthquake zone. With the U.S. markets closed to day for Presidents Day, Todd explains the current action in the foreign and futures markets. Former Atlanta Falcon Joe Profit describes his days as a black college football player in an all-white football conference as well as his tenure in professional football. In a second segment Joe describes how he became an advisor to President Ronald Reagan. David Morgan gives his insights into the rally underway in the precious metals market. Dr. Market Thornton of the Mises Institute and Alan cover a wide variety of economic topics.
Alan explains the latest revisions to recent economic reports. Todd looks to a good spot to buy physical gold. Jimbo expresses his dismay at the GOPs strategy for the next two upcoming elections. Carl Nordgren, professor of entrepreneurship at Duke University, introduces us to a former student who describes two of his entrepreneurial endeavors. The show ends with geologist Mickey Fulp and a description of the New Madrid fault.
Alan starts todays storm interrupted show by discussing the so-called clean debt ceiling billed that has now cleared both houses of Congress. Todd prepares to sort he S&P. mark Thornton of the Mises Institute continues our history lesson on Americas central banks. Todays conversation focuses on the period know as the Era of Free banking when we had no central bank. Mike Larson describes his reaction to Janet Yellens testimony and the likely reaction to it by the bond market. Doug Altner of the Ayn Rand Institute weighs in on the UAWs efforts to organize VW in the United States. The show ends with Lowell Ponte and a discussion on the debasement of the dollar.
Alan talks about the winter storm currently underway in Atlanta and weighs in on last nights vote by the GOP controlled House to suspend the debt ceiling. Todd talks about the similarity in chart patterns between now and the months leading up to the crashes of 1929 and 1987. Dr. Elaina George explains how patients with existing conditions are being denied Obamacare insurance for those conditions. Ileana Johnson expresses her reaction to an Olympics related puff pieces on communism in the former Soviet Union. Dan Holler explains last nights vote by the House of Representatives to suspend the debt ceiling. Alan talks about Social Security and the Sixteenth Amendment. The show ends with Jim Zauderer and his reaction to the GOP leadership.
Alan talks about President Obama delaying a portion of the employer mandate yet again, this time until 2015. Todd argues for a neutral stance towards the market in light of the current three-day rally. Tom Essaye and Alan discuss the current macro-economic situation. Jimbo joins us today to discuss Boehners proposal to eliminate the debt ceiling. Veronica deRugy discusses the elimination of the debt ceiling as well as the unfunded liabilities. Doug Craig, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, supports some legislation struggling to come up for a vote in this years Georgia General Assembly. The show ends with an encore appearance by Todd discussing his initial support and then later opposition to the bank bailouts.
Alan summarizes the January employment Report and then discusses the GOP proposal to eliminate the debt ceiling through February 15, 2015. Todd discusses the current trading levels. Keith Hall, former Chief Economist for the Whitehouse Council of Economic Advisors, describes the methodology for determining the various inflation indices. David Morgan talks about the precious metals market. Mark Thornton describes an article in the Washington Post attacking Austrian economics. The show ends with a brief history of Americas central banks.
The January Employment Situation Report dominates todays show. Alan gives the highlights of the report in the first segment. Todd discusses the markets reaction to the January jobs number. Jimbo and Alan discuss the jobs report as well as some political issues. Carl Nordgren discusses important issues for entrepreneurs. Keith Hall, former Commissioner of the BLS, explains the January Report in detail. Christopher Moore, one of our listeners, joins Keith in the final segment to talk about some trends he sees in the last several reports.
Alan discusses some peculiarities in the jobs report released yesterday by ADP. Todd explains away todays rally as just another leg of a dead cat bounce. David Sussman weighs in on the COBs estimate of future job losses due to Obamacare. Mike Larson talks about the bond and real estate market after two rounds of QE tapering. Rituparna Basu describes free market alternatives to Obamacare. Brett Bitner and Alan talk about the ten-year-old Illinois girl who had her cupcake baking business shut down by the government. The show ends with Jimbo describing rising geopolitical tensions.
Alan elaborates on the difference between the official 2013 deficit and the money borrowed by the government during the same fiscal year. Todd discusses yesterdays weak dead cat bounce. John Berlau of the Competitive Enterprise Institute talks about the role Dodd-Frank had on the recent situation with the Target credit card debacle. Ileana Johnson discusses the climate change myth and the expansion of the polar ice caps. Dan Holler explains the details of the new Farm Bill, the current negotiations over amnesty for illegals and the debt ceiling. The show ends with Dr. Walter Block of Loyola University in New Orleans and a conversation of how the interstate system could be privatized.
Alan starts the show discussing yesterdays selloff in the stock market as well as the tax increase on home heating oil tucked inside the Farm Bill and Germanys latest bailout of Greece. Todd gets the dead cat bounce he anticipated after yesterdays sell off. Tom Essaye describes the internals that set up yesterdays market slide. Scott Horton describes the how the U.S. both fights Al Qaeda in Iraq but supports them in Syria. Charles Goyette and Alan discuss the differences between the official government deficit numbers and the much higher funding needs of the Treasury that belie the official numbers. Brett Bitner and Alan talk about last weeks winter storm in Atlanta. The show ends with a light hearted conversation with Jim Zauderer.
Alan talks about the current bout of inflation in Argentina and Brazil. Todd discusses last nights Super Bowl and then identifies the current S&P trading range as being1740 to 1780. David McAlvaney and Alan talk about the rise of China as an economics super power, the loss of reserve status of the U.S. dollar as well as the stalling of the economy. David Morgan describes the recent strength in the precious metals. Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute talks about the Panic of 1873 and the Long Depression that followed.
Alan gives the alternate version of 4th quarter GDP when adjusted properly for inflation. Todd talks about trading around the current levels and the snowstorm approaching Chicago. Jimbo and Alan talk about a wide range of topics. Carl Nordgren talks about his new book. The show ends with Frank Vernuccio and a conversation about Americas crumbling infrastructure.
Alan delves into the continuing fallout from the winter storm that hit Atlanta on Tuesday. Todd discusses the trading strategy for shorting the S&P. Sean Hyman weighs in on the dollar being bypassed as a safe haven during the most recent market turmoil and also explains why he believes a correction is coming soon. Frank Curzio talks about 4k TV, the next big thing coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show. Steve Simpson discusses Obama and his Executive Orders. The show ends with Jim Zauderer and Alan expressing their disappointment with the GOP establishment.
Alan talks about the state of emergency in Atlanta due to last nights ice storm. Todd advises traders to sit to avoid committing new money until after todays Fed meeting. Ileana Johnson discusses the latest global warming shenanigans and then gives her suggestions for how to get the economy going again. Dan Holler with Heritage goes into detail on the so called farm bill that passed the GOP House this morning and then gives us a heads up on the next pieces of legislation to be presented for a vote. Robert Mazur, former DEA undercover agent, talks about deals that are brokered between the Mexican drug cartels and members of our law enforcement communities.
Alan covers the recent revelations from Edward Snowden and also discusses the possible shift in the earths magnetic poles. Todd explains his strategy for the S&P short he has in place and when he expects to add or exit from that position. Tom Essaye and Alan talk about the macro-markets. Scott Horton explains the deal brokered between the Obama Administration and Iran. Charles Goyette and Alan cover a wide range of topics. Brett Bitner gives his insights into how school boards decide to cancel school during weather events.
Alan talks about the latest deflation phobia, this time coming from the IMF. Todd explains how he is handling his S&P short. Dr. Richard Ebeling discusses LBJs War on Poverty, as well as the State of the Union Address he wishes Obama would give. David Morgan talks about the precious metals market. Dr. Mark Thornton and discuss a wide variety of economic topics. The show ends with a conversation about the Panic of 1873.
Alan addresses the forgotten victims of Obamacare, our health care providers. Todd looks to add to the short he took at 1850 on the S&P. Jimbo and Alan discuss the new normal in the economy. Fellow talk show host, Jay Taylor explains the reasoning of both those who think we are heading for an inflationary depression as well as the arguments of those who think it will be a deflationary depression.
Alan discusses the yesterdays shutdown of the Federal government due to the threat of snow as well as a couple of articles in the news. Todd lays out his trading strategy for the current 1820 1850 trading range. David Payne, staff economist for the Kiplinger Letter, gives his economic forecasts for 2014. Dr. Ileana Johnson talks about UN Agenda and the Climate Change agenda. The show ends with geologist Mickey Fulp talking about the formation of the Grand Canyon.
Alan discusses the next increase in the debt ceiling. Todd calls for a bounce off 1820 on the S&P. John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute discusses the NSA. Steve Simpson of the Ayn Rand Institute talks about two cases before the Supreme Court. Bett Bitner continues the conversation regarding ballot access for third party candidates. The show ends with a few extravagant items tucked inside the Omnibus Spending Bill.
Alan discusses the contradictions in President Obamas recent speech regarding the NSA and then discusses the death spiral of Obamacare and Germanys efforts to repatriate their gold. Todd vents on the Feds money printing. Tom Essaye describes the markets likely reaction to the end of QE. Charles Goyette talks about our hapless media. Brett Bitner discusses the difficulty third parties face when attempting to gain ballot access. The show ends with an engaging conversation with Andrew Huszar, the former Fed official in charge of QE 1.
Alan reviews the most recent government issued economic reports. Todd talks about yesterdays Championship games and draws parallels to the stock market. Alan explains how a decentralized budgetary process contributes to the increase in Federal spending. David Morgan joins us from Vancouver to talk about the precious metals market. Dr. Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute and Alan talk about the Keynesian deflation phobia as well as the Federal Income tax.
Alan discusses several current events. Alan and Todd talk about the failure of Lehman Brothers. Jimbo and Alan have a lengthy, wide-ranging conversation. Chris Merola discusses the Fast Track trade legislation working its way through the Congress. The show ends with President Eisenhowers farewell address.
Alan covers some current events. Todd discusses the short position he took on the S&P at the 1850 level. Jimbo talks about the misinformed press. Mike Larson discusses the bond and real estate markets. Doug Altner talks abut the NLRBs latest attack on Wal-Mart. Alan discusses the early days of the Home Center industry. Doug Altner returns to talk about the governments fuel mandates on the auto industry. Alan ends the show ranting on the Federal Reserve.
Alan starts the show with some current events, including the taxpayer funded bailout of insurance carriers under Obamacare, China having overtaken the U.S. as the worlds largest trading nation, and the intention of the Justice Department not to pursue criminal charges in the recent IRS scandals. Todd correctly called the Monday selloff to 1820 on the S&P and the subsequent rally off that level this morning. Tom Essaye describes the current market internals. Charles Goyette and Alan have a wide-ranging discussion. Brett Bitner discusses both the short term and long-term objectives of the Georgia Libertarian Part. The show ends with the debate over the end of the Feds QE3.
Alan discusses the Omnibus Spending bill that will pass through the congress later today. Todd prepares to short the S&P. Ileana Johnson talks about two of her most recent articles published in the Canada Free Press. Dan Holler explains the vagaries inside the Omnibus Spending bill as well as the behind-the-scene politics surrounding the extension of unemployment benefits. The show ends with Dr. Richard Ebeling and a discussion of the hyperinflation that brought the communist to power in China.
Alan recaps last Fridays jobs report. Todd discusses his trading strategy. Show host Redmond Weissenberger talks about Canadas single payer healthcare system as well as the Mises Institute of Canada. David Morgan talks about Germanys missing gold. Mark Thornton and Alan discuss how to revitalize the economy. The show ends with Mark Thornton discussing the economics of the U.S. Civil War.
The show starts with Jimbo and Alan discussing the just released December Employment Situation Report. Todd explains his trading strategy after the markets initial reaction to the Employment Situation. Keith Hall, former Commission of the BLS, gives his expert insight to the current jobs environment. The show ends with David Eicher, editor of Astronomy Magazine, and a fascinating conversation about articles contained in the February Magazine.
Alan covers a couple of points made in the Feds most recent minutes. Todd talks about this weeks unusual trades in the bond market. Jimbo talks about the Precinct Project designed to wrestle control away from the establishment GOP. Mike Larson discusses the beginning of the end of QE and its likely impact on the bond market. Yaron Brooke talks about the governments case against JP Morgan and the Bernie Madoff scandal. Alan covers the history of the U.S. dollar.
Todays show starts with a couple of articles pointing to the increasing militarization of local police departments. Todd expresses his dismay towards the extension of unemployment benefits beyond 99 weeks. Mickey Fulp goes down a list of ten geological mega-disasters that await us in the future. Dan Holler with Heritage discusses the current legislation working its way through the congress. Charles Goyette and Alan discuss a variety of topics. The show ends with a discussion of the income tax.
Alan starts with the confirmation of Janet Yellen. Todd and Alan discuss the BCS Championship game as well as the unusual trading in the gold market yesterday. Tom Essaye talks about prospect of very high inflation. Scott Hortion brings us up to speed on U.S. Foreign Policy. Ileana Johnson talks about the global warming crowd during this hard winter freeze. Jimbo and Alan talk about the fricition among Republicans. Brett Bitner discusses the NSAs surveillance programs.
Todays show was our first all live broadcast of the New Year. Alan discusses the upcoming jobs report. Todd explains his current r=trading strategy. Economist Bob Murphy talks about a course he is teaching entitled Introduction to the Free Market David Morgan brings us up to date on the precious metals market. The show ends with Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute and a wide-ranging economic discussion.
Alan covers a few recently released economic reports. Todd discusses golds bounce of $1,180 as well as his neutral stance towards the market. Jimbo talks about the need to remake the Republican Party. Carl Nordgren, our professor of entrepreneurship at Duke University, recommends that his students keep a journal of the good and bad products they encounter in their daily lives. Ileana Johnson discusses the recently passed budget deal and the cuts to veteran pensions included in it. The show ends with Chuck Donovan and a number of topics to start off the New Year.
Alan covers a few events that occurred during the holidays. Fellow talk show John Ransom discusses the recent budget bill. Marc Armstrong of the Public Banking Institute talks the creation of state banks. Raza Kahlalli talks about his life as a CIA operative inside the Iranian Republican Guard. Clabe Taylor discusses a couple of his Spy Novels. Sheldon Richmond talks about the legalization of marijuana on Colorado. Also joining todays show is Conservative talk show host Steve Deace. The show ends with a discussion of the different coinage acts that have given us todays fiat currency.
Alan takes New Years Day off a plays G Edward Griffin and The Creature from Jekyll Island.