Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz

A show about how to thrive in the New Economy. It's All About What's Next!

  1. The AI Economy Changes Everything - Jerry Robinson #6395

    3d ago

    The AI Economy Changes Everything - Jerry Robinson #6395

    In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with long-time market analyst Jerry Robinson from followthemoney.com to break down the highly unconventional state of the 2026 global economy. Despite rising inflation indicators, a looming shift in Federal Reserve leadership, and escalating geopolitical tensions, the stock market continues to hit all-time highs. Robinson shares exclusive charts to reveal how strong underlying earnings in big tech are propping up the market, creating a massive divergence from what traditional economic models would predict. The duo unpacks the critical tension between rising treasury yields and Wall Street's inflation anxieties, while exploring how commodities like gold, silver, and oil are navigating these turbulent cycles. The conversation then shifts to the powerful, disruptive wave of artificial intelligence and its physical manifestation through the massive boom in data centers. Lutz and Robinson discuss the immense resource strain these data centers place on power grid infrastructure, emphasizing that the U.S. must adopt an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy to stay competitive in the global AI arms race against China. From Tesla's full self-driving capabilities to the transformation of the corporate workforce and the elimination of workplace drudgery, they view AI not as a threat, but as an unprecedented tool for human productivity. Wrap your head around the rapidly approaching future, hear an update on Kerry's latest legal battles against data-harvesting apps, and discover why the world may look completely unrecognizable in the next 18 months. Find Jerry here: https://followthemoney.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book "The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget" is out now on Amazon!  Get your copy here:   https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz  "The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster" is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

    46 min
  2. The Automated Doom Loop: One Man's Legal War

    4d ago

    The Automated Doom Loop: One Man's Legal War

    Ever found yourself pacing your living room, aggressively shouting "REPRESENTATIVE!" into your phone, only for a cheerful robot to say, "I'm sorry, I didn't quite get that?" You aren't alone, and it's not just a minor annoyance—it's an "infinite loop architecture" by design. In this deep dive, we unpack a groundbreaking legal battle launched by Florida citizen Kerry Lutz, who has filed emergency petitions with both the FCC and the Florida Public Service Commission to demand a Live Agent Access Requirement. In this episode, we expose how corporations financially profit as "deflected calls" when frustrated customers hang up, and we detail Lutz's proposed regulatory "fire escape"—a rule forcing telecom and utility monopolies to provide a human option within 60 seconds without mandatory automated screening. We also dive into the dystopian reality of the "hidden biometric toll," explaining how modern AI menus secretly harvest voice prints and analyze your stress levels, exploiting a massive regulatory gap left by laws stuck in the "press 1 for billing" era. Finally, we tackle the ultimate philosophical question: if AI eventually becomes flawless and perfectly mimics human empathy, will we even care about talking to a real person anymore? If you've ever been held hostage by an automated phone tree, this episode is the validation—and the legal breakdown—you've been waiting for. Tune in to learn how one regular citizen is taking on the entire utility and telecom industry to save us all from the automated doom loop. Find Kerry here: https://kerrylutz.com

    21 min
  3. Lawsuit Challenges Illegal Parking

    5d ago

    Lawsuit Challenges Illegal Parking

    A review of Kerry Lutz v. Town of Palm Beach challenging QR-code parking stickers and municipal compliance with traffic-device standards. • Case filed April 23 in S.D. Fla. • Plaintiff moved to take judicial notice of sticker facts • MUTCD adopted into Florida law governs device specs • Plaintiff cites 2004 AG opinion and June 2025 FDOT memo • Evidence includes municipal websites and street photos • Vendor ecosystem centered on One Parking is fragmented • Data-privacy and vendor-accountability concerns raised • Issue: privatization of notice and enforcement     Find Kerry Here: https://kerrylutz.com Get the book here:  No Parking

    19 min
  4. Dismantling Florida's App Based Parking System

    May 21

    Dismantling Florida's App Based Parking System

    The meeting reviewed Kerry Lutz's five administrative petitions challenging app-directed parking signage and vendor practices across Florida and explained the legal and procedural theory underlying the campaign. Presenters described substantive claims, statutory remedies, procedural deadlines, and potential statewide compliance risks tied to federal funding and the MUTCD. Substantive legal theory: Lutz alleges many app-directed parking signs lack required regulatory text and display commercial logos, violating the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Florida traffic statutes; noncompliant signs are characterized as public nuisances and therefore legally unenforceable and removable. The petitions also assert that app-based vendor practices siphon municipal funds through revenue splits and convenience fees, and seek rules capping vendor compensation at actual interchange costs and banning per-ticket private compensation or privatized citation issuance. Procedural strategy and leverage: The filings are Chapter 120 administrative petitions—declaratory statements (90‑day response) and rulemaking petitions (30‑day response)—designed to force timely agency action rather than prolonged inaction. Presenters emphasized that a 2018 constitutional change eliminated judicial deference, requiring de novo review by administrative law judges, which increases the likelihood agencies will be reversed on appeal if orders conflict with plain statutory or MUTCD text. Privacy and minors: Petitions raise privacy and parental-consent concerns, arguing that requiring drivers, including 16–17‑year‑old minors, to accept app terms and surrender location/payment data may bind minors without verified parental consent; the petitions request verifiable parental-consent mechanisms in the apps. Regulatory and funding implications: Presenters tied the sign noncompliance to a Florida Department of Transportation memo and federal highway funding rules to argue a potential statewide federal‑compliance risk. The approach was framed as a low‑cost procedural blueprint leveraging existing statutes to compel transparency and administrative change as municipal parking systems become more digital and automated. Find Kerry Here: https://kerrylutz.com Get the book here:  No Parking

    22 min
  5. The System is Failing - A "Live" Interview w/ Greg Mannarino #6394

    May 20

    The System is Failing - A "Live" Interview w/ Greg Mannarino #6394

    Kerry Lutz and Gregory Mannarino discuss why they believe the financial, political, and media systems are rapidly breaking down — and what individuals can still do to protect themselves before the next major crisis hits. From currency debasement and market manipulation to AI surveillance, stablecoins, and centralized control, they warn that the system is becoming increasingly rigged against the average person. The conversation covers perpetual war, Federal Reserve policy, asset inflation, and the growing transfer of wealth away from the middle class. Greg and Kerry explain why higher interest rates, hard assets, financial independence, and emotional discipline may become critical in the years ahead. Kerry also details ongoing legal and regulatory efforts, including federal lawsuits, petitions with Florida regulators, and a Public Service Commission hearing focused on forcing utility companies to provide access to real customer service representatives instead of endless automation. They also discuss media manipulation, censorship, independent media platforms like Substack, and why grassroots action and personal responsibility may be the only path left to restoring economic freedom. Find Greg here: https://substack.com/@gregorymannarino Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book "The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget" is out now on Amazon!  Get your copy here:   https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz  "The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster" is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

    46 min
  6. The 2026 Panic Cycle & The Florida Parking Trap - John Rubino #6393

    May 18

    The 2026 Panic Cycle & The Florida Parking Trap - John Rubino #6393

    In this high-intensity episode, Kerry Lutz and John Rubino dive into the "world gone insane." From the shifting geopolitical sands in Iran and Cuba to the death of judicial deference in Florida, we explore how the "average citizen" is finally gaining the tools to fight back against a predatory bureaucracy. We break down the mathematical inevitability of triple-digit silver, the impact of the 2026 "Panic Cycle," and why the government's reliance on "digital shakedowns" (like app-based parking) is about to hit a massive legal wall. Key Discussion Points: Geopolitics & The Election: Why the 2026 midterms are forcing the administration's hand in Iran and Cuba. The Administrative "Shot Clock": How Florida's Chapter 120 is being used to corner state agencies. The End of Deference: Why judges are no longer allowed to "grade the agency's own homework." Commodity Super-Cycle: Why silver at $100/oz is a realistic milestone in the face of currency debasement. The "Privateer" Problem: Exposing the revenue-share models that turn municipal parking into digital bounty hunting. Find John here: https://Rubino.substack.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book "The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget" is out now on Amazon!  Get your copy here:   https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz  "The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster" is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

    37 min
  7. Prepare For Economic Chaos - Gerald Celente #6392

    May 12

    Prepare For Economic Chaos - Gerald Celente #6392

    Kerry Lutz goes live with Gerald Celente for a powerful conversation on the growing global chaos reshaping markets, economies, technology and society itself. From the escalating Iran-Israel conflict and fears of wider war, to soaring oil prices, gold's breakout move and the accelerating rise of artificial intelligence, Celente warns the world is entering a dangerous new era of instability. Gerald explains why he believes geopolitical tensions are far from over, why the global economy is already starting to crack under pressure, and why gold continues attracting safe-haven demand as uncertainty spreads worldwide. He also shares his outlook on China's rapid technological rise, the future impact of AI on jobs and society, and why he believes the cultural and economic foundations of the West are being fundamentally transformed. This wide-ranging interview connects the dots between war, markets, inflation, technology and global power shifts in a way few analysts are willing to discuss openly. Find Gerald here: https://trendsjournal.com  Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book "The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget" is out now on Amazon!  Get your copy here:   https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz  "The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster" is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

    23 min
  8. Silver Panic Has Already Started - Andy Schectman #6391

    May 7

    Silver Panic Has Already Started - Andy Schectman #6391

    Kerry Lutz was joined by precious metals expert Andy Schectman and a powerhouse panel discussion covering the growing stress fractures inside the global financial system, the silver market, and the accelerating shift away from dollar dominance. The conversation dives deep into unusual activity inside COMEX, massive physical silver deliveries, warehouse drawdowns, rising questions about market trust, and why some believe the silver market is approaching a breaking point. The panel also examines China's growing role in precious metals, BRICS payment systems, gold-convertible trade settlements, and the global push toward a multipolar financial order. They discuss mounting debt pressure, rising interest rates, and forecasts for a potential panic cycle that could dramatically reshape markets over the next several years. The group also explores geopolitical realignment, changing energy trade routes, and what these developments could mean for the future of the U.S. dollar and precious metals prices. In the second half, Kerry outlines an aggressive Florida-based legal and regulatory campaign targeting municipal parking enforcement, utility customer service policies, and state compliance issues — while sharing plans for upcoming investor events and future coordination efforts. Find Andy here: https://milesfranklin.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book "The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget" is out now on Amazon!  Get your copy here:   https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz  "The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster" is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

    45 min
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A show about how to thrive in the New Economy. It's All About What's Next!

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  • Creator
    Kerry Lutz
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Kerry Lutz
  • Show Website
    Financial Survival Network

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