Health, Wealth and the Pursuit of Happiness

Murray Sabrin

Welcome to "This is Health, Wealth, and the Pursuit of Happiness" your source for insightful discussions with economist and author, Dr. Murray Sabrin. Join us as we challenge convention, expand minds, and pursue truth.

  1. 30 Oct

    Why Billionaires Are Skipping Your Nonprofit | Viken Mikaelian

    Fewer Americans are giving to charity, and wealthy donors are quietly cutting the number of nonprofits they support. Why? Planned giving expert Viken Mikaelian explains the trust crisis and anti-business mindset hurting the nonprofit sector. On this episode of Health, Wealth, and the Pursuit of Happiness, Dr. Murray Sabrin sits down with Viken Mikaelian, founder of PlannedGiving.org (serving 15,000+ nonprofits since 1998) and Philanthropy.org, publisher of Giving Magazine. America's nonprofit sector is massive: about 2 million registered nonprofits, 12.5 million employees, and roughly $550 billion in annual donations. Yet the number of people giving is falling. Viken and Murray dig into why, and what nonprofits, donors, and board members can do about it. In this episode you'll learn: ✅ Why nonprofits should be run like businesses ✅ Peter Drucker's 1991 case that nonprofits outperform government at solving social problems ✅ What legacy giving / planned giving is, and why an average bequest is about 300x a donor's largest annual gift ✅ Why wealthy donors are focusing on fewer charities ✅ The growing distrust of nonprofits, and why staying out of politics matters ✅ The strings attached to government grants ✅ How to look up any charity's Form 990 before you donate ✅ A debate on "Trump Accounts," compound interest, and building wealth for kids

    Why Billionaires Are Skipping Your Nonprofit | Viken Mikaelian

  2. 23 Oct

    Free Speech Under Threat? Talk Radio, AI & the Future of Media | Michael Harrison

    In this in-depth interview, Harrison explains why defending free speech matters most when you disagree with the speaker, and why both government censorship and private platform censorship threaten free expression. The conversation traces talk radio’s history as a battleground for First Amendment rights, then looks ahead to a media landscape where radio, TV, podcasts, and social media are merging into one. You’ll also hear why young audiences are leaving traditional media for social platforms, what challenges independent media face in a polarized environment, and how AI could change who decides what’s true. Harrison makes the case that open dialogue and diverse viewpoints are essential to a healthy democracy. 🎙️ In this episode: Why the First Amendment still matters todayGovernment vs. private (Big Tech) censorshipThe rise, evolution, and future of talk radioHow social media and AI are changing news consumptionWhy Gen Z is abandoning traditional mediaThe fight to keep independent media aliveThe convergence of radio, TV, podcasts, and online videoProtecting constitutional rights in the digital age 💬 Notable quotes: “Support free speech even when you disagree.” “Who’s to determine what’s true and what’s not?” “Talk radio is a battleground for free speech.”

    Free Speech Under Threat? Talk Radio, AI & the Future of Media | Michael Harrison

  3. 17 Oct

    Why Big Tech WANTS AI Regulation (It’s Not What You Think) | Connor O'Keefe

    Why do the biggest AI companies want government regulation? Connor O'Keefe of the Mises Institute explains how AI regulation could protect Big Tech's market power, and what it means for data centers, jobs, and free markets. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on economics, liberty, and the issues shaping your future: https://www.youtube.com/@murraysabrinpodcast/videos In this episode, Murray Sabrin sits down with Connor O'Keefe to unpack the push for AI regulation. They compare today's AI policy debate to railroad regulation in the 1800s, when industry leaders welcomed government oversight to cartelize their market. They also discuss the real benefits and risks of artificial intelligence, who should be liable when AI causes harm, the impact of AI on jobs and critical thinking, the growing backlash against data centers over water and energy use, and the US-China AI race. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and guest background 02:55 Why AI companies want regulation 04:21 Historical parallels with railroad regulation 09:02 The true purpose of regulation in industry 10:09 Is AI a tool for free markets or a threat? 15:00 Liability and safety concerns with AI 18:21 Job displacement and economic impacts of AI 20:41 Critical thinking and education in the age of AI 25:34 Environmental and local community issues with data centers 33:33 The US-China AI race and global competitiveness 35:00 Closing remarks and follow-up 💬 KEY QUOTES "Big AI firms want regulation to protect their market power." "Regulation often benefits industry elites, not the public." "Market competition and accountability are key to AI safety." 🔗 GUEST LINKS Connor O'Keefe | Mises Institute: https://mises.org

    Why Big Tech WANTS AI Regulation (It’s Not What You Think) | Connor O'Keefe

  4. 10 Oct

    AI Bubble, MAG-7 & 2027 Forecast | Eric Soda x Murray Sabrin

    Is the AI boom a bubble? Investor and entrepreneur Eric Soda says "I don't see any bubble in the data right now." Murray Sabrin sits down with him to break down AI valuations, the MAG-7, market indicators, and his 2027 forecast. In this interview, Eric shares how he went from building an insurance business to publishing his Substack newsletter, Spilled Coffee, and how he researches stocks using both fundamental analysis and market indicators. 📌 IN THIS EPISODE: - Eric Soda's entrepreneurial journey in the insurance industry - Is AI a stock market bubble? What the data says - How seasonality and market timing affect investing - The MAG-7 companies and their influence on the market - How to invest in the MAG-7 through ETFs - Why transparency and community matter in financial advice - Eric's forecast for 2027

    AI Bubble, MAG-7 & 2027 Forecast | Eric Soda x Murray Sabrin

  5. 2 Oct

    AI Scams Are Getting Scary: Fraud Expert Reveals How to Protect Yourself

    Scams now cost Americans billions every year, and AI is making them harder to spot. Cybersecurity and fraud expert Steve Weisman explains how scammers operate and the simple steps that protect your money and identity. In this interview, Murray Sabrin and Steve Weisman break down AI voice cloning, deepfakes, romance and crypto scams, business email compromise, charity fraud, and the scams targeting seniors. They also cover why law enforcement struggles to stop global scam networks, whether Section 230 needs reform, and exactly what to do if you've been scammed. 🔐 What you'll learn: ✅ How to verify if an email, text, or call is legit ✅ How AI voice cloning scams work and how to beat them ✅ Why seniors are the #1 target and how families can help ✅ Red flags for crypto and romance scams ✅ The first steps to take if you're scammed "Trust no one when it comes to emails and texts." – Steve Weisman 📌 Resources: Steve Weisman's scam alerts: [scamicide.com] Report fraud (FBI): https://www.ic3.gov Report fraud (FTC): https://reportfraud.ftc.gov 👍 If this helps, share it with a parent or grandparent. It could save them thousands. 🔔 Subscribe for more expert interviews: https://youtube.com/@murraysabrinpodcast?si=yYK0ykuTS2dPrDF5 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Scam Crisis in America 02:30 Meet Fraud Expert Steve Weisman 04:17 Can Law Enforcement Stop Scammers? 05:19 FBI, FTC & Federal Agencies Fighting Fraud 06:39 Why Seniors Are Most Vulnerable to Scams 07:36 Where Global Scam Operations Are Based 10:09 How to Protect Yourself from Scams 12:48 How Social Media & AI Fuel Scams 14:01 Should Section 230 Be Reformed? 16:14 International Crackdown on Scam Networks 20:12 Medicare & Social Security Scams Targeting Seniors 21:24 AI Voice Cloning & Deepfake Scams 23:24 Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams 24:07 How to Secure Your Phone, Computer & Accounts 28:41 Fake Charity & Foundation Scams 30:06 Should Platforms Be Liable for Scam Ads? 30:57 Gas Pump Skimmers & Retail Scams 32:39 Steve Weisman's Scam Resources 33:30 What to Do If You've Been Scammed 34:28 Final Thoughts

    AI Scams Are Getting Scary: Fraud Expert Reveals How to Protect Yourself

  6. 1 Oct

    Gold & Oil Are Signaling What's Next for Inflation and Rates | David Ranson

    Are stocks really rising, or is the dollar just falling? Economist David Ranson explains why he measures wealth in gold instead of dollars, and what gold and oil prices are signaling right now about inflation, interest rates, bonds, and the stock market. Drawing on more than a century of market data, Ranson walks through the indicators he uses to position across asset classes and how well they've forecast past turning points. In this interview: ▸ Why gold is a better deflator than CPI for measuring real returns ▸ How stocks have actually performed when priced in gold ▸ The surprising way oil prices predict stock market moves ▸ Using gold and oil to forecast inflation and interest rates ▸ Emerging markets, currency surprises, and where the opportunities are ▸ How fiscal insolvency affects the price of gold ▸ His outlook for gold, inflation, the US dollar, and bond yields over the next year ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:26 Asset class positioning & confidence levels 05:37 Why you should measure stocks in real terms 07:50 Why gold is a better deflator than CPI 08:24 Stocks deflated by gold: the historical record 09:35 100 years of gold and oil prices 11:01 Gold as a safe haven and inflation indicator 12:27 How oil prices behave over the long term 13:25 How oil prices predict stock market moves 15:51 Forecasting stock returns with oil and gold 17:40 Real vs. nominal stock market performance 18:22 What gold and oil say about bonds 20:15 Forecasting inflation and interest rates 22:24 Is inflation accelerating or decelerating? 23:55 How accurate has the model been? 24:45 Emerging markets & currency surprises 28:16 Investment strategies for emerging markets 29:23 Outlook: gold, inflation, and the US dollar 30:36 Outlook: bond prices and yields next year 31:02 Closing thoughts 👤 ABOUT DAVID RANSON R. David Ranson is a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute and the President and Director of Research at HCWE Inc. (formerly H.C. Wainwright & Company). He holds an M.A. and B.Sc. degrees from Queen’s College, Oxford, and an M.B.A. in finance and a Ph.D. in business economics from the University of Chicago.  🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on markets and the economy: https://youtube.com/@murraysabrinpodcast?si=4c5108DVR4mYTQlj Website link : https://mafiusa.com/ ⚠️ This video is for educational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice. Do your own research or consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.

    Gold & Oil Are Signaling What's Next for Inflation and Rates | David Ranson

  7. 23 Sept

    Menopause, Thyroid & Diabetes: Why Women Feel Dismissed

    Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 31, then Graves' disease, thyroid cancer, and surgical menopause, nurse practitioner Sharon Lemoine shares what women in midlife need to know about hormones, thyroid labs, GLP-1s, and getting doctors to actually listen. In this episode of Health, Wealth & the Pursuit of Happiness, Murray Sabrin talks with Sharon Lemoine, a women's health nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years in medicine and owner of Gig Harbor Medical Spa in Washington State. Sharon explains: ✅ The warning signs of adult-onset type 1 diabetes, and how it differs from type 2 ✅ Why a TSH test alone may miss thyroid problems (and why T4 and T3 matter) ✅ How menopause and perimenopause symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed as anxiety ✅ Why vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3s, and B vitamins matter ✅ How to use GLP-1 medications for weight loss without losing muscle mass ✅ The questions every woman should ask her healthcare provider ✅ How faith and purpose can motivate lasting health changes ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Sharon Lemoine, NP 02:11 Sharon's health journey begins 02:46 Type 1 diabetes symptoms: blood sugar over 500 06:54 Seeing diagnoses as a gift and a purpose 07:30 Hysterectomy and surgical menopause 08:35 Graves' disease and thyroid cancer symptoms 10:26 America's chronic disease problem 10:56 Type 1 vs. type 2 diabetes explained 13:12 Why the thyroid is so important 14:25 Living without a thyroid: TSH, T4, and T3 testing 16:07 Why men ignore symptoms (and women don't) 18:09 Nurse practitioner vs. MD: training and scope 19:34 Faith in medical practice 22:09 Why midlife women feel dismissed 25:39 Supplements and vitamin D deficiency 27:53 Mushrooms and core supplements 29:30 GLP-1s for weight loss: protecting muscle mass 31:27 Do you have to stay on a GLP-1 forever? 33:23 Questions to ask your healthcare provider 35:58 Telehealth and how to work with Sharon 37:17 Protecting the doctor-patient relationship 38:14 Closing thoughts 🔗 LINKS Gig Harbor Medical Spa: https://gigharbormedicalspa.com/ Murray Sabrin: https://mafiusa.com Subscribe for more conversations on health, wealth, and freedom: https://youtube.com/@murraysabrinpodcast?si=WKUjvu017uc9ticX #Menopause #WomensHealth #ThyroidHealth

    Menopause, Thyroid & Diabetes: Why Women Feel Dismissed

  8. 11 Sept

    Psychopathic Authoritarianism Explained: Why Politicians Crave Control | Dr. Joseph Sansone

    Psychopathic Authoritarianism - that's the term psychotherapist and hypnotherapist Dr. Joseph Sansone uses to describe how narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism show up not just in individual leaders, but in entire political systems. In this conversation with Murray Sabrin, Sansone breaks down the psychology behind government overreach, COVID-era mandates, and why so few public officials ever say no to unchecked power. Dr. Sansone is a licensed mental health counselor, board-certified clinical mental health counselor, and trained hypnotherapist (Academy of Professional Hypnosis, 1997), with a BA in Psychology, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a PhD in Psychology. His new book, Psychopathic Authoritarianism, releases September 11th and examines the psychological and spiritual roots of authoritarian control  from the founding era to the present day. In this episode, Murray and Dr. Sansone discuss: The origins of the term "psychopathic authoritarians" (tracing back to Ron Paul's 2012 farewell speech)The dark tetrad  narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism  and how each shows up in leader-follower dynamicsHow COVID-era mandates became a case study in mass psychological manipulationThe Federal Reserve's founding at Jekyll Island as an example of Machiavellian strategyHayek, Lord Acton, and Thomas Jefferson on the corrupting nature of powerA look back at Lincoln, Wilson, and FDR through the lens of constitutional overreachWhy James Madison stands out as a rare example of restraint in officeHow the same authoritarian dynamics show up in academia and other institutionsWhat Sansone believes it will take to reverse this trend — creativity, resistance, and a return to constitutional principles Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Sansone and the Book 02:11 Overview of Psychopathic Authoritarianism 04:00 The Dark Tetrad Traits in Society 06:05 COVID as a Case Study in Sadism 07:58 Types of Narcissism: Grandiose, Vulnerable & Collective 10:28 Machiavellianism & the Federal Reserve's Origins 11:56 Defining Psychopathic Authoritarian Disorder 12:22 Social Psychology and Systemic Control 13:48 Historical Quotes on Power and Liberty 16:26 The Psychology of Power and Fear 18:23 Historical Examples of War and Power 20:35 Final Reflections and Hope for Resistance If you're interested in political psychology, liberty, constitutional history, or the deeper "why" behind government overreach, this conversation connects the dots between psychology, economics, and history. 🔔 Subscribe to Health, Wealth, and the Pursuit of Happiness for new episodes challenging conventional wisdom on healthcare, economics, politics, and personal freedom. 💬 Drop a comment — do you think psychopathic authoritarianism is a useful lens for understanding modern politics? Let us know what resonated most. 📖 Dr. Sansone's book, Psychopathic Authoritarianism, is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle. 🌐 Visit mafiausa.com to learn more about building a financially independent America. #PsychopathicAuthoritarianism #PoliticalPsychology #Liberty

    Psychopathic Authoritarianism Explained: Why Politicians Crave Control | Dr. Joseph Sansone
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