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Welcome to The Gold Exchange, where we untangle market and policy complexity using timeless economic principles. Each episode dives into topics such as economics, monetary policy, investing, and precious metals, among others. If you’re seeking to better understand the present so you can prepare for the future, this podcast is for you. Listen to all episodes here, or simply subscribe today!

  1. Judy Shelton: The Gold Elephant in the Room

    02/12/2024

    Judy Shelton: The Gold Elephant in the Room

    In this episode of the Gold Exchange podcast, esteemed monetary economist Judy Shelton joins hosts Ben Nadelstein and Keith Weiner to discuss her latest book, "Good as Gold: How to Unleash the Power of Sound Money." Shelton delves into the challenges of fiscal unsustainability in the U.S. and proposes the issuance of 50-year U.S. Treasury "Treasury Trust Bonds" backed by gold to foster sound finances. The discussion covers the impact of Federal Reserve policies on wealth distribution and inflation, the need for intellectual diversity within the Fed, and the parallels between U.S. monetary policy and Soviet-style central planning. Additional Resources Earn Interest on Gold and Silver Follow Judy Shelton Good as Gold Book How to Earn Passive Income in Gold and Silver World’s first gold bond Podcast Chapters 00:00 – “We are in a crisis” 02:10 – Introduction to Judy Shelton and Her Work 02:32 – Discussion on Monetary Favoritism and Wealth Inequality 03:36 – Keith Weiner’s Experience with the Federal Reserve 05:57 – False Alternatives in Monetary Policy 09:12 – Monetary Metals and the Productive Use of Gold 10:24 – Discussion on Stable Prices and Inflation Targets 12:02 – Psychological Aspects of Monetary Policy 16:05 – Intellectual Diversity at the Fed 20:31 – The Federal Reserve’s Singular Tool 24:01 – Lessons from Soviet Central Planning 26:39 – Solutions to Current Monetary Issues 27:20 – The Misconception of Gold Standards 29:59 – New Gold-Backed Bonds a...

    51 min
  2. Brent Johnson vs Bob Murphy: De-dollarization debate

    12/11/2024

    Brent Johnson vs Bob Murphy: De-dollarization debate

    In this episode of the Gold Exchange podcast, two experts on monetary mechanics debate de-dollarization. Brent Johnson, head of Santiago Capital and the creator of the Dollar Milkshake Theory argues that systemic de-dollarization without chaos is nearly impossible due to the entrenched dollar-based debt system. Robert Murphy, a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute and the chief economist at infineo, argues that a shift in preferences away from the US dollar is already underway without causing major defaults. Bob and Brent explore the implications of these perspectives on global finance, the potential role of gold going forward, and the resilience of the US dollar amidst rising geopolitical and monetary tensions. Additional Resources Earn Interest on Gold and Silver Bob Murphy Brent Johnson How to Earn Passive Income in Gold and Silver World's first gold bond Podcast Chapters 00:00 - Intro to the Gold Exchange Podcast 01:00 - Guest Introductions: Bob Murphy and Brent Johnson 01:50 - Overview of De-dollarization Perspectives 03:41 - Brent's Perspective on De-dollarization Impact 04:56 - Bob's Perspective on De-dollarization 06:50 - Clarifying the Exogenous vs. Endogenous Debate 08:01 - Brent's Explanation of Systemic Deleveraging 11:08 - Bob's Rebuttal: Asset vs. Liability Dynamics 13:44 - The Role of the US Dollar in Global Markets 18:53 - Discussion on the Dollar's Resilience 25:18 - The Euro-dollar Market and Network Effects br...

    1h 3m

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Welcome to The Gold Exchange, where we untangle market and policy complexity using timeless economic principles. Each episode dives into topics such as economics, monetary policy, investing, and precious metals, among others. If you’re seeking to better understand the present so you can prepare for the future, this podcast is for you. Listen to all episodes here, or simply subscribe today!

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