Peak Prosperity
636 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 220 ratingsPeak Prosperity provides answers to those who question the mainstream narrative on the critical issues of our day by providing context, clarity, and understanding around seemingly complex systems. Topics include economy, energy, environment, and geopolitics.
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Biden’s Massive Cap Gains Tax Hike, The Yen, And Investing
April 26, 2024 10:21 - 5 MBWill this be the year that the “”markets”” get away from the Fed and their dedicated public-private Wall Street manipulation crew? If that happens, will that be the pressure that pulls the Great Taking trigger? Tune in as Paul Kiker and I discuss the proposed 44.6% capital gains tax rate, the yen, and other currently important topics.
Making Sense Of Our Troubling Times
April 25, 2024 11:33 - 5 MBBased on several requests from our subscribers, we are making this premium interview with Alan Booker public and reposting. | Humanity is busy degrading its chances of having a prosperous future. Technology won’t save us, and can’t in its current approaches because its underlying framework is out of alignment with the core principles of life. Sustainability is a dead concept. Being regenerative is nature’s lesson. To change this humans have to shift our stories and their underlying metaphors...
Keep Your Eye On This Ball!
April 19, 2024 11:58 - 5 MBCreak! Pop! Join Chris & Paul for another revelatory and insightful romp through the world of popping financial rivets and newly sprung holes in the monetary dike. This week, the yen, gold and what the prospect of sharply higher interest rates would mean for investors.
Revisiting The Great Taking with David Rodgers Webb
April 18, 2024 10:45 - 5 MBToday, I welcome back David Rodgers Webb, Author of “The Great Taking”. For me, this journey began after an initial reading of David’s book, and a weekend down the rabbit hole, followed by my first interview with David last November. Nearly a thousand hours of research later, and a complete series of deep dives on the topic, I am pleased to talk with David again on recent developments surrounding The Great Taking, and how David sees things developing including some of the recent events with...
Wealth and Wall Street: The Shocking Truth Behind Our Complicated Financial System
April 13, 2024 13:14 - 5 MBThe deeper I went the more I had to learn. Honestly, the Great Taking inquiry and everywhere it led me was similar to the effort that went into my Covid work. The final conclusion? The risks are very real and you need to understand them if you wish to minimize them. Click Here for Part 2
Part 8: Financial System Fragility & Wall Street Skimming
April 06, 2024 11:20 - 5 MBThe financial system has evolved into a highly efficient machine…for skimming profits and using opaque complexities to hide the sheer magnitude of the operation. Sure, we get cheaper trades on a per trade basis, but with billions of trades the tiny slices add up. Importantly, the system has a number of weak points about which every investors and financial profession should be aware. Click Here for Part 2
Gold’s Breakout : Cause For Cheer Or Concern?
April 05, 2024 10:44 - 5 MBEvery investor needs to carefully consider the implications of gold’s recent breakout. It all began on Feb 28th, 2022 when the US seized Russia’s sovereign assets. The rest of the world seems to be saying “message received!” and this will greatly complicate an already precarious US fiscal situation.
TGT Episode 7: Does SIPC Really Protect My Stock and Bond Portfolio?
March 30, 2024 11:03 - 5 MBI have some good news and some bad news. SIPC ‘insurance’ coverage for your brokerage portfolio operates reasonably well (that’s the good news) but is woefully undercapitalized for a true financial crisis. How much it may or may not cover is far more difficult to unearth than it should be. Here’s what you need to know. Click Here for Part 2
US Treasury Dept Says, “We’re on a Fiscally Unsustainable Path”
March 29, 2024 13:58 - 5 MBThe US is on a fiscally unsustainable path, which has dire implications. Tough words, but they aren’t mine, they are those of the US Treasury Department. Those who can absorb these ideas and respond early tot heir implications have the best chance at a more prosperous future.
America’s Burning Edge With Ann Vandersteel
March 28, 2024 15:27 - 5 MB“Do you want to live in a world that is free?” This is the the topic at the core of this interview. Make no mistake, whether you are paying attention or not, there’s an anti-free agenda well underway and with a head of steam. One that involved the WEF, WHO, UN, NGOs and other groups and individuals dedicated to delivering more chaos.
Why Was A CIA Man Selected To Oversee Stock Ownership & Settlement?
March 23, 2024 10:57 - 5 MBNow why would Wall Street place its most sensitive plumbing needs in the hands of a man whose prior work experience mainly included working for the arm of the CIA that busied itself with overthrowing foreign governments? That’s a darned good question. One which we’ll explore today because it concerns your ownership of ‘your’ stock & bond portfolio. Click Here for Part 2
Why Own Anything but Stocks?
March 22, 2024 11:22 - 5 MBDo you find it tough to make financial decisions these days? You’re not alone…
The Quarantine Case And The Bizarre Ruling Of The NY Appeals Court
March 20, 2024 22:00 - 5 MBYou know what’s crazier than a NY Department of Health? The Appeals Court judges who ruled that NY lawmakers “don’t have standing” to argue their Constitutional right to make and pass the laws of NY state. Once the rule of law is seen to be capricious and arbitrary, why bother living lawfully?
Can they take your stocks and bonds? The courts have already ruled “yes.”
March 17, 2024 16:49 - 5 MB“They would never do that” people have told me in response to The Great Taking. Many of them financial professionals. Well, I’ve got some harsh news for these folks, it’s already happened. The trigger has not only been installed, but the test cases have seen that trigger pulled. To think they went through all that trouble only to not use it is naive. Click Here for Part 2
Finance U: Investment Strategies For Uncertain Times
March 15, 2024 14:07 - 5 MBWhy are the markets behaving as they are? Nobody knows, but it’s clear that fundamentals have taken the back seat. Are they sniffing out past or future money printing, or both? More importantly, how does one begin to protect their wealth during such a time?
Luke Gromen: Peak Cheap Oil Will Drive The Next Sovereign Debt Crisis.
March 14, 2024 11:23 - 5 MBThe ceiling is the oil price above which the US debt market crumbles. The floor is the minimum price needed to grow oil supplies. The ceiling and the floor are squeezing closer and closer…This was another barn-burner of an interview you won’t want to miss.
The Great Taking Part 4: Derivatives are a Massive Systemic Threat (Still)
March 09, 2024 12:25 - 5 MBJoin me, as we venture into the intricate and often misunderstood world of derivatives, where we’ll decode their profound impact on your wealth and the global economy. Don’t miss this eye-opening episode of ‘The Great Taking’ that could fundamentally alter how you perceive and protect your financial future. Click Here for Part 2
Euphoria: Tracking The Many Bubbles
March 08, 2024 11:34 - 5 MBWith countries in recession amidst companies reporting record highs, how long do we have before bubbles start to burst? Because nobody knows, you should have a plan and remember that it’s always better to be early than late.
Stephen Flood: How Gold Acts as an Economic Safety Net
March 07, 2024 13:34 - 5 MBIn today’s conversation with Stephen Flood, we’re peeling back the layers on why gold, often seen as a relic of the past, continues to be a pivotal asset in our complex financial world, particularly as we face the challenges of inflated currencies and geopolitical instability.
The Great Taking Part 3: Heads They Win, Tails You Lose
March 02, 2024 11:10 - 5 MBThe game has been rigged against you and toward Big Banks and other major financial players. This concerns the so-called “Safe Harbor” provision which grants those big players the right to reach into a failing or failed financial company and take what they feel they are owed. Most of you will find this shocking, and you should. It’s deeply unfair, Click Here for Part 2
Finance U: When Does The “Everything Bubble” Pop?
March 01, 2024 12:43 - 5 MBThe Federal Reserve (et al) have abdicated their responsibility to the average person as well as the future, and have settled into the role of “serial bubble blower(s).” But how to play along without getting burned? That’s the age-old question, isn’t it? Tune in for this topic.
The Great Taking: A Deep Dive Into Who Actually Owns ‘Your’ Wealth
February 24, 2024 12:23 - 5 MBIn this episode we dive into the murky waters of all the ‘senior claims’ that stand above your puny ‘security entitlement’ and we spell them out. What are they? How many are there? Click Here for Part 2
The Great Depression & Today: Comparing the Most Concentrated Markets in History
February 23, 2024 16:19 - 5 MBRemember the Nifty 50 in the 1970s? Or the dot com bubble peak? History may not repeat itself, but it sure does rhyme.
Great Taking Part 1
February 17, 2024 13:02 - 5 MBI promised I’d be back into The Great Taking, and here we go… I’ve spent far more hours on this than I had first intended but it’s both (a) that important and (b) that complicated. It’s important because it answers the question, “How exactly will I end up owning nothing as the WEF has prognosticated?” Click Here for Part 2
Chris Reacts to the Putin Interview
February 09, 2024 17:38 - 5 MBLet’s digest the biggest news event of the year together! The Tucker-Putin interview has already sent the SPR-draining, border migrant invading, Ukraine-funding crowd into a complete tizzy. Maybe we can add to their discomfort…
https://peakprosperity.com/off-the-cuff-with-adam-rozencwajg-peak-oil-is-closer-than-you-think/
February 08, 2024 12:50 - 5 MBThe Permian shale oil basin is very close to peaking out. When it does, everything changes for the US and the world. Join Adam Rozencwajg and I as we explore the most vital but overlooked topic of our times.
Chris’s Talk At The FLCCC – Navigating The Economic Decline
February 07, 2024 14:24 - 5 MBThis is my live presentation to an audience in Phoenix AZ about the economy. Paul Kiker was there to assist with the raft of questions that arose.
The Media is Imploding!
February 03, 2024 12:53 - 5 MBThe mainstream media has finally surprised me. Not with improved reporting and finally providing context or being truthful. But with its inability to self-correct even when its own jobs and survival are on the line.
Is A Recession On The Way? – Finance University With Paul Kiker
February 02, 2024 17:36 - 5 MBSeveral indicators are screaming “recession!” But the “”markets”” are happily rising higher all over the globe on an obvious wall of central bank liquidity. Can ‘they’ print us out of the nose-dive? What if they don’t? What should investors be considering? Tune in to find out.
Dismantling the Illusion: How Information Control Shapes Reality
February 01, 2024 19:10 - 5 MBWelcome to the not-so-secret garden of modern data feudalism, where your every swipe could be another petal in the bouquet of Big Tech’s grand scheme—and boy, do they have a green thumb.
Exposed: The Hidden Agenda Behind Mass Migration in The Western World
January 27, 2024 18:31 - 5 MBThe West is under a multi-front attack. Migration has been weaponized by the UN, the current US administration, and most European leadership. Why I cannot say, except to fit it into the pattern of destroying national prosperity, along with draining the SPR, funding pointless wars, etc.
When Uncertainty Strikes: Finding Opportunities in Volatile Markets
January 26, 2024 14:42 - 5 MBIn our talk today, Paul and I discuss the fascinating yet alarming surge in market valuations, a trend unseen since the seven weeks of 1929. We delve into John Hussman’s recent market commentary and how these high valuations contrast with the longest anticipated, yet unrealized, recession.
Breaking Free: From Industrial to Regenerative Farming Success!
January 18, 2024 18:27 - 5 MBDon’t miss this enlightening discussion with Will Harris, where we delve into the heart of sustainable agriculture and its profound impact on our environment and communities. Learn how small changes in farming can lead to monumental shifts in our world.
Peak Cheap Oil Debate with Doomberg: Part 3 of 3
January 15, 2024 19:40 - 5 MBThis was initially produced for premium members, but it’s too important to keep behind our paywall. This is part 3 of 3. Let the debates commence!
Peak Cheap Oil Debate with Doomberg: Part 2 of 3
January 15, 2024 19:39 - 5 MBThis was initially produced for premium members, but it’s too important to keep behind our paywall. This is part 2 of 3. Let the debates commence!
Unlocking Insights and Unveiling Economic Realities
January 12, 2024 17:07 - 5 MBIn this episode, titled “Unlocking Insights and Unveiling Economic Realities,” I’ll be your guide through a thought-provoking discussion that goes beyond the surface. From dissecting market trends to demystifying economic jargon, we’re here to empower you with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of today’s financial landscape.
Brace Yourself: US Oil Output on the Verge of Decline. Here’s Why.
January 07, 2024 12:19 - 5 MBIf energy analyst Doomberg is right about effectively unlimited oil, all is well, If he’s wrong, then this view is destructively misleading. How can you decide which view is more likely to be true? By reviewing the data with me, of course. Click Here for Part 2
Grant Williams: “These levels of debt absolutely matter.”
December 28, 2023 23:19 - 5 MBEvery time I hear Grant Williams speak, I always come away with at least two important lessons. One is having the additional context I need to make better sense of the world and another is that I need to continue to work on my oratory skills. Grant is truly a gifted communicator. Come for the explanation of why these levels of debt absolutory matter and stay for the nuanced discussion about free speech.
Nuclear Power To The Rescue!
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 5 MBGood news! Erik Townsend explains that the energy we get from fossil fuels can be completely delivered by small modular nuclear reactors, for about the cost of all the green energy projects to date. But will we? Can we rally in time to get this vital project for humanity done before energy scarcity makes it all but impossible? Our prosperity hangs in the balance. Click Here for Part 2
The Crash Course – Chapter 8: The Green Energy Myth
December 18, 2023 12:47 - 5 MBWhat happens if the Green Energy plans turns out to be delusions? How bad could things get if we’ve got this story dead wrong? This latest Episode of The Crash Course (Chapter 8) is exceptionally important because it lays bare that our the West’s energy policies are long on false claims and short on the sorts of specifics required to have any chance at success. Click Here for Part 2
Explosive Markets: Exploring the Fed Shocker with Paul Kiker
December 16, 2023 00:00 - 5 MBThe Fed’s decision to pour fresh gasoline on stock and bond markets was startling, to say the least. Why did they do it? How should we respond? What does this tell us about the world?
Why You Need to Pay Attention Now: Money Expert Lyn Alden On Her Book “Broken Money”
December 14, 2023 16:06 - 5 MBSound money leads to freedom and prosperity. Fiat money leads to a big party until the illusion runs out of room to grow, and then it collapses. To say the least, these next few years are going to be….interesting. What’s the role of gold and Bitcoin in helping to smooth the waters? Tune in…
Rally or Mirage? Making sense of the nonsense.
December 11, 2023 15:10 - 5 MBI’m calling on all curious minds to delve with me into the enigmatic actions of central banks in the global markets. Let’s explore together the hidden mechanisms that may be driving our financial world in ways you never imagined.
Cause Unknown: What Explains Excess Death Among the Healthy? – Part1 w/ Ed Dowd
December 07, 2023 14:22 - 5 MBEd Dowd answers the question, “Have the mysterious deaths in the youngest and healthiest people slowed down here in 2023?” Click Here for Part 2
Central Bank Hanky Panky
December 06, 2023 12:12 - 5 MBCentral banks are openly manipulating markets in areas they have no legitimate role. Do this long enough and they will cause massive disruptions, price dislocations and harm for the average person. Do they even care? You decide…
How Much Protection Does SIPC Really Provide?
December 02, 2023 12:16 - 5 MBHow much protection does SIPC really offer to individual investors and what is, and is not, covered? Also, why do foreign central banks trade US agricultural derivative contracts as well as Natural gas and silver? It’s weird, to say the very least. Paul Kiker and I discuss this and the current state of the economy and markets.
Welcome To The Truman Show (A Scouting Report)
December 01, 2023 12:06 - 5 MBWarren Buffet once said that if the US were a village it would be named Squanderville. The US is now on a path that leads straight past that village to a place of hardship and ruin. Why? Mainly because we screwed up our markets and made them dysfunctional that they no longer do what they should.
Simon Michaux: The Green Energy Myth
November 30, 2023 15:41 - 5 MBGreen energy, it turns out, is something of a myth. And, given all that’s at stake, a rather dangerous myth. Welcome to this Off The Cuff podcast with Professor Simon Michaux.
This All Ends Badly: Understanding Today’s Investment Risks with Lawrence Lepard
November 25, 2023 13:31 - 5 MBWhy would a deeply experienced financial money manager believe so deeply in gold and Bitcoin? Because once you see the financial system for what it is, you can’t unsee it; its hull has been holed at the waterline.
Banking on Prosperity: A Critical Look at 21st Century Wealth w/Mike Maloney
November 23, 2023 12:07 - 5 MBMy good friend Mike Maloney and I discuss the immorality of out monetary system, and how it is largely used as a conduit to funnel what is best described as stolen wealth from the many to the few. Precious metals are your means of dodging the predations of our reverse Robin Hood system.