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Rethinking the Dollar

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Falling Bank Earnings Signal Stress Ahead | The Mike & Mario Show

July 18, 2022 13:59 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

The money made in the second quarter stinks. Everything that has to do with stocks and bonds is hurting. Investment banking income is down by about a third to a half from one year to the next.  How will the R-word, or recession, affect banks in the second half of the year? This is an important question.

Putin Declares 'American World Order' Is Ending

July 17, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

Putin’s comments reference the involvement of the United States in providing support to Ukraine and also placing sanctions on Russia.  “This is the beginning of the transition from liberal-globalist American egocentrism to a truly multipolar world.”  Putin said the transition “can no longer be stopped.”

Gold As A Currency Is A Fundamental Concept w/ Alastair Still

July 16, 2022 12:30 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Goldmining Inc CEO Alastair Still joins us today to discuss the financial system and how gold has fared well in times of crisis like these. Precious metals have shown to be a safe haven in times of disaster, regardless of the type of catastrophe.

Economic Worries Remain: Politics Can't Hide Financial Turmoil | M&M Show

July 09, 2022 14:23 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

The #economy is a source of concern. At this point, political events cannot obscure the turbulence in the economy. A rising #dollarindex, inflated #payroll figures, and falling #mortgagerates are all poor markers of global economic #health.

China's Involved in the Creation of Zimbabwe's Central Bank's Gold Coins | TPTS

July 08, 2022 18:19 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

#Zimbabwe is set to introduce #gold coins that will enable #investors to store value within the country as #inflation spirals out of control and the local #currency continues to rapidly devalue against major currencies. China's influence has grown so strong that every decision made by the Government of Zimbabwe is in the interest of its colonizers.

Saving Yourself From Economic Pain & Misery w/ Sean Reynolds

July 08, 2022 01:10 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

The greatest approach to avoid the economic anguish and unhappiness that comes with financial stress is to keep your #purchasingpower stored in a safe and secure long-term inflationary hedge. As a result of excessive #inflation or #debt reductions via #deflation. #Metals are the actual #money at the end of this monetary experiment because they help to preserve #wealth over time.   Today, Sean Reynolds, the Customer Service Manager at BullionMax, joins us to talk about what it's like to help...

Crypto Crashes & Silver Soars - RTD Q&A ft. David Morgan & John Perez

July 01, 2022 15:55 - 57 minutes - 33.2 MB

During the imminent breakdown of the global financial system, the value of #cryptocurrencies like #Bitcoin will plunge while the value of precious metals will surge. This summer we will see a lot of fireworks in the global economy but in the end, #silver soars.

BRICS vs G7: All Eyes On Russia, Gold & Alleged Bond Default

June 30, 2022 14:59 - 1 hour - 37.1 MB

The global power showdown is underway between the #BRICS and the #G7. Russia seems to be leading the charge and threatening the Western hegemony with its usage of #gold. The #sanction threat against Russia has caused more harm to the world than Russia and so the G7 have stepped up their attack.

The US Dollar Is Out Of Control w/ Johnathan More

June 28, 2022 15:21 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

The strength of the US dollar is out of control. Today Johnathan More, CEO of Starr Peak Mining, joins us to share his thoughts on the financial mess the  US Government along with the Federal Reserve has gotten us into.

BRICS Currency Basket: A Golden Anchor For Non-Western Multilateralism (Mike & Mario Show)

June 27, 2022 14:45 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

The #BRICS currency basket is a golden anchor for non-Western multilateralism. #Putin and #Xi have shown that they are willing to stand up to the Western financial establishment, and this could be the beginning of the end for the #dollar's hegemony. Join us in this episode to walk through possible scenarios.

Bitcoin & Open Source Assets: Why Transparency Is A Bug, Not A Feature w/ Assaf Morami

June 26, 2022 15:47 - 23 minutes - 13.4 MB

Privacy matters in blockchain and Secret Network deliver on that. Today Assaf Morami, Blockchain Engineer,  joins us to share his thoughts on the pros and cons of open-source protocols in the blockchain sector.

Today's Daily Devotional Was About A Financial Collapse - Our Security Is In God, Not Stuff | TPTS

June 24, 2022 16:24 - 46 minutes - 26.8 MB

There is no such thing as a coincidence. When God speaks we need to listen. Don't be fooled into thinking you have it all figured out before the financial collapse. No matter how prepared you are it will not matter if God's not a priority. God wants a fruitful relationship with you and he promises to be your security.

The Last Prediction Is Coming: Bigger Than We Could Ever Imagine | TPTS

June 23, 2022 16:12 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Former President Donald #Trump must be the modern-day Nostradamus. Before the steal-ection, he made some predictions about what would happen if the #Biden Regime was placed in charge, and sure enough, these #predictions have come true

Uganda Announces Discovery of Huge Gold Deposits | TPTS

June 21, 2022 20:46 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

#Uganda has announced that it has struck a deposit of 31 million tonnes of #gold ore, with extractable pure gold estimated to gross 320,000 tonnes. Don't be concerned. That gold will never see the light of day.   

Economic Contraction Confirms Technical Recession | Mike & Mario Show

June 20, 2022 00:28 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

In this video, we take a look at the current state of the economy and how it is affecting stocks. We'll also be looking at some indicators that suggest we may be in for a technical recession.

Prices Dropping! Venezuelan Bolivar Strengthened Against The Dollar (RTD Q&A ft. Jose G. Martinez)

June 17, 2022 16:08 - 1 hour - 35.7 MB

The Venezuelan economy has been improving with a lowering of inflation and the people starting to feel for hopeful as a result of Russia supplying more dollars to stabilize the economy.

Breaking News: Celsius Hires Restructuring Lawyers | TPTS

June 16, 2022 03:48 - 1 hour - 34.7 MB

Crypto lender #Celsius Network LLC has hired restructuring #attorneys from law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP to advise on possible solutions for its mounting #financialproblems, according to people familiar with the matter.  

Sri Lanka: How Government Corruption Destroys Nations (RTD Q&A w/ Lahiru Doloswala)

June 15, 2022 14:21 - 49 minutes - 28.5 MB

Sri Lanka defaults for the first time as the economy crumbles. The Government is in complete shambles as corruption and criminality persist. The currency is failing and the 21+ million suffer from the inability of the Sri Lankan Rupee to meet the needs of the people.

Davos Attendees Panicking Over the Rate of Change In the Markets w/ Lior Gantz

June 09, 2022 18:52 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, some of the most powerful people in the world are discussing how to deal with a number of global issues.   One such issue is the rate of change in the markets, which has many people - including attendees at Davos - worried. In this video, Lior Gantz, of Wealth Research Group, shares some of the issues and how he's navigating the coming changes.

Largest Ever Migrant Caravan Heading to U.S. Border | TPTS

June 07, 2022 03:35 - 1 hour - 36.7 MB

The largest-ever migrant caravan is beginning its trek to the US-Mexico border. The estimated number of #migrants in the #caravan ranges from about 11,000 to 15,000. Most of them are women and children. The news of the caravan comes at a particularly awkward time for the #Biden administration. Biden’s #SummitoftheAmericas is supposed to begin Monday in #LosAngeles. 

SWIFT & WEF 2022 Blockchain Plans: You Can't Profit Off The Reset & Get Your Freedoms Back! | TPTS

May 27, 2022 01:36 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

The Global leaders have planned this entire #Reset out to the end. People think they can profit off the Reset and maintain their freedoms at the same time. You can't have your cake and eat it too. The #WEF is meeting to talk about the sustainability goals for #Bitcoin for world leaders during the first in-person #WorldEconomicForum since the start of the pandemic.

All Eyes On The Russian Ruble & BRICS Nations | M & M Show: Let's Talk Money, Markets & Metals

May 26, 2022 17:08 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

The Russian Ruble has just reached new highs against the USD. The Ruble's strength tells us the commodity-backed currencies will prevail in this monetary shake-up. The BRICS desire to expand their partner nations will lead to the announcement of a multi-polar currency agreement that will shock the world.

(DANGER Alert!) Every Home in America Now Has a Climate Threat Score

May 26, 2022 00:58 - 1 hour - 36 MB

#Wildfirerisk is increasing, likely due to #globalwarming, and its destruction is becoming ever more expensive. New #technology from a Brooklyn-based nonprofit, First Street Foundation, is mapping the threat with house-by-house specificity. First Street gives every home a unique #score and unique probabilities of risk.

Economy Has Already Rolled Over | TPTS

May 20, 2022 01:18 - 59 minutes - 34.2 MB

All major indicators are pointing to one obvious fact. The #Economy Is Rolling Over Fast. The May 2022 Empire State Manufacturing Survey revealed that the general business conditions index dropped thirty-six points to -11.6. New orders declined, and shipments fell at the fastest pace since early in the #plandemic. If #NY is the #mecca of consumption and people are not consuming then we are in for significant problems.

IMF Upgrades Chinese Yuan Weight In SDR Basket | TPTS

May 17, 2022 20:30 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

The International Monetary Fund announced on Saturday it has increased the weighting of the #dollar and Chinese #yuan in its review of the currencies that make up the valuation of its Special Drawing Rights (#SDR), an international reserve asset.  In this video, I share my thoughts on how the West is just trying to pacify China in hopes of slowing down their multipolar 'New World Era' alternative payment network to end the PetroSystem for good.

Consumer Sentiment Tanks, JP Confirmed & Markets Reverse = Fake Out | The Mike & Mario Show

May 17, 2022 01:22 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

The UMich Sentiment Slumps Back To 11 Year Lows As #Inflation Fears Surge. Yesterday the Senate confirms Jerome Powell for the second term as Fed Chair. The #energy crisis elevates with the Gulf State OPEC Members Sounding the Alarm About Dwindling Global Energy Capacity.

(CPI Lies) Distorted Metrics Can't Hide The Purchasing Power Erosion | TPTS

May 12, 2022 19:54 - 58 minutes - 33.4 MB

There's no future in a #debt system. #Biden was chosen to be the last of the old legacy system. Out with the old & in w/ the new (#CPI Lies) Distorted Metrics Can't Hide The #PurchasingPower Erosion.

Four Signs That Banksters Run The Crypto Market Now | Regulatory Clarity Is For The Elite (TPTS)

May 11, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes - 33.3 MB

The crypto market has been in turmoil for over six months, with prices dropping steadily. It's not looking good now, but things are set up nicely to benefit the Elite. The Banksters have consolidated all the influence and control within the US Government from the SEC Director, US Treasurer, and lastly, the Federal Reserve Chairman.  This Livestream covers the four to five signs that point to the Banksters having taken over the crypto market as their plan was all along.

Golden Passports Can't Hide From WHO | Your Plan 'B' Just Buys Time At Best (TPTS)

May 11, 2022 02:37 - 1 hour - 35 MB

The number of wealthy Americans applying for citizenship or residency in foreign countries has skyrocketed over the past three years as US billionaires, tech entrepreneurs, and celebrities look to create a "plan B" for their families. If you have enough money, you can buy residency in another country that will allow you to purchase a “golden passport.” 

States Are Opting Back Into Gold & Silver w/ Jp Cortez

May 04, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 15.6 MB

Today Jp Cortez, Policy Director at Sound Money Defense League, joins us to share his thoughts on the global economy and the recent uptick of states pushing for sound money policy. Jp shares details of the fight as more politicians aim to reinstate gold and silver as legal tender minus taxation.

China Holds Meeting With Banks To Discuss Potential US Sanctions | TPTS

May 04, 2022 14:50 - 59 minutes - 34.2 MB

China Holds Meeting With #Banks To Discuss Potential US #Sanctions. According to the report, Chinese officials are worried that an aggressive financial response could be taken against #China in the event of a regional military conflict with #Taiwan or continuous partnerships with #Russia.

Silver Breakout or Breakdown? Russia Hints At Ruble Gold Peg & China Lockdown New Update | M&M Show

May 04, 2022 02:37 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

The #silver market is primed for a breakout but the manipulation continues. The gold market is getting all the attention while the silver price fluctuates in the same trading range. The gold to silver ratio heading higher makes silver that much more attractive.

The Russian Rubles Strength Signals A Changing in the Monetary Guard w/ Dr. Quinton Hennigh

May 03, 2022 04:02 - 26 minutes - 15.3 MB

Today Dr. Quinton Hennigh, Economic Geologist, Investor & Consultant, joins us to share his thoughts on the global economy and the volatility of the financial markets. During this interview, Quinton elaborates on how Russia, gold, and the debt crisis will soon bring about systemic changes.

Real Estate Bubble Deflates: Air Seeps Out As Interest Rates Rise | No QE, No ZIRP = Bursting Bubble

April 27, 2022 15:11 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Some experts are claiming they see cracks in the housing market bubble. The air is starting to seep out of the housing bubble, and it will only get worse from here. No QE, No NIRP = Bursting Bubbles...

Reserve Currency Reshuffling Increases | Israel Dumps The Dollar For China's Renminbi | TPTS

April 25, 2022 16:34 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Israel’s central bank has made the most significant changes to its allocation of reserves in over a decade. The ICB lowered the dollar and euro holdings while adding the Chinese yuan. The reshuffling of currency holdings away from the dollar's dominance is picking up.

IMF Panics: Losing Control Of Debt-Based Currency System | TPTS

April 22, 2022 01:03 - 50 minutes - 34.3 MB

Financial stability risks have risen as interest rates rise and debt defaults increase threatens the resilience of the financial system. The debt-based currency system is running out of steam as the people borrow less and Governments need to spend more.

Gold is Shining Brighter: Global Cost of Living Crisis Is Hard For Bankers To Hide | M &M Show

April 20, 2022 19:28 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Prices are soaring globally as the consumer price index which measures the cost of everyday products and services reaches 40-year highs in developed economies. Inflation hasn’t been this bad since 1981 in the USA. While prices are inching higher in the USA, the rest of the world has been suffering much longer because of the destruction of purchasing power caused by the Central Banking fiat regime.

(Pt. 1) Critical Moment For Sri Lanka | Central Bank Defaults After 70 Years w/ Lahiru Doloswala

April 13, 2022 03:35 - 26 minutes - 15.2 MB

Today Lahiru Doloswala, Journalist for NewsCutter.ik, joins us to share his experiences living in Sri Lanka and the uphill battle his country faces to overcome the current economic and political chaos. From rapid inflation to Government corruption, the Sri Lankan people are caught in the middle of the sovereign debt default and the chaos.

Pentagon Delivers Billions of Military Aid to Ukraine In Record Time | The People's Talk Show

April 12, 2022 02:57 - 1 hour - 29 MB

The US has approved more than a billion dollars in security assistance for Ukraine since Russia's attack began. Those packages, which have included anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles, have been arriving in just a few days. Such deliveries have "never been done that fast before. I wonder why?

A Different Type of Recession? | Historically Low Inventory Causes Disruptions w/ Ralph Shearing

April 09, 2022 19:51 - 21 minutes - 12.6 MB

Today Ralph Shearing, CEO & President of Altaley Mining, joins us to share his thoughts on the supply crunch in the metals market. Due to all the uncertainty in the world, the overall sentiment of the mining industry is that the gold bull cycle will be confirmed this year.   Please find out more about my guest Ralph Shearing and the latest developments with Altaley Mining here: (CSE: ALTY I OTCQB: ATLYF) https://www.altaleymining.com/.

Gazprom Cuts Energy | ‘RubleGas’ The World’s New Resource-Based Reserve Currency | TPTS

April 06, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

#Rublegas is the commodity currency du jour if Europe wants #gas. After European nations imported the most gas from Russian sources last week in months, scrambling to stock up on supplies as the deadline set by Russian President Vladimir #Putin comes to an end.

FINAL NOTICE: No Ruble Payment, No Gas - Putin Draws Line In The Sand on April 1st l M&M Show

April 05, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Russian officials said their demand for “unfriendly" countries to pay for natural gas in rubles does not mean supplies will be immediately interrupted yet starting this month it will.  Gas used for heating and electricity was still flowing from Russia to Europe on Friday but the world has been put on final notice. Pay us in Rubles or else...   

Physical Markets Are Coming To Life | Silver Out-Performs Gold On A Relative Basis w/ Bob Coleman

April 05, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 15.9 MB

Today Bob Coleman, Hedge Fund Manager & Founder of Goldsilvervault.com, joins us to share his thoughts and expertise in the physical bullion industry. The supply-side and divergence away from Western price-setting mechanisms are being obvious. As more talks of gold and silver continue there will be more of a need for precious metals than ever before.    Find out more about my guest Bob Coleman and his research here: https://www.goldsilvervault.com

✅ Russia Aims To Activate Another Ally| India-Russia Explore a Rupee-Ruble Payment Network | TPTS

April 05, 2022 01:57 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

The Indian government is reportedly considering Moscow’s proposal to turn to the Russian payment system, which allows direct rupee-ruble transfers in #bilateraltrade.  The mechanism developed by the Russian central bank is expected to boost commerce between the two countries by avoiding dollar-denominated trade and allowing the world’s third-biggest oil consumer to continue purchases from Russia, bypassing Western sanctions.   #Indian authorities are actively considering dedicated #paymentm...

Kremlin Threatens To Halt Supplies As G7 Ministers Reject Paying In Rubles | TPTS

April 01, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Russia on Monday has issued a firm and unyielding response to G-7 ministers who had dismissed as "unacceptable" its plan to only accept ruble payments for Russian gas going to "unfriendly" nations.  

What's the Real Price of Oil? Russia Requires Payment In Rubles or Gold, Not Dollars w/ Nate Fisher

March 31, 2022 23:22 - 25 minutes - 14.8 MB

Today Nathan Fisher, Researcher & Blogger at Renaissancemen.org, joins us to share his research into the recent announcement by Russia of the de facto gold Petrosystem starting this week. The reopening of the gold window will bring into question the current price discovery of commodities measured in gold and not dollars. 

(Russia Puts G7 In Check!) Gold Reserves Ban Confirms New Monetary System | M & M Show

March 29, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

The U.S. and its allies are moving to block financial transactions with Russia's Central Bank that involve gold, aiming to further restrict the country's ability to use its international reserves to escalate the #dedollarization movement. Putin has been building his gold stockpile well before recent events in order to reintroduce gold back into the monetary world order.  

BRICS Show Unity With Breakfast Meeting | Conduct Five-Way Dialogue On Strengthening Agenda | TPTS

March 29, 2022 01:33 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov held a breakfast meeting with the “Moscow-accredited” Ambassadors from the BRICS countries. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry website, Foreign Minister Lavrov maintained that “the unprecedented economic war unleashed against Russia through sanctions is a crude violation of key international legal standards”.

⏱ Biden “Evolving Intelligence" Warns of Cyberattack, Solar Flare & Interest Rate Hikes | TPTS

March 23, 2022 13:43 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday the central bank is prepared to raise interest rates more aggressively – including by half a percentage point at some meetings. Space weather experts have spotted the sun ejecting a large mass of particles and think this could hit Earth in the next few days.  Biden said in a Monday statement that Russia “could conduct malicious cyber activity against the United States, including as a response to the unprecedented economic costs we’ve imposed” i...

US Mint Runs Out of Silver Blanks & China Orders 51 Million Into Lockdown | The People's Talk Show

March 21, 2022 14:14 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

The United States Mint (Mint) today announced it will forgo the production and sales of Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars in 2022.  This calculated pause is directly related to the global pandemic’s impact upon the availability of silver blanks from the Mint’s suppliers.

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