American Consequences With Trish Regan

I'm a big believer in learning from history. Understanding our mistakes and our wins from the past can help give us guidance for the here and now. In this episode, I sit down with presidential historian Paul Brandus, a historian, journalist, and frequent speaker at presidential libraries, for a look at why we're in the situation we're in, vis-à-vis Europe, Russia, and Ukraine, today. Paul and I also talk about some of his books, including Jackie: Her Transformation from First Lady to Jackie O, in which he tells us all about the challenges she faced as a single mother in the years after her husband had been assassinated and prior to marrying Aristotle Onassis. Join us for this deep dive into European and US history with an added bonus of Jackie O. For more from Paul, you can follow him on Twitter, @westwingreport. Follow me @trish_regan. Plus make sure to sign up for my newsletter at AmericanConsequences.com

Amid major market volatility, investors question whether we're about to see a repeat of the year 2000 in tech stocks. In this crucial edition of American Consequences, I sit down with famed hedge fund investor Whitney Tilson to explain why now might be the best time to buy tech stocks. He's naming names – or rather tickers – and helping people think through the implications of getting into solid growth companies. I most especially loved hearing how Whitney Tilson got his start. He managed to take $10,000 in savings and grow it into a $200-million hedge fund. He told me all about some of the bumps he's had along the way and why he's so committed to helping individual investors grow their portfolios. Whitney has some really entertaining stories that I know you will love hearing… not to mention some darn good picks. Sign up for Whitney's free investment newsletter at empirefinancialresearch.com. You can get more from me online at americanconsequences.com and on Twitter @Trish_Regan. 

As the Fed delivers on its promise to raise rates, investors question, "what's next for the markets?" Although transparency has become more complex, there are still ways to make money and protect your portfolio.   I'm thrilled to welcome on the show this week Enrique Abeyta, editor of  Empire Elite Trader, Empire Elite Growth, Empire SPAC Investor, and Empire Elite Options newsletters at Empirefinancialresearch.com. Enrique has more than 20 years of experience on Wall Street, having founded hedge funds with more than $2 billion in assets under management.   Today, Enrique shares with us some of his favorite ideas to buy right now, plus one that he's about to take a hard look at. Considering he was one of the first to recommend Twitter get sold, you'll want to hear which media company he believes could be bought next.   Join me for this entertaining, thoughtful conversation with Enrique on how investors can come out on the other side of this rate-hiking environment.   Be sure to subscribe to this podcast at AmericanConsequences.com/podcast, Apple iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Plus, you can follow Enrique at Enrique Abeyta on Twitter, and me at Trish_Regan.  

Elon Musk just made a significant move, and Twitter has accepted.   In today's podcast, Trish Regan sits down with Empire Financial Research's Herb Greenberg to examine how Elon might change the social media landscape… forever. Herb also shares his important thoughts on how investors can recognize great value plays long before the Twittersphere world has even heard of these companies in a viral social media environment. Everyday investors need to know where the “hot stocks” are long before they're known to the public. This is what Herb specializes in… and he's sharing his ideas with Trish today. If you want to hear more from Herb, sign up for his newsletter at empirefinancialresearch.com and follow him on Twitter @HerbGreenberg. Follow Trish @Trish_Regan and sign up for her daily financial newsletter at Americanconsequences.com

Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is poised to shake up the entire social media industry, regardless of whether he's successful in his bid or not. In this special edition of American Consequences, I sit down with Stansberry Editor Dan Ferris to discuss what's at stake for the country and our freedom of speech… as well as what's at stake for shareholders. The bottom line, there is massive opportunity for investors and democracy alike. Join Dan and me for a look at how Elon Musk wins the day no matter what.   Follow Dan Ferris on Twitter @dferris1961 and Trish @Trish_Regan. You can also tune in to The Investor Hour podcast hosted by Dan Ferris by going to investorhour.com. Plus, make sure to sign up for the American consequences newsletter that looks at global, economic, and political trends to help you understand what it means for your money by signing up at americanconsequences.com

Interest rates are rising and are expected to increase in the coming months. It could be time to rethink your portfolio allocation since the fixed income market may, in time, look considerably more attractive. In this episode of American Consequences, Trish Regan speaks with Neil Grossman – a former physicist, mathematician, corporate attorney, central banker, and hedge fund investor – who says, "The Fed has done just about everything wrong. It's continually buried its head in the sand, refusing to recognize that too much money in the system inevitably leads to inflation." This week, we got proof of the consequences of too much stimulus by way of an 8.5% increase in consumer prices. Grossman points out that the Fed may find itself having to pull a "Paul Volcker," meaning a higher-than-expected escalation of interest rates. While that may cause a pullback in equities, Grossman points out it may also be a healthy opportunity to rethink one's fixed income portfolio.

As gold and oil inch higher in global markets amid ongoing challenges overseas, Trish sits down with Kevin Rich, one of the original architects of some of the world's most important ETFs in the commodity space. Rich tells Trish to “prepare for more volatility and a higher interest rate environment” while conflicts overseas continue. How should investors think about their portfolios and how can they safeguard their assets best? Listen to this edition of American Consequences with Trish Regan to find out.

If the horror of what is transpiring in Ukraine and Russia has taught us anything, it's that we need to be self-reliant. It is critical for our domestic, economic, and national security that we turn back to ourselves. It's one of the reasons why Trish is so bullish on the long-term health of America. In this podcast, Trish is joined by Mark Moss, Market Analyst and Host of Market Disruptors, who argues that the phase we are now in, “this move towards domestic, economic, and national security,” is to be expected. We've allowed ourselves to veer off course (for relying on Russia for an energy supply) and are getting an opportunity to "Reset." Find out what it means for your investments and why it's so critical to go local in this new prosperous, grounded future in this week's episode. 

As tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine, Trish sits down with noted geopolitical and macroeconomics strategist Marko Papic, Partner and Chief Strategist at the Clocktower Group, to look at how to best position your portfolio. Papic warns the Fed may not be able to raise rates as quickly as it intended, given the increasing threat of recession. "Energy prices," he says, "will continue to escalate, providing a positive environment for energy investing." Other sectors he likes include materials and Real Estate, but he warns it will be a delicate balance between the inflation heading our way and the danger that could cause a massive consumer pullback. Find out how to best position your portfolio amid these ongoing challenges. For more from Trish, go to AmericanConsequences.com and sign up for her daily newsletter, follow her on Twitter @trish_regan.

With the Fed finally moving on interested rates, Trish Regan sits down with noted investor, physicist and former central banker, Neil Grossman, for a look at the massive inflation creeping into our economy. According to Neil, the Fed is very much at fault. In fact, he tells her, "Jerome Powell is the financial equivalent of COVID." Neil argues that Powell "has created a kind of eco-demic... a pandemic for our economy." This is an important warning from Neil Grossman who argues inflation may consistently top 5% per year over the next decade. How can you protect yourself? Listen in as Trish and Neil talk through some strategies.

Trish is joined by Dr. David Eifrig, editor of Retirement Millionaire, who says recent events have caused him to grow quite bearish. His models predicted massive inflation as much as eight months ago…now, that time is here. How can you protect your investments? How can you manage volatility to your advantage? Doc has some insightful answers in this spirited discussion with Trish. You can get more from Doc and access his free presentation online at “InflationWarning.com,” as well as access to his newsletters.  

As tensions escalate overseas, investors are watching massive volatility in US markets. So what do you do now? Trish Regan speaks with Stansberry Research's Scott Garliss who runs the Defensive Portfolio Solutions for his firm and says - "Believe it or not this is a smart time to be investing." Find out what Scott likes most in this increasingly challenging environment. Get more from Scott at StansberryInvestor.com plus follow Trish on Twitter @Trish_Regan

Amid the growing possibility of war between Ukraine and Russia, American investors are getting increasingly nervous... But in this week's podcast, portfolio manager Adam Johnson, founder of BullsEyeBrief.com, tells Trish that the "markets can manage Putin – it's Jerome Powell they really need to worry about." Adam looks at the parallels between Europe's challenges now and what happened when Crimea was annexed in 2014, and concludes that the increased volatility in U.S. equities is a real opportunity for long-term value investors. Adam also walks Trish through the sectors and stocks he likes the most – everything from green energy to traditional energy to biotech. And he says tech companies "have been overly beaten down." Listen to the full episode for the names and tickers of the stocks that Adam believes are poised for success right now. You can follow Adam on Twitter at @AJInsight and Trish @Trish_Regan.

In this special edition of American Consequences, Trish Regan pays tribute to PJ O'Rourke. O'Rourke was the Editor-in-Chief of American Consequences Magazine since its inception in 2017. In this episode, Trish brings you some of her conversations with PJ over the years. You'll hear his thoughts and concerns about our increasingly divided nation — as well as his fear of growing government overreach in the wake of COVID. As Trish says, "PJ was a legend…and he will be dearly missed."

This week, Trish sits down with a very special guest, William McEachern, an economist most recognized for his famed college textbooks on economics. William also happens to be her uncle, and Trish cites him as a big reason why she devoted her journalism career to markets and economics. Despite the continuing spike in inflation and increasing bouts of volatility in the markets, William is still a long-term believer in the U.S. markets and economy... And he says not even the communists can overcome market forces. In the end, the power of the consumer always wins. Follow Trish on twitter @Trish_Regan and subscribe now to AmericanConsequences.com for more on this and many other stories.

Famed economist and author Art Laffer sits down with Trish Regan this week on the show. Art shares some of his characteristic optimism, and says that despite the bumps in the road we're experiencing right now with our economy and markets, the future for this country looks fantastic. Art predicts a tough first quarter followed by some solid growth as we head into the fall. They talk taxes, former president Regan (whom Art advised for most of the 80s), the Fed, and possible 2024 election contenders.Listen to the full episode for all the details. Follow Trish on twitter @Trish_Regan and subscribe now to AmericanConsequences.com for more on this and many other stories.

"The Mooch" is making a bold call… Bitcoin will soar to $500,000.  This week, Trish welcomes back to the show her friend and former White House Press Secretary Anthony Scaramucci. The Mooch tells Trish that despite the recent volatility, bitcoin is just getting started… And the popular crypto will help power the future.  Investors, he says, should think of it a bit like Google or Facebook in their early days. And as bitcoin has only just scratched the surface of widespread adoption, there is still a massive opportunity for making money… Listen to their engaging conversation to hear how the Mooch thinks the bitcoin horizon looks over the coming year and decade.  For more information subscribe to AmericanConsequences.com & follow Trish on twitter @Trish_Regan.

Market volatility is back… And bitcoin along with the equities markets is paying the price. Just how bad will it get?  In this episode, crypto expert Eric Wade sits down with Trish to talk about the reasons behind bitcoin's recent fall and why cryptos, in general, are still an important place to be invested long term, so long as investors understand the risks. As the country increasingly prepares for Web 3.0, cryptos will play a critical role in the creation of the Metaverse. Crypto investing is not for the faint of heart... Eric cautions against putting too much of an investment in this volatile space. He reminds investors that they should be cautious and only put in 1%-5% of a portfolio into cryptos. If you're looking to maximize your crypto investing opportunities, this is a podcast worth listening to. 

Web 3.0 is about to revolutionize the tech industry and change our lives…  In the coming years, we'll soon enter a brave new world of 3D virtual reality, powered by sophisticated, super-fast semi-conductor chips, and populated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology. And this Web 3.0 could mean tremendous independence for individual creators.  In this week's episode, Trish sits down with Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, one of the world's largest bitcoin-mining companies. Trish and Fred talk about the sheer power of what's coming and how it may upend the traditional Internet as we know it. This is a must-listen podcast for anyone wanting to invest in your future. Find out how cryptocurrencies and blockchains will connect us all in Web 3.0.  Make sure to subscribe to AmericanConsequences.com, follow Trish on Twitter @Trish_Regan, and find even more at TrishIntel.com  

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are taking over the world... If you're not familiar with NFTs, you're not alone… An NFT is a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, or real estate. They are unique and are bought and sold online, frequently with cryptocurrencies. And NFTs are the next frontier in the digital revolution...  Joining Trish this week on the podcast is an expert in this arena, Eddie Ibanez. Eddie, a technology entrepreneur and pioneer in computer tech and data patterns, talks with Trish about this exciting and emerging new industry. Some have even compared mathematician Eddie with Matt Damon's genius character in the smash-hit movie Good Will Hunting. Eddie recently teamed up with famous YouTuber and NFT junkie Logan Paul to create CryptoZoo, a digital zoo where users can breed, collect, and trade exotic hybrid animals as NFTs. These digital oddities may sound bizarre, but there's big money to be made... NFTs can sell for wild sums of money – millions of dollars. Listen to this week's episode for a better understanding of the technology that is our future... For more Trish, go to AmericanConsequences.com and follow Trish on twitter @Trish_Regan and online at TrishIntel.com  

In this episode, Trish Regan sits down with Jason Les, CEO of Riot Blockchain. Jason is a former professional poker player and computer scientist who has been fascinated with bitcoin since its early days. Today, he runs one of the world's largest bitcoin mining companies. Trish and Jason talk about everything from the popularity of bitcoin to the increasingly competitive environment that miners now face, government involvement, and environmental concerns. If you have any interest in investing in bitcoin or in companies involved in this space, make sure to listen to today's episode.Because as Jason says, "This is the future." You can follow Jason on Twitter @JasonLes_ and the company @RiotBlockchain. Follow Trish @Trish_Regan and sign up for this podcast at AmericanConsequences.com

Investing today can seem overwhelming... With so much information coming at us daily, how can we cut through the market noise? How do we determine which stocks are the right ones to buy? Or which sectors we should focus on? In this special edition of American Consequences With Trish Regan, Wall Street legend Marc Chaikin tells us it's easier than you think if you have the right tools... He is the mastermind behind "Chaikin's Power Gauge," which uses key criteria to analyze thousands of stocks to help predict winners and losers. In this week's episode, Marc walks Trish through how the Power Gauge works and how you can benefit from this research yourself. Sharpen your pencils, folks, because he's got a list of some exciting stocks you should consider in 2022. For more from Marc, check out StrangeDays2022.com and be sure to subscribe to Trish's e-mails at AmericanConsequences.com.  

Are we looking at a bear market in 2022?  A growing number of indicators suggest that stock market valuations are downright frothy... Meanwhile, there are new questions about whether or not the economy can continue growing in this environment when the Federal Reserve pulls back on its liquidity.  In this episode, Trish Regan is joined by Stansberry Research's technical analyst Greg Diamond, editor of Ten Stock Trader. Greg uses his technical and fundamental expertise to determine the best market opportunities for investors. Hear his ideas on this podcast now, and if you're interested in taking your investing to the next level in terms of technical analysis, Ten Stock Trader is the best place to start. Click here for all the details. You can follow Trish on twitter @Trish_Regan and subscribe to her newsletter at https://AmericanConsequences.com

As the world reacts to the Omicron variant, airlines are bracing for yet another turbulent time… And according to Ben Baldanza, economist and former CEO of Spirit Airlines, the industry is currently undergoing a massive change.  Legacy airlines are struggling with high oil prices, significant travel restrictions, and a total loss of the business class customers... But that doesn't mean there aren't investing opportunities in this space as companies like JetBlue, Spirit, and Frontier become more focused on regional travel. The smart money, Ben tells Trish, will be re-thinking how it can invest in the airline sector…  Plus, this former airline CEO details exactly when you should buy your plane tickets to secure the cheapest rates, and how purchasing a package is often the ultimate deal.   Join Trish and Ben for an in-depth discussion about the changes ahead for the airline industry.

Just as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns that the Central Bank may need to reduce its monetary stimulus faster than expected, the U.S. Economy is getting hit by the Omicron variant. Banking legend Bill Rhodes, president, and CEO of William R. Rhodes Global Advisors as well as the former senior vice chairman and former senior international officer of Citigroup join Trish with a warning: Stagflation is coming. Rhodes led Citigroup as Vice Chairman and was responsible for the restructuring of debt agreements for countries all over the world. The monetary policy similarities between what some of the most challenged emerging markets have engaged in... and what our Federal Reserve has encouraged, could send us into an environment of hyperinflation... or even stagflation. Rhodes tells us it's time for Powell to channel Paul Volcker. Rhodes also shares memories with Trish of his good friend Paul Volcker and the time they shared as office mates together shortly before Volcker's death in 2019.

The cannabis industry is rapidly changing... And there are major investment opportunities ahead of the federal government possibly declassifying cannabis from a Schedule 1 drug. Trish Regan, who has written about the cannabis industry in her book Joint Ventures: Inside America's Almost Legal Marijuana Industry and recorded two documentaries on the subject, sits down with Cannabis Capitalist Editor Tom Carroll to look at which companies are best-poised for growth in our changing regulatory environment. Tom says this is a can't-miss industry for investors.

David Bahnsen, the founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group and the author of the new book There's No Free Lunch, cautions the value of "work" is an essential and integral part of a flourishing economy. Bahnsen fears the powerful elites will destroy the country's economic future with these freebies. In this episode, Trish and David examine what and when things went wrong and how we can get things back on track.

Are the markets in trouble? Where should you be investing your money?  In this week's episode, Trish is joined by the publisher of the Lead Lag-Report, Michael Gayed. Michael brings up an interesting point about cryptocurrencies...do they have too much leverage in the market? If so, could they help cause a recession? Trish and Michael discuss break-down crypto recession scenarios and they also discuss the relationship between lumber and gold.

In this episode of American Consequences with Trish Regan, Trish sits down with a panel full of great Americans (and one great Englishman) at the Stansberry Alliance Conference. The Las Vegas event featured an all-star guest line-up: Former Congressman and host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report, Dr. Ron Paul, co-host of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Buck Sexton, editor of Real Clear Markets John Tamny, author of Losing Little Things That Make You Go Home Grant Williams and host of the Stansberry Investor Hour Podcast, Dan Ferris.  This panel covers the increase of money supply, the role of the Federal Reserve in increasing cost-of-living and the history of inflation in the US, supply chain issues, and the impact higher prices overall are having on the production of consumable goods.  We get into the Biden administration's handling of COVID-19 and the impact it's had on the US economy in the last 6 months. It's very clear that most Americans are dissatisfied with Biden, but what happens in 2024? A lot can change between now and then, but can Biden turn this thing around? We think not…

In this episode, Trish talks with Professor and NBER Research Associate, Barry Eichengreen about a number of alarming topics including inflation, the supply shortage, and rising gas prices.   Professor Eichengreen talks about how the December 2020 and March 2021 stimulus are partly to blame for the latest inflation numbers.  Trish and Barry also talk about the supply shortage and how his forecast shows the shortage will likely continue for the next 6 months, at which point inflation could begin to decrease.     Plus, they have a very honest conversation about his new book - "In Defense of Public Spending."

In this episode of Americans Consequences with Trish Regan, Trish welcomes former White House economist and Wall Street Journal editorial board member Stephen Moore to the podcast. Steve says the supply chain shortage is growing worse and Americans should be ready for sticker shock everywhere within the next few weeks. Here's what to expect as the economy prepares for hyper-inflation in the months ahead.

Fresh off the Facebook whistleblower testimony on Capitol Hill, Trish is joined by TV legend John Stossel, who is currently suing Facebook for defamation about his investigation into climate-change stories. Stossel talks about the Facebook "fact-checking" process and how he even received an apology from one fact-checker, and how another said he never personally viewed John's video. Plus, Trish and John talk about the almighty Facebook algorithm and how it's censoring Conservative media while allowing Liberal media, Communist countries, and even the Taliban to post without penalty.

In this episode, Trish is joined by Greg Foss, executive director at Validus Power, who discusses China's foolish decision to ban bitcoin.  Plus, they discuss bitcoin being a "digital store of energy" and not a form of currency, the challenges of mining bitcoin, and much more. Trish gives her thoughts on the latest crisis at Facebook and details some of her struggles with shadow-banning and censorship. Have a question or topic you want to hear in a future podcast episode? Send us an e-mail at trishreganfeedback.com.

In this episode, Trish is joined by Grover Norquist, the president and founder of Americans for Tax Reform, a tax-payer advocacy group. A government shutdown is looming... Who is to blame? Democrats or Republicans? Plus, the Biden Administration is telling the American public that the $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill is going to cost them "nothing." How is that possible? When will the government stop spending like it's Monopoly money? Norquist says there's only two ways to get the money they need – print it or tax more!  

Trish welcomes BullseyeBrief.com founder and stock-picker, Adam Johnson. A former trader and financial news reporter, Johnson uses his insight to look for hot American stocks. In this episode, Trish and Adam discuss the sectors and companies with the most opportunity in the years ahead. From airline stocks to oil companies...from gold miners to home builders...from Biotech to gambling, Johnson tells Trish the names he's buying now. 

Woke corporations are rapidly taking over America.  Will these new company initiatives actually help consumers or is it all to make a quick buck and push a crazy liberal agenda?  In this episode, Trish talks with entrepreneur and best-selling author, Vivek Ramaswamy.  Is the relationship between the government and big business more alarming than ever? Ramaswamy says..."It's worse than it's ever been, and the reason is that it is dressed up in the veneer of progressivism." Plus, Trish asks about social media censorship and the financial ramifications of the Afghanistan debacle.        

In this episode, Trish talks with the president and chief investment officer of Greylock Capital Management, Hans Humes.  There's been much debate about how the Biden Administration exited Afghanistan, but, how does that affect American markets, and what are the financial ramifications?  Trish and Hans discuss. Plus, with the 20th anniversary of 9/11 upon us, Hans discusses the role of Saudi Arabia in tolerating religious extremism.

This week on American Consequences with Trish Regan, Trish welcomes veteran investor Neil Grossman. Neil has spent the last two decades in the financial industry working as a proprietary trader, asset manager, and market-maker in roles at JPM Morgan and Senior Risk Banker at Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway). In this Episode, Trish and Neil discuss how the Fed's actions of recent years have distorted any potential signals the markets usually show. He notes that their financial manipulation keeps warping the economy so much that regular American investors will end up paying the price. But with October being a historically challenging month for the markets, will next month be another correction? And if not, when? Trish and Neal discuss the upside of this potential Wall Street crash and more on this week's episode. 

On the eve of the Jackson Hole Federal Reserve symposium, one former investor is slamming the Fed for its historically low rates and constant money printing. In an interview with Trish Regan on the American Consequences podcast, former investment manager turned White House advisor turned television host Steve Cortes blasts the Federal Reserve for what he deems as "irresponsible" policy.   “Americans' bottom-line reality is deteriorating, and inflation is robbing them of prosperity.” Click here to listen now. 

Trish Regan and American Consequences welcomes American politician Ron Paul. A former Congressman and three-time Presidential Candidate, Dr. Ron Paul has been the leading advocate for political liberty for over 50 years. Ron's libertarian crusade has him fighting for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies based on commodity-backed currency.  With the recent anniversary of the removal of the gold standard and the US Dollar in 1971, Trish and Dr. Paul discuss the problems of today with Nixon's decision 50 years ago, including inflation that rivals 1970's and what that means for Middle-Class Americans (hint: it's not good).  Join Trish and Dr. Ron Paul as they take you through why we've seen the destruction of sound money policy and why it's led to the “End of America.” Have a question or topic you want to hear in a future podcast episode? Send us an email at trishreganfeedback.com 

Our freedom of speech is under attack... Big Tech dictates what we can see, read, and discuss and if left unchecked, Big Tech's bias will destroy all independent thought. Thankfully, one social media entrepreneur is committed to prevent this from happening.Mark Weinstein, who's CEO of the new social network MeWe, says he knew this was his calling in 2011 when he heard Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg say, “The social norm is just something that's evolved over time.”The rise of online social networking should not mean that people no longer have an expectation of privacy. Mark is world-renowned as a leading privacy advocate and has more than 20 year's experience in privacy and social media. MeWe's conservative platform is described as the anti-Facebook… providing folks around the world with an ad-free communication network they can trust. Join Trish and Mark on this week's edition of American Consequences podcast for an in-depth discussion about free speech, Big Tech, and how MeWe is changing the social media landscape for good.

This week, Trish Regan and American Consequences welcomes Michael Gayed, portfolio manager at Toroso Asset Management, award winning author and publisher of the Lead Lag Report. His report uses intermarket analysis to seek the good data from the bad and focus on the market signals that really matter—the ones that his acclaimed research has shown can anticipate trends in the financial markets. Michael and Trish discuss what worries them most about the markets…. Erosion of the value of your savings, current ongoing asset bubbles and the risk of inflation over real wages….Michael's biggest concern, between the Fed ongoing printing of US Dollars, numerous stimulus checks and rise of the uneducated retail investor, is that the markets are headed for volatility. The “Eye of the Storm”, as he calls the current environment, has Michael worried about the future and indicates the markets decline may be here sooner than you think. You can learn from this “risk on/risk off” expert on ways to make sure you are protected and prepared. Inflation is here, and no amount of money printing can help the average investor…

American Consequences Editor-in-Chief and best-selling author P.J. O'Rourke joins Trish in this episode and they dive into a variety of topics, including his updated blockbuster book Eat the Rich that he's giving away for free at freepjbook.com.  P.J. talks with Trish about the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, the state of small businesses, masks, shutdowns, and inflated prices of goods and services.  P.J. isn't President Biden's biggest fan and worries that the administration will impose more lockdowns should health concerns continue.  Human nature shows us that people in power like to exercise that power, says P.J., and while politicians are attempting to uphold the health and safety of our country (no easy feat), they're still human and delight in shutdowns… perpetuating said power. With COVID-19 variants on the rise, small businesses can't withstand another shutdown, and the country can't continue to print money and prop them up… It's a recipe on how to tear this country apart, even more so than it already is. President Biden needs to show leadership that unifies. Inflation, a pandemic, human nature, and general discourse has us all on the edge of our proverbial seats. 

A dwindling middle class coupled with increasing prices for gas, food, lumber, homes and more - Trish worries that the economy is on a runway to destruction, for most Americans. An hourglass economy with too many people on the bottom of the economic spectrum and the same at the top. Where is the middle class?  Trish welcomes in Stansberry Research's Dr. David Eifrig - Publisher Retirement Millionaire, which shows readers how to live a millionaire lifestyle on less money than you'd imagine possible. He's gone on to launch Retirement Trader, which uses options to help people construct safe, reliable income streams… Income Intelligence, the most comprehensive monthly review we know of the universe of income investments… and Advanced Options, which applies options trading to the stocks that are recommended by Stansberry Research to earn bigger gains.  Doc's track record continues to amaze as many of his Retirement Trader readers know, with his documented 136 consecutive winners picked.   Doc and Trish are brutally aware of real inflation, something you won't hear from the mainstream and certainly not government officials and the central banks… Trish and Dr. Eifrig discuss the U.S. dollar and lack of purchasing power, plus they give retirement insights that helps safeguard from the increasingly centralized economy. Learn what percentage of your portfolio should be in Gold. Do Corporate Bonds have a part? What about US Treasures? Doc explains. Does the 60/40 asset allocation model still hold up? The important topics in today's climate with one of the most renowned Retirement Experts in the world.

It's no surprise that Big Tech has reached too big to fail status that some say calls for new regulations to prevent monopolization. While the politicians in D.C. figure out how to rein in the country's biggest technology companies, Trish Regan gives the listener insights on why break up of these behemoths aren't all about power and control, but could also be a money making event for investors. Trish welcomes back Lord Conrad Black, who previously controlled the third largest English speaking newspaper empire including Chicago Times and the Daily Telegraph. Lord Black gives insight on shadow banning, political freedom of speech, monopolies and how to publish and invest in this ever evolving and complicated digital age. Have a question or topic you want to hear in a future podcast episode? Send me an email trish@americanconsequences.com.

Right now, we're very much at risk of seeing more and more inflation… And you need to  protect yourself in this unstable economic environment. Join me and senior financial analyst of Stansberry Research, Scott Garliss, on the show this week as we discuss everything from trends in the S&P 500 Index, lessons learned from Scott's 20-plus years on Wall Street, hot industries poised for growth, and where to act in the market NOW. Listen to the full episode for Scott's prediction on a potential change in leadership in the Federal Reserve and how that might impact the dollar. Scott warns, “Now is a great time in the market to develop a game plan because you don't want to wait until things are bad and it's too late.” Scott's morning note can be found on Stansberryinvestor.com, along with tons of valuable financial research and tools to help you become a better investor. For your FREE access, click here. Have a question or topic you want to hear in a future podcast episode? Send me an email trish@americanconsequences.com.

Big Tech has long since outgrown itself, America. And we have a push-pull relationship with the likes of Apple, Google, and Facebook. As much as we decry their monopolistic, First Amendment-crushing ways of shadow-banning and demonetization, we're also helplessly tied to these giants to participate in the digital world. The silicon quandary is two-fold, as the questions of Big Tech's unchecked power invite antitrust monopoly-busting concerns along with the free speech argument. Enter the oft-maligned Section 230, an antiquated act that allows these platforms to skirt any responsibility for content moderation, as they're just hosting the posts, not publishing them. And there's a further wrinkle in all this: Amazon. Bezos' creation somehow skirts the definition of a classic monopoly, as the e-retail Everything Store does lower consumer prices and improve services, albeit at the cost of excluding competitors.  But there could be a shake-up soon in Silicon Valley. Biden's appointed the promising Lina Khan as the new FTC Commissioner – think of her like Elliot Ness, but instead of going after Al Capone, she has her sights set on Mark Zuckerberg. Columbia Professor John Coffee, an expert in securities law, joins Trish to stress the urgency of dismantling Big Tech while noting the legislative and legal willpower required to hold companies like Facebook and Apple accountable. The two also discuss the EU's suit against Google, the predatory practices of app stores, and why corporate crime so often goes unpunished.

Another day, another hack attack headline – from the Colonial Pipeline breach to Brazil's JDS (the world's largest beef supplier) and Texas' SolarWinds falling compromised to Russian hackers, it's clear that America's digitally exposed.  Our companies and citizens are all potential victims of a winking Putin's state-sanctioned hacking pirates. His cyber minions gun from their keyboards to disrupt our power and food sectors, the very bedrocks of our civilization.   And in lieu of the Pentagon stepping in, the private cybersecurity space will be an essential one in the coming years from both a national security and investment perspective. In short, we need to protect ourselves, America – because we are not safe. Morgan Wright, a cybersecurity and digital terrorism analyst, tells Trish Regan that the Colonial Pipeline attack was a watershed moment for the U.S., alerting us to the visceral repercussions of hacker attacks. And he hopes this newly heightened national vigilance will translate into actual policy change and personal accountability as our country battens down our digital hatches.   The two also discuss how woefully obsolete the tech is in many U.S. government agencies, America's need to transition from reactionary to proactive on the digital defense front, and the safest investing plays in the cybersecurity space.

With Green Energy initiatives front and center at the G7 summit, the commitment to renewable energy is gaining steam on the international stage. Politics aside, this represents an undeniable opportunity for investors -- just ask BlackRock. Listen, oil's not going anywhere anytime soon, but we're undeniably in a transitional period when it comes to the energy sector. One crack in the rosy glasses of the Green Energy movement is, as always, China. For these lofty environmental measures to work, China would have to stop burning a hole in the ozone the size of Taiwan while exploiting emerging markets in smaller countries with shark loans. How can the free world lead an eco-conscious charge if the Red Dragon continues to operate without a conscience?  Andrew Wheeler, former administrator of the EPA and current fellow at the Heritage Foundation think tank, is an equal-opportunity energy enthusiast who applauds advances in clean energy. But he illustrates the irony that our progress in the Green space often come at the expense of the environment and national security.   The two also discuss the nuances of energy diplomacy, the realities of EV battery creation, and the hottest companies in the Green Energy sector.

Inflation nation, here we come! Have you seen oil prices lately, America? We may be heading to $100 a barrel soon -- and it's not just at the pump that you're noticing this surge in asset costs: food and lumber prices are soaring as well. Listen, our economy is finally improving but can it continue with the dampening effect of the Fed's recklessness and Biden's socialist spending agendas? With the dust from the pandemic settling and the self-induced economic wounds of lockdowns slowly healing, all we need now is simple: for the government to step out of the way.  Renowned economist and author Stephen Moore returns with a searing take on Joe Biden and the financial landscape: with the President's Bernie Sanders' governing style experiencing pushback from moderate Democrats, it's clear the markets never took Uncle Joe seriously from the beginning. The two also discuss the absurdity of America's labor shortage, the minimum global corporate tax, and the Left's undying distrust of Big Business. 

We all live in the shadow of Big Tech and the corporate media, and their free-speech restrictions lately have America looking more like North Korea every day. Yes, the proliferation of social media in the past decade has led to more access to information, but only if the Zuckerbergs of the world allow you to see it. Listen, I’m all for the free market, but there comes a breaking point when we need to bust up the Silicon Valley monopolies. And we’re breaking, America. Conservative talk show powerhouse and fellow American Consequences contributor Buck Sexton details his own stories of censorship and shadow banning, noting that what we need are antitrust laws and more competition in the digital platform space.  The two also discuss how the pandemic made news even less trustworthy, balancing the First Amendment with capitalism and Buck’s new gig hosting a show in the late Rush Limbaugh’s time slot.