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Jun 19, 2026 – Robert Rapier joins Jim Puplava for a revealing discussion on the true state of global oil markets following the Middle East peace deal. They explore depleted reserves, Iran's newfound leverage, the challenges of restarting production...
Jun 19, 2026 – The shortest Fed statement in history just signaled a major shift—and Wall Street may not be ready. Jim Puplava and Macro Tides' Jim Welsh dig into Kevin Warsh's surprising break from forward guidance, why plunging oil...
Jun 19, 2026 – Could a second Great Depression hit by 2030? Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava unpacks ITR Economics' sobering forecast—exploding national debt, surging interest costs, and unsustainable entitlements converging...
Jun 15, 2026 – Metabolic health expert Jim LaValle joins Jim Puplava to explain why being "disease free" doesn't mean you're truly healthy. They explore the overlooked drivers of premature aging, including chronic stress, poor sleep, and insulin resistance...
June 11, 2026 – In this week's Smart Macro, Jim Puplava is joined by Chief Investment Officer Chris Puplava for a hard look at what comes next for oil, inflation, and global markets during the second half of 2026...
Jun 5, 2026 – After a record-breaking rally, Gina Martin Adams, Chief Market Strategist at HB Wealth, joins Jim Puplava to discuss what's driving equities, risks from oil and inflation, the impact of hyperscaler investments, and her sector picks...
Jun 8, 2026 – Most people chasing wealth never plan for the one thing that makes it worth having: their health. In this episode of Lifetime Planning, Jim Puplava walks Cris Sheridan through his Super Longevity Protocol, a five-year project built inside his own wellness center...
Jun 5, 2026 – Financial Sense's Jim Puplava examines the emerging economic Cold War between the US and China, focusing on the competition for control over critical minerals, rare earths, and advanced technology. Jim explains how global...
Jun 1, 2026 – Explore the often-overlooked impact of state taxes on retirement strategies with Jim Puplava and Brendan McMurtrie. This episode dives into sophisticated approaches to Roth IRA conversions, highlighting the advantages and pitfalls...
May 29, 2026 – The market is feeding an AI mania, and consensus bulls are still looking higher. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jim Puplava interviews Samantha LaDuc, chief market strategist at LaDuc Trading, about what's really driving stocks into record territory...
May 25, 2026 – Your Medicare premiums may be about to jump 20% or more, and most people are not prepared for it. In this eye-opening conversation, Jim Puplava sits down with Brian McArthur from Design My Medicare to unpack the forces driving the steepest supplement increases in years...
May 18, 2026 – Seventy percent of wealth transfers fail by the second generation. And a staggering 90 percent fail by the third. In this eye-opening conversation, Jim Puplava interviews lead advisor Brendan McMurtrie about why most...
May 11, 2026 – Losing a spouse or loved one is an emotional and overwhelming experience, and many people are left uncertain about the practical steps that follow. Financial Sense's Jim Puplava outlines a detailed survivor checklist...
As I'm sure you know, it is all but impossible to destroy gold. Yes, yes, nuclear explosions, blah blah, mercury, aqua regia, but to all intents and purposes gold is permanent. It's been here since before the earth itself, and it'll be about long after it's gone, shining away.That also means that all the gold that has ever been mined still exists. Some of it has been lost, of course, but it's still there somewhere, even if it's sitting in sunken Spanish galleon off the coast of Tobago.There are just under 7 billion ounces of gold in the world, and just over 8 billion people, so about 4/5 of an ounce per person. Until the gold rushes of the 19th century, there were roughly 2/5 of an ounce per person.As you can see by the chart below there is now more gold per capita than ever before.What's really interesting, however, is how closely cumulative gold supply tracks global population growth. The two rise at remarkably similar rates over centuries.Gold supply expands slowly, organically and roughly in line with humanity itself. No central bank planned it that way.Right there is why gold is nature's money. But there are some changes afoot.Population growth is slowing rapidly. It is actually going backwards in some parts of the world. The Matt Ridley argument is that this is a result of prosperity. Merryn Somerset Webb thinks it's even more specific than that. She blames smart phones. She may have a point. South Korea is perhaps the most advanced smart phone nation. When I went there in 2015 I remember thinking that, technologically, it was a good 10 years ahead of Western Europe. Recently we learn it has the slowest population growth of the lot.Annual gold mining supply is at record levels, however: 3,600 tonnes last year. Does this mean gold per capita is set to increase?Probably but there is a big but and it looks like this.How about that for a table?No new major discoveries - 2 million ounces or more - in 2023 or 2024. As far as I know there were three in 2025 - in China, in Saudi Arabia and in Iran.But look at the trend. We have been below the 10-discovery threshold since 2009. Discoveries peaked in 1995.The long-term implications of this are enormous. If you live in a third world country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound will be further devalued, as will the euro and dollar. The bullion dealer I use and recommend is The Pure Gold Company. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe. More here.Gold is not like other commodities, copper, oil or wheat, say, where annual production dramatically affects price because so much of what was produced previously has already been consumed. Almost all the gold ever mined still exists somewhere, as i say.But mining supply still matters at the margin.The collapse in discoveries has not yet translated into falling production because it takes such a long time to bring a deposit into production. The average time from discovery to production is now around 17 years.But we are now roughly 17 years on from the late 2000s, when the discovery rate began to fall off a cliff.In other words, we may not be far away from the point where the collapse in discoveries finally starts feeding through into stagnating or declining mine supply.And unlike previous cycles, there do not appear to be dozens of giant new deposits waiting quietly in the wings.(Obviously, a higher gold price offsets some of this because lower-grade ore becomes economic to mine.)Here is the long-term production chart. You can see how supply has largely plateaued over the last ten years .Perhaps that also helps explain why, after 50,000 years of use (yes, that figure is correct), demand for gold from individuals, institutions and central banks remains so strong.Lots of interviews to share with you this weekI've been promoting the release of The Secret History of Gold in the US. First up with my US BFF, Tom WoodsOn Financial Sense with Jim Puplava (audio only)On Kitco News with Jeremy SzafronAnd, finally, Clem ChambersLast, but not least, here is this week's commentary, in case you missed it, looking at the precarious state of the UK's finances.Thank you for being a subscriber to the Flying Frisby.Until next timeDominic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe
May 8, 2026 – Jim Puplava interviews energy expert and documentary producer Robert Bryce about the surging backlash against AI data centers across the US. Bryce describes an unprecedented wave of local rejections and protests, driven...
May 8, 2026 – Veteran market strategist Jeffrey Huge joins Jim Puplava to discuss today's record-breaking markets, with the S&P and NASDAQ at all-time highs—yet underlying risks lurk. Huge flags unprecedented valuations, excessive leverage, and...
May 8, 2026 – Gold has quietly surged nearly 300% since 2019, yet remains dramatically underowned by Western investors still chasing the next tech darling. Jim Puplava sits down with author Dominic Frisby to discuss his latest book and China's...
Apr 20, 2026 – Are blue states quietly building a "financial Berlin Wall" to trap their wealthiest residents? In this eye-opening conversation, Jim Puplava sits down with tax expert Dan Pilla to unpack the escalating war between high-tax states and the producers fueling their economies...
Apr 17, 2026 – After this week's wrap-up, Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava interviews Dave Keller, Chief Market Strategist at Sierra Alpha Research, to discuss the explosive moves in stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies as global events...
April 13, 2026 – Discover how dividend-paying stocks can add income and stability to your portfolio. Jim Puplava shares insights on dividends, inflation, tax benefits, and strategies for every stage of investing on Financial Sense Newshour...
Apr 10, 2026 – The ceasefire may be holding, but the real conflict is just getting started. Jim Puplava sits down with macro analyst Jim Welsh to break down why markets are dangerously wrong about Iran...
Apr 9, 2026 – Is America already losing World War Three without even knowing it? In this alarming conversation, Jim Puplava interviews T. Casey Fleming, author of "The Red Tsunami," a whistleblower's exposé on the Chinese Communist Party's decades-long strategy to dismantle American freedom from within...
Apr 6, 2026 – What if the number on your scale is hiding more than it reveals? In this episode, Jim Puplava sits down with Bradley Davie from InBody and Trevor Brown from LifeBase Solutions to explore how body composition analysis is transforming the way we understand our health...
Apr 3, 2026 – Amid mounting global tensions and volatile markets, Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson joins Jim Puplava after this week's market wrap to break down what's really happening beneath the surface of the major indexes. Is the stock market's recent...
Mar 30, 2026 – The accelerating US demographic migration is redrawing the economic landscape. Jim Puplava analyzes the macro trends behind the unprecedented flow of capital and talent from high-tax, high-regulation states to more...
Mar 26, 2026 – Markets are on shaky ground as oil prices soar and Middle East tensions escalate—but that's only the tip of the iceberg. In this urgent interview, Financial Sense's Jim Puplava grills Wall Street veteran John Roque on where stocks...
Mar 20, 2026 – What if the fiercest threat to America's future isn't armies or missiles—but a silent, strategic assault on the global commodities markets? In this riveting conversation, host Jim Puplava speaks with systems thinker Craig Tindale, who warns...
Mar 16, 2026 – What if breathing pressurized oxygen could be the key to unlocking your body's ability to heal and reverse cellular aging? In this fascinating conversation, Jim Puplava sits down with Shah Haq, director of engineering at...
Mar 14, 2026 – Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava and Cris Sheridan explore how global supply chains, critical minerals, and strategic vulnerabilities are reshaping geopolitics amidst the ongoing Middle East conflict. They examine the material...
Mar 12, 2026 – Is the world prepared for the reality of $150-200 oil? In this sobering conversation, Jim Puplava and energy analyst Robert Rapier discuss the escalating Iran War and the "nuclear option" currently paralyzing global trade...
Mar 6, 2026 – How much of an impact with the Iran war and spiking oil prices have on inflation, widely expected Fed rate cuts, and the markets? Jim Puplava sits down with renowned market strategist Jim Bianco for a wide-ranging discussion...
Mar 5, 2026 – Geopolitics has overtaken economics as the primary driver of global markets. In this high-stakes conversation, Jim Puplava sits down with Ron William from RW Advisors to break down the convergence of multiple major cycles...
Febr 27, 2026 – Is the strong bull market starting to lose momentum? Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava interviews market strategist Jim Welsh of Macro Tides for a technical deep dive into what's really going on under the market's surface...
Feb 27, 2026 – Can America win the AI race if it can't keep the lights on? In this electrifying conversation, Jim Puplava sits down with energy experts Robert Bryce and Doomberg to unpack the explosive collision between artificial intelligence...
Feb 23, 2026 – Are high taxes quietly eroding more of your income than you realize—especially if you live in a blue state? Jim Puplava explains how to lower adjusted gross income using above-the-line deductions such as 401(k)s, SEP-IRAs...
Feb 20, 2026 – The Supreme Court just struck down tariffs—so what happens next? In this wide-ranging conversation, Jim Puplava sits down with Gina Martin Adams, Chief Market Strategist at HB Wealth, to break down what it means for markets...
Feb 16, 2026 – Looking for ways to boost heart health, improve recovery, and enhance longevity? Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava hosts Vic Riffel from Sunlighten to uncover the science and benefits behind infrared saunas. Vic explains how...
Feb 13, 2026 – Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava interviews energy expert Robert Rapier about the rising demand and controversy surrounding AI, including the proliferation of data centers and their impact on the U.S. power grid...
Feb 6, 2026 – Jim Puplava and Asbury Research's John Kosar break down the evolving stock market landscape—from the Dow's record highs and sector shifts to the underperformance of Big Tech. Kosar reveals how market internals, like the drop...
Feb 6, 2026 – What just happened to silver? After a historic crash wiped out billions, is the bull market already over? In this critical interview, Jim Puplava sits down with The Morgan Report's Dave Morgan to dissect the violent sell-off and its stunning aftermath....
Feb 2, 2026 – On today's edition of the Lifetime Planning segment on the Financial Sense Newshour, Jim Puplava welcomes Jennifer Stevens from International Living to talk about their newly released Best Places to Retire in 2026...
Jan 30, 2026 – Amid a global race for resources, Financial Sense's Jim Puplava unpacks the “invisible chokehold” disrupting energy and minerals supply chains in the US and around the world. Puplava outlines America's decline in coal and nuclear power...
Jan 30, 2026 – Has the dollar's reign ended? In this detailed interview, Jim Puplava sits down with veteran metals strategist Greg Weldon to dissect the powerful fundamentals driving metals and the broader commodities prices, from unsustainable...
Jan 26, 2026 – What if you could recharge your body's cellular battery as easily as you charge your phone? In this groundbreaking conversation, Jim Puplava sits down with Biocharger CEO and co-founder Jim Law to explore a revolutionary device...
Jan 23, 2026 – What's behind silver's explosive run past $100 an ounce and gold's push toward the $5,000 mark? Join host Jim Puplava for an in-depth interview with Bob Coleman, CEO of Idaho Armored Vaults, as they dive into the historic...
Jan 19, 2026 – April 15 is fast approaching, but will your 2025 tax return bring a surprise refund or a painful bill? Jim Puplava sits down with tax expert Dan Pilla to decode the new "Big Beautiful Bill"...
Jan 16, 2026 – Is the world on the brink of a new resource boom? On this episode of Financial Sense Newshour, Jim Puplava reveals why 2026 could ignite a seismic shift in global markets—one where hard assets like metals and commodities...
Jan 16, 2026 – Is the U.S. stock market entering a new phase? Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava and Jim Welsh of Macro Tides discuss the latest trends shaping markets in 2026. They explore the market's rotation away from the...
January 9, 2026 – What's in store for the markets and economy 2026? From wild market forecasts to the rise of AI CEOs and even regime changes, the 2026 outlook is packed with surprises. In our biggest show for the year, Jim Puplava dives into Wall Street...
Jan 9, 2026 – Mish Schneider joins Jim Puplava to discuss striking parallels between 1966 and 2026, from potential market peaks to social upheaval and protests with a mid-year election on the way. They explore broadening rallies, commodity surges...