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The LIVE Soundtrack Draft with Rob Harvilla, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Feb 5, 2025
Rick Rule, a gold expert, highlights gold's remarkable 20% surge fueled by economic mismanagement. Economist Steve Hanke warns that a shrinking U.S. money supply points to a looming recession. Financial analyst Jared Dillian raises alarms about a potentially risky private equity bubble as interest rates climb. Investment advisor Andrew Perillo shares strategies for navigating downturns, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to wealth management during volatile times.
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Hi, we have a lot to talk about. Yasi shares how she’s been, and appreciates everyone’s kind words and gifts. <3 


This 60 Songs That Explain The 90s: The 2000s x Bandsplain crossover episode was recorded live at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on 1/29. 


Listen along as Yasi Salek, Rob Harvilla, and everybody’s best friends Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan draft their favorite movie soundtracks. 


EPISODE PLAYLIST:

Listen to songs we detail in the episode ⁠HERE.


CREDITS:

Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek

Guests: Rob Harvilla @robharvilla, Chris Ryan @crashactivated, Sean Fennessey @seanfennessey

Producer: Liz Sánchez 

Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges

Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles

Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino

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Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Government mismanagement and excessive debt contribute to gold's resurgence, as it becomes a favored hedge against economic instability.
  • The private equity bubble, benefiting from an $8 trillion valuation, faces existential threats from rising borrowing costs and declining returns.

Deep dives

Gold's Resurgence Amid Government Actions

Government actions have a significant impact on the price of gold, which has recently increased by over 20% this year. This uptrend is attributed to what was described as the 'stupidity of governments,' including reckless spending, money printing, and tax imposition. Such actions undermine confidence in fiat currencies and lead investors to turn to gold as a hedge against these economic uncertainties. The historical perspective indicates that gold has maintained its value and served its purpose as a store of wealth during periods of crisis.

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