The Money Gains Podcast Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Exposes: The Real Reason We Feel Broke (Joe Bryan)
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Aug 27, 2025 In this fascinating discussion, Joe Bryan, an ex-Goldman Sachs banker and economist, reveals how government money printing is the root cause of societal crises—from wealth inequality to housing issues. He critiques the transition from gold-backed currency to fiat money, highlighting its detrimental effects on everyday people. Bryan also discusses Bitcoin as a potential solution, labeling it a revolutionary form of money that could transform our financial landscape. His insights encourage listeners to rethink their financial strategies amidst today's economic challenges.
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Government's Big Red Button
- Governments hold a "big red button" that lets them change money and steal purchasing power by printing it.
- This broken monetary power is the root cause behind many societal problems, from inequality to health and family breakdowns.
Assess Money By Six Core Traits
- Evaluate money by core properties: limited supply, portability, divisibility, acceptability, self-custody and fungibility.
- Use these characteristics to judge what qualifies as good or "perfect" money.
Fiat Broke The Link To Real Value
- Fiat currency is enforced by decree and divorced from real backing since 1971, letting governments print money at will.
- That ability to print creates continual debasement of citizens' savings and purchasing power.