Peter St Onge Podcast Episode 18: Weekly Roundup 08.21.2023
Aug 21, 2023
Topics discussed in this podcast include the role of mortgage banks as a trillion dollar slush fund, the deceptive nature of the Fed's 2% inflation target, the shocking victory of populist leader Javier Milei in Argentina's presidential primary, the benefits of deflation and the possibility of replacing central banks with hard money, and the skepticism surrounding the allocation of funds for disaster relief.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Deceptive Nature of Central Banks' 2% Inflation Target
03:22 • 10min
Javier Malay's Shock Win and the Populist Movement in Argentina
13:38 • 3min
Replacing Central Banks with Hard Money: The Benefits of Deflation
17:06 • 5min
Allocation of Funds for Disaster Management and Government Responsiveness
21:42 • 2min