
Mark Thornton
Senior scholar at the Mises Institute and longtime writer/speaker on monetary policy, gold, and Austrian economics; guest on this episode to discuss Mises’s stages of inflation, gold/silver strategy, and geopolitical drivers of de‑dollarization.
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Sep 20, 2025 • 0sec
On the Hyperinflation On-Ramp
Mark Thornton, a senior scholar at the Mises Institute, discusses the looming threat of hyperinflation stemming from the U.S. monetary policy and deficits. He delves into Mises's stages of inflation, revealing how they set the stage for price surges. Mark explains the shift of central banks from Treasuries to gold and outlines a savvy gold-to-silver trading strategy. The conversation also touches on the impact of global sanctions on de-dollarization, emerging sound-money laws, and practical steps for individuals to safeguard their wealth.

Mar 15, 2025 • 0sec
The Precarious State of the American Economy
Mark Thornton, a Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute, dives into the troubling state of the American economy. He critiques the Federal Reserve’s reckless policies, arguing inflation is here to stay. The discussion covers the boom-bust cycle and escalating government debt, hinting that we might face an even bigger crisis ahead. Thornton also explores the impact of deregulation, the risk of a deep recession, and the potential consequences of current market conditions, drawing unsettling parallels to the 2008 housing crisis.

Mar 12, 2025 • 35min
3/7/25 Mark Thornton on the Precarious State of the American Economy
Mark Thornton, a senior fellow at the Mises Institute and expert in Austrian economics, discusses the precarious state of the American economy. He analyzes the interplay of interest rates and tariffs, predicting looming crises fueled by government spending during the pandemic. Thornton highlights the rise of 'zombie corporations' and the risks facing the real estate market reminiscent of the 2008 crisis. With pressing concerns about inflation and the Federal Reserve's policies, he advocates for reforms to stabilize the financial landscape.