
Mark Thornton
Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute and host of the Minor Issues podcast; academic economist specializing in Austrian economics, monetary theory, and precious metals analysis.
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Nov 15, 2025 • 2h 43min
Minor Issues, Major Conversations: Mark Thornton’s Four-Interview Roundup
Mark Thornton, a Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute and expert in Austrian economics, dives deep into today's economic landscape. He discusses the recent fluctuations in gold and silver prices caused by governmental policies and inflation fears. Thornton explains the mechanics of debt monetization and its implications for inflation and market dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of understanding wealth distribution effects and the potential risks of hyperinflation. Listeners gain insight into why precious metals now signal economic uncertainty.

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.


