Matthew Piepenburg talks about risks and opportunities for Main Street investors, why the next recession may be worse, and why Warren Buffett might be wrong about macro environments. They discuss 401K risks, mitigating risks, the impact of rising interest rates, and when market manipulation might end.

Matthew Piepenburg, Partner of Von Greyerz AG, discusses the economic disparity between stock market success and the recessionary state of the real economy. They explore the reliance on debt, speculator profits, lack of alternative to the US Dollar, financial repression, and addressing the wealth gap. The conversation highlights historical financial crises, de-dollarization impact, Wall Street tricks, inflation concerns, and the necessity of critical economic analysis.

Brent Johnson, CEO of Santiago Capital and Matthew Piepenburg, Commercial Director at Matterhorn Asset Management AG, engage in a "co-exploration" on the future of the US dollar. They discuss areas of agreement such as the sovereign debt spiral and the demand for US dollars. They also debate the impact of monetary policies, the role of the Federal Reserve, and potential consequences if the dollar loses control. The speakers explore the need for a new global monetary system and stress the importance of owning gold as a hedge against currency devaluation.