
Financial Sense(R) Newshour
Begun in 1988, Financial Sense(R) Newshour is a financial market broadcast hosted by money manager James J Puplava, CFP, on the week's market action, interviews with financial experts, and Jim's personal perspective on the markets/economy.
Latest episodes

Apr 16, 2025 • 4min
Trade Deficit Fallout: Julian Brigden on More Pain Ahead (Preview)
Apr 15, 2025 – Buckle up: The macro master who nailed last year’s market call, warns Trump’s tariffs and a weaker dollar could trigger still more pain to come—and reveals how to protect your portfolio. Today, we’re joined by Julian Brigden...

Apr 14, 2025 • 17min
Are You Prepared for a Major Emergency?
Apr 14, 2025 – Emergencies strike when least expected, and preparation is key. In this episode, Kevin Matsukado, the ex-Head of Safety and Security at Hawaii Pacific University, outlines a practical five-step process for emergency preparedness...

Apr 14, 2025 • 2min
The Real Strategy Behind Trump’s Tariffs (Preview)
Apr 14, 2025 – The global economy is shifting in ways most people don’t fully grasp. On today's FS Insider episode, Adriano Bosoni, director of analysis at RANE, shares a unique perspective on Trump’s tariff strategy—revealing how it’s reshaping global supply chains...

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Apr 12, 2025 • 20min
Three Bear Markets and a Generational Metals Extreme
Chris Puplava, Chief Investment Officer at Financial Sense Wealth Management, shares valuable insights into today's market complexities. He highlights how credit markets are stabilizing amidst stock market volatility and explores signals pointing to a potential market bottom. The discussion delves into historical price dynamics, especially related to silver as a buying opportunity, and emphasizes the need for policy interventions to restore investor confidence. Listeners gain a nuanced understanding of navigating bear markets and strategic investment approaches.

Apr 11, 2025 • 29min
Recession or Recovery? Craig Johnson on What’s Next for the Markets
Craig Johnson, Chief Market Technician at Piper Sandler, dives into the rollercoaster of today's market. He discusses recent market surges and explores whether we're heading towards recession or recovery. Johnson highlights high dividend yields in the electric utility sector and strategies for steady income. He addresses the challenges of national debt and trade dynamics, while emphasizing the significance of sector rotations in recovery. With a year-end target of 6,600, he inspires cautious optimism during these turbulent times.

Apr 11, 2025 • 4min
Betting on Bots: 13D's Woody Preucil on the Global Robotics Boom (Preview)
A multi-trillion-dollar robotics revolution is on the horizon, driven by AI and cutting-edge technologies. Insights reveal that humanoid robots could soon outnumber humans. Experts discuss key innovations like machine vision and 5G, which are accelerating the industry. Predictions from leaders, including the CEO of NVIDIA, point to a future dominated by advanced robotics and artificial general intelligence. Get ready for a transformational shift in how we interact with technology!

Apr 8, 2025 • 17min
Roth + LIRP: The Ultimate Tax-Efficient Retirement Strategy
Apr 7, 2025 – Curious about a tax-free retirement? In our latest Lifetime Planning podcast of the Financial Sense Newshour, Jim Puplava and financial expert Crystal Colbert unveil the power of a Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP)...

Apr 8, 2025 • 4min
David Woo: Tariff Calculation Aimed at Bankrupting China (Preview)
Apr 7, 2025 – David Woo, CEO of David Woo Unbound, warns that Trump’s escalating tariff war is a power struggle, not an economic move, aimed at bankrupting China’s economy and drawing battle lines between those aligned with the US...

Apr 5, 2025 • 54min
Mark Mills: How AI, Tariffs, and Energy Are Reshaping Global Markets
Apr 4, 2025 – Buckle up for a wild ride with Jim Puplava and energy guru Mark Mills at the National Center for Energy Analytics as they unpack America’s AI boom and tariff chaos! Mills drops a bombshell: a single AI data center guzzles...

Apr 4, 2025 • 27min
Market Meltdown: Dan Wantrobski on Bear Market, Recession Risks, and More
Apr 4, 2025 – Tariffs triggered a market meltdown this week. Dan Wantrobski at Janney Montgomery Scott joins Financial Sense Newshour to provide his macro and technical outlook on the markets with institutional shake-ups, frothy US valuations...