
Quoth the Raven
Financial pundit Quoth the Raven (Christopher Irons) of QTR Research talks finance and social commentary without the bullshit or long bias spin of the cable news networks.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 15min
Quoth the Raven #344: Matt Taibbi
In a compelling discussion, investigative journalist Matt Taibbi, head of Racket News, delves into Kamala Harris' candidacy and the lack of scrutiny surrounding her nomination. He shares insights on the disturbing normalization of government overreach and the profound shifts in American public thought. Taibbi also critiques the failures of the recent Trump assassination attempt and emphasizes the urgent need for transparency and trust in journalism, especially amidst rising digital censorship and misinformation in politics.

Jun 29, 2024 • 1h 18min
Quoth the Raven #341 - James Lavish Explains The U.S. Debt Crisis In An Hour
James Lavish, writer of The Informationist newsletter, simplifies the U.S. debt crisis, economic policies, and financial crises. They discuss inflation, unemployment, interest rates, and strategies for managing market stability. The podcast explores the US debt crisis, implications of increasing debt, and challenges in addressing it through spending cuts or tax hikes.

May 25, 2024 • 1h 48min
Quoth the Raven #339 - Michael Saylor
Michael J. Saylor is an American entrepreneur and business executive. He is the executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy.
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Longest Running Supporters
Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018
Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018
Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018
Chris Bede - Since 5/2018
Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018
Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018
Shear Luck - Since 5/2018
Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column
Kashumba - Since 8/2021
Randy Carder - Since 8/2021
T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021
Jamie - Since 8/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021
John H. H. - Since 11/2021
Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021
Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021
Chris - Since 12/2021
All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.
Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.

May 20, 2024 • 1h 1min
Quoth the Raven #338 - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Last weekend I had the pleasure of sitting down with independent 2024 Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for an hourlong interview.
What’s inside this exclusive Fringe Finance interview with RFK Jr.:
What drives the media to paint RFK Jr. in an extremely vile light, as an “anti-vaxxer” and “conspiracy theorist”
RFK Jr. reacts to Chris Cuomo admitting he now takes ivermectin and AstraZeneca pulling their vaccine off the market
RFK Jr.’s take on Joe Biden withholding military aid from Israel and thoughts on the overall conflict in the middle east
Thoughts on China potentially attempting to take Taiwan
What does RFK Jr. think causes inflation and how his campaign expects to introduce sound money into our system
“Ending the war on bitcoin”, sound money, gold and silver
Potential plans to create a treasury bond backed in part by a gold, silver, bitcoin basket
Where does he align best with both primary Presidential candidates
RFK Jr.’s take on bodily autonomy, medical freedom and abortion
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Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:
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$10 in free bitcoin with Swan when you sign up using my link.
Longest Running Supporters
Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018
Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018
Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018
Chris Bede - Since 5/2018
Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018
Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018
Shear Luck - Since 5/2018
Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column
Kashumba - Since 8/2021
Randy Carder - Since 8/2021
T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021
Jamie - Since 8/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021
John H. H. - Since 11/2021
Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021
Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021
Chris - Since 12/2021
All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.
Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.

May 5, 2024 • 1h 5min
Quoth the Raven #337 - Matt Taibbi
Matt Taibbi is an American author, journalist, and podcaster. He has reported on finance, media, politics, and sports. A former contributing editor for Rolling Stone, he is the author of several books, former co-host of the Useful Idiots podcast, and publisher of the Racket News (formerly TK News) on Substack.
Support QTR
My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. Get 40% off a subscription: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content=
Contribute a donation to the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch
Follow me on YouTube, and Twitter
Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:
JM Bullion - where QTR buys gold & silver - email laura@jmbullion.com - Twitter: @JMBullion
George Gammon - Rebel Capitalist Pro - Twitter: @GeorgeGammon
$10 in free bitcoin with Swan when you sign up using my link.
Longest Running Supporters
Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018
Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018
Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018
Chris Bede - Since 5/2018
Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018
Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018
Shear Luck - Since 5/2018
Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column
Kashumba - Since 8/2021
Randy Carder - Since 8/2021
T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021
Jamie - Since 8/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021
John H. H. - Since 11/2021
Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021
Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021
Chris - Since 12/2021
All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.
Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.

May 4, 2024 • 1h 14min
Quoth the Raven #336 - Andy Schectman: Are We Destroying The Economy On Purpose?
My buddy Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin Precious Metals joins me for a critique of US fiscal and monetary policy, a frightening analysis of potential economic scenarios, the Chinese economic strategy and commodity acquisition intentions and thoughts on societal and political issues heading into the 2024 election.
Support QTR
My near-daily blog, Fringe Finance. Podcast listeners get 40% off annual subscriptions for life by using this link: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=fa90a2a2&utm_content=
Contribute a donation to the podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch
Follow me on YouTube, and Twitter
Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:
JM Bullion - where QTR buys gold & silver - email laura@jmbullion.com - Twitter: @JMBullion
George Gammon - Rebel Capitalist Pro - Twitter: @GeorgeGammon
$10 in free bitcoin with Swan when you sign up using my link.
Longest Running Supporters
Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018
Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018
Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018
Chris Bede - Since 5/2018
Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018
Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018
Shear Luck - Since 5/2018
Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column
Kashumba - Since 8/2021
Randy Carder - Since 8/2021
T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021
Jamie - Since 8/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021
John H. H. - Since 11/2021
Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021
Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021
Chris - Since 12/2021
All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.
Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.

Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 28min
Quoth the Raven #329 - The Bitcoin Debate: Peter Schiff vs. Larry Lepard
Peter Schiff and Lawrence Lepard engage in a lively debate on Bitcoin and its properties as a form of money. They discuss the differences and similarities between Bitcoin and gold, exploring the risks associated with Bitcoin and the enduring value of gold. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of mining gold in space and how it could affect the supply and demand of gold. Lastly, they discuss the potential effects of Bitcoin on the demand for gold stocks and its impact on gold mining companies.

Jan 18, 2024 • 35min
Quoth the Raven #328 - Bob Lazar & The UFO "Disclosure" Crowd Are Full Of Shit
From a Twitter Spaces I did on 1/11/2024 where I ranted about the UFO "disclosure" crowd, Bob Lazar, David Fravor, Lue Elizondo and the whole crowd.
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Longest Running Supporters
Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018
Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018
Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018
Chris Bede - Since 5/2018
Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018
Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018
Shear Luck - Since 5/2018
Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column
Kashumba - Since 8/2021
Randy Carder - Since 8/2021
T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021
Jamie - Since 8/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021
John H. H. - Since 11/2021
Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021
Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021
Chris - Since 12/2021
All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.
Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.

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Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 37min
Quoth the Raven #323 - Larry Lepard: This Is An Unprecedented Fiscal Doom Loop
Larry manages the EMA GARP Fund, a Boston based investment management firm. Their strategy is focused on providing "Monetary Debasement Insurance". He has 38 years experience and an MBA from Harvard Business School. And he likes to curse. On Twitter he is @LawrenceLepard
Subscribe to my Substack, Fringe Finance, here: http://quoththeraven.substack.com
Podcast listeners can take 50% off a Substack annual subscription for life by using this link: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=92245385
Contribute a paltry recurring donation via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch
One time donations can also be sent via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/qtrresearch
QTR merch is available here. You can also follow me on YouTube, and Twitter.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF MY KIND PATRONS.
Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:
Masterworks - use code QTR at Masterworks.com to skip the waiting list
JM Bullion - where QTR buys gold & silver - Twitter: @JMBullion
George Gammon - Rebel Capitalist Pro - Twitter: @GeorgeGammon
Sang Lucci & Wall St. Jesus — The Steamroom — Twitter: @wallstjesus and @sanglucci
Longest Running Supporters
Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018
Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018
Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018
Chris Bede - Since 5/2018
Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018
Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018
Shear Luck - Since 5/2018
Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column
Kashumba - Since 8/2021
Randy Carder - Since 8/2021
T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021
Jamie - Since 8/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021
John H. H. - Since 11/2021
Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021
Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021
Chris - Since 12/2021
All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.
Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.

Oct 2, 2023 • 37min
Quoth the Raven #322 - Dr. Ron Paul
Dr. Ron Paul is a former two-time Presidential candidate and Republican Congressman from Texas. He’s currently the Chairman of The Ron Paul Institute and Host of The Ron Paul Liberty Report. http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com/
Subscribe to my Substack, Fringe Finance, here: http://quoththeraven.substack.com
Podcast listeners can take 50% off a Substack annual subscription for life by using this link: https://quoththeraven.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=92245385
Contribute a paltry recurring donation via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QTRResearch
One time donations can also be sent via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/qtrresearch
QTR merch is available here. You can also follow me on YouTube, and Twitter.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF MY KIND PATRONS.
Please show love to those who support the QTR Podcast:
Masterworks - use code QTR at Masterworks.com to skip the waiting list
JM Bullion - where QTR buys gold & silver - Twitter: @JMBullion
George Gammon - Rebel Capitalist Pro - Twitter: @GeorgeGammon
Sang Lucci & Wall St. Jesus — The Steamroom — Twitter: @wallstjesus and @sanglucci
Longest Running Supporters
Max Mulvihill - Since 2/2018
Mark Heywood - Since 3/2018
Kyle Thomas - Since 4/2018
Chris Bede - Since 5/2018
Dariusz Kordonski - Since 5/2018
Chris Gerrard - Since 5/2018
Shear Luck - Since 5/2018
Founding Members Of My "FRINGE FINANCE" Column
Kashumba - Since 8/2021
Randy Carder - Since 8/2021
T Gaggiotti - Since 8/2021
Jamie - Since 8/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Harvest Moon Research - Since 9/2021
John H. H. - Since 11/2021
Mark Hutchinson - Since 11/2021
Joseph K. H. - Since 10/2021
A Farmer - Since 9/2021
Tsniezyk - Since 9/2021
Chris - Since 12/2021
All podcast content is subject to this disclaimer.
Chris is not an investment adviser. Listeners should always speak to their personal financial advisers. Please leave me alone.
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