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Sep 18, 2025 • 54min
What Do Fed Rate Cuts Mean For Markets w/ Mike McGlone
Mike McGlone, Senior Macro Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares his perspective on recent Fed rate cuts and their implications for markets. He highlights how gold is surging while Bitcoin struggles. McGlone warns that we might be in the calm before a storm, emphasizing the overvaluation of U.S. equities and the risks posed by yield curve control. He also explores copper as a leading indicator for global demand, suggesting that the market is not entering a new bull phase, but rather facing significant challenges ahead.

Sep 16, 2025 • 49min
How The Fed's Mistakes Push Markets Higher w/ Chris Whalen
In this engaging discussion, Chris Whalen, a seasoned macro analyst and chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, sheds light on the intricate relationship between the Federal Reserve and U.S. politics. He argues that inflation isn't coincidental but a deliberate strategy, and warns of a looming Treasury market collapse. Whalen also presents a provocative comparison of gold versus Bitcoin as safe-haven investments. With over three decades of financial industry experience, his insights are both compelling and crucial for understanding the current economic landscape.

Sep 11, 2025 • 43min
The Most Important Thing In Macro: How Investors Can Dominate in Q4 w/ Caleb Franzen
Caleb Franzen, a financial analyst and founder of Cubic Analytics, dives into the nuances of macroeconomic trends and investment strategies. He explains how to interpret inflation data and why asset prices can offer the clearest signals in the market. Caleb discusses the implications of potential Fed rate cuts and advises investors on stacking Bitcoin, projecting a target price of $175,000. He emphasizes focusing on market signals instead of relying solely on traditional economic indicators.

Sep 9, 2025 • 42min
How Inflation and Unemployment Are Cornering the Fed w/ Samim Ghamami
Economist Samim Ghamami, a finance professor at NYU and former Goldman Sachs advisor, candidly discusses the current economic climate. He highlights the Fed's struggle against persistent inflation and a weakening labor market. The conversation examines the implications of Congress's spending spree and the potential for stagflation. Ghamami also dives into the future of treasury markets, stressing the need for reforms and collaboration between the Fed and Treasury to maintain market stability amid these growing challenges.

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Sep 4, 2025 • 48min
Why Government Debt Is Breaking the Global Economy w/ Quinn Thompson
Quinn Thompson, Founder and CIO of Lecker Capital, shares his insights on the global economy's challenges. He discusses the alarming rise in global bond yields and how the Federal Reserve is caught between inflation and recession. Governments are still overspending, but buyers are losing interest in their debt. Thompson suggests that gold and Bitcoin might be the only safe havens left amidst this turmoil, as investors reconsider strategies in a world of fiscal instability and shifting market dynamics.

Sep 2, 2025 • 43min
How Prediction Markets Could Forever Change The Macro Landscape w/ Robin Hanson
In this episode, we sit down with economist and prediction market pioneer Robin Hanson to explore how betting markets could completely transform decision-making, from government data to crypto governance, and even central banking. Prediction markets don’t care about credentials; they care about truth. So why aren’t they everywhere? And what does crypto have to do with it?~~~~~🌐 KGeN’s VeriFi: Grow your reach, not your ad spend:https://out.milkroad.com/KGeN2025Podcast~~~~~🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/subscribe💸 Get your pain-free crypto portfolio GUIDE for 2025:https://milkroad.com/subscribe/get-the-guide/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast~~~~~✊ Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media:👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QRuoqgBXmSqtjtY0WDVrE👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milk-road-macro/id1828927405~~~~~🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙Robin Hanson: https://x.com/robinhanson📃 Disclaimer 📃The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.

Aug 28, 2025 • 50min
Macro's Biggest Force: How Changing Liquidity Cycles Drive Bitcoin & The Market w/ Scott Melker
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Melker to unpack the most important force in global markets right now: liquidity cycles. From the Fed’s next move to Trump’s quiet takeover of U.S. monetary policy, this conversation dives deep into the macro dynamics shaping Bitcoin, equities, and the future of crypto regulation.~~~~~🌐 KGeN’s VeriFi: Grow your reach, not your ad spend:https://out.milkroad.com/KGeN2025Podcast~~~~~🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/subscribe💸 Get your pain-free crypto portfolio GUIDE for 2025:https://milkroad.com/subscribe/get-the-guide/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast~~~~~✊ Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media:👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QRuoqgBXmSqtjtY0WDVrE👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milk-road-macro/id1828927405~~~~~🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙Scott Melker X: https://x.com/scottmelkerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScottMelker📃 Disclaimer 📃The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.

Aug 26, 2025 • 44min
Why Wall Street is About to Rush Into Crypto w/ Christopher Kuiper
In this episode of Milk Road Macro, Fidelity Digital Asset's VP of Research, Chris Kuiper, reveals why the real institutional crypto wave hasn’t even started yet, and what’s building behind the scenes. From broken bond markets to exploding ETF demand, Kuiper lays out why Bitcoin may no longer be a “risk-on asset”… and why every portfolio manager is about to have their “oh sh*t” moment.~~~~~🌐 KGeN’s VeriFi: Grow your reach, not your ad spend:https://out.milkroad.com/KGeN2025Podcast~~~~~🚨 We rebuilt Milk Road from the ground up, now get 25% off PRO All Access:http://bit.ly/4oNNWBL🧠 Hedge funds pay thousands. You don’t have to, Macro PRO is 25% off this week: http://bit.ly/3HLoCvo🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/subscribe💸 Get your pain-free crypto portfolio GUIDE for 2025:https://milkroad.com/subscribe/get-the-guide/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast~~~~~✊ Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media:👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QRuoqgBXmSqtjtY0WDVrE👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milk-road-macro/id1828927405~~~~~🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙Christopher Kuiper: https://x.com/ChrisJKuiper📃 Disclaimer 📃The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.

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Aug 21, 2025 • 50min
Macro Breakdown: Inflation, Jobs, Rate Cuts & Fed Meeting w/ Kyle Reidhead
Kyle Reidhead, an entrepreneur in digital assets and co-owner of The Milk Road, joins the discussion on the fiery macro landscape. He tackles pressing issues like rising inflation and creeping unemployment. The conversation covers potential economic scenarios, from soft landings to the influence of AI on jobs. Reidhead also sheds light on stablecoins, the Federal Reserve's outlook, and investment strategies in a volatile market. With insights on capital allocation and the K-shaped economy, it's an essential listen for anyone navigating today's economy.

Aug 19, 2025 • 42min
K-Shaped Economic Crisis: Why the Economy’s Split Between Boom and Doom w/ Craig Shapiro
In this episode, we bring on veteran macro strategist Craig Shapiro to unpack the K-shaped economy, where the rich get richer, and everyone else gets wrecked. From the Fed’s quiet surrender to inflation to the political theater behind rate cuts, this conversation digs into the truths behind today’s distorted markets.~~~~~🔔 Subscribe to Milk Road Macro Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@MilkRoadMacro🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter:https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/subscribe💰 Go PRO and become a better investor with the #1 crypto research and analysis:https://milkroad.com/offer/sign-up-for-pro/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast_organic&utm_campaign=sign-up-pro&utm_content=aug_19_25💸 Get your pain-free crypto portfolio GUIDE for 2025:https://milkroad.com/subscribe/get-the-guide/?utm_medium=audio&utm_source=podcast~~~~~✊ Follow Milk Road Macro on Social Media:👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://x.com/MilkRoadMacro👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QRuoqgBXmSqtjtY0WDVrE👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milk-road-macro/id1828927405~~~~~🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙Craig ShapiroX: https://x.com/ces921Substack: https://substack.com/@thealetheanarrative📃 Disclaimer 📃The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.