Grant Williams, an expert in economics and geopolitics, explores pressing global issues reshaping our future. He discusses Germany's struggling economy and the broader instability in Europe, questioning the EU's survival without Germany. The conversation also touches on inflation and deflation pressures, alongside the ramifications of Trump's political resurgence. Williams offers crucial insights for investors to navigate increasing risks, questioning whether the nation-state model is on its last legs.

On this week's episode Glenn Diesen unpacks the Syrian conflict’s geopolitical complexities and its global implications. Glenn analyzes the interests of key players like the U.S., Russia, Iran, Israel, Turkey, and China. Topics include Russia's naval ambitions, Iran's loss of the Shia Crescent, Israel’s destabilization tactics, and Turkey’s neo-Ottoman aspirations. The discussion also explores the U.S.’s ambiguous role, the Ukraine war's ripple effects, and the rise of BRICS as an alternative to U.S.-centric systems. Glenn warns of escalating Middle East tensions amidst a shifting global power balance.https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenGet Your FREE Tickets to the VRIC: https://2ly.link/211hFFor more content from host Jay Martin, please visit The Commodity University at: https://2ly.link/211gpSign up for my free weekly newsletter at https://2ly.link/211gxBe part of our online investment community:https://cambridgehouse.comhttps://twitter.com/JayMartinBChttps://www.instagram.com/jaymartinbchttps://www.facebook.com/TheJayMartinShowhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridge-house-international0:00 - Intro1:10 - Who’s Behind Syria’s Revolution?5:44 - Russia and Iran: Stretched Too Thin?8:47 - Ukraine’s Hidden Role in Syria?12:24 - Syria’s Future: Chaos or Order?18:02 - Could a New U.S. President Shift Geopolitics?23:21 - Turkey’s Neo-Ottoman Ambitions26:14 - China’s Quiet Strategy in Syria29:00 - Is a Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Near?38:34 - Middle East Boiling Over44:15 - BRICS: A New Global Challenge?Copyright © 2024 Cambridge House International Inc. All rights reserved.

Join Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO of QI Intelligence and author of Fed Up, as she shares her expertise on the precarious state of the economy. She delves into the alarming overvaluation of the stock market and rising consumer debt. The discussion covers the frailties of the gig economy and challenges in commercial real estate. Danielle highlights the trends in multigenerational living and the surge in build-to-rent developments. With insights into Canada's economic woes, she paints a vivid picture of what the future may hold for markets globally.

In this engaging discussion, Jeff Snider, Founder of Eurodollar University and a macro finance expert, unpacks the recent sell-off of U.S. Treasuries by China and Japan, clarifying that these actions stem from dollar scarcity, not dwindling confidence in the U.S. dollar. He warns of looming global economic troubles, backed by rising dollar values and troubling market signals. Snider also critiques China’s stimulus strategy and questions the narrative around Europe’s economic recovery, suggesting a complex web of challenges ahead.

David Hunter, a renowned macro strategist known for his accurate market predictions, dives into the economic landscape post-election. He discusses how Trump's policies could influence the economy through the 2030s and examines the potential for a U.S. industrial revolution. The conversation also tackles China's economic challenges, with Hunter predicting significant disruptions and a potential global economic crash. Additionally, he shares insights on navigating extreme market volatility to protect investment portfolios, including the looming possibilities of soaring oil and gold prices.

Steve Hanke, a Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University, shares his expertise on wealth inequality and the effects of the Biden administration's policies. He discusses how reckless fiscal expansions have primarily benefited the wealthy, fueling public resentment. Hanke also provides insights into global conflicts and their economic impacts, alongside investment strategies. His recommendation? Shift towards gold and U.S. Treasury bonds for safety amid market turmoil, proving valuable wisdom for investors in uncertain times.

In this episode of The Jay Martin Show, Dr. Pascal Lottaz explores rising global tensions surrounding Taiwan, BRICS, and shifting power dynamics. He explains Taiwan's unresolved conflict as a legacy of the Chinese Civil War, drawing parallels to North and South Korea, and describes how foreign influence often fuels local conflicts. Lottaz highlights BRICS as a non-Western alternative shaping global relations but notes its challenges with internal cohesion.The Commodity University: https://thecommodityuniversity.com/Sign up for my free weekly newsletter at https://jaymartin.substack.com/subscribeBe part of our online investment community:https://cambridgehouse.comhttps://twitter.com/JayMartinBChttps://www.instagram.com/jaymartinbchttps://www.facebook.com/TheJayMartinShowhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridge-house-international0:00 Intro1:15 - Is There a Pattern Behind the World's Hot Spots?5:12 - How Does the Shift to a Multipolar World Fuel Conflicts?17:10 - BRICS Membership vs. Partnership: What’s the Real Difference?26:15 - Will the Taiwan-China Standoff Lead to War?34:08 - Why Is Taiwan So Important to China and the U.S.?42:00 - Is Taiwan’s Prosperity Hiding a Looming Conflict?50:19 - Why Does America Prioritize Taiwan Over Other Global Issues?1:02:32 - Does Idealism Make the West Bad at Managing Conflicts?1:09:05 - Are We Already in World War III?Copyright © 2024 Cambridge House International Inc. All rights reserved.

In this interview, Jay Martin and Andy Schectman discuss the outcomes of the 2024 BRICs summit, highlighting growing global financial alliances and alternatives to Western-led systems. They explore the increasing influence of the BRICs nations in forming new frameworks for cross-border transactions and commodity exchanges outside the dollar-dominated SWIFT system. Schectman emphasizes the broader implications of the summit’s outcomes, including initiatives like BRICs Pay and BRICs Clear, which aim to enable more regional economic independence. They also touch on a lesser-known bank failure in Oklahoma as a potential sign of financial instability in the U.S., underscoring a potential shift in global financial power dynamics.https://milesfranklin.com/The Commodity University: https://thecommodityuniversity.com/Sign up for my free weekly newsletter at https://jaymartin.substack.com/subscribeBe part of our online investment community:https://cambridgehouse.comhttps://twitter.com/JayMartinBChttps://www.instagram.com/jaymartinbchttps://www.facebook.com/TheJayMartinShowhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/cambridge-house-international01:31 - Recap of the BRICs Summit: What Were the Key Takeaways?05:31 - Diverging Mandates: Are BRICs Countries United or Divided in Their Goals?08:07 - Hidden Tensions: Is BRICs Unity a Temporary Alliance?21:13 - SWIFT vs. Ambridge: The New Currency System That Could Challenge the Dollar22:58 - What Prompted the U.S. to Push Back on BRICs’ Currency Plans?33:06 - Shifting Strategies: From Paper Contracts to Hard Asset Accumulation43:08 - Poland’s Gold Accumulation: A Signal of Financial Independence?50:39 - Oklahoma Bank Failure: Setting a Precedent for Bail-ins?58:11 - FDIC Limits: Are Uninsured Deposits Truly at Risk?Copyright © 2024 Cambridge House International Inc. All rights reserved.

Welcome to the Jay Martin Show. In this week's episode, Serhii Plokhii, a professor of Ukrainian history at Harvard, explores the complex historical and geopolitical roots of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He emphasizes that the struggle is deeply tied to the disintegration of the Soviet Union and Russia’s ambitions to reclaim influence over its former territories, with Ukraine being a crucial component of this agenda. Plokhii highlights that the greater nuclear threat lies not in weapons but in the vulnerability of nuclear power plants in conflict zones, which could trigger catastrophic events.Serhii's Books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001H6KWTUFor more content from VRIC host Jay Martin, please visit The Commodity University at https://thecommodityuniversity.com/Sign up for Jay’s newsletter at https://jaymartin.substack.com/subscribe0:00 Intro5:56 - How Did the American Empire Rise as Others Fell?11:35 - Did the U.S. Really Want the Soviet Union to Collapse?17:09 - Is Putin’s War Driven by Nuclear Paranoia?24:45 - What’s America’s True Agenda in Ukraine?30:58 - If the U.S. Wants to Focus on China, Why Intervene in Ukraine?41:09 - Does Russia Aim to Revive the Soviet Union?45:48 - How Are Nuclear Power Plants the Biggest War Risk?59:45 - What Happens If Zaporizhzhia Runs Out of Cooling Water?1:04:50 - Will Russia Ever Agree to a Peace Treaty?1:11:40 - Could Trump Negotiate an End to the War in One Day?Copyright © 2024 Cambridge House International Inc. All rights reserved.

Glenn Diesen, a renowned political scientist from Norway, dives deep into the shifting dynamics of global power. He discusses how U.S. hegemony is declining as countries like China and Russia forge new alliances, impacting economic systems worldwide. The conversation highlights China's Belt and Road Initiative and the financial decoupling from the U.S. Additionally, they explore the implications of U.S. sanctions, demographic challenges, and the serious risks posed by digital censorship in today's geopolitical landscape.