

American Monetary Association
Jason Hartman
The American Monetary Association is a non-profit venture funded by The Jason Hartman Foundation that is dedicated to educating people about the practical effects of monetary policy and government actions on inflation, deflation and freedom. Our goal is to help people prosper in the midst of uncertain economic times.
The American Monetary Association believes that a new and innovative understanding of wealth, value, business and investment is necessary to thrive in the new reality of big government, big deficits and monetary destruction.
Host, Jason Hartman, interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad), Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Peter Schiff (Crash Proof), William Cohan (House of Cards), Ellen Brown (Web of Debt), Thomas Woods (Meltdown), Gerald Celente (Trends Journal), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Chris Mayer (Capital & Crisis), Chris Martenson (The Crash Course), Robert Prechter (Elliott Wave), Pat Buchanan (Presidential Candidate), Eric Tyson (Investing for Dummies), Addison Wiggin & Bill Bonner (Agora – The Daily Reckoning), Catherine Austin Fitts (Solari), Thomas Sowell (The Hoover Institution), Marc Chandler (Making Sense of the Dollar), Gillian Tett (Fool’s Gold & The Financial Times), Howard Ruff (Prosper In The Coming Bad Years), Larry Parks (Gold Wars & FAME), James West (Crime of the Century), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), Bill Whittle (Rich Man Poor Man), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert R. Prechter (Elliot Wave Theory), Lowell Ponte (The Great Withdrawal), Jack Gerard (American Petroleum Institute), Jeffrey Hirsch (Stock Trader's Almanac), Jim Bruce (Money For Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogies, and Bears), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China),
A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like Hannah Holmes (What Is Your Personality Type), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), Christine Hassler (Manage Your Expectations), Sam Carpenter (Work the System), Chuck Gallagher (Second Chances), John J. Murphy (Zentrepreneur), and Robert Greene (Mastery).
Topics explored at depth by the American Monetary Association include Bitcoin, digital currencies, investing, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave Theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
The American Monetary Association believes that a new and innovative understanding of wealth, value, business and investment is necessary to thrive in the new reality of big government, big deficits and monetary destruction.
Host, Jason Hartman, interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad), Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Peter Schiff (Crash Proof), William Cohan (House of Cards), Ellen Brown (Web of Debt), Thomas Woods (Meltdown), Gerald Celente (Trends Journal), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Chris Mayer (Capital & Crisis), Chris Martenson (The Crash Course), Robert Prechter (Elliott Wave), Pat Buchanan (Presidential Candidate), Eric Tyson (Investing for Dummies), Addison Wiggin & Bill Bonner (Agora – The Daily Reckoning), Catherine Austin Fitts (Solari), Thomas Sowell (The Hoover Institution), Marc Chandler (Making Sense of the Dollar), Gillian Tett (Fool’s Gold & The Financial Times), Howard Ruff (Prosper In The Coming Bad Years), Larry Parks (Gold Wars & FAME), James West (Crime of the Century), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), Bill Whittle (Rich Man Poor Man), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert R. Prechter (Elliot Wave Theory), Lowell Ponte (The Great Withdrawal), Jack Gerard (American Petroleum Institute), Jeffrey Hirsch (Stock Trader's Almanac), Jim Bruce (Money For Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogies, and Bears), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China),
A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like Hannah Holmes (What Is Your Personality Type), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), Christine Hassler (Manage Your Expectations), Sam Carpenter (Work the System), Chuck Gallagher (Second Chances), John J. Murphy (Zentrepreneur), and Robert Greene (Mastery).
Topics explored at depth by the American Monetary Association include Bitcoin, digital currencies, investing, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave Theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
Episodes
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Feb 25, 2017 • 21min
AMA 162 - The Conservative Case for Trump with Ed Martin
Jason Hartman talks with Ed Martin, former President of The Eagle Forum and former Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party, about the conservative case for Donald Trump. Jason and Ed discuss the vision they believe Trump has, the willingness to do what's right for America, how America can fix our trade issue, and the dangers of the establishment like the Clintons represent. Key Takeaways: [1:45] Whether we need a conservative case for Trump when many of his former stances seem liberal [4:32] Where Ed stands on free trade [8:47] The difficulty of creating a level playing field between nations when discussing trade [13:10] Why we need someone to come in and shake things up [16:40] The Clintons as the status quo Website: www.eagleforum.org The Conservative Case for Trump

Feb 17, 2017 • 26min
AMA 161 - Trump's Impact on REI and Interest Rates with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank's James Kuhn
James D. Kuhn is President of New York City’s Newmark Grubb Knight Frank commercial real estate advisory firm. James joined Jason Hartman to discuss the impending Trump presidency. They discussed everything from what it could mean for everything from real estate markets to the potential for inflation in the US. Without a political record to look back on, if Trump properly handles trade policies and corporate initiatives, he could spur job growth in struggling communities. Key Takeaways: [2:03] Trump could have a serious impact on real estate [6:12] Trump's trade policies will definitely create winners and losers [11:19] James wholeheartedly believes the link between the lower and middle class benefiting from job growth is education. [14:14] Online college should be accessible to all and cheap [16:14] Real estate investors are having trouble finding value even before the election [19:00] When will the Fed decide the US is ready to handle some inflation? [20:42] Real estate is the last great investment opportunity [23:09] Never forget, thou shall not gamble in real estate investing Websites: www.ngkf.com

Feb 4, 2017 • 29min
AMA 160 - The Four Purposes of Life & The Peaceful Warrior with Dan Millman
Dan Millman has written 17 books, including his new book “The Four Purposes of Life”. He opens up about the special life calculator which uses numbers from your birth date to help illuminate your life path. Dan is a former world champion athlete and martial arts instructor who, after a 20 year spiritual journey founded the Peaceful Warrior's Way. His work was even transformed into a feature film starring Nick Nolte, called "Peaceful Warrior". Key Takeaways: [2:05] Dan's journey while writing The Four Purposes of Life [4:09] What are the Four Purposes of Life? [6:26] Expanding on Purpose #4 – Attend to the arising moment [11:55] What impact increasing your quality of presence can have on your life [13:35] Purpose #1 – being graceful while learning the lessons of life [17:31] Purpose #2 – Your career and your calling aren't necessarily the same thing [20:45] Purpose #3 – Discover life’s path [25:25] The purpose of Dan's books [26:05] 12 required courses in the school of life [27:40] Dan's contact information Website: Everyday Enlightenment The Four Purposes of Life

Jan 27, 2017 • 26min
AMA 159 - See No Evil, 19 Hard Truths the Left Can't Handle with Breitbart's Joel Pollak
Jason Hartman was joined by Joel B. Pollak as they discussed his new book: See No Evil, 19 Hard Truths the Left Can't Handle. Joel is Senior Editor-at-Large and In-House Counsel at Breitbart News in Los Angeles, California, and also Editor of Breitbart California. Before coming to work with Breitbart.com founder Andrew Breitbart, he ran for Congress as a Republican, Tea Party-backed candidate in his home state of Illinois. He was also a Research Fellow at the Hudson Institute, focusing on human rights and international law. He holds law and bachelor's degrees from Harvard University, and a masters degree from the University of Cape Town. Joel has two other books: The Kasrils Affair: Jews and Minority Politics in Post-Apartheid South Africa (University of Cape Town Press, 2008), and Don't Tell Me Words Don't Matter: How Rhetoric Won the 2008 Presidential Election (Self-published, 2009). He is a contributor to Canada's Sun News Network, and a frequent guest on Fox News and CNN. Key Takeaways: [1:56] The liberal intolerance [6:15] The monologue vs the dialogue media, and how it looks in regard to liberals and conservatives [10:10] Why government funds any form of media [13:35] How people refuse to talk about violence in movies, video games, and other liberal media [18:00] The relabeling and redefining serious issues, and why words matter [22:00] The debate about climate change, and how the left wants population control to protect resources, and why we should view people as the resource to solve the problem Websites: www.twitter.com/joelpollak www.breitbart.com

Dec 31, 2016 • 29min
AMA 158 - Breaking Ground: Chinese Investment in US Real Estate with Rosen Consulting Group's Arthur Margon
Jason Hartman talks with Arthur Margon, partner at Rosen Consulting, about Chinese investments in the United States, the state of real estate in the USA and more in this episode. Arthur recently co-authored a report with the Asia Society on the topic of Chinese Investment in U.S. Real Estate Arthur is in charge of Rosen Consulting's New York office and has more than 20 years experience in real estate consulting and market analysis. He has developed securitization models, restructured bank loan portfolios, and served as an independent fiduciary in a major pension fund reorganization. Key Takeaways: [1:20] What's happening with Chinese investors in USA real estate at the moment [4:30] Whether the Chinese government wants to discourage investment abroad or not [9:20] How bad the slowdown in China actually is [12:50] How China's crackdown on corruption, and the change to a consumer economy has impacted both China and the rest of the world [16:50] What the next 10 years look like for China as they try and do a number of things economically which no government has been able to pull off [21:30] Why a war with China makes no sense for anyone, and what sort of thing would actually spark an incident [24:10] Arthur's real estate forecast for the USA Website: www.rosenconsulting.com Free Asia Society Report: Breaking Ground: Chinese Investment in US Real Estate

Dec 9, 2016 • 28min
AMA 157 - Debunking Utopia, Exposing the Myth of Nordic Socialism with Dr Nima Sanandaji
Dr. Nima Sanandaji is the president of the ECEPR. He has written more than a hundred policy papers on subjects ranging from integration and womens career progress to the changing geography of successful enterprise and the future of jobs. He is the author of the new book Debunking Utopia, Exposing the Myth of Nordic Socialism. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Why the left might want to rethink pointing to the Nordic countries as examples of socialism [7:50] How much bringing the free market to Nordic countries in the late 19th century changed them, and when the shift to the welfare state began [11:30] Comparing the Nordic people to Nordic Americans to see who has it better [15:10] How Nordic countries achieved what they needed BEFORE they became welfare states [20:20] Who Nima's desired audience is, and why [23:15] Who really lost when the welfare state expanded Website: www.ecepr.org www.nordicparadox.se

Dec 2, 2016 • 32min
AMA 156 - #MAGA - Make America Great Again Podcast on Donald Trump with Mark Anthony Hammond
Jason Hartman talks with Mark Anthony Hammond, host of the Make America Great Again podcast, before the election, about the sensation that is Donald Trump and why he is so popular among the voters. Mark's podcast (since ended due to unforseen circumstances) was the only podcast dedicated to the idea of "Make America Great Again". Key Takeaways: [2:10] The explosive growth of the #MAGA podcast [7:20] How feminism has been such a bad deal for women [11:55] Why globalism is a disease [16:10] How Obama has given domestic terrorists legitimacy [20:15] How Democrats treat minorities worse than dogs, and how they're able to fool them [25:20] How Bernie and Trump supporters are similar Website: MAGA Podcast on iTunes

Oct 23, 2016 • 16min
AMA 155 - Citizens Against Government Waste and the Congressional Pig Book with Tom Schatz
Thomas A. Schatz is president of Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) and its lobbying affiliate, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW). Mr. Schatz is a nationally-recognized spokesperson on government waste and has been interviewed on hundreds of radio talk shows from coast to coast. He is a regularly featured guest on national television news programs and local news broadcasts. His appearances include ABC’s “Good Morning America,” CBS’s “60 Minutes,” FOX News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” NBC’s “Nightly News,” and PBS’s “The News Hour.” He was a regularly featured guest on the "Pork Watch" segment of CNBC’s "Squawk Box." His editorials on fiscal policy have appeared in publications nationwide, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Schatz has testified numerous times on government waste issues before committees of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, as well as before state and local legislative and regulatory bodies. During his 30 years with CAGW, Mr. Schatz has helped make CAGW a “leading government watchdog on fiscally conservative issues, like taxes and earmarks,” according to National Journal. He has been named one of the “top lobbyists” in Washington for the past six years by The Hill. The newspaper also cited CAGW for its leading role in successfully pushing for the congressional earmark moratorium, which was identified as one of the “top 10 lobbying victories” of 2010. Prior to joining CAGW in 1986, Mr. Schatz spent six years as legislative director for Congressman Hamilton Fish Jr. and two years practicing law and lobbying. Key Takeaways: [1:37] This years pork report [4:00] What Congress has done with spending bills that is creating less transparency and less trust in the system [8:02] The difference that having a business person in the White House rather than a lawyer/politician might make [11:55] If people are actually paying attention to local politics Website Mentioned: www.cagw.org

Aug 26, 2016 • 30min
AMA 154 - Clinton Cash, The Untold Story of How and Why Foreign Governments and Businesses Helped Make Bill & Hillary Rich, The Punisher, Batman, Nightwing, Robin and The Hobbit with Chuck Dixon
Chuck Dixon is a well-known, freelance graphic novel writer who has worked on the Batman series for 11 years for DC, adapted the Hobbit to a comic and adapted the new book Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and Why Foreign Governments and Businesses Helped Make Bill and Hillary Rich with hopes of disseminating the information to an entirely new audience. Jason and Chuck talk politics, journalism or the lack of it and conspiracy theories. Key Takeaways: [1:19] Peter Schweizer’s Clinton Cash was adapted into a comic book by Chuck Dixon so the information could reach a wider audience. [3:01] The Clintons have patterns of behavior which do not bode well for democracy. [5:26] No one will come forward to rat on the Clintons because they reward loyalty. [7:27] The Clinton’s relationship with Vladimir Putin allowed Russia to have holdings in uranium mining in the US. [14:51] Chuck has always wanted to be in comics and spent 11 years doing Batman books for DC Comics. [19:31] Chuck was required to prove that the characters in his comic book actually represented real things said by the Clintons. [23:07] Real journalism in non-existent in the US today. [28:29] Contact information for Chuck Dixon. Mentioned in This Episode: Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and Why Foreign Governments and Businesses Helped Make Bill and Hillary Rich Chuck Dixon on Facebook

Aug 19, 2016 • 30min
AMA 153 - Brexit & Real Estate, Enduring Success: What We Can Learn from the History of Outstanding Corporations with Christian Stadler
Christian Stadler is a Professor of Strategic Management at the Warwick School of Business, strategy contributor to Forbes magazine and is author of the book Enduring Success: What We Can Learn from the History of Outstanding Corporations. He offers his thoughts and insights about the perception vs. reality of Brexit, immigration and Jason’s second favorite subject, the self-driving car. Key Takeaways: [2:12] Economists agree that Brexit is not a good economic idea, here’s why. [6:04] It could also be more difficult more difficult to battle terrorism with open borders. [15:29] Current political positions are considerably right compared to the former government. [16:58] Immigration is still considered a good thing for the country who accepts the immigrants. [27:53] Poor immigrants can understand markets and create products that others don’t. [24:06] Talking points of the possible benefits of the self-driving car. [29:21] Contact information for Christian Stadler. Mentioned in This Episode: http://www.christianstadler.org