

Gold Goats 'n Guns Podcast
Tom Luongo
Handing Out Red-Pills on the Street Corner of the Culture War
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Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 28min
Episode #186 - Vince Lanci and How Davos Manipulates Time
Vince Lanci, a frequent guest known for his keen insights on financial topics, dives into the complexities of yield curves and monetary policies. He critiques Janet Yellen's approach and examines Japan's fiscal strategies impacting global economies. The conversation also navigates the political landscapes around Trump and Harris, revealing how time influences perception in economics. Lanci's analysis offers listeners a unique framework to understand current financial dynamics and political realities, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in global finance.

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Jul 27, 2024 • 1h 29min
Episode #185 - Pete Quinones and Why Indifference Trumps Hostility
In this lively discussion, Pete Quinones, a post-Libertarian podcaster known for his sharp insights on big tech, dives into the tangled web of technology and politics. He explores the intricate ties between Silicon Valley and Trump's campaign, revealing the influence of the ‘PayPal Mafia.’ The conversation shifts to the challenges of regulating tech, the rise of parallel economies, and critiques of modern governance. Quinones also addresses the pitfalls of 'blackpilling' in discourse and emphasizes the importance of learning from failures for future success.

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 30min
Episode #184 - David Bradshaw and the True Cost of Mal-Education
Author, CPA, MBA David Bradshaw discusses college decision impacts and student debt. Talks about flaws in college admissions, value of traditional education, and financial burdens. Highlights need for vocational training and decentralization of education power. Explores historical sites, workplace challenges, and Trump's VP candidate choice.

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Jul 17, 2024 • 35min
Episode #183 - Caitlin Long and the Conundrums of Europe
Bitcoin advocate and CEO of Custodia Bank, Caitlin Long, discusses the impact of recent European elections on capital markets, critiques the regulatory landscape, explores the correlation between Bitcoin cycles and US elections, delves into the Federal Reserve's role in crypto regulation, and reflects on challenges in the European Union's future.

Jul 7, 2024 • 1h 22min
Episode #182 - Alex Krainer and the Charlie Brown Karma of European Politics
Author and analyst Alex Krainer discusses the potential for civil war in Europe due to the rise of the 'populist' Right. Topics include discrepancies in media portrayals of European politics, France's historical political decisions influenced by external factors, and the complexities of European geopolitics. The conversation also covers the JCPOA's impact on European dynamics, power struggles within European politics, and the influence of global corporations on banking and oil fields.

Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 9min
Episode #181 - Dexter White and the End of Lake Wobegon Politics
Author Dexter White discusses the chaotic aftermath of the debate, Biden's health concerns, and political power dynamics within the Democratic Party. The impact of AI manipulation, Supreme Court decisions, and regulatory changes on markets are also explored.

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 1min
Episode #180 - Mittdolcino and the End of LIBOR Roundtable
Marco from Mittdolcino.com and Joe Hoft delve into the significance of the end of LIBOR on European sovereign debt markets and the US. They touch on geopolitical consequences, potential bank and government collapses, trade balance challenges, and the possibility of Germany leaving the Euro. The discussion also covers powerful families in history, global capital production ideologies, Trump's impact on China, fraudulent spending in healthcare, and insights on Swiss banking.

Jun 8, 2024 • 1h 11min
Episode #179 - Vince Lanci and Janet Yellen's Mushroom Headed Policy
Trader, market analyst, and writer Vince Lanci of VBL's Goldfix joins the show again to give us his perspective on what's happening surrounding the European Central Bank's move to cut interest rates recently. From the Christine Lagare's neck scarves to Janet Yellen's bowl cut we skewer everyone as we decode the epic, international move to rig global debt markets in the face of Jerome Powell simply telling everyone to "Shut the Fscking door."Show Notes:VBL's GoldfixVince on Twitter/X

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 1min
Episode #178 - Ben Kelleran and the Conflicting Currents in Offshore Oil
Oil Analyst Ben Kelleran of Kontrarian Korner joins me for a talk about where the value proposition is in the oil space, given the open hostility from the Biden administration as well as the European Union. Ben and I go through investment strategies for different styles of investors based on their risk tolerance and needs. Show Notes:Kontrarian Korner SubstackBen on Twitter/X

Jun 2, 2024 • 2h 32min
Episode #177 - Dave Collum and Staving Off Global Demoralization
Cornell Professor and raconteur Dave Collum joins me again for a Rogen-esque 2.5 hours covering all of our obsessions in a nearly futile bid to stave off the worst effects of the demoralization campaign we are all living through to rob us of our humanity and allow the worst people in the world (TFP!) to retain power.Show Notes: Dave on Twitter/X