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Meet the 1-800-TERRORIST Economy

Catching Up in 2026

January 8, 2026

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Money & Markets

Meet the 1-800-TERRORIST Economy

Catching Up in 2026

In this episode, we’re kicking off 2026 with a comprehensive discussion on the evolving ‘1-800-TERRORIST’ economy. The show covers a wide array of topics such as the role of private equity in the financial landscape, a deep dive into market trends like the rise of precious metals, the impact of digital tokenization, and the Biden administration’s recent economic policies. We also touch on geopolitical issues, revealing the complexities of regime changes in Venezuela and Iran, while exploring how surveillance technologies and digital IDs are being integrated in daily life. Additionally, the episode features an in-depth analysis of private equity’s influence on various sectors, a highlight of Seymour Hirsch’s contributions to investigative journalism, and a spotlight on Susan Luschas as Hero of The Year for her advocacy for cash. Stay tuned for a jam-packed show that takes a hard look at the current state of global and domestic affairs.

00:00 Welcome to 2026: Setting the Stage
00:29 The 1-800-TERRORIST Economy
02:08 Global Optimism and Market Projections
05:08 Private Equity and Financial Manipulations
05:51 New Year’s Resolutions and Personal Reflections
16:40 Private Equity’s Impact on Youth Sports
30:46 Geopolitical Moves in Venezuela
40:50 The Maduro Trial and Drug Syndicate Revelations
41:55 Comparing Justice: Maduro vs. Sackler and Epstein
42:48 Wall Street and the Financial Crisis
43:54 Venezuela’s Stock Market and US Intervention
45:44 Trump’s Regime Change Flip-Flop
47:41 Iran’s Protests and Foreign Interference
54:06 Asset Tokenization and Financial Control
59:26 Somalia: Fraud Allegations and Media Narratives
01:11:53 Gaza’s High-Tech Metropolis Proposal
01:15:38 Ukraine Conflict and US-Russia Tensions
01:21:07 Silver Market Bifurcation
01:22:35 Retail Surveillance and Privacy Concerns
01:26:27 Modern Cars and Data Privacy
01:30:23 Age Verification and Digital ID
01:32:34 Epstein Scandal and Governance Issues
01:35:57 Pushback Against Surveillance
01:41:27 Silver and Gold Market Analysis
01:49:08 Private Equity and Economic Impact
01:51:32 Technocratic Dark State
01:55:10 Hero of the Year: Susan Luschas
01:57:42 Conclusion and Optimism for 2026


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