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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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Hi John and Catherine – I also posted this in an Ask Catherine form but I thought you might also want to address it on Money & Markets so I am repeating it here. Elana Freeland recently sent me a link to a video about a supposed law that was just signed that deals with the possible future confiscation of precious metals. I emailed the link to Justin Sanders to get his response. He thinks it is an AI generated fear mongering creation. Anyway, I would appreciate it if you could check into this to see if it has any truth in it. If so, then maybe Franklin Sanders could provide an update as well? Here is the video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTPIM-VNzHA
Yes, Elana sent that one to me. I asked one of our team to investigate, fine the law and read it to see what is the deal is. The US government takes the position – longstanding – that they can confiscate any assets, so not sure what is new without seeing the new law if it exists.
Dear Catherine and John,
What do you think of Glint: the gold-backed credit card? Thank you.
1. Mastercard is a leader in building the control grid
2. Being pushed at the states to create programmable gold for the control grid
3. Transaction fees are expensive
4. British company, so ultimately I am assuming UK/City have jurisdiction/decision making control
Best to have real gold at home or in a high quality depository – hopefully nearby and use cash for transactions or low cost digital transactions.
Just went to my neighborhood local Italian joint to order a tray of lasagna and meatballs for Christmas pick up. Dude taking my order said 10% off if you pay cash. God I love Italians.
We are seeing more and more businesses giving discounts for cash.
I’ve noticed more and more stores putting up signs noting credit cards have 3-4% fees. Most recently the car dealership service dept.
This is something I would love to have more information on. Can only imagine what these “features” can do.
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bank-teases-new-20-with-never-before-used-security-features/69879
“Trump Signs $900 Billion Defense Bill That Funds Geoengineering, Electromagnetic Warfare, Psychological Operations, Space Operations, 5G Rollout And More”
– new 5G deployments are primed to be initiated beginning in March 2026, among other things
– removes a provision that bans CBDCs
https://thewinepress.substack.com/p/trump-signs-900-billion-defense-bill