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In this conversation, Kerry Lutz is joined by Josh Hammer to break down why immigration enforcement has quietly reshaped crime trends, voter behavior, and the political landscape — often in ways the media refuses to acknowledge. They examine how Trump’s enforcement-first messaging changed the national conversation, contributed to declining crime rates, and helped drive unexpected voter shifts, including among Hispanic voters in key states like Texas and Florida. Josh explains why open-border policies clash with a large welfare state, how cultural assimilation and enforcement intersect, and why past GOP immigration strategies failed where Trump’s approach succeeded. The discussion also explores foreign policy, public safety, and state vs. federal authority, challenging the narratives shaping today’s political debate — and why the voter shift may only be getting started. Find Josh here: https://x.com/josh_hammer Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Gold and silver just made a violent move — and it wasn’t random. Kerry Lutz sits down with Edward Siddell to break down the parabolic surge, the sharp pullback, and what it really signals beneath the surface. Siddell explains how panic buying, inflation pressure, and volume spikes collided in the metals markets — and why the pullback wasn’t weakness, but a warning. At the center of the move: central banks. Siddell outlines why gold reserves are rising as U.S. Treasuries quietly lose favor, and how growing debt levels increase long-term dollar risk. The conversation turns to silver, where supply constraints, historical ratios, and rising industrial demand — including AI and data centers — are setting the stage for outsized moves. Siddell closes with his 12–24 month outlook for gold and silver and what to watch as markets head toward a potentially volatile 2026. Find Ed here:  https://EGSIFinancial.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Kerry Lutz and David Stryzewski explain why silver is being forced into a new pricing regime as industrial demand accelerates. David outlines how AI, solar, and advanced technologies are driving a structural shift in silver demand, pushing prices sharply higher while the silver-to-gold ratio remains deeply distorted. Kerry highlights growing supply pressures tied to geopolitics, including export restrictions from China and Venezuela and the strategic importance of mineral-rich resource corridors. The discussion widens to systemic risks, from Federal Reserve policy and commercial real estate refinancing to a national debt nearing $40 trillion. David stresses the importance of strong balance sheets as the system comes under strain. The episode closes with a look at blockchain, AI, and emerging opportunities forming as silver and hard assets reprice the system. Find David here: http://myspg.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Kerry Lutz sits down with precious metals analyst David Erfle to break down the latest moves in silver and gold, and why recent price action is being driven by structural forces rather than short-term speculation. They trace decades of paper-market intervention — from 1960s silver controls to the Hunt Brothers episode — explaining how regulatory and exchange actions have repeatedly distorted price discovery. This time, however, physical shortages are forcing a widening disconnect between paper prices and real-world supply. The discussion ties precious metals strength to a sovereign debt spiral, currency devaluation, and shifting institutional demand, while also covering refinery inventory stress, margin hikes, intraday reversals, and their impact on mining equities. David explains why he has capped subscriptions to his newsletter due to liquidity risks in junior miners and shares candid views on select opportunities and flawed capital structures. Find David here: https://JuniorMinerJunky.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Kerry Lutz and Bruce de Torres call out California’s $20+ minimum wage for crushing small businesses, accelerating closures, and wiping out jobs — while large corporations adapt and smaller operators are left with no escape route. Bruce explains why the minimum wage fight is only a symptom of decades of failed policy and education, and how those pressures have steadily marginalized independent businesses across the country. The conversation then shifts to federal procurement, where Bruce exposes how the Small Business Administration consistently falls short of its 23% contracting goal, allowing large firms to capture work meant to create jobs through small businesses. Find Bruce here: https://asbl.com and here: https://www.dontcheatwomen.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Trump’s rhetoric is shaking headlines — and driving markets higher. Kerry Lutz and Dale explain why extreme political positioning can translate into real upside for investors. The AI boom remains the engine. As profitability comes into focus, both see the S&P 500 and NASDAQ pushing toward new highs if Trump’s economic vision begins to take shape. Gold and silver are flashing warning signs. Rising prices reflect global instability and growing demand, with Kerry cautioning that government intervention becomes more likely as metals climb. Geopolitical pressure is building. Russia and China continue challenging the dollar’s dominance, while the U.S. accelerates its push toward domestic self-sufficiency. Looking ahead, Dale sees AI as truly transformative, with clearer winners emerging by 2026. Discipline and timing may matter more than ever as opportunities expand. Find Dale here: https://rdsmotherswealth.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Kerry Lutz and Jim Welsh dig into why the U.S. economy looks stable on the surface, with growth near 2.5%, but may be far less balanced underneath. Jim warns that government spending is masking a widening divide, where the top 10% of earners drive consumption while lower-income households feel increasing pressure. Despite recent market weakness, Jim notes that internal indicators like the advance-decline line remain firm, historically limiting the depth of market corrections. This helps explain why markets continue to hold together even as risks quietly build. They also discuss President Trump’s global negotiating strategy, including Greenland, and how climate change is reshaping geopolitical priorities. Both agree Trump’s provocative rhetoric is often calculated and effective. Jim closes with insights on the dollar’s recent decline, suggesting crowded short positions could fuel a rally. He expects gold and silver pullbacks before rebounding, cautions against long-term bonds at current prices, and anticipates rising volatility as money rotates across markets and political pressure builds ahead of midterm elections. Find Jim here: https://www.macrotides.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Silver prices are surging as a multi-year supply deficit collides with shrinking above-ground inventories. Rob Kientz explains why years of underproduction, rising mining costs, and long development timelines are creating a physical silver squeeze that’s becoming impossible to ignore. Despite higher prices, U.S. retail investors remain largely disengaged, distracted by tech stocks and crypto. Meanwhile, governments and institutional buyers are quietly positioning for shortages, even as some individuals are forced to sell precious metals out of financial necessity — a pressure that hasn’t slowed silver’s upward trend. Kientz breaks down the growing disconnect between paper markets and physical demand, arguing that silver could follow gold’s trajectory if the gold-to-silver ratio continues to narrow. He also explores the historical role of silver coinage and the U.S. Mint’s production challenges as profit priorities shift away from bullion. Looking ahead, Kientz outlines why silver prices could reach $150 by 2026, while cautioning listeners about volatility, market corrections, and the importance of disciplined strategies like dollar-cost averaging — especially for those focused on owning physical metal. Find Robert here:  Robert Kientz Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Markets are sending shockwaves: silver soars while Bitcoin stumbles under pressure. Kerry Lutz and Dan Novaes break down a market in upheaval, explaining what’s driving the divergence and why it matters for anyone holding wealth today. Dan exposes the forces behind crypto’s shakeups — from drawdowns and regulatory shifts to corporate treasuries quietly stacking Bitcoin. He explains why volatility is normal, long-term trends still matter, and how millennials are redefining what “safe haven” really means. The discussion also dives into gold, Ethereum, and smart crypto strategies, including ETFs, dollar-cost averaging, and avoiding beginner traps. They close with a hard look at security: why keeping assets on exchanges is risky, and how offline storage and proper planning can protect serious holdings. Find Dan here: https://www.modemobile.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Silver is no longer just a precious metal — it may be becoming a strategic necessity. Kerry Lutz sits down with silver expert Michael Arries to break down why silver demand is accelerating, driven by electronics, AI, and critical industrial use. With sustained physical buying pressure, Michael explains why traditional paper market manipulation is losing its grip. As supply tightens, the conversation turns serious. Michael warns that future government and national defense actions could dramatically impact availability, limiting investor access just as demand surges. He outlines a bold price outlook, suggesting silver could reach $200–$300, while also sharing why trading some silver for gold may be a smart way to lock in gains amid rising volatility. Kerry echoes the urgency, cautioning that opportunities like this may not last if government intervention steps in. This is a timely conversation for investors trying to stay ahead of what could be a historic shift in the silver market. Find Michael here: http://www.mcalvany.com/ Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

📺 / ✍️ Summary In this explosive conversation, Gerald Celente, founder of Trends Journal, joins Kerry Lutz for one of his darkest — and most urgent — outlooks in 46 years of trend forecasting. Celente argues that World War III has effectively begun, even if it hasn’t been officially declared yet. From Europe’s re-militarization to nonstop Middle East escalation, he warns that history shows a clear pattern: when financial systems fail, governments reach for war. Gold and silver aren’t “mysteriously” soaring — they’re reacting to a global system cracking under debt, deception, and geopolitical chaos. 💥 Key takeaways from the interview: * Gold near $4,500 and silver above $80 aren’t bubbles — they’re safe-haven signals as confidence in fiat currencies erodes. * A false-flag event is likely, used to reset public attention just as markets wobble and debt implodes. * Silver’s supply crisis is real: it’s consumed, discarded, and critical for AI, tech, and energy — unlike gold, which is hoarded. * The world is entering a “war-footing economy,” where military spending replaces real economic growth. * Gen Z Revolution is one of the top trends for 2026, as young people worldwide revolt against a system offering no future. * A looming AI bubble, a commercial real-estate collapse, and a banking crisis point not to a recession — but a Great Depression-level event. Celente doesn’t mince words about political hypocrisy, media silence, or historical amnesia. From Ukraine to Venezuela, from AI hype to office-building implosions, he connects the dots the mainstream refuses to touch — and explains why precious metals remain the ultimate barometer of truth. ⚠️ This is not a “feel-good” interview.📈 It is a must-watch if you want to understand where 2026 is headed — and how to prepare before the herd wakes up. 👉 Subscribe to the Trends Journal (link in show notes) and stay ahead of the curve — because, as Celente reminds us, trend forecasting isn’t about what you want to happen… it’s about what is. When you combine Martin Armstrong’s Economic Confidence Model with Gerald Celente’s trend forecasting, it’s like having a direct window on the future.That’s exactly why I wrote The Armstrong Economic Code — to help you understand why these events unfold, when the pressure points hit, and how to prepare before the crowd reacts. 📘 Get the book here https://bit.ly/AECode This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Gerald Celente joins Kerry Lutz to break down the accelerating economic and geopolitical crisis unfolding worldwide. As governments prioritize military spending during economic downturns, Celente warns that consumers — not economies — are being sacrificed. Gold and silver are surging as safe-haven assets, signaling rising fear beneath the surface. The Trends Research team argues this shift reflects growing expectations of a much larger global conflict. The discussion covers Europe’s leadership failures, U.S. foreign policy, and escalating tensions in Ukraine, Israel, and Iran, exposing the widening gap between peace rhetoric and military reality. They also examine Gen Z’s political awakening, growing disillusionment, and pushback against an expanding “nanny state” as opportunities shrink and debt piles up. Find Gerald here: https://trendsjournal.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

🚨 Silver Just Did the Unthinkable 🚨All the way to $67 — and possibly triple digits next. In this must-watch episode of Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz is joined by John Rubino to break down why silver has officially entered a new regime — and why the old paper-market games are no longer working. 🔑 Key Takeaways 🪙 Silver at $67 — after years in the wilderness, the breakout is real📈 Pullbacks are now instantly bought — no more long suppressions🏭 Industrial demand explosion:• Next-gen solar panels (2× silver usage) ☀️• Missiles & defense systems 🚀• Solid-state EV batteries (up to 1 kg of silver per car) 🔋💣 Physical silver is now dictating price, not paper contracts💰 Gold leads, silver follows — and fiat currencies are dying John explains why:👉 Even without industrial demand, silver would rise👉 With industrial demand, silver becomes strategic & scarce👉 $100+ silver in 2026 is not crazy — it’s logical 🌍 Macro Chaos = Metal Strength 🔥 Currency debasement everywhere💧 Water crises & infrastructure failure (Tehran, Vegas)⚔️ Rising geopolitical risk📉 Interest rates heading lower🏦 Governments cornered, printing harder than ever 💥 Gold & silver are the escape hatch. 🧠 Bitcoin vs Metals ⚡ Bitcoin still trades like a tech stock🧱 Gold & silver trade like money📊 Confidence cycles favor hard assets 🚧 Infrastructure Boom ✈️ Airports, highways, rail, tunnels🏗️ Re-industrialization under way📦 Factories coming home🪙 All roads lead back to real assets 📕 BOOK PLUG If you want to understand why this keeps happening — and what to do about it, grab: 👉 The Armstrong Economic Code✔️ The 5 Truths no government wants you to know✔️ Why cycles always win✔️ How to survive — and profit — when systems reset 🔗 Available now on Amazon click here https://bit.ly/AECode 🧠 Bottom Line Silver isn’t just rising.It’s repricing reality. 🎯 Stack wisely.🎯 Think in cycles.🎯 Ignore the noise. 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Comment💥 Before silver hits $100. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Shaw takes listeners deep into the dark, hidden side of history, exposing how power, organized crime, and corruption shaped the fates of JFK, RFK, and those who dared to uncover the truth. From his days as a criminal defense lawyer to becoming a bestselling author, Shaw reveals shocking FBI files, mafia confessions, and the untold story of journalist Dorothy Kilgallen—whose fearless investigation into the JFK assassination may have cost her life. Shaw uncovers patterns of manipulation, overlooked evidence, and dangerous cover-ups, arguing that Sirhan Sirhan was a pawn in a larger conspiracy. This conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about history, showing why independent research is crucial and how the echoes of these deadly lies still matter today. Find Mark here: https://markshawbooks.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe

Silver is no longer trading like a paper asset — and that changes everything. Kerry Lutz and David Morgan break down why the market structure has shifted, how physical demand is overwhelming paper suppression, and why $100 silver is no longer a fringe target — it’s a bullseye. They examine JP Morgan’s quiet move to the long side, the historical roots of silver suppression dating back to 1965, and why the LBMA and COMEX are losing control as physical markets take over. David also explains why silver stocks may offer asymmetric upside versus physical metal, including dividends, leverage, and tax advantages — plus how marketing, messaging, and timing could shape the next phase of the silver trade. This isn’t hype.It’s the endgame. Find David here: https://themorganreport.com Find Kerry here KerryLutz.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book “The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget” is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here:  https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe