THE GOLD STANDARD RADIO SHOW

Bank failures highlight the importance of diversification. Gold and silver are often considered safe-haven assets that can protect cash and investments during economic uncertainty and financial turmoil. Their intrinsic value, limited supply, and tangibility make them…

In this episode, we discuss the current state of the US economy and the looming financial crisis. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Ken provides valuable insights and predictions for the future of the US financial landscape, including what individuals can do to protect their assets in…

Unlike traditional cash transactions, which are anonymous, CBDC transactions would be recorded on a centralized ledger, giving central banks unprecedented insight into people’s financial lives. Once everyone is in the system, governments will have complete control…

In this episode of The Gold Standard, we discuss buying gold to protect your wealth. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting to explore the world of gold investment, this podcast will provide valuable information to help you make informed decisions about protecting your wealth through gold and silver.

In this episode, we talk about President Biden’s economic policies and their corrosive impact on consumers and investors. While the economic landscape remains uncertain, with challenges such as inflation, rising interest rates, and an affordable housing crisis, Biden highlighted job growth as a positive development.

People often overlook silver as the valuable investment and treasure it is. Despite its long history as a currency and store of wealth, it has not received the same attention and recognition as gold. However, silver has unique properties and advantages that make it a compelling investment opportunity.

A recession is a term that refers to a period of economic decline characterized by a decrease in the gross domestic product (GDP), rising unemployment, and reduced spending power. During a recession, people’s wealth is often negatively impacted, leading to decreased…

It has been a rocky first quarter for Wall Street, and things will only worsen. If you’re anywhere near the stock market, you know how painful things are now. Billions of dollars are gone in an instant. Even Goldman and Morgan Stanley warn that the S&P could fall by twenty percent or…

Wall Street experts predict a tough economy and a bear market shortly. Increases in interest rates, trade tensions, geopolitical risks, a global economic slowdown, and more have all contributed to the storms that are now converging.

There are so many threats to everyone’s financial safety that it’s challenging to pick the biggest one. Still, the biggest problem facing America is big government. It’s a machine of gigantic proportions that needs constant feeding.

Building your gold portfolio begins with learning about the precious metals market. Many investors don’t realize the importance of physically owning precious metals. Some think they can better leverage their position by buying mining stocks.

We discuss having a secure start to the New Year. Although they begin their discussion by examining the financial problems we’re carrying into 2023, their message has a silver lining. In this case, it is more of a gold lining.

The The Gold Standard continues its tradition of honoring Christmas by sharing stories taken from the Bible. In this episode, we talk about gold in the Bible and its use during biblical times. But first, we discuss our modern economy.

The US economy is more fragile than it has ever been. Any perception that the nation’s economy is flourishing is using magical thinking. Federal debt continues to rise as politicians increase spending faster than tax revenues can support.

A Central Bank Digital Coin program makes it easy for the government to censor activities by designing surveillance to decline certain transactions. The possible scenarios are straight out of a dystopian society from a cautionary…

If you’re still wondering if we’re in a recession yet, listen to this episode of The Gold Standard. The economy is bound to get more unstable as we move into 2023, as the risks of another financial crisis continue to grow. All traditional financial…

Politics and financial markets have always been a focus of discussion regarding the health and safety of portfolios. While developments along these lines impact all investor’s long-term financial situations, history tells us that any impact is…

Election results will probably produce the gridlock that markets tend to like because less gets done. Investors like predictability in whatever form they can get it. But investors have concerns beyond politics.

A currency isn’t strong or weak on its own; it can only be so compared to something else. The US dollar is on its way out. Many powerful and influential people in government want to replace physical currency with digital currency…

The Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins is a primer for those looking to transfer some of their paper wealth into tangible precious metal assets. This episode of The Gold Standard will help you simplify your choices and make finding suitable…

Liquidity dangers make our government unable to meet its financial obligations. The US, and other major countries, are at significant risk of not being able to pay due debts. As Ken Russo has talked about times throughout this series…

The amount of debt in the US is embarrassingly high because the US Central Bank’s and politicians’ answer to everything is to print more money. They don’t care about the consequences of hyperinflation. Let future generations deal with it.

Since the beginning of The Gold Standard series, we have warned of the coming perfect storm. The financial storm presents a severe risk to the US economy and, in particular, to retirement accounts.

Market volatility is a product of the uncertainty permeating throughout Wall Street. How slow will the US economy get? In this episode of The Gold Standard, we explore the question, “Why Gold? Why Now?”

We continue discussing how to invest in gold for financial protection. There is widespread concern amongst retirees and soon-to-retire investors about the increasing volatility in the stock market. The reason is easy to understand. Retirees…

A guide to investing in gold is the topic of this episode’s conversation. It couldn’t come at a better time. The United States is further down the list of the top 20 countries for retirement, and Americans are also behind in retirement planning.

Despite the recent news that the dollar hit a 20-year high, indicators warn us that the strong dollar era may be on borrowed time. High levels of inequality, corruption, political instability, massive public debt, and trade deficits all contribute to…

As we get closer to the financial storm quickly approaching us, we must figure out ways to protect our nest egg. Diversifying your wealth with precious metals is an excellent way to create a solid foundation for your retirement.

The threat of a digital currency issued by the Fed impacts everyone. Our democracy and the freedoms we take for granted are in danger. The human experience, from the American perspective, is about being free.

The threat of digital currency is no longer a theoretical concern. An increasing number of central banks in other countries are already issuing e-currencies. And it looks like the US is moving in that direction.

Despite gold’s volatility and vulnerability to market manipulations, gold remains the most reliable asset class because it has always maintained its value over the long term. Gold has doubled in price every seven years since 1971.

There are many advantages of owning silver. You already own some silver because every electronic device has some silver in it. Silver is a part of our everyday lives. Modern life wouldn’t be possible without it.

A retirement alert means different things to different people. For most people looking to retire soon, it means reassessing the lifestyle they’ll be able to afford. Or maybe they’ll have to push retirement down the road five or ten more years.

Privacy and freedom are essential foundations of the American idea. Unfortunately, freedom and privacy are slowly eroding, just as the US dollar value is gradually eaten away by runaway inflation.

The Gold Standard has warned of a perfect storm of economic troubles from the beginning. That’s why we’ve been reminding our listeners to use gold and other precious metals to protect personal wealth and buying power.

Moving paper assets to physical gold you can hold is an important topic as people worry about persistent growing inflation, interest rate hikes, and the discomfort of not knowing what will happen next.

Massive money printing, enormous debt, runaway inflation, and record rate hikes are troubling signs of something wrong. And it’s not only happening in our country. These frightening trends are happening worldwide.

Inflation hit record highs last May. You can feel the pressure building. Bubbles are starting to pop. The Dow, the S&P, and the NASDAQ all fell. It was the worst day since the early 2020s. The Keynesian monetary policy playbook that lawmakers…

Every time you look at the news media, you hear something about high inflation, job losses, rate hikes, and a fading economy. There are undoubtedly many ominous warnings that make you feel uneasy and on edge.

Wall Street makes money off the investor, and Las Vegas makes money off the gambler. Today, the word “investor” is interchangeable with “gambler.” The odds are about the same. If you’re gambling…

We continue our discussion about self-directed Gold IRAs and how you can get your money out of declining investments and move it into more secure financial shelters, all without paying taxes.

Host Dave Deno and his guest Ken Russo, Senior Vice President of the Midas Gold Group, often talk about Gold IRAs. This episode explains what a Gold IRA is and how it works.

April started with news about the inverted yield curve, which measures the difference in interest rates between short-term and long-term bonds. An inverted yield curve almost always signals an oncoming recession.

Recession is a word that stirs feelings of fear and desperation. Even now, market experts forecast a possible downturn. Politicians and financial professionals lean over backward to avoid using “recession.” Recessions are brutal because…

Traditional ways of investment thinking must evolve with the reality of currency devaluation. In this Gold Standard Wealth Summit we convene to discuss the need for every investor to protect their nest egg and diversify their portfolio.

The advantages of owning gold are many. Perhaps best of all, possessing physical gold gives you some peace of mind. In this episode, host Dave Deno and guest Ken Russo, SVP of the Midas Gold Group, take a deep dive into the advantages of owning gold.

Inflation continues to rise, and now the Fed has introduced rising interest rates into the mix (for the first time in several years). Even for the most casual observer, it’s clear that the US economy is not as strong as it appears. As we continue to move into…

This episode explores being financially secure in an insecure world. During economic uncertainty, many people struggle to become financially secure or maintain their financial security. Alarm bells are ringing warning that now is the time…

In this episode of The Gold Standard we discuss the danger of the digital dollar. The scariest thing about the digital dollar is that it’s being seriously considered by the Fed. The implications are disquieting.

Warnings indicate impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation. Warnings can be helpful if people pay attention to them. The Gold Standard broadcast’s whole reason for being is…

More than an unpredictable economic outlook, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world has become a dramatically more dangerous place. The time to be defensive with your buying power and privacy is here.

We continue our discussion of “Questions for Your Gold Dealer.” If anything, the topic has only gotten hotter since last week.

Today is a perfect time to look for a precious metals dealer you can trust and start asking questions about gold. As Ken Russo reflects in this broadcast, Things are coming to a point where things are going to get real nasty soon.

The economic environment is looking more and more like a three-ring circus. Tremendous debt worldwide makes economies hypersensitive to changes in monetary policy. Central banks have to walk a tightrope…

Smart investors have always owned some gold in their portfolio, but what are the reasons why, especially now, farsighted investors are diversifying more and more into precious metals? For one thing, there’s never been a market like…

In the days ahead, knowing the basics about gold can be helpful. We devote this episode to reviewing essential information about the precious metal, including standard terms and where to buy it.

The US and the other world countries are in difficult economic situations that will be impossible to get out of comfortably. We devote this episode to the various warning signs popping up all around us.

We talk about the fiat currency as a fraud perpetrated on the citizens of the US. Those who follow The Gold Standard radio show know that the US dollar is fiat money, which means that it is backed by, well, nothing.

The US economy and stock market are more over-leveraged and hyper-extended than ever before. We are experiencing new highs in inflation, and the latest news is that there is more stimulus on its way.

In this special episode honoring Christmas, we talk about gold in the Bible and its use during biblical times. First, Ken comments on the two trillion dollars the Biden administration is adding to the national debt.

The US economy is not healthy. The economy is fragile and growing weaker each day. Warning signs are showing up all the time; however, many investors underestimate how far the US dollar could fall.

Inflation on steroids is what conditions look like just before hyperinflation. If hyperinflation is pricing soaring over 50% in one month, inflation on steroids is somewhere around 20%. As of this writing, the official tally is 6.8% and rising.

What does the word “goldflation” mean? Like other words that use the t-i-o-n suffix, it’s a popular way to form nouns denoting “the action of” or “the result of” something. In this case, goldflation will result from the printing of paper…

Today, we take the ability to own gold and silver coins and bullion for granted. It’s easy to assume that we have always had the right to buy and sell gold, but that’s not the case. When World War 1 erupted, the US and European countries…

It is time to buy gold while it is still affordable. At around $1,800 an ounce, the precious metal is already becoming difficult to afford by some people. Gold and silver have proven reliable, safe-havens from chaos and disruption for centuries.

We continue our discussion about the dire state of the economy. Despite what officials proclaim publicly, inflation is not transitory. High prices for goods will be with us for a while. The annual inflation rate in the US reached a three-decade…

We discuss three stock market crashes, each one preceded by huge equity moves, record earnings, and wide speculation. The three boom-to-bust events are 1929, 1987, and the dot-com bust of 2002. You are probably familiar with all three…

While Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen maintains that they haven’t lost control of inflation, the economic markers say otherwise. The question of whether-or-not price increases will fade away depends on whom you ask. Discover why…

In this episode, Ken Russo, SVP of the Midas Gold Group, and Gold Standard host Dave Deno take a no-holds-barred look at the nation’s economy and talk about the mother of all bubbles, today’s stock market. Stressing the point that all bubbles…

Our financial system is failing. The financial system as we know it, and even the US dollar, might not be around in the years to come. Meanwhile, the market seems to be fueled by investors looking for quick gains and short-term…

Precious metals provide value diversification and insurance against inflation. Unlike previous programs, the subject is the variety of gold coins available. Gold is in great demand now, and there will come a time when many, if not all of these…

This episode is about risks and uncertainties. In recent weeks, the stock market has been a roller coaster ride with wild swings from one hour to the next. From supply chain woes to debt ceiling crisis to inflation fears and questionable…

There is lingering anxiety that we are in economic turmoil and many aspects of our financial life seem out of control. Indeed, any confidence that leadership will guide us through any financial crisis has all but vanished.

There is a growing threat to our financial privacy. The seeds of it have already begun to grow even as you listen to this episode. The bill proposed by the Biden administration is just another marker that the US is trending towards a police state.

Dave Deno begins this emotionally charged discussion about how the withdrawal from Afghanistan and other controversial political maneuvers can further weaken the confidence in the US Government and its currency.

Inflation is a decrease in your dollar’s purchasing power. You may have noticed that everyday items are costing more and more. The inflation rate is at a 29-year high. While the actual inflation rate might change, prices won’t be going down.

The price of gold is the subject of this episode of The Gold Standard. When people talk about the price of gold, they’re talking about the “spot price” of gold. The spot gold price is quoted in price per ounce using US dollars.

Relative to the size of the national economy, the US debt is larger than at any time since the end of World War II. Debt is a problem that has no end in sight and is expected to climb from 75 percent of the Gross Domestic Product to over 120…

The financial dangers of wealth destruction include multiple problems that have been unaddressed for decades. Global trade imbalance, budget deficits, out-of-control currency creation, insurmountable debt…

This episode is about the basics of how to set up a Gold IRA account. Many people don’t realize they have the option to roll over all or part of their retirement accounts into physical gold and silver.

In this episode of The Gold Standard, we talk about financial freedom, financial privacy, and the possibility of a cashless society. It may seem like some distant fiction, but it’s not.

Kenneth Russo points out how the weakening of the dollar is a threat to our economy and every citizen. The danger to your savings and investments cannot be overstated.

This episode of The Gold Standard radio show explores the performance of gold against the performance of the American Stock Market.

Join Dave Deno and Kenneth Russo, Jr, Senior Vice President of the Midas Gold Group, as they talk about inflation and its corrosive effects on your purchasing power.

Ken Russo speaks to Dave Deno of KRLA AM 870 radio about the importance of diversifying in physical gold in a time of historic money printing in an unfixable global debt environment.

Liquidity problems started in September 2019 in the repo market. The current pandemic is a catalyst to further speed up the destruction of the financial system.

Dr. Gorka wanted to know what was going on with the loss in the US dollar recently and why gold was going up in value. Midas pointed out that the enormous debt situation is not fixable and…