#466 Wealth, Warfare, and Waterloo

The Arterburn Radio Transmission Podcast

21-03-2024 • 58 mins

Uncover the veiled impact of the Battle of Waterloo on our modern-day geopolitical theater, as we trace the threads from historic conquests to the consolidation of global financial power. This episode promises a voyage through time, examining the Rothschilds' influence on monetary systems, the haunting legacy of war beyond triumph, and the shimmering allure of precious metals amidst fiscal turbulence. As spring political campaigns burgeon, we dissect the nexus of politics and economy, casting light on the interplay of war, fake politicians, and the very foundation of our monetary policy.

Venture with us into the intricate ballet of US-China relations, as we dissect China's burgeoning military ambitions and the strategic echoes of Nixon's era. Witness the dramatic unfoldment of China's global ascent, the Sino-Soviet complexities, and the precarious dance of nuclear diplomacy under Mao Zedong's reign. Our analysis cuts through the prevailing narratives, offering a nuanced perspective on the geopolitical choreography that shapes our world's power structure, and the looming specter of Taiwan's future.

Our final act grapples with the ominous shadow of national debt and the specter of conflict as a last-ditch effort to safeguard the American dollar's hegemony. From George Washington's warnings to our sprawling military footprint, we question the motives behind America's march toward war. With an impending economic downturn, we scrutinize the fiscal policies that may lead to the largest crash in history and prepare for the aftershocks of imminent rate adjustments. Join us as we untangle the web of finance and forecast the turbulent waters that lie ahead for our political and economic realms.

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