Synopsis
The American Monetary Association is a non-profit venture funded by The Jason Hartman Foundation that is dedicated to educating people about the practical effects of monetary policy and government actions on inflation, deflation and freedom. Our goal is to help people prosper in the midst of uncertain economic times.The American Monetary Association believes that a new and innovative understanding of wealth, value, business and investment is necessary to thrive in the new reality of big government, big deficits and monetary destruction.Host, Jason Hartman, interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad), Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Peter Schiff (Crash Proof), William Cohan (House of Cards), Ellen Brown (Web of Debt), Thomas Woods (Meltdown), Gerald Celente (Trends Journal), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Chris Mayer (Capital & Crisis), Chris Martenson (The Crash Course), Robert Prechter (Elliott Wave), Pat Buchanan (Presidential Candidate), Eric Tyson (Investing for Dummies), Addison Wiggin & Bill Bonner (Agora – The Daily Reckoning), Catherine Austin Fitts (Solari), Thomas Sowell (The Hoover Institution), Marc Chandler (Making Sense of the Dollar), Gillian Tett (Fool’s Gold & The Financial Times), Howard Ruff (Prosper In The Coming Bad Years), Larry Parks (Gold Wars & FAME), James West (Crime of the Century), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), Bill Whittle (Rich Man Poor Man), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert R. Prechter (Elliot Wave Theory), Lowell Ponte (The Great Withdrawal), Jack Gerard (American Petroleum Institute), Jeffrey Hirsch (Stock Trader's Almanac), Jim Bruce (Money For Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogies, and Bears), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China), A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like Hannah Holmes (What Is Your Personality Type), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), Christine Hassler (Manage Your Expectations), Sam Carpenter (Work the System), Chuck Gallagher (Second Chances), John J. Murphy (Zentrepreneur), and Robert Greene (Mastery). Topics explored at depth by the American Monetary Association include Bitcoin, digital currencies, investing, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave Theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
Episodes
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AMA 97 - Patrick Cox Future of Medical Technology
18/11/2014 Duration: 31minPatrick Cox produces unbiased and independent research in the field of transformational technology. He has worked closely with Nobel Prize-winning scientists and economists along with having over 200 of his editorials appear on the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and more. Patrick shares some insider science to Jason and his audience today and also talks about some very interesting medical advancements the media fails to report on. Key Takeaways: 4:35 – Conviction and convenience do not live together, so you have to separate yourself from convenience. 7:10 – If you have plans to do great things, you are bound to find some resistance from your friends and family. 10:00 – You can't get more in life until you are grateful for what you have today. 14:00 – Birmingham property tour is coming up and Meet the Masters event is coming up in January. 18:00 – There's a lot of exciting things going on in science, but you wouldn't know that because the media is very poor at reporting science. 20:10 – Social securit
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AMA 96 - Senate Libertarian Candidate Sean Haugh
10/11/2014 Duration: 31minSenate Libertarian candidate, Sean Haugh, features as Jason’s guest on today’s American Monetary Association Show. Together, they discuss the viability of war, the need for America to prove itself as a haven of free trade and prosperity and some of the most important points forming the basis of Haugh’s upcoming campaign. Takeaways 02.06 – Surely we can’t go to war with anybody unless we have a direct congressional authorization? 07.55 – If we can reinstate America as a country of free trade and prosperity, we can give other countries reasons to work with us, not against us. 16.45 – With everything going on in the world, one of the most important things for us to do is work on empowering women. 23.20 – Being a Senator in the United States isn’t about having all of the answers – it’s about clearing the restrictions for the experts that do have the answers. 26.28 – Find out more about Sean Haugh by heading to www.SeanHaugh.com, Twitter: @EmperorSean or Facebook searching Haugh for Senate. You can also fi
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AMA 95 - Consuelo Mack of PBS WealthTrack
04/11/2014 Duration: 26minThe impact of technology and the future of development plays a big part in today’s Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman invites Consuelo Mack of WealthTrack to give her thoughts about China’s current state, the importance of a diverse investment portfolio and where technology will lead us in 15 years’ time. Takeaways 01.53 – If the New World Order really is the Old World Order, it means huge implications for America. 06.55 – It is the US consumer that drives the economy – this means a strong, independent economy, regardless of the state of the rest of the world. 10.10 – China’s family policies will be their own downfall because in 10-15 years, there will be a huge demographic hole. 14.40 – Who knows where the latest innovations of 3D printing and the self-driving car could lead us? 18.35 – An investment portfolio needs a good level of diversification and well-managed real estate investment could make all the difference. 23.13 – Alternative investments are looking like an interesting option, but we still ne
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AMA 94 - Bill Cheney of John Hancock Financial
27/10/2014 Duration: 29minBill Cheney of John Hancock Financial guest stars on the American Monetary Association show today to talk about economics. Bill has been a chief economist for the company John Hancock well over the past 27 years and talks a little bit about his experience and where he sees the financial market in the future. Key Takeaways: 2:30 – The current unemployment rate is understated because many people have their own solo-gigs or unsteady work. 9:25 – What Bill is seeing in his surveys are that people are more likely to invest and feel less concerned about today's market. 12:58 – The stock market is not overvalued as long as company profits keep growing. 15:20 – Bill feels we are not a healthy economy yet, but we are a healing one. 21:00 – Over the years people have been able to buy more stuff, which is why inflation has been adjusted accordingly. 24:00 – The CPI is the best way to measure how much our lives have improved over the years. Mentioned In This Episode: http://americanmonetaryassociation.org/ ht
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AM 93 - Former Department of Justice Attorney - Sidney Powell
20/10/2014 Duration: 40minIn the today’s American Monetary Association Show, Jason Hartman speaks to author and former Department of Justice attorney, Sidney Powell. Together, they dive into some of the most scandalous and outrageous cases which have based through the Department of Justice in recent decades. Step-by-step, they overview several of the cases featured in Powell’s book Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice and consider the true state of our society. Takeaways 01.30 – Sidney Powell’s book, Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice, deals with some of the most scandalous and historic events to come out of the United States’ Department of Justice. 9.50 – Within the Merrill Lynch case, it got to the point where favourable statements were hidden for six years while four Merrill Lynch executives were sent to prison without even a listed criminal offence. 13.30 – Sometimes there are two sides to a story and you need to dig a little deeper to find out what really happened. 1
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AMA 92 - Editor of Stray Reflections - Jawad Mian
08/10/2014 Duration: 29minToday’s American Monetary Association program features the founder and editor of Stray Reflections, Jawad Mian, as a guest. He and host, Jason Hartman discuss the current and potential state of Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates before moving on to consider some of the biggest consumer investment issues facing today’s society and looking at the future of bitcoin. Key Takeaways 05.00 – A lot of the developments and changes happening to Dubai are to provide the desired lifestyle for the growing expatriate community there. 08.00 – Each of the Emirates in the UAE has different societal structures which lead to a different overall feeling of the country. 15.00 – Tourism remains one of the largest and most profitable industries in the Middle East. 17.20 – Transportation and particularly transportation of goods or consumer items is one of the biggest draws in oil reserves. 18.30 – In some ways, bit-coin seems attractive as an alternative currency, but the FBI and the IRS’s in
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AMA 91 - America's Forum with J.D. Hayworth
15/08/2014 Duration: 24minJ.D. Hayworth is a former Arizona Republican Congressman and host of "America's Forum" on Newxmax TV. Hayworth discusses why Bill Clinton's Presidency so corrupt and what this corruption means for Hillary's bid in 2016. Hayworth contested John McCain and did not win in 2010. He explains the biggest issues he had with McCain. Hayworth finally shares how he went from sports broadcaster to politician. J.D. Hayworth was a Representative from Arizona. Born in Highpoint, Guilford County, N.C., July 12, 1958, he graduated from High Point Central High School, Highpoint, N.C. and earned a B.A. from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He's a former television and radio journalist, before being elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-January 3, 2007). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Tenth Congress in 2006.
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AMA 90 - Work the System with Sam Carpenter
11/08/2014 Duration: 30minSam Carpenter author of, "Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less." He joins the show to discuss how can people make more money by working less. With a background in engineering, publishing, journalism and telecommunications, Sam is author of the book, "Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less," (2009, Greenleaf Book Group, www.workthesystem.com). He is also CEO and majority owner of Centratel (www.centratel.com), a national telephone answering service that he has operated for 28 years. Sam is founder and director of Kashmir Family Aid, a 501C3 non-profit aiding surviving school children of the Northern Pakistan and Azad Kashmir earthquake of October 2005 (www.kashmirfamily.org). Outside interests include mountaineering, skiing, cycling, reading, traveling. "Work the System" won the prestigious "Best Non-fiction" award at the New York Book Festival. The book is now in its third edition. Sam also owns a consulting firm and distributes an on-line
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AMA 89 - The Truth about Gold and Silver with David Morgan
08/08/2014 Duration: 27minDavid Morgan is Publisher of The Morgan Report. He joins the show to discuss what's next for gold and silver after the FOMC's latest announcement and the news in Iraq. In the interview, Morgan shares whether investors should trust this metals rally. He explains why silver is a better currency and more ubiquitous than gold. Morgan then discusses how levered banks are and if financial institutions have learned anything from the 2008 crisis. Seduced by silver at the tender age of 11, David Morgan started investing in the stock market while still a teenager. A precious metals aficionado armed with degrees in finance and economics as well as engineering, he created the Silver-Investor.com website and originated The Morgan Report, a monthly that covers economic news, overall financial health of the global economy, currency problems ahead and reasons for investing in precious metals. David considers himself a big-picture macroeconomist whose main job as education—educating people about honest money and t
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AMA 88 - Crowdfunding with Matthew McGrath
05/08/2014 Duration: 19minMatthew J. McGrath is the President and CEO of Optimize Capital Markets. He joins the show to discuss institutional crowdfunding and how the JOBS Act infringes on investors' protections rights. Optimize Capital Markets is Canada’s first and longest running internet-based institutional crowdfunding company. The company operates optimizecapitalmarkets.com, an online website where businesses can request to get financing from potential accredited investors and institutions. Optimize Capital Markets was founded in September 2009 by Matthew McGrath, a former vice-president of private client services at the Royal Bank of Canada. Visit Optimize Capital Markets at www.optimizecapitalmarkets.com.
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AMA 87 - Inflation and Economic Woes with Charles Goyette
01/08/2014 Duration: 45minCharles Goyette is the Host of "Ron Paul's America" radio show. He joins the podcast to give his dramatic solution to prevent the coming financial ruin. Goyette believes the longstanding practice of crony capitalism strangles our economy. He thinks we need to reign in overseas spending and end American interventionism. Goyette then explains whether it is fair for younger people to subsidize older people. New York Times bestselling author Charles Goyette spent many years as an award-winning and popular Phoenix radio personality. Admired for his "Fearless Talk Radio," Charles was named Best Phoenix Talk Show Host by the New Times. Because of his insistence on holding all poiticians - regardless of party - accountable to the same strict standards, Charles was widely known as “America’s Most Independent Talk Show Host.” His years of experience as a financial professional have served his listeners well as he sounded the alarm about the mortgage bubble well in advance of the calamity and described the cons
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AMA 86 - Banking Bail In with John and Monica Miller
30/07/2014 Duration: 41minJohn and Monica Miller are the authors of, "The Coming U.S. Banking 'Bail In.'" They join the show to discuss if it is true that in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, and the EU, when you deposit funds in your bank account, the money belongs to the bank. They share what first world "Triple A" countries are not part of this bank money grabbing initiative. The Millers definte what a "bail in" is and answer whether the FDIC program offsets a "bail in." They also describe the process of sending money overseas to avoid a "bail in." They then talk about the U.S. banking system and how Americans can side-step the "bail in" problems. Find out more about John and Monica Miller at http://www.banking-holiday.com. John and Monica Miller, formerly of Hawaii and now residents of New Zealand, believe that Australia offers some of the best financial conditions in the free world. The Country is debt-free and the wealth is staggering. It is a resource based economy that is still prospering. Therefore, before capital co
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AMA 85 - The Future of 3D Printing with Christopher Barnatt
25/07/2014 Duration: 23minThe 3D Printing Revolution is about to transform our lives. While traditional laser and inkjet printers only make marks on paper, 3D printers build up solid objects in a great many very thin layers. Already pioneers are 3D Printing production tools, prototypes, jewelry, sunglasses, works of art, toys and vehicle parts. But this is just the beginning, with digital manufacturing destined to change how we create, transport and store a great many things. Within a decade, some products may be downloaded from the Internet for printout in store or even at home. Already DIY enthusiasts are building their own 3D printers, while consumer models for the rest of us are just starting to arrive. Meanwhile doctors are learning how to 3D print kidneys and other replacement human organs. In this book, futurist Christopher Barnatt explains how 3D Printing works, overviews the 3D Printing Industry, interviews some of its pioneers, and highlights how 3D Printing may help to save the planet. Also included is an extensive glos
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AMA 84 - Vodka Diplomacy with Phaedra Fisher
23/07/2014 Duration: 33minPhaedra Fisher visited Russia back in 1994, and witnessed the privatization and inflation firsthand. Her book, Vodka Diplomacy, explains her experience and life in Russia as several events unfolded.
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AMA 83 - Financially Fit with Farnoosh Torabi
01/05/2014 Duration: 11minFarnoosh Torabi is host of “Financially Fit” on Yahoo! Finance. She joins the show to discuss why credit is such an important focus for Americans right now. Torabi shares the top misconceptions about credit and the top mistakes people make when it comes to understanding their credit standing. She then answers the following questions: - What are some signs that forebode that you'll be broke in ten years? - What aspects of our life is impacted by our credit history? - What can consumers do to improve their credit standing? - What are some free resources to help simulate, track, manage and build good credit? Torabi then talks about the new "Sharing Economy" and how it's changing the way we travel, consume and live. She also explains how one can know if he or she is getting a good deal on their mortgage. Watch Farnoosh Torabi at www.farnoosh.tv.
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AMA 82 - Gold Prices with Dent Research editor Rodney Johnson
17/04/2014 Duration: 29minRodney Johnson is President and Editor of Dent Research. He joins the show to explain why gold will fall below $800. Johnson then discusses whether the US economy is slowing. He also shares how investors can build streams of income instead of relying on equity markets. Visit Dent Research at www.dentresearch.com. Rodney Johnson works closely with Harry Dent to study how people spend their money as they go through predictable stages of life, how that spending drives our economy and how you can use this information to invest successfully in any market. Rodney began his career in financial services on Wall Street in the 1980s with Thomson McKinnon and then Prudential Securities. He started working on projects with Harry in the mid-1990s. He’s a regular guest on several radio programs such as America’s Wealth Management, Savvy Investor Radio, and has been featured on CNBC, Fox News and Fox Business’s “America’s Nightly Scorecard, where he discusses economic trends ranging from the price of oil to the d
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AMA 81 - Investing Tips and Tricks with Matt Schifrin
09/04/2014 Duration: 22minMatt Schifrin is the Vice President at Forbes Publishing and Managing Editor of Investing for Forbes Media. He joins the show to give us his tips for investing in 2014. Schifrin shares one investment to avoid at all costs and the best ways to get rich. He explains why Wells Fargo is so great and whether Apple investors should reinvest their dividends. Find out more about Matt Schifrin at www.mattschifrin.com. Read Schifrin's work at blogs.forbes.com.
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AMA 80 - "Second Chances" with Chuck Gallagher
07/04/2014 Duration: 27minChuck Gallagher is the Chief Operating Officer at American Funeral Financial and Founder and CEO at Ethics Resource Group. He's the author of "SECOND CHANCES: Transforming Adversity into Opportunity." Chuck is a Prostate Cancer Survivor. He discusses the emotional journey from diagnosis to treatment and what happens after the treatment is over and how the side effects changed his life. The topic then shifts to politics as Chuck discusses whether the government shutdown was ethical. Find out more about Chuck Gallagher at www.chuckgallagher.com.
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AMA 79 - The Real Unemployment Rates with Chris Mayer
03/04/2014 Duration: 29minChris Mayer is the Managing Editor of Agora Financial and Editor of the Capital and Crisis publication. Mayer breaks down the unemployment numbers for us and whether it is actually getting better. He then discusses the benefits of traveling around the world to get an investment story. Given the instability in the emerging markets, Mayer assesses whether this is the beginning of the next global financial storm. Chris has prepared a SPECIAL video for our listeners. He shares SEVEN incredibly safe stocks that you should buy now. Chris believes these stocks will multiply your wealth 20 times over. Visit www.GrowYourWealth.info to find out what these companies are. That's www.GrowYourWealth.info.
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AMA 78 - The Infinite Banking Concept with Tom Dyson
19/03/2014 Duration: 43minTom Dyson is the Publisher of Common Sense Publishing, which owns The Palm Beach Letter. Common Sense is one of the fastest growing investment newsletters in the world. Dyson joins the show to discuss what he looks at when picking stocks, including what every good company needs to have over the long term. Dyson then shares his thoughts on why he thinks whole life insurance with paid up additions policies are great investments. The topics then turn to lifestyle, as Dyson discusses ways to cut down stress and lose weight. Dyson has prepared a SPECIAL video for all listeners. He shares where bankers and the rich keep their money and why they do it. Visit www.palmbeachletter3.com to find out for more .