956: Is The Stock Market One Big Scam?

Is your 401(k) secretly being used as collateral for risky financial bets you never agreed to? What if the wealth you think you own isn’t legally yours anymore? In today’s jaw-dropping episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we uncover one of the biggest financial frauds you’ve never heard of—until now. If you’ve ever invested in the stock market or plan to, this is a must-watch that might change how you view your money forever. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart Filmmaker and economic investigator James Patrick joins Brian to break down what he calls “The Great Taking”—a decades-long financial sleight of hand involving the dematerialization of securities, the manipulation of the Uniform Commercial Code, and the mass collateralization of YOUR stocks, bonds, and retirement accounts. If your financial future feels like a casino game, it’s because the house has been rigged all along… and you’re not the house. From the 1970s pooling of stocks into centralized trusts to the 1990s legal revisions that stripped individual ownership rights, this episode exposes how the world’s largest banks turned your investments into their high-stakes poker chips. And the kicker? They’re betting with your assets—up to 20 times over. This isn’t conspiracy theory; it’s written in black-and-white financial law and confirmed by industry insiders. But it’s not just doom and gloom. James shares how people are fighting back, including legislative efforts in Tennessee and South Dakota to fix this quietly baked-in financial corruption. We reveal what everyday investors can do—today—to protect themselves and put pressure on their local legislators before the next collapse wipes them out. If you’ve ever felt like something about the financial system just doesn’t add up, this is the episode that will finally connect the dots. Don't wait until it’s too late—watch now, share with your network, and take the first step toward taking your financial power back. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart) with code TBNS at checkout for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to [e-mail] to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 955 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices