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August 21, 2025 64 mins

Peter Schiff is joined by James Hickman, a.k.a. Simon Black of Sovereign Man, to discuss the U.S. debt crisis, the Federal Reserve’s future, and why America may be headed toward a sovereign debt and dollar collapse.


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In this special edition of The Peter Schiff Show, Peter welcomes longtime friend and entrepreneur James Hickman, best known by his pen name Simon Black. Together, they dive into the launch of their new joint project Schiff Sovereign, the growing U.S. debt disaster, and the Trump administration’s controversial plan to take control of the Federal Reserve.


00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

02:34 James Hickman: The Man Behind Simon Black

04:01 The Birth of Schiff Sovereign

05:27 Introducing James to the Audience

09:01 The US Debt Crisis Unveiled

14:25 Historical Context and Interest Rates

21:21 The Fed's Role and Future Challenges

25:41 Trump Administration's Plan for the Fed

25:52 Money Heist: A Metaphor for the Fed

30:03 Economic Data Manipulation

30:59 Control of the Central Bank

31:20 Unusual Resignation at the Fed

32:35 Political Influence on the Fed

34:24 Mortgage Fraud Scandal

36:26 Implications of Rate Cuts

36:58 Treasury Strategies and Debt Refinancing

40:14 Stablecoins and the Genius Act

49:46 Historical Context and Future Predictions

50:25 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

01:02:43 Concluding Thoughts and Future Podcasts


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