Financial Survival Network
A show about how to thrive in the New Economy. It's All About What's Next!
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August 28, 2026 • 37 mins
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with legendary resource investor Rick Rule to discuss wealth, purpose, and living a fulfilled life beyond the markets. Reflecting on his career, Rick explains why he hasn't felt like he has "worked" since his 30s—shifting his focus from chasing profit to creating genuine value for others. He shares how surviving an early-career financial bust taught ...
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August 24, 2026 • 15 mins
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with wealth advisor Ted Thatcher to analyze the latest macroeconomic data and its direct impact on monetary policy. With recent inflation prints showing a year-over-year CPI of 3.4% and core inflation rising slightly due to spikes in healthcare and transportation costs, the duo unpacks why the Federal Reserve is likely off the path of future rate hikes. De...
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August 14, 2026 • 32 mins
In this episode of Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by financial analyst John Rubino to discuss the unfolding global monetary crisis and its cascading economic effects. The pair dive into Japan's mounting government debt and the recent U.S. intervention in the yen, examining how international currency manipulation threatens American interest rates. They also unpack the growing political issue of domestic "affor...
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August 12, 2026 • 32 mins
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by Craig Hemke of TFMetalsReport.com to dive into recent counterintuitive shifts across the precious metals and commodities markets. Together, they analyze gold's resilience following massive multi-year gains, silver's baseline stabilization, and copper's surge to record highs driven by data centers and global electrification. The discussion breaks down ma...
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August 10, 2026 • 49 mins
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by Daryl Schoon, author of Time of the Vulture, to discuss why the 2008 financial crisis was merely a prelude to a much larger monetary reset. Almost two decades after accurately predicting the 2008 crash, Daryl breaks down how the Federal Reserve's post-crisis quantitative easing served as an artificial extension for a failing system. Together, they ...
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August 7, 2026 • 18 mins
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with Matthew Tuttle of Tuttle Capital Management to break down today's murky macroeconomic landscape. Together, they tackle the growing disconnect between the bond and stock markets, dissecting why long-term bond yields are spiking despite the Fed holding interest rates steady. Matthew explains the return of the "bond vigilantes," the inflation risks drive...
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August 3, 2026 • 17 mins
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz sits down with Jon Ostenson of FranBridge Consulting to explore why franchise ownership is becoming an increasingly attractive path to building long-term wealth. Instead of starting from scratch, entrepreneurs can leverage proven systems, established brands, and support networks to accelerate growth. Jon shares real-world success stories, including how one moving service...
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July 29, 2026 • 33 mins
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by macroeconomic analyst Michael Pento to break down the current state of the global economy, volatile markets, and the counterintuitive behavior of gold and silver. Pento explains how geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East drive up energy prices, pushing real interest rates higher and temporarily suppressing precious metals. They also examine the alarm...
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July 24, 2026 • 26 mins
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz welcomes back trend forecaster Gerald Celente to examine a world facing escalating conflicts, economic risks, and an uncertain future. Celente warns that growing tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine are pushing global instability to dangerous levels. He explains how decades of geopolitical decisions, advancing military technology, and rising international friction cou...
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July 22, 2026 • 14 mins
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz welcomes back Paul Oster, FICO Pro and President of Better Qualified, to discuss why credit health is more important than ever in today's economic climate. As banks tighten lending standards, consumers with lower FICO scores face higher borrowing costs, making strong credit a valuable financial asset. Paul explains why free weekly credit reports are an essential too...
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July 17, 2026 • 22 mins
Every major financial mistake starts with a single decision—and sometimes one bad deal really can change everything. In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz welcomes back David Barnett to explore why seemingly smart opportunities can quickly become expensive mistakes. From online misinformation and excessive debt to poor financing and rushed decisions, Barnett explains how people end up taking on far mor...
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July 10, 2026 • 17 mins
Dr. Rainer Zitelmann joins Kerry Lutz to discuss his new book, The New Space Capitalism: The Entrepreneurial Path to the Stars. He explains how private companies—led by SpaceX—have revolutionized space exploration by dramatically lowering launch costs and reigniting humanity's push beyond Earth. Looking ahead, Zitelmann envisions lunar settlements, missions to Mars, and asteroid mining, but argues that achieving th...
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July 6, 2026 • 27 mins
Is the recent gold pullback a warning—or a trap? John Rubino explains why the long-term gold and silver bull market remains firmly intact despite short-term volatility and physical market distortions. In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz speaks with financial writer John Rubino about why the long-term gold and silver bull market continues to hold strong despite recent market turbulence. They break dow...
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July 1, 2026 • 27 mins
Are we on the verge of global peace, or is the market pricing in a reality that doesn't exist? Kerry Lutz sits down with macro analyst Jim Welsh of Macro Tides to dissect the massive shifts rocking the global economy. While the mid-month geopolitical headlines sent oil prices down and stocks into immediate fragmentation, Jim issues a stark warning that the market is celebrating too early. He details a looming oil supply shortfall o...
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June 23, 2026 • 15 mins
Dale Smothers of RDS Wealth joined Kerry Lutz to examine the latest economic and market developments. With inflation remaining stubbornly elevated at 4.2%, Dale explains why investors continue moving into finite assets like gold while growing concerns over fiat currencies, geopolitical conflicts, and rising oil prices fuel uncertainty. The discussion explores the surge of interest in artificial intelligence investments and the anti...
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June 17, 2026 • 21 mins
In this Substack Live interview, Kerry Lutz sits down with Dennis Kneale to discuss his new book, Oregoners: How One State Chased Away Business and People. Kneale argues that Oregon serves as a warning for the rest of the country, detailing how decades of government policies contributed to business flight, job losses, rising crime, homelessness, and economic decline. The conversation explores the impact of environmental regulations...
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June 16, 2026 • 30 mins
Kerry Lutz sits down with Jeff Dornik, founder and CEO of Pickax and host of The Jeff Dornik Show, to examine the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on society, work, and personal freedom. Jeff shares concerns echoed by leading tech figures about large-scale workforce displacement and the growing possibility that human labor could become increasingly obsolete. The discussion explores what happens when traditional ...
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June 12, 2026 • 34 mins
Kerry Lutz sits down with Dr. Steve Bonta to discuss the growing intersection of geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and economic change. They examine rising tensions with Iran, potential disruptions to global energy markets, and instability in Venezuela and Cuba. The conversation then shifts to AI's rapid evolution, comparing today's technology boom to the early days of the internet. Bonta explains how AI is already transforming...
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June 8, 2026 • 28 mins
Kerry Lutz and Mike Manwell of Rethinking the Dollar examine the Federal Reserve's next move, rising macroeconomic risks, and the growing strain of U.S. debt markets. The discussion focuses on the Fed's "great decision" as inflation remains elevated while roughly $10 trillion in Treasury debt comes due. They explore whether policymakers will lean toward rate cuts and renewed monetary accommodation to ease fiscal pressure, and what ...
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June 5, 2026 • 28 mins
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz and Bill Walton examine the major political, economic, and geopolitical forces shaping America and the global investment landscape. They discuss rising tensions with Iran and the complexities of military outcomes in the region, the uncertain future of Cuba after decades of economic stagnation, and broader efforts across Latin America to counter Chinese influence. The con...
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