PODCAST: Empire of Debt

In this segment, we take a hard look at the U.S. national debt, which is now closing in on $40 trillion, walking you through what’s really happening beneath the surface, why it continues to grow regardless of who’s in power, and what it means for the future of the U.S. economy. Topics include:

• The US national debt closing in on $40 trillion
• Debt climbs regardless of which political party is in power
• Global confidence shifting away from the US
• Military spending reaching unprecedented levels
• Empires weaken over time under crushing debt loads
• Two Resources: Pay Off Debt Fast and Five Levels of Financial Freedom

Jerry Robinson walks listeners through the markets, including the S&P 500, Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil, and gives you a check-in on how these major markets are moving right now. Topics include:

• S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 rebounding to record highs
• Gold and Silver rising after Iran war decline
• U.S. Dollar’s 2026 roller coaster ride
• Chinese stocks and physical silver also rebounding
• Oil prices returning to earth after parabolic increase
• Bitcoin and Ethereum showing near-term strength but still weak year-to-date
• Platinum Members: Get Jerry’s weekly dollar-cost average investments in real-time

Jerry closes out today’s show with a summary of key takeaways and a motivational word for living under (and thriving under) a debt-ridden nation.