Follow The Money Radio

PODCAST: Markets, Money, and Empire

December 17, 2025

In this episode, Jerry Robinson unpacks President Trump’s recent cannabis policy pivot and the sharp rally it sparked in cannabis stocks, explaining why markets move quickly on political signals. He then turns to Venezuela, exploring the deeper forces at play, including oil, dollar power, and America’s long history of intervention in Latin America. Later, Jerry delivers his latest market commentary, covering stocks, gold, silver, Bitcoin, and oil. He explains where trends remain intact, where risks are rising, and why discipline matters more than prediction.

Show Notes

Segment 1: Trump's Cannabis Pivot and Venezuela Tensions

SEGMENT BEGINS AT 02:20

We unpack the recent cannabis rally, why policy shifts can move entire sectors overnight, and how Venezuela fits into a much larger geopolitical story tied to oil and dollar power. In Segment One, we discuss:

Trump’s cannabis pivot
Cannabis stock rally does not necessarily mean reform
Policy signals send ripples through the markets
Threats and sanctions once again aimed at Venezuela
Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves
The Venezuela story is one about America’s energy, money, and control

Segment 2: Market Insights with Jerry Robinson

SEGMENT BEGINS AT 17:15

In Segment 2, we explore the trends in U.S. stocks, gold, silver, oil, and Bitcoin and key chart levels for each. Jerry discusses:

U.S. stocks in uptrend, rotation into healthcare stocks ongoing
Gold still locked in uptrend
Silver is going parabolic, crosses $66 for first time ever
Oil has just hit a 5-year low
Bitcoin and Ethereum on track to underperform the S&P 500 in 2025

Segment 3: The Final Word w/ Jerry Robinson

SEGMENT BEGINS AT 29:55

Jerry closes out today’s show with key takeaways and a timely and though-provoking word from Texas state representative James Talarico.

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