# Ep 396 | Gold, Debt, and Protecting Wealth

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Podcast: [Economic War Room](https://stenobird.com/podcast/economic-war-room-5268395)
Published: 2026-05-14T18:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1491

## Resource

Explore the mounting monetary risks facing the U.S., from soaring debt and inflation to weakening demand for Treasuries and accelerating de-dollarization. Andy Schectman outlines why gold and silver remain critical hedges, highlighting central bank accumulation and structural market dislocations. Jason Cozens explains how modern tech enables everyday spending in gold, bridging sound money with today’s digital payments. Practical strategies, historical context, and actionable steps to safeguard family and business wealth.

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