# Gold, Silver, Inflation, and National Security | Guests: Mike Carter & Frank Gaffney | Ep 096

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Podcast: [Pirate Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pirate-money-6925956)
Published: 2026-02-07T14:30:00+00:00
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Gold and silver whipsawed in January amid speculation, Fed leadership changes, and rising geopolitical stress, raising questions about monetary stability and inflation. Kevin Freeman and Mike Carter break down physical vs. paper metals, central bank gold buying, and transactional gold solutions, while assessing dollar strength and policy shifts. Frank Gaffney joins to examine national security risks tied to open borders, Sharia influence, and CCP threats, plus the Texas ballot push to prohibit Sharia law. Practical takeaways include steady accumulation strategies for precious metals, vigilance on currency debasement, and actionable civic engagement in Texas and beyond. @PirateMoney

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