Adam Taggart: AI K-Shaped Neofeudal Economy, Dollarization, & America 2.0

Adam Taggart: AI K-Shaped Neofeudal Economy, Dollarization, & America 2.0

Author: Geopolitics & Empire May 21, 2026 Duration: 1:24:30
Financial expert Adam Taggart analyzes the current state of the global economy, emphasizing a K-shaped recovery where a small group of asset owners thrives while the working class struggles with inflation and diminished purchasing power. He expresses significant concern regarding the rise of AI and robotics, noting that these technologies may permanently erode labor’s bargaining power and increase social instability. Despite these internal risks, Taggart remains bullish on the United States, arguing that its geographical advantages and the enduring global dominance of the U.S. dollar make it the strongest player in modern geopolitics. To hedge against currency debasement and systemic vulnerability, he advocates for building personal resilience through the acquisition of precious metals and hard assets. Ultimately, the discussion highlights a transition toward a multipolar world where major powers are increasingly focused on securing their own regional spheres of influence. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics Escape The Technocracy (15% off w/ GEOPOLITICS!) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money (FREE "Plan B" Report!) https://expatmoney.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Website https://thoughtfulmoney.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@adam.taggart X https://x.com/adamtaggart Substack https://adamtaggart.substack.com About Adam Taggart Adam Taggart is the founder of Thoughtful Money®, where your wealth = our #1 focus. Thoughtful Money was created to educate & empower regular investors just like you build wealth to fund their life goals. We do this by interviewing the top experts in money & the markets to give you actionable advice on how to protect & grow your wealth. Why? Because today’s environment is one of the most challenging ever for “regular” investors: inflation, high interest rates, recession risk, runaway debt & deficits, volatile financial markets, unstable banks & geopolitical threats — just to name a few. How will assets like stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, gold, Bitcoin insurance policies, estate plans perform in the environment ahead? Are you just trying to figure out how to protect your family’s financial future from these risks — and hopefully grow your wealth, too — without becoming collateral damage to market events? We sure think that should be your focus. It’s certainly ours. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song "The Queens Jig" by the fantastic "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Tracing the lines on the map that connect past conflicts to present-day crises, Geopolitics & Empire offers a deep and often sobering analysis of how power is projected and contested across the globe. This isn't about surface-level headlines; instead, each episode digs into the historical roots of modern alliances, economic warfare, and the enduring strategies of empires, both old and new. You’ll hear discussions that connect pivotal moments in history to the diplomatic and military maneuvering we see today, providing context that is frequently missing from the daily news cycle. The conversations hosted here are built on the understanding that today’s border disputes, trade wars, and intelligence operations are chapters in a much longer story. By weaving together the categories of history, government, and current affairs, this podcast creates a comprehensive narrative. It’s for anyone who feels that the world’s flashpoints can’t be understood without examining the ambitions, rivalries, and foundational events that set the stage decades or even centuries ago. Tune in for a rigorous exploration of the forces that truly shape international relations, where every treaty, revolution, and strategic pivot is examined for its lasting consequences on the global order.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Geopolitics & Empire
Podcast Episodes
Harry Mitsidis: NomadMania, Geopolitical Shifts, & Future of Travel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 58:40
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Dr. Mark Sircus: Staying Grounded in the War on Global Civilization [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:16
Dr. Mark Sircus discusses the global war on humanity and argues that the world is facing a period of systemic insanity, characterized by authoritarian medical policies, economic instability, and a “war on civilization.”…
Alan Berman: Psychohistory, MindWar Doctrine, & the Fake Rebellion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:42
Alan Berman discusses his “psychohistory prediction engine” designed to map the intricate connections between billionaires, government agencies, and the military-industrial complex. The discussion highlights how power ha…