2026-02-23 Fed Policy, Gold at $5,000, Silver Shortages & Bitcoin’s Future | Doug Casey on the U.S. Economy

2026-02-23 Fed Policy, Gold at $5,000, Silver Shortages & Bitcoin’s Future | Doug Casey on the U.S. Economy

Author: Dennis Tubbergen February 23, 2026 Duration: 27:49
Is the U.S. economy heading toward recession — or something worse? In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis Tubbergen interviews bestselling author and legendary investor Doug Casey to break down Federal Reserve policy, inflation risks, rising government debt, and what record-high stock market valuations really mean for investors. They discuss gold at all-time highs, growing physical silver demand on the COMEX, central banks reducing U.S. dollar exposure, Bitcoin’s volatility and long-term potential, and why energy stocks, uranium, and commodities may outperform tech. Plus, Dennis explains the alarming surge in short-term Treasury refinancing and how it could impact retirees and long-term investors. If you’re concerned about inflation, recession, the Fed’s next move, precious metals investing, or the future of the dollar, this episode delivers timely insights and contrarian analysis you won’t hear on mainstream financial media. Best-selling author, world-renowned speculator, and libertarian philosopher Doug Casey has garnered a well-earned reputation for his erudite (and often controversial) insights into politics, economics, and investment markets. Doug wrote the book on profiting from periods of economic turmoil; his book “Crisis Investing” spent weeks as #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including David Letterman, Merv Griffin, Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin, Maury Povich, NBC News, and CNN; has been the topic of numerous features in periodicals such as Time, Forbes, People, and the Washington Post; and is a regular keynote speaker at FreedomFest, the world’s largest gathering of free minds. For information about Doug Casey please visit InternationalMan.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit https://retirementlifestyleadvocates.com.

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Hosted by best-selling author and syndicated radio host Dennis Tubbergen, Retirement Lifestyle Advocates provides a steady, analytical voice for anyone thinking about their financial future. This isn't about hype or fear; it's a grounded look at the economic currents, market cycles, and monetary policies that directly impact long-term security and planning. Dennis breaks down complex financial news into understandable segments, focusing on what these shifts mean for your personal strategy rather than just the day's headlines. You'll hear detailed commentary and conversations with economists, investment professionals, and policy experts, all aimed at building a practical understanding of how to protect and grow wealth through uncertain times. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting a direct briefing from a seasoned guide who cuts through the noise. The discussions are built on a foundation of decades of experience, offering a perspective that values prudence and evidence over speculation. Whether you're actively managing your portfolio or simply want to comprehend the larger forces at play, the analysis here is designed to provide clarity and actionable context. It’s for those who believe a secure retirement is built on knowledge, not chance, and who appreciate a deep dive into the mechanics of money, markets, and the economy.
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2023-12-10 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Jeffrey Tucker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:56
This week on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio, your host, Dennis Tubbergen, speaks with Jeffrey Tucker about the state of the US economy and the health of liberty in the US. Tucker expresses concern about growing US…
2023-12-03 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Karl Denninger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:58
The yield curve has been inverted for over a year, which is unusual and suggests a recession is likely on the horizon. Our guest this week, Karl Denninger, discusses with your host, Dennis Tubbergen, the inverted yield c…
2023-11-12 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Mark Jeftovic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:33
Inflation went from “transient” to, “it's good for you” to, “we've got to do something before we have a revolution on our hands”. But (the Fed) they're kind of trapped now because they can't keep raising (interest rates)…
2023-11-05 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Dr. Charles Nenner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:04
This week on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio, Dr. Charles Nenner, a specialized analyst who uses cycles to analyze markets, explains to your host, Dennis Tubbergen, how he applies his cycle analysis to forecast mark…
2023-10-29 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Egon von Greyerz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:36
We all know that central banks and governments don’t present accurate economic data. While they report inflation at roughly 4 percent, we all know from our own experience at the grocery, gas pump, and just about everywhe…
2023-10-22 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Harry Dent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:52
If there's a time in your life when you're going to be cautious in investments, and that's everything, stocks, normal corporate and high-yield bonds, everything but the Treasury bonds, which are the safest in the world,…
2023-10-15 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Kerry Lutz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:34
We have said for many years that the easy money policies of recent years end in inflation followed by deflation, or deflation. This week's guest on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio, Mr. Kerry Lutz, echoed that idea i…
2023-10-08 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Michael Pento [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:46
Two years ago, the 10-year US Treasury note was yielding .50 percent. Now it's 4.8 percent. That debt is rolling over, and the money that it costs to service that debt is skyrocketing. Soon, 35 percent of all tax revenue…