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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2024-06-09 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Alasdair Macleod [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:36
Our interview on RLA Radio this week features Alasdair Macleod, head of research at Goldmoney. Your host, Dennis Tubbergen discusses with MacLeod the state of the US economy and the future of the dollar. Macleod argued t…
2024-06-02 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Jeffrey Tucker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:34
This week on RLA Radio, your host, Dennis Tubbergen, talks with Jeffrey Tucker, founder of The Brownstone Institute, about the history of government control over money and the potential for digital currencies. Tucker exp…
2024-05-19 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Jim Rogers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:51
This week, RLA Radio features an interview with investor and author Jim Rogers, where he talks with your host, Dennis Tubbergen, about his views on the global economy, suggesting that the current economic boom, fueled by…
2024-05-12 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Karl Denninger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:19
Karl Denninger joins your host Dennis Tubbergen on this week’s Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio show. Denninger expressed skepticism about the recent healthy jobs report, noting that many of the jobs added were in he…
2024-05-05 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Dr. Charles Nenner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:42
Our guest this week on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio Dr. Charles Nenner, an analyst who uses cycles to analyze markets, predicts a major depression worse than the 1930s is coming. Your host, Dennis Tubbergen, talk…
2024-04-21 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Kerry Lutz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:42
In this week’s Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio show, host Dennis Tubbergen interviews Kerry Lutz, founder of the Financial Survival Network, who discusses the current economic climate and investment strategies. Lutz…
2024-04-14 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Simon Popple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:45
This week’s interview with your host, Dennis Tubbergen, on RLA Radio, features Simon Popple, a gold investment expert, discussing his views on the current state of the banking sector, commodities, and the real estate mar…
2024-04-07 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Harry Dent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:46
On this week’s episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio with your host Dennis Tubbergen, economist Harry Dent predicts a significant economic downturn in the US, with the government adding a trillion dollars in de…
2024-03-31 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Brien Lundin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:00
In this week’s interview with Dennis Tubbergen on RLA Radio, Brien Lundin, editor of Gold Newsletter and host of the New Orleans Investment Conference, discussed the current state of the global economy. Lundin believes t…
2024-03-17 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Kerry Lutz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:15
In an interview with Kerry Lutz, financial expert Dennis Tubbergen discussed the current state of the economy. Tubbergen believes that the economy is artificially inflated due to government spending and that without this…