2026-04-06 Debt, Deflation & the Coming Reset: Are We Already in a Recession?

2026-04-06 Debt, Deflation & the Coming Reset: Are We Already in a Recession?

Author: Dennis Tubbergen April 6, 2026 Duration: 36:02
Is the U.S. already in a recession? What happens when private debt hits historic highs? In this episode, financial expert Dennis Tubbergen and economist Karl Denninger break down the biggest economic risks facing Americans today—including rising inflation, mounting consumer debt, Federal Reserve policy shifts, and warning signs in private credit markets. You’ll learn: •Why record U.S. private debt could trigger deflation or crisis •How rising delinquencies in credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans signal economic stress •What the Fed may do next with interest rates and quantitative easing •Whether stagflation is coming—and how it could impact stocks and real estate •Smart portfolio strategies to protect your wealth in uncertain markets If you’re concerned about inflation, recession, or retirement planning, this episode delivers critical insights you need now. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blogger, author, and political activist, sometimes referred to as a founding member of the Tea Party movement. Mr. Denninger is the author of the book Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World. In the book, Denninger presents an inside look at how moneyed and powerful interests debase the dollar through the willful and intentional failure to honestly represent short and long-term mathematical truths that underlie all economic systems. For information about Karl Denninger please visit www.Market-Ticker.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

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