2026-01-26 Is the Dollar Losing Trust? Jeffrey Tucker on Fiat Currency, Silver’s Surge, and America’s Cultural Reset

Is the U.S. dollar losing credibility? In this episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen sits down with Jeffrey Tucker—founder of the Brownstone Institute and author of Spirits of America—to examine inflation, fiat currency, and the surge in gold and silver prices. Dennis breaks down why deficit spending and money supply growth drive inflation, while Jeffrey explains what’s behind silver’s explosive rise, including industrial demand, physical ownership trends, and declining confidence in fiat currencies. The conversation also explores America’s cultural and political crossroads, from respect for foundational values to the economic consequences of immigration policy and global de-dollarization. If you’re searching for insights on inflation, precious metals investing, the future of the U.S. dollar, and where the economy may be headed next, this episode delivers timely perspective grounded in history and real-world data. Jeffrey A. Tucker is the Founder and President of the Brownstone Institute and the author of many thousands of articles in the scholarly and popular press and ten books in 5 languages, most recently publisher of Blindsight in 2020. He is also the editor of The Best of Mises. He speaks widely on topics of economics, technology, social philosophy, and culture. For more information about our guest, Mr. Jeffrey A. Tucker, please visit https://brownstone.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit https://retirementlifestyleadvocates.com.