Episode 110 - Who Really Runs the World?

Episode 110 - Who Really Runs the World?

Author: Simon Dixon January 9, 2026 Duration: 2:03:07

Publish date: 8th January 2026. 
Host: Peter McCormack
Podcast title: Who Really Runs the World?
Duration: 2 hours 3 minutes

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Western politics looks like chaos right now — broken states, endless debt, permanent crisis.

But when I sat down with Peter McCormack on January 8th, 2026, I explained why I don’t think it’s chaos at all.

I believe it’s structure.

In this conversation, I break down how modern power really works — through money creation, debt expansion, asset management, and access to capital.

In that system, elections matter less than people think, national borders mean less than they used to, and governments increasingly behave like balance sheets rather than representatives of citizens.

We go deep into how the debt-based system is kept alive through refinancing and rollover cycles, why inflation and bailouts aren’t accidents, and how the largest asset managers quietly influence outcomes without needing a political mandate.

Wars, monetary intervention, rising inequality, and even social breakdown all follow the same incentives once you understand who benefits and how the game is designed.

This isn’t just theory — it’s about power, money, and who actually makes the decisions, and what that means for anyone trying to build a life inside a system that’s no longer built to work for them.


Simon Dixon brings his decades of experience in finance and technology to every conversation on Simon Dixon Hard Talk. This isn't a surface-level commentary on markets; it's a rigorous exploration of the forces reshaping global systems. Episodes delve into the practical realities of Bitcoin as hard money, the geopolitical implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies, and investment strategies for a world in economic transition. Simon engages with experts, critics, and innovators, fostering discussions that connect the dots between business, politics, and technological disruption. The dialogue is grounded in his own journey from traditional finance to the frontier of digital assets, offering a unique perspective that is both analytical and deeply personal. You'll find the podcast challenges conventional narratives, asking tough questions about monetary sovereignty, wealth preservation, and the future of capital. It’s for anyone who senses the status quo is shifting and wants to understand the underlying mechanics, not just the headlines. Expect detailed analysis, candid interviews, and a focus on long-term principles over short-term noise. Tune in for a thought-provoking examination of money, power, and the tools for navigating the next era.
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