Thu, 31 January 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Brian R Alexander, author of the new book Glass House: The 1% Economy and the Shattering of the All-American Town, about the state of today's world and the impact Wall Street investing has had on us. There has been a steady decline in community and a massive disconnect between the uber-wealthy and the average American. Listen in as Jason and Brian talk about the root causes of the problem and ways we can combat them. Key Takeaways: [1:35] The premise of the 1% economy [3:42] What is "Green Mailing"? [8:18] The demise of community in our lives today [12:41] There's a massive disconnect between the elite insider Wall Street class and the common investor [17:05] The actions of companies and uber-wealthy investors is hurting the mental psyche of every day Americans [19:58] Capital formation in the US is very much a winner-take-all proposition Website: |
Fri, 25 January 2019
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 33, originally published in September 2010. Jason Hartman talks with Peter Yanev who has more than forty years of experience in earthquake and structural engineering, and risk management. In 1981 he co-founded EQE International, a global risk management provider, and grew the company to 750 professionals before leaving in 2001. He currently advises organizations worldwide, including engineering firms, the World Bank, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of California, Berkeley. A former president of the Northern California chapter of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Yanev has performed more than one hundred earthquake investigations, has published extensively, and is a frequent media commentator on natural disasters. He holds degrees in structural and earthquake engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He lives in Orinda, California. Some topics covered in this episode are: Supplies of food and water is not preparedness – safety is of course a concern but the real problem is what happens to your home, business, and investment. What can you as a homeowner do? What about the small business owner? Is insurance the right solution? Should you retrofit? Or do both? How can a home or business owner do some simple risk planning to help understand their risk? The same issues apply more to apartment and condo owners especially those who are buying in new buildings – do they understand that the code is not meant to protect their investment (or business) and that it only means the building won’t kill you? Your building or home still might be destroyed. Do they understand that many new buildings are unsafe from a risk perspective? We can elaborate on what the code means and what people should know about it – specifically what you should know if you plan on building or investing in real estate (home, office, etc). About the book Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country, the best-selling book which for thirty years has helped homeowners everywhere protect their properties and loved ones from the devastating effects of earthquakes, is now completely updated and greatly expanded. The new edition reflects the latest advances in earthquake science, engineering, and financial management techniques for homeowners, home buyers, and businesses in earthquake country. Website: |
Thu, 24 January 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Dr Jamie Glazov, managing editor of Frontpage Magazine and author of United in Hate: The Left's Romance with Tyranny and Terror and the new book Jihadist Psychopath, about the left's love of tyrannical ideas and why it's hard to be a conservative these days. There's a culture war going on and conservatives are losing badly. Key Takeaways: [1:48] Why does the left continue to promote and encourage communism and socialism? [5:35] It takes a lot of courage and wisdom to be a conservative in today's world [13:57] How psychopaths work [17:16] The problem with conservatives is that they don't know how to fight a culture war Websites: |
Fri, 18 January 2019
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 80, originally published in March 2012. Join Jason Hartman and co-founder and director of Neuro Leadership Institute, Dr. David Rock, as they explore conceptual issues of the brain as it pertains to work, such as focus, managing distractions, why our brains feel taxed, and how to maximize mental resources. Dr. Rock explains how being able to get a mental picture makes it easier to process and hold information, but when you can’t come up with a mental picture, you’re more likely to lose your train of thought or have more difficulty retaining connections, causing the brain more stress. Dr. Rock also discusses optimal times for scheduling work, meetings, and undisturbed workspace. He stresses that creative work needs a lot of space in the brain, as well as a lot of quiet. “Creative work first, urgent/important second, and everything else after,” says Dr. Rock. Dr. Rock also shares the many types of quirks of the brain, such as a blue room with high ceilings increases creativity, or changing rooms actually makes it difficult to access memories formed in the previous room. His suggestion is that people need to create their own workspace. Additionally, he talks about the unconscious and conscious brain and how breakthrough moments tend to happen when trying to solve a difficult problem. The quiet brain is most important for solving problems. Dr. Rock delves into the five domains that the brain is always tracking. It is very important that we don’t get a “threat” response in any of these domains because they activate the brain’s pain network, leading to defensiveness. David is the founder and CEO of Results Coaching Systems (RCS), which has operations in 15 countries across the globe. In his capacity as CEO, David works with Fortune 500 clients specializing in embedding internal coaching capacity within organizations to develop leaders, retain talent, improve performance, and change culture. David Rock is one of the thought leaders in the global coaching profession. The integrated coaching system he developed in the mid-90’s has been taught to over 10,000 professionals in more than fifteen countries. He is the author of Personal Best, (Simon & Schuster, 2001), Quiet Leadership (Harper Collins, 2006), Coaching with the Brain in Mind (Wiley & Sons, 2009), and Your Brain at Work (Harper Collins), which was released in October 2009. In 2004, David founded the brain-based approach to coaching, which has gathered momentum as a theory base for coaching ever since. In collaboration with several leading neuroscientists, David is working to explain the neural basis of issues like self-awareness, reflection, insight and accountability. In 2006, he co-authored a feature article in strategy business magazine with neuroscientist Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz, called “The Neuroscience of Leadership”, the most downloaded article of the year at the magazine. In September 2006, CIO magazine ran a cover story featuring David and Jeff’s work called “The New Science of Change”. In late 2006, David founded the NeuroLeadership Institute and Summit, a global initiative bringing neuroscientists and leadership experts together to build a new science of leadership development. David also co-created a complete coaching curriculum at New York University (SCPS) and is a guest lecturer at universities in five countries. Website: |
Tue, 15 January 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Matt Taibbi, contributing editor at Rolling Stone and author of books such as Griftopia and The Divide, about bubbles. The two explore how Fed policy has been leading to bubbles throughout the years, how Wall Street is designed to take advantage of the average citizen and what we can learn from the history of bubbles. Key Takeaways: [3:19] There's a pretty decent path from Fed policy to bubbles [7:49] How the Great Recession came into being [12:25] Institutions have learned how to create a bubble to profit from, but then also be prepared to make money when their own bubble bursts [16:32] As long as trades are occuring Wall Street is making money [18:22] How investment bankers are auctioning off America's infrastructure [23:02] What is the investor's lesson from the bubble machine? Website: |
Fri, 11 January 2019
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 135, originally published in April 2013. Larry Pratt is the Executive Director of the Gun Owners of America. He and Jason discuss how magazine limits are a violation of the 2nd Amendment. They also go way back to talk about what mistakes King George III made with respect to arms? Apparently, The King and President Obama are quite similar. Pratt share how gun-free school zones are a fallacy, and he also explains H.R. 35. Larry Pratt has been Executive Director of Gun Owners of America for over 30 years. GOA is a national membership organization of 300,000 Americans dedicated to promoting their Second Amendment freedom to keep and bear arms. GOA lobbies for the pro-gun position in Washington, D.C. and is involved in firearm issues in the states. GOA's work includes providing legal assistance to those involved in lawsuits with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the federal firearms law enforcement agency. Website: |
Wed, 9 January 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Dr. Jerome Corsi, author of the new e-book Silent No More, How I Became a Political Prisoner of Mueller's "Witch Hunt", about his experience being interrogated in Mueller's investigation into the Russia collusion. Jerome explains how the government attempted to bankrupt him (and will you too) during his interrogation and how they used that to their advantage when trying to convince him to take a plea deal. Key Takeaways: [6:45] You have to remember that anything that happens to one American can happen to any American [10:04] The FBI was very interested in whether Jerome had sent people to go see Julian Assange [15:30] The government attempts to bankrupt you to get you to accept a plea deal Website: Silent No More: How I Became a Political Prisoner of Mueller's Witch Hunt |
Fri, 4 January 2019
Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 216, originally published in July 2014. Charles Goyette is the Host of "Ron Paul's America" radio show. He joins the podcast to give his dramatic solution to prevent the coming financial ruin. Goyette believes the longstanding practice of crony capitalism strangles our economy. He thinks we need to reign in overseas spending and end American interventionism. Goyette then explains whether it is fair for younger people to subsidize older people. Website: |
Wed, 2 January 2019
Jason Hartman talks with Etienne Deffarges, author of Untangling the USA: The Cost of Complexity & What to Do About It, about some of the most pressing issues facing the country, such as health care and our banking system. They look at what exactly is causing the issues, but don't just focus on the problems. Etienne and Jason also discuss the most important part of the problems: their solutions. Key Takeaways: [1:26] We as a society make things much more complex than we need [6:51] Etienne's solution for health care [13:04] How can we improve the world of finance? [17:15] Etienne is in favor of banks having to have a higher equity to debt requirements [20:35] With all of these problems in the world, what's the solution? Website: |
