I'm a big believer in learning from history. Understanding our mistakes and our wins from the past can help give us guidance for the here and now. In this episode, I sit down with presidential historian Paul Brandus, a historian, journalist, and frequent speaker at presidential libraries, for a look at why we're in the situation we're in, vis-à-vis Europe, Russia, and Ukraine, today. Paul and I also talk about some of his books, including Jackie: Her Transformation from First Lady to Jackie...

Amid major market volatility, investors question whether we're about to see a repeat of the year 2000 in tech stocks. In this crucial edition of American Consequences, I sit down with famed hedge fund investor Whitney Tilson to explain why now might be the best time to buy tech stocks. He's naming names – or rather tickers – and helping people think through the implications of getting into solid growth companies. I most especially loved hearing how Whitney Tilson got his start. He managed to...

As the Fed delivers on its promise to raise rates, investors question, "what's next for the markets?" Although transparency has become more complex, there are still ways to make money and protect your portfolio.   I'm thrilled to welcome on the show this week Enrique Abeyta, editor of  Empire Elite Trader, Empire Elite Growth, Empire SPAC Investor, and Empire Elite Options newsletters at Empirefinancialresearch.com. Enrique has more than 20 years of experience on Wall Street, having founded...

Elon Musk just made a significant move, and Twitter has accepted.   In today’s podcast, Trish Regan sits down with Empire Financial Research’s Herb Greenberg to examine how Elon might change the social media landscape… forever. Herb also shares his important thoughts on how investors can recognize great value plays long before the Twittersphere world has even heard of these companies in a viral social media environment. Everyday investors need to know where the “hot stocks” are long before...

Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is poised to shake up the entire social media industry, regardless of whether he's successful in his bid or not. In this special edition of American Consequences, I sit down with Stansberry Editor Dan Ferris to discuss what's at stake for the country and our freedom of speech… as well as what's at stake for shareholders. The bottom line, there is massive opportunity for investors and democracy alike. Join Dan and me for a look at how Elon Musk wins the day...

Interest rates are rising and are expected to increase in the coming months. It could be time to rethink your portfolio allocation since the fixed income market may, in time, look considerably more attractive. In this episode of American Consequences, Trish Regan speaks with Neil Grossman – a former physicist, mathematician, corporate attorney, central banker, and hedge fund investor – who says, "The Fed has done just about everything wrong. It's continually buried its head in the sand,...

As gold and oil inch higher in global markets amid ongoing challenges overseas, Trish sits down with Kevin Rich, one of the original architects of some of the world's most important ETFs in the commodity space. Rich tells Trish to “prepare for more volatility and a higher interest rate environment” while conflicts overseas continue. How should investors think about their portfolios and how can they safeguard their assets best? Listen to this edition of American Consequences with Trish Regan...

If the horror of what is transpiring in Ukraine and Russia has taught us anything, it's that we need to be self-reliant. It is critical for our domestic, economic, and national security that we turn back to ourselves. It's one of the reasons why Trish is so bullish on the long-term health of America. In this podcast, Trish is joined by Mark Moss, Market Analyst and Host of Market Disruptors, who argues that the phase we are now in, “this move towards domestic, economic, and national...

As tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine, Trish sits down with noted geopolitical and macroeconomics strategist Marko Papic, Partner and Chief Strategist at the Clocktower Group, to look at how to best position your portfolio. Papic warns the Fed may not be able to raise rates as quickly as it intended, given the increasing threat of recession. "Energy prices," he says, "will continue to escalate, providing a positive environment for energy investing." Other sectors he likes include...

With the Fed finally moving on interested rates, Trish Regan sits down with noted investor, physicist and former central banker, Neil Grossman, for a look at the massive inflation creeping into our economy. According to Neil, the Fed is very much at fault. In fact, he tells her, "Jerome Powell is the financial equivalent of COVID." Neil argues that Powell "has created a kind of eco-demic... a pandemic for our economy." This is an important warning from Neil Grossman who argues inflation may...

Trish is joined by Dr. David Eifrig, editor of Retirement Millionaire, who says recent events have caused him to grow quite bearish. His models predicted massive inflation as much as eight months ago…now, that time is here. How can you protect your investments? How can you manage volatility to your advantage? Doc has some insightful answers in this spirited discussion with Trish. You can get more from Doc and access his free presentation online at “InflationWarning.com,” as well as access to...

As tensions escalate overseas, investors are watching massive volatility in US markets. So what do you do now? Trish Regan speaks with Stansberry Research's Scott Garliss who runs the Defensive Portfolio Solutions for his firm and says - "Believe it or not this is a smart time to be investing." Find out what Scott likes most in this increasingly challenging environment. Get more from Scott at StansberryInvestor.com plus follow Trish on Twitter @Trish_Regan

Amid the growing possibility of war between Ukraine and Russia, American investors are getting increasingly nervous... But in this week's podcast, portfolio manager Adam Johnson, founder of BullsEyeBrief.com, tells Trish that the "markets can manage Putin – it's Jerome Powell they really need to worry about." Adam looks at the parallels between Europe's challenges now and what happened when Crimea was annexed in 2014, and concludes that the increased volatility in U.S. equities is a real...

In this special edition of American Consequences, Trish Regan pays tribute to PJ O'Rourke. O’Rourke was the Editor-in-Chief of American Consequences Magazine since its inception in 2017. In this episode, Trish brings you some of her conversations with PJ over the years. You’ll hear his thoughts and concerns about our increasingly divided nation — as well as his fear of growing government overreach in the wake of COVID. As Trish says, "PJ was a legend…and he will be dearly missed."

This week, Trish sits down with a very special guest, William McEachern, an economist most recognized for his famed college textbooks on economics. William also happens to be her uncle, and Trish cites him as a big reason why she devoted her journalism career to markets and economics. Despite the continuing spike in inflation and increasing bouts of volatility in the markets, William is still a long-term believer in the U.S. markets and economy... And he says not even the communists can...

Famed economist and author Art Laffer sits down with Trish Regan this week on the show. Art shares some of his characteristic optimism, and says that despite the bumps in the road we're experiencing right now with our economy and markets, the future for this country looks fantastic. Art predicts a tough first quarter followed by some solid growth as we head into the fall. They talk taxes, former president Regan (whom Art advised for most of the 80s), the Fed, and possible 2024 election...

"The Mooch" is making a bold call… Bitcoin will soar to $500,000.  This week, Trish welcomes back to the show her friend and former White House Press Secretary Anthony Scaramucci. The Mooch tells Trish that despite the recent volatility, bitcoin is just getting started… And the popular crypto will help power the future.  Investors, he says, should think of it a bit like Google or Facebook in their early days. And as bitcoin has only just scratched the surface of widespread adoption, there...

Market volatility is back… And bitcoin along with the equities markets is paying the price. Just how bad will it get?  In this episode, crypto expert Eric Wade sits down with Trish to talk about the reasons behind bitcoin's recent fall and why cryptos, in general, are still an important place to be invested long term, so long as investors understand the risks. As the country increasingly prepares for Web 3.0, cryptos will play a critical role in the creation of the...

Web 3.0 is about to revolutionize the tech industry and change our lives…  In the coming years, we’ll soon enter a brave new world of 3D virtual reality, powered by sophisticated, super-fast semi-conductor chips, and populated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology. And this Web 3.0 could mean tremendous independence for individual creators.  In this week's episode, Trish sits down with Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, one of the world's largest...

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are taking over the world... If you’re not familiar with NFTs, you’re not alone… An NFT is a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, or real estate. They are unique and are bought and sold online, frequently with cryptocurrencies. And NFTs are the next frontier in the digital revolution...  Joining Trish this week on the podcast is an expert in this arena, Eddie Ibanez. Eddie, a technology entrepreneur and pioneer in computer tech and...

In this episode, Trish Regan sits down with Jason Les, CEO of Riot Blockchain. Jason is a former professional poker player and computer scientist who has been fascinated with bitcoin since its early days. Today, he runs one of the world's largest bitcoin mining companies. Trish and Jason talk about everything from the popularity of bitcoin to the increasingly competitive environment that miners now face, government involvement, and environmental concerns. If you have any interest in...

Investing today can seem overwhelming... With so much information coming at us daily, how can we cut through the market noise? How do we determine which stocks are the right ones to buy? Or which sectors we should focus on? In this special edition of American Consequences With Trish Regan, Wall Street legend Marc Chaikin tells us it's easier than you think if you have the right tools... He is the mastermind behind "Chaikin's Power Gauge," which uses key criteria to analyze thousands of...

 In this episode, Trish Regan is joined by Stansberry Research’s technical analyst Greg Diamond, editor of Ten Stock Trader. Greg uses his technical and fundamental expertise to determine the best market opportunities for investors. Hear his ideas on this podcast now, and if you’re interested in taking your investing to the next level in terms of technical analysis, Ten Stock Trader is the best place to start

As the world reacts to the Omicron variant, airlines are bracing for yet another turbulent time… And according to Ben Baldanza, economist and former CEO of Spirit Airlines, the industry is currently undergoing a massive change. Join Trish and Ben for an in-depth discussion about the changes ahead for the airline industry.