http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/982 en-us This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Business Riding the wave of imploding housing bubbles and precarious financial asset inflation -- the consequences of massive oversupply of cheap credit, gargantuan trade and federal deficits, and the reckless apathy of Wall Street and Washington D.C. Don't be a Fallguy! This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com 720 http://www.talkshoe.com/custom/images/icons/TC-982-MainIcon.jpg http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/982 100 100 Johannes Ernharth Vigilant Investor Live Riding the wave of imploding housing bubbles and precarious financial asset inflation -- the consequences of massive oversupply of cheap credit, gargantuan trade and federal deficits, and the reckless apathy of Wall Street and Washington D.C. Don't be a Fallguy! This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com Johannes Ernharth jcernharth@gmail.com clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-118715.mp3 Wed, 21 May 2008 15:00:00 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-118715.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-118715.mp3 Part III of III Business Johannes Ernharth Inflation Crisis: Beyond the Rhetoric in Congress: Part III Part III of III 26:43 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-118714.mp3 Wed, 21 May 2008 15:00:00 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-118714.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-118714.mp3 Part II of III. Read Part one info for episode description. Business Johannes Ernharth Inflation Crisis: Beyond the Rhetoric in Congress: Part II Part II of III. Read Part one info for episode description. 31:54 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-118658.mp3 Wed, 21 May 2008 15:06:29 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-118658.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-118658.mp3 Congress is quick to finger everyone else but the real culprits in rising prices, blaming everyone from the Saudis, to oil companies to speculators. But that dodges the real issues and culprits. Tune it today for an hour-long update! Business Johannes Ernharth Inflation Crisis: Beyond the Rhetoric in Congress: Part I Congress is quick to finger everyone else but the real culprits in rising prices, blaming everyone from the Saudis, to oil companies to speculators. But that dodges the real issues and culprits. Tune it today for an hour-long update! 29:24 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-116527.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 14:57:28 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-116527.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-116527.mp3 It has been nearly 9 months since our last episode. We're getting the studio up for a short episode today. Hope you can make it! Business Johannes Ernharth 05/14/2008 Update! The unwind has a long way to go. It has been nearly 9 months since our last episode. We're getting the studio up for a short episode today. Hope you can make it! 57:31 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39064.mp3 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:34:58 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39064.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39064.mp3 Today we'll discuss: * "Recession" Now a Mainstream Prediction * Bank Runs in Britain! * Economic Warning Signs all Around! * Greenspan still in Denial * Argentina on the Brink (Lessons for the U.S.!) * She's Back! Hillary Care on the docket! And more. Tune in. Talk. Chat. Etc. Business Johannes Ernharth Out of the Woods? Or Into the Economic Abyss? Today we'll discuss: * "Recession" Now a Mainstream Prediction * Bank Runs in Britain! * Economic Warning Signs all Around! * Greenspan still in Denial * Argentina on the Brink (Lessons for the U.S.!) * She's Back! Hillary Care on the docket! And more. Tune in. Talk. Chat. Etc. 1:06:54 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39065.mp3 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:33:12 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39065.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39065.mp3 Today's show covered: * More on the credit meltdown *Big Al Greenspanâ??s recent comments about bubblesâ?¦ *Iran? Is it on the list? * Whose dumping Treasuries? *More dollar repudiation? * Oil and Gold Heading High again And lots more! And more! Business Johannes Ernharth Greespan's Legacy, the dollar plunges, and Risky Geopolitics. Today's show covered: * More on the credit meltdown *Big Al Greenspanâ??s recent comments about bubblesâ?¦ *Iran? Is it on the list? * Whose dumping Treasuries? *More dollar repudiation? * Oil and Gold Heading High again And lots more! And more! 1:16:19 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39063.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:33:30 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39063.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39063.mp3 Long ignored by present day popular economists are the warnings about playing with the price of money and the credit supply that come from the Austrian School of Economics. While most mainstream financial economists and the majority of managers and analysts on Wall Street relying on them were in the past few months blindsided by the credit lockup that has caused bankruptcy after bankruptcy in lender and hedge fund manager alike, requiring unprecedented emergency actions of the world's central banks, devotees of the Austrian School (like us) saw this coming a from miles away. Download this episode for a summary of why the modern addiction to credit and money supply manipulation is analogous to crsytal meth addiction, and whey recent Fed actions are no better than giving a junkie falling into withdrawal another fix to wash away those nasty blues. Our junkie economy may get back on its feet should this work, but the writing is on the wall for those who are listening. Tune in! Business Johannes Ernharth The Easy Credit Junkie: Is the Fed Dishing out the Equivelent of Meth? Long ignored by present day popular economists are the warnings about playing with the price of money and the credit supply that come from the Austrian School of Economics. While most mainstream financial economists and the majority of managers and analysts on Wall Street relying on them were in the past few months blindsided by the credit lockup that has caused bankruptcy after bankruptcy in lender and hedge fund manager alike, requiring unprecedented emergency actions of the world's central banks, devotees of the Austrian School (like us) saw this coming a from miles away. Download this episode for a summary of why the modern addiction to credit and money supply manipulation is analogous to crsytal meth addiction, and whey recent Fed actions are no better than giving a junkie falling into withdrawal another fix to wash away those nasty blues. Our junkie economy may get back on its feet should this work, but the writing is on the wall for those who are listening. Tune in! 1:12:25 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39062.mp3 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:31:30 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39062.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-39062.mp3 Today we'll discuss the last weeks happenings, from market drops to sudden rebounds, to Fed bailouts, and more unfolding problems in the credit markets. Moreover, we'll explain why there is still a long way to go in the unwind and why the Fed's money printing press will only make problems worse in the long run. Don't miss out, but if you can't make it live, download our podcast. You can even subscribe via iTunes. Note: We've been told of quality issues regarding our podcast recordings vs. our live broadcasts. We've made some adjustments so give us another try if you've liked the subject matter, but had problems with the sound quality. Business Johannes Ernharth Helicopter Ben & the B-1 Bombers to the Rescue (IMPROVED RECORDING!!) Today we'll discuss the last weeks happenings, from market drops to sudden rebounds, to Fed bailouts, and more unfolding problems in the credit markets. Moreover, we'll explain why there is still a long way to go in the unwind and why the Fed's money printing press will only make problems worse in the long run. Don't miss out, but if you can't make it live, download our podcast. You can even subscribe via iTunes. Note: We've been told of quality issues regarding our podcast recordings vs. our live broadcasts. We've made some adjustments so give us another try if you've liked the subject matter, but had problems with the sound quality. 1:05:29 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com//TC-982/TS-36817.mp3 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:33:19 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com//TC-982/TS-36817.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com//TC-982/TS-36817.mp3 When credit bubbles unwind in earnest, you can expect serious carnage as the house of cards built on the fiction of expanding money supply collapses under its own weight. There are SERIOUS tremors running through the credit markets right now in the major banks. The Fed and ECB are opening the spigots to bailout the most reckless credit market ever. Look out!!! Tune in to catch up on what's been going on with our first show post our Summer hiatus! Business Johannes Ernharth Credit Bubble Implodes. Markets Plummet: Is this the Real Break??!! When credit bubbles unwind in earnest, you can expect serious carnage as the house of cards built on the fiction of expanding money supply collapses under its own weight. There are SERIOUS tremors running through the credit markets right now in the major banks. The Fed and ECB are opening the spigots to bailout the most reckless credit market ever. Look out!!! Tune in to catch up on what's been going on with our first show post our Summer hiatus! 1:07:24 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-29269.mp3 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:30:08 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-29269.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-29269.mp3 While the market hits new highs, there's dead weight in the air as more players appear to be waiting for the other shoe to drop. As for the subprime fiasco at Bear Stearns -- it being contained and all... well, more hedge funds are closing their doors to withdrawals. We'll be talking about what the mainstream market players are missing: This is a credit bubble starting to unwind. By definition, it cannot remain contained. Tune in as we describe the unwind and why its happening. You'll get better perspective of what you can expect going forward. Business Johannes Ernharth Looming Credit Unwind -- play by play! While the market hits new highs, there's dead weight in the air as more players appear to be waiting for the other shoe to drop. As for the subprime fiasco at Bear Stearns -- it being contained and all... well, more hedge funds are closing their doors to withdrawals. We'll be talking about what the mainstream market players are missing: This is a credit bubble starting to unwind. By definition, it cannot remain contained. Tune in as we describe the unwind and why its happening. You'll get better perspective of what you can expect going forward. 1:12:12 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-29268.mp3 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:29:56 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-29268.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-29268.mp3 Today we'll be discussing more about the credit environment in the wake of the Bear Stearns debacle. We'll also touch on Bill Gross' (CEO, PIMCO) scathing assessment of the credit situation in the United States and what he thinks that means for the economy. Also, we'll put into context the Bear Stearns debacle in relation to the overall minefield of derivative toxic waste lingering just beneath the surface of the overly complacent investing public. Business Johannes Ernharth Fire Sales, Debt Markets, and Toxic Minefields Today we'll be discussing more about the credit environment in the wake of the Bear Stearns debacle. We'll also touch on Bill Gross' (CEO, PIMCO) scathing assessment of the credit situation in the United States and what he thinks that means for the economy. Also, we'll put into context the Bear Stearns debacle in relation to the overall minefield of derivative toxic waste lingering just beneath the surface of the overly complacent investing public. 1:16:25 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23413.mp3 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:04:41 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23413.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23413.mp3 The past few weeks have presented us with more carnage in the wake of the credit bubble induced housing bubble. Two Bear Stearns hedge funds fell apart last week after suffering massive losses. Merrill Lynch exited many of its related positions in CDOs / CMOs -- and the valuations provided a grotesque look under the skirt of debt valuations. Meanwhile, small broker dealer, Brookstreet Securities suffered massive losses in its reserves -- heavily CMO related -- resulting in massive margin calls that could not be met, and shortfalls in its SEC required reserves -- forcing Brookstreet to shut its doors. We'll be discussing this and more of the usual on today's show. Business Johannes Ernharth The Dominoes begin to fall... Bear Stearns, Brookstreet & More The past few weeks have presented us with more carnage in the wake of the credit bubble induced housing bubble. Two Bear Stearns hedge funds fell apart last week after suffering massive losses. Merrill Lynch exited many of its related positions in CDOs / CMOs -- and the valuations provided a grotesque look under the skirt of debt valuations. Meanwhile, small broker dealer, Brookstreet Securities suffered massive losses in its reserves -- heavily CMO related -- resulting in massive margin calls that could not be met, and shortfalls in its SEC required reserves -- forcing Brookstreet to shut its doors. We'll be discussing this and more of the usual on today's show. 1:00:45 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23411.mp3 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:32:15 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23411.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23411.mp3 We're definitely doing the show today despite our message last week! We'll be discussing the usual, plus updates on Congress actions that, while pandering to voters, could shake economic foundations. We'll also touch on what is behind the job losses to foreign nations -- and why Congress' proposals are unlikely to solve the flood of off-shoring taking place. Tune in! Business Johannes Ernharth Bond Carnage, Job Loss Explanations, Congress in Action, and More! We're definitely doing the show today despite our message last week! We'll be discussing the usual, plus updates on Congress actions that, while pandering to voters, could shake economic foundations. We'll also touch on what is behind the job losses to foreign nations -- and why Congress' proposals are unlikely to solve the flood of off-shoring taking place. Tune in! 1:11:13 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23410.mp3 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:32:21 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23410.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23410.mp3 Today we're going to update you on the latest figures and stats on the economy, as well as touch on the recent market drops in China and the U.S. Our feature presentation will be on a recent article published by Kenneth Fisher, CEO of $30 billion under management Fisher Investments titled Learning to Love Debt, in which Fisher tells us the U.S. should have more debt, not less… and that less debt is immoral. We'll explain why even those managing $30 billion can be very wrong. Tune in! Business Johannes Ernharth Debunking the 'Debt is Good' Myth Today we're going to update you on the latest figures and stats on the economy, as well as touch on the recent market drops in China and the U.S. Our feature presentation will be on a recent article published by Kenneth Fisher, CEO of $30 billion under management Fisher Investments titled Learning to Love Debt, in which Fisher tells us the U.S. should have more debt, not less… and that less debt is immoral. We'll explain why even those managing $30 billion can be very wrong. Tune in! 1:46:29 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23408.mp3 Fri, 25 May 2007 15:32:08 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23408.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23408.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth EPISODE59 - Vigilant Investor Live 1:06:30 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23407.mp3 Fri, 18 May 2007 15:31:40 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23407.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-23407.mp3 *The GOP wants to ban Ron Paul *Globalization: Hoe much can the bubble take? *The unpopular effects of Money Supply creation: Bubbles. The inflation tax. Dislocation. *Bill Gross: Accepting Defeat? Hiring Greenspan?!? *And More! Business Johannes Ernharth Housing, Ron Paul, Globalization and Money Supply *The GOP wants to ban Ron Paul *Globalization: Hoe much can the bubble take? *The unpopular effects of Money Supply creation: Bubbles. The inflation tax. Dislocation. *Bill Gross: Accepting Defeat? Hiring Greenspan?!? *And More! 1:18:05 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-22143.mp3 Fri, 11 May 2007 15:31:05 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-22143.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-22143.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth Vigilant Investor Live 1:11:31 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-20924.mp3 Fri, 04 May 2007 15:31:17 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-20924.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-20924.mp3 Listen to our live Streamcast today from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. We?ll be covering: * The disconnect between the economy and the stock market. One slows and the other keeps going up. What gives? * A new book that says bubbles and the ensuing implosions are good for the economy!!??? * Rising Gas Prices: Why excise taxes on oil companies is a mistake * And more! Business Johannes Ernharth Conflicting Signals: Economy slows & Market up? Listen to our live Streamcast today from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. We?ll be covering: * The disconnect between the economy and the stock market. One slows and the other keeps going up. What gives? * A new book that says bubbles and the ensuing implosions are good for the economy!!??? * Rising Gas Prices: Why excise taxes on oil companies is a mistake * And more! 1:03:53 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13509.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:31:21 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13509.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13509.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth EPISODE55 - Vigilant Investor Live 1:09:22 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13508.mp3 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:31:05 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13508.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13508.mp3 With inflation cranking along and the economy slowing, is the U.S. headed for the 1970s all over again? We'll discuss this and a host of other issues, along with our usual updates on the economy and market environment. Tune in! Business Johannes Ernharth Stagflation on the way 04-20-2007 With inflation cranking along and the economy slowing, is the U.S. headed for the 1970s all over again? We'll discuss this and a host of other issues, along with our usual updates on the economy and market environment. Tune in! 1:09:33 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13505.mp3 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:30:24 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13505.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13505.mp3 Today we'll discuss the NYT piece on the income gap between rich and poor (yet another...) and where the focus should be. We'll also discuss why the implosion in sub-primes will not be confined. Finally, municipalities are facing severe headwinds for a variety of reasons. Why those in government will be feeling more pressure than ever from taxpayers. Business Johannes Ernharth March 30: Bubbles, Envy and the Income gap Today we'll discuss the NYT piece on the income gap between rich and poor (yet another...) and where the focus should be. We'll also discuss why the implosion in sub-primes will not be confined. Finally, municipalities are facing severe headwinds for a variety of reasons. Why those in government will be feeling more pressure than ever from taxpayers. 1:06:17 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13490.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:30:19 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13490.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-13490.mp3 An update on the current state of affairs. Tune in! Business Johannes Ernharth 2007 03-23 lnflation or Not? Sub Primes Contained? An update on the current state of affairs. Tune in! 1:02:13 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-8619.mp3 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:32:14 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-8619.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-8619.mp3 Today we'll discuss the sub-prime meltdown and the second punch to the jaw the markets took earlier this week. Business Johannes Ernharth 2007 03-16 Sub-Prime Meltdown Today we'll discuss the sub-prime meltdown and the second punch to the jaw the markets took earlier this week. 1:04:55 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-8618.mp3 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:33:33 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-8618.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-8618.mp3 In today's episode we discussed the further unwinding in the sub-prime market, including New Century Financial, as well as the housing bubbles economic ramifications. We also discussed Ben Bernake's comment, that globalization has not had an effect on inflation until recently, and then only a touch upward. Business Johannes Ernharth 2007 03-09 Complacency Restored, and Bernanke's Inflation Denial In today's episode we discussed the further unwinding in the sub-prime market, including New Century Financial, as well as the housing bubbles economic ramifications. We also discussed Ben Bernake's comment, that globalization has not had an effect on inflation until recently, and then only a touch upward. 1:10:06 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-8617.mp3 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:32:24 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-8617.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-8617.mp3 Tony Cherniawski of The Practical Investor will discuss what all has transpired since their last conversation, and dig into this weeks massive 540 pt market plunge. There are "the fundamentals", and then there are the technicals... Tony knows the latter, so don't miss! Business Johannes Ernharth 2007 03-02 V.I. Live! What's Behind the Plunge? Guest Tony Cherniawski Tony Cherniawski of The Practical Investor will discuss what all has transpired since their last conversation, and dig into this weeks massive 540 pt market plunge. There are "the fundamentals", and then there are the technicals... Tony knows the latter, so don't miss! 1:03:59 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-8616.mp3 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:35:13 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-8616.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-8616.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth 2007 02-23 Vigilant Investor Live! 1:10:17 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-6407.mp3 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:30:51 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6407.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6407.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth 2007 02-16 Vigilant Investor Live! 1:09:41 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-6406.mp3 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:39:46 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6406.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6406.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth 2007 02-09 Vigilant Investor Live! 1:04:16 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-6405.mp3 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 15:30:26 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6405.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6405.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth 2007 02-02 Vigilant Investor Live! 1:04:28 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-6404.mp3 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:34:00 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6404.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6404.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth 2007 01-26 Vigilant Investor Live! 1:08:00 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-6403.mp3 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:34:11 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6403.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6403.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth 2007 01-19 Vigilant Investor Live! 1:03:05 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-6402.mp3 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:32:26 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6402.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-6402.mp3 The Equity markets are pushing into record territory re consecutive numbers of days without a severe correction, yet many investors and experts just yawn. Others have come to believe that The Fed has tamed the business cycle, making recessions only a minor worry. Should you be concerned about this overconfidence?? Business Johannes Ernharth The Riskless Economy and Other Market Myths The Equity markets are pushing into record territory re consecutive numbers of days without a severe correction, yet many investors and experts just yawn. Others have come to believe that The Fed has tamed the business cycle, making recessions only a minor worry. Should you be concerned about this overconfidence?? 1:02:28 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-3952.mp3 Fri, 05 Jan 2007 15:32:02 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-3952.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-3952.mp3 A recap of the week, with open conversations and interviews. Call in! Business Johannes Ernharth Vigilant Investor Live! A recap of the week, with open conversations and interviews. Call in! 1:02:45 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-5171.mp3 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:15:50 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-5171.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-5171.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth 2006 12-20 V.I. Daily 30:58 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-5170.mp3 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:18:59 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-5170.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-5170.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth 2006 12-19 V.I. Daily 15:53 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-5478.mp3 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:59:44 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-5478.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-5478.mp3 Business Johannes Ernharth 2006 12-18 Vigilant Investor Daily 15:45 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-4811.mp3 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:27:34 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4811.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4811.mp3 A contextual recap of the day?s news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! Business Johannes Ernharth 2006 12-15 Vigilant Investor Daily A contextual recap of the day?s news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! 21:28 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-4809.mp3 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:20:12 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4809.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4809.mp3 A contextual recap of the day?s news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! Business Johannes Ernharth 2006 12-14 Vigilant Investor Daily A contextual recap of the day?s news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! 27:56 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-3949.mp3 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:01:09 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-3949.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-3949.mp3 A contextual recap of the weeks news and events with interviews and conversation. Subscribe for your daily dose!br/br/ Note: This weekly hour long show will permanently move to Fridays at 3:20 p.m. the Week of December 18, 2006. Business Johannes Ernharth VI LVE: We're Moving Time-slots-- our Final Wed Night Episode A contextual recap of the weeks news and events with interviews and conversation. Subscribe for your daily dose!br/br/ Note: This weekly hour long show will permanently move to Fridays at 3:20 p.m. the Week of December 18, 2006. 1:02:30 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-4807.mp3 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:33:35 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4807.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4807.mp3 A contextual recap of the day?s news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! Business Johannes Ernharth 12-13-2006 Vigilant Investor Daily A contextual recap of the day?s news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! 14:34 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-4806.mp3 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:44:49 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4806.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4806.mp3 A contextual recap of the day's news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! Business Johannes Ernharth 12-12-2006 Vigilant Investor Daily A contextual recap of the day's news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! 18:30 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-5015.mp3 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:25:48 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-5015.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-5015.mp3 A contextual recap of the day's news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! Business Johannes Ernharth 12-11-2006 Vigilant Investor Daily A contextual recap of the day's news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! 20:15 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-4574.mp3 Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:16:00 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4574.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4574.mp3 A contextual recap of the day?s news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! Business Johannes Ernharth 12-08-2006 Vigilant Investor Daily A contextual recap of the day?s news and events. Subscribe for your daily dose! 22:24 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-3948.mp3 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 21:00:54 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-3948.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-3948.mp3 This week we'll have wide open discussion -- We'll be backing off much of the usual economic talk of previous weeks, and instead engage more conventional topics -- political, history and culture. These issues still affect your financial future -- so don't miss out. Join in! Business Johannes Ernharth What Does "American" Mean? This week we'll have wide open discussion -- We'll be backing off much of the usual economic talk of previous weeks, and instead engage more conventional topics -- political, history and culture. These issues still affect your financial future -- so don't miss out. Join in! 54:48 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-4572.mp3 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 15:04:59 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4572.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4572.mp3 A 15 minute recap of the day's news and events. Business Johannes Ernharth 12-06-2006 Vigilant Investor Daily A 15 minute recap of the day's news and events. 17:20 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-4570.mp3 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:16:37 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4570.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4570.mp3 A 15 minute recap of the day's news and events. Business Johannes Ernharth 12-04-2006 Vigilant Investor Daily A 15 minute recap of the day's news and events. 14:22 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-4349.mp3 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:16:57 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4349.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4349.mp3 A 15 minute recap of the day's news and events from our own unique perspective. Business Johannes Ernharth 12/01/06 The Vigilant Investor Daily A 15 minute recap of the day's news and events from our own unique perspective. 21:50 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-4348.mp3 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:17:50 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4348.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-4348.mp3 A 15 minute recap of the day's news and events. Business Johannes Ernharth 11/30/06 The Vigilant Investor Daily A 15 minute recap of the day's news and events. 14:45 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-3042.mp3 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:01:33 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-3042.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-3042.mp3 Robert -- a regular contributor to the esteemed Mises.org -- and Johannes discuss a recent piece of Robert's about a lousy proposal for the world's central banks to diversify reserves into higher yielding assets -- like the world's equity markets! Robert clarifies why socialization of capital markets spells big trouble. Business Johannes Ernharth Interview: Robert Blumen Robert -- a regular contributor to the esteemed Mises.org -- and Johannes discuss a recent piece of Robert's about a lousy proposal for the world's central banks to diversify reserves into higher yielding assets -- like the world's equity markets! Robert clarifies why socialization of capital markets spells big trouble. 1:14:16 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-3041.mp3 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:01:30 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-3041.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-3041.mp3 We're on Tuesday night this week to accommodate the Thanksgiving Holiday. Tune in tonight for updates and open discussion. Business Johannes Ernharth Updates and open discussion. Early Holiday Episode We're on Tuesday night this week to accommodate the Thanksgiving Holiday. Tune in tonight for updates and open discussion. 1:02:06 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-2295.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:00:30 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-2295.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-2295.mp3 Johannes and Doug will discuss what's going on in the markets and the economy now that the election cloud is lifting, building on their conversation this past summer on why this time is likely the real break into the long worried-about but never-arrived bear economy. Business Johannes Ernharth Interview: Doug Wakefield of Best Minds Johannes and Doug will discuss what's going on in the markets and the economy now that the election cloud is lifting, building on their conversation this past summer on why this time is likely the real break into the long worried-about but never-arrived bear economy. 1:06:36 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-2252.mp3 Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:00:48 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-2252.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-2252.mp3 Johannes and co-host Stephan Ernharth interview author, commentator and filmmaker, G. Edward Griffin. Ed is best known for his authoritative work, "The Creature from Jekyll Island", which exposes the partnership between central banks like the Federal Reserve cartel, the U.S. Government, and the global banking system, as the corrupt alliance operating at the expense of non-insiders that it really is - and has been for hundreds of years. Rescheduled from October Business Johannes Ernharth Interview: G. Edward Griffin, author "The Creature From Jekyll Island" Johannes and co-host Stephan Ernharth interview author, commentator and filmmaker, G. Edward Griffin. Ed is best known for his authoritative work, "The Creature from Jekyll Island", which exposes the partnership between central banks like the Federal Reserve cartel, the U.S. Government, and the global banking system, as the corrupt alliance operating at the expense of non-insiders that it really is - and has been for hundreds of years. Rescheduled from October 1:19:17 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-2251.mp3 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 21:00:31 -0500 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-2251.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-2251.mp3 Among the general subject matter, we'll hear an interview Johannes had with Tony Cherniawski of The Practical Investor, discussing if official buy-and-hold investment methodology is all it's cracked up to be. Business Johannes Ernharth Interview Tony Cherniawski, the Practical Investor Among the general subject matter, we'll hear an interview Johannes had with Tony Cherniawski of The Practical Investor, discussing if official buy-and-hold investment methodology is all it's cracked up to be. 1:01:13 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1827.mp3 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 21:00:51 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1827.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1827.mp3 Tonight we'll be interviewing infamous blogger, 24-year-old Casey Serin, of I Am Facing Foreclosure.com, featured prominantly in USA Today and many financial magazines. We'll be discussing how Casey got himself into a situation where he was given $2.4 million for eight housing purchases, all with no money down. Today he's upside down in the five remaining homes he owns, and is facing foreclosure. More importantly, we'll spend most of the show discussing the systematic problem to the U.S. banking system that enabled Casey's situation to exist. Business Johannes Ernharth Housing Bubble Blues: IamFacingForeclosure.com live Interview Casey Serin Tonight we'll be interviewing infamous blogger, 24-year-old Casey Serin, of I Am Facing Foreclosure.com, featured prominantly in USA Today and many financial magazines. We'll be discussing how Casey got himself into a situation where he was given $2.4 million for eight housing purchases, all with no money down. Today he's upside down in the five remaining homes he owns, and is facing foreclosure. More importantly, we'll spend most of the show discussing the systematic problem to the U.S. banking system that enabled Casey's situation to exist. 1:04:49 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1826.mp3 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:01:28 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1826.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1826.mp3 Hosts Johannes and Stephan Ernharth discussed the current economic environment in the context of the Federal Reserve, Central banking and the growing Credit bubble, pondering what might be on the backside of such an environment. The show was an offshoot of a last minute cancellation of an interview of American political commentator, writer and documentary filmmaker, G. Edward Griffin, perhaps best known for his book The Creature from Jekyll Island - a scathing expose of The Federal Reserve, and the international Central Banking Cartel. We saved Mr. Griffin?s thunder ? of which there is lots ? for another day, but the show went on to discuss the current credit bubble as well as others, such as the 1920s situation that led to the Great Depression. Business Johannes Ernharth The Credit Bubble Builds. Where it Pops, Nobody Knows. Hosts Johannes and Stephan Ernharth discussed the current economic environment in the context of the Federal Reserve, Central banking and the growing Credit bubble, pondering what might be on the backside of such an environment. The show was an offshoot of a last minute cancellation of an interview of American political commentator, writer and documentary filmmaker, G. Edward Griffin, perhaps best known for his book The Creature from Jekyll Island - a scathing expose of The Federal Reserve, and the international Central Banking Cartel. We saved Mr. Griffin?s thunder ? of which there is lots ? for another day, but the show went on to discuss the current credit bubble as well as others, such as the 1920s situation that led to the Great Depression. 1:02:07 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1745.mp3 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:46:05 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1745.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1745.mp3 Lies, damned lies and statistics is the saying... and it's not by accident. John Williams, of ShadowStats.com, has made a career of digesting the economic data coming out of Washington D.C. for his Fortune 1000 clients, and he's noticed a steady deterioration in quality of those numbers over many decades. That manipulation could be giving an entirely incorrect picture of what's really been going on in the economy, with reality being dramatically worse than we're officially being led to believe. Tune in to tonight's show to get the scoop on how and why this is the case from the expert himself. Business Johannes Ernharth Govt Stats Rigged? Live with John Williams of Shadow Government Stats Lies, damned lies and statistics is the saying... and it's not by accident. John Williams, of ShadowStats.com, has made a career of digesting the economic data coming out of Washington D.C. for his Fortune 1000 clients, and he's noticed a steady deterioration in quality of those numbers over many decades. That manipulation could be giving an entirely incorrect picture of what's really been going on in the economy, with reality being dramatically worse than we're officially being led to believe. Tune in to tonight's show to get the scoop on how and why this is the case from the expert himself. 45:00 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1518.mp3 Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:09:27 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1518.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1518.mp3 Tonight's show covered the recent record highs of the Dow Jones Industrials in the face of tepid economic news at best. Issues covered included: ulliDespite all the media hype, the new DOW high is no such thing./li liPolitics, elections and markets/li liRecent economic news that suggest caution is in order/li liIs it over for gold and oil?/li/ul And more! Business Johannes Ernharth Politics, Elections, the Markets and the Economy Tonight's show covered the recent record highs of the Dow Jones Industrials in the face of tepid economic news at best. Issues covered included: ulliDespite all the media hype, the new DOW high is no such thing./li liPolitics, elections and markets/li liRecent economic news that suggest caution is in order/li liIs it over for gold and oil?/li/ul And more! 49:21 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1517.mp3 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:02:47 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1517.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1517.mp3 Sometimes it's too easy to let the complex details of finance interfere with the bigger picture. During tonight's episode of Vigilant Investor, we'll have the usual updates and commentary, plus a review of ten important books to listeners quickly cut to the chase regarding the less than desirable situation of the U.S. financial environment. Business Johannes Ernharth Best Non Investment Books to Help You Understand the Bigger Picture Sometimes it's too easy to let the complex details of finance interfere with the bigger picture. During tonight's episode of Vigilant Investor, we'll have the usual updates and commentary, plus a review of ten important books to listeners quickly cut to the chase regarding the less than desirable situation of the U.S. financial environment. 54:13 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1382.mp3 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:07:09 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1382.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1382.mp3 This is an interview with author and contrarian expert, Doug Wakefield, of Best Minds Inc. We discussed why our current economic environment is different, and why this time you should not dismiss contrarian views of the economy and consider alternative views on how to invest. We talked a great deal about short investing, as well as dynamics in today?s market environment that make much of it a great unknown when it comes to how it will respond if faced with true adversity. Business Johannes Ernharth Why Now is Different: Special Guest Doug Wakefield This is an interview with author and contrarian expert, Doug Wakefield, of Best Minds Inc. We discussed why our current economic environment is different, and why this time you should not dismiss contrarian views of the economy and consider alternative views on how to invest. We talked a great deal about short investing, as well as dynamics in today?s market environment that make much of it a great unknown when it comes to how it will respond if faced with true adversity. 54:32 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1739.mp3 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:33:00 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1739.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1739.mp3 Conventional wisdom when it comes to investing today says that you should always use buy and hold asset allocation no matter what. But is this alwaysappropriate for economic environments? Is the market always truly efficient, or is it sometimes subject to the madness of crowd herding mentality? Is buy and hold too automated for it's own good, the victim of it's own success? We discuss all this in our episode. Business Johannes Ernharth What's Wrong with Conventional Pro Investment Wisdom Conventional wisdom when it comes to investing today says that you should always use buy and hold asset allocation no matter what. But is this alwaysappropriate for economic environments? Is the market always truly efficient, or is it sometimes subject to the madness of crowd herding mentality? Is buy and hold too automated for it's own good, the victim of it's own success? We discuss all this in our episode. 46:11 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1259.mp3 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:01:08 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1259.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1259.mp3 There's much politicization over the minimum wage issue. However, another minimum wage hike will have additional costs to the economy and more. Is this really what we want? Business Johannes Ernharth Minimum Wage: Good? Bad? Or just ugly? There's much politicization over the minimum wage issue. However, another minimum wage hike will have additional costs to the economy and more. Is this really what we want? 32:53 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1149.mp3 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:06:13 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1149.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-1149.mp3 After a late summer hiatus, we're back and ready to go. Latest reports suggest the housing bubble is not just slowing, but bursting. Tune in for the latest economic developments that might affect your financial security and business decisions! Business Johannes Ernharth Housing Bubble Blues and You! After a late summer hiatus, we're back and ready to go. Latest reports suggest the housing bubble is not just slowing, but bursting. Tune in for the latest economic developments that might affect your financial security and business decisions! 36:17 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-763.mp3 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 12:30:41 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-763.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-763.mp3 The home boom has ground to a halt. Rates are rising. Inflation is hitting new highs. What does this mean for you? We'll discuss these issues and more in our next show. Tune in! Business Johannes Ernharth Are we Already in Recession? The home boom has ground to a halt. Rates are rising. Inflation is hitting new highs. What does this mean for you? We'll discuss these issues and more in our next show. Tune in! 40:44 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-671.mp3 Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:02:40 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-671.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-671.mp3 Many problems for workers and the economy as a whole are blamed on Wal-Mart. But is Wal-Mart the problem or a symptom of a far deeper issue that few people - -politicians or activists -- care to discuss? Today's show will delve into this issue, and a host of others. Tune in! Business Johannes Ernharth #3 - Wal-Mart: Villain or Scapegoat? Many problems for workers and the economy as a whole are blamed on Wal-Mart. But is Wal-Mart the problem or a symptom of a far deeper issue that few people - -politicians or activists -- care to discuss? Today's show will delve into this issue, and a host of others. Tune in! 58:53 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-599.mp3 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 12:17:40 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-599.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-599.mp3 Steady inflation is not the natural state of affairs. It is largely an artificial creation, and not benign, causing terrible long-term harm to an economy. In this episode, host Johannes Ernharth discusses its history, why official CPI is not reliable, and the consequent perfect economic hurricane that appears to be just hitting our shores with its front edge. Business Johannes Ernharth #2 Inflationary Recession? Can it be? Steady inflation is not the natural state of affairs. It is largely an artificial creation, and not benign, causing terrible long-term harm to an economy. In this episode, host Johannes Ernharth discusses its history, why official CPI is not reliable, and the consequent perfect economic hurricane that appears to be just hitting our shores with its front edge. 1:15:12 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-522.mp3 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:02:18 -0400 jcernharth@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-522.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-982/TS-522.mp3 Our inaugural show provided a short introduction for first time listeners, a review of the parasitic nature of much of the financial, tax and legal service industries, and an introduction to some serious structural economic problems facing the U.S. economy -- and you via your pocket books. Business Johannes Ernharth # 1 - Why We're On The Air and More Our inaugural show provided a short introduction for first time listeners, a review of the parasitic nature of much of the financial, tax and legal service industries, and an introduction to some serious structural economic problems facing the U.S. economy -- and you via your pocket books. 1:10:51 clean Finance, Politics, housing bubble, economy, Liberty, Libertarian, Investing, Economy, Economics, Federal Reserve, Central Banking, Culture, Current Events, credit bubble, Entrepreneur, small business