Peak Prosperity

Chris Martenson

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Peak Prosperity provides answers to those who question the mainstream narrative on the critical issues of our day by providing context, clarity, and understanding around seemingly complex systems. Topics include economy, energy, environment, and geopolitics.

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717 episodes

TGT Episode 7: Does SIPC Really Protect My Stock and Bond Portfolio?

I have some good news and some bad news. SIPC ‘insurance’ coverage for your brokerage portfolio operates reasonably well (that’s the good news) but is woefully undercapitalized for a true financial crisis. How much it may or may not cover is far more difficult to unearth than it should be. Here’s what you need to know. Click Here for Part 2 https://peakprosperity.com/of-risks-and-big-money-time-is-running-out/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=240329+Great+Taking+Part+7

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Mar 30
US Treasury Dept Says, “We’re on a Fiscally Unsustainable Path”

The US is on a fiscally unsustainable path, which has dire implications. Tough words, but they aren’t mine, they are those of the US Treasury Department. Those who can absorb these ideas and respond early tot heir implications have the best chance at a more prosperous future.

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Mar 29
America’s Burning Edge With Ann Vandersteel

“Do you want to live in a world that is free?” This is the the topic at the core of this interview. Make no mistake, whether you are paying attention or not, there’s an anti-free agenda well underway and with a head of steam. One that involved the WEF, WHO, UN, NGOs and other groups and individuals dedicated to delivering more chaos.

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Mar 28
Why Was A CIA Man Selected To Oversee Stock Ownership & Settlement?

Now why would Wall Street place its most sensitive plumbing needs in the hands of a man whose prior work experience mainly included working for the arm of the CIA that busied itself with overthrowing foreign governments? That’s a darned good question. One which we’ll explore today because it concerns your ownership of ‘your’ stock & bond portfolio. Click Here for Part 2 https://peakprosperity.com/how-much-time-is-left/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=240322+Great+Taking+Part+6

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Mar 23
Why Own Anything but Stocks?

Do you find it tough to make financial decisions these days? You’re not alone…

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Mar 22
The Quarantine Case And The Bizarre Ruling Of The NY Appeals Court

You know what’s crazier than a NY Department of Health? The Appeals Court judges who ruled that NY lawmakers “don’t have standing” to argue their Constitutional right to make and pass the laws of NY state. Once the rule of law is seen to be capricious and arbitrary, why bother living lawfully?

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Mar 20
Can they take your stocks and bonds? The courts have already ruled “yes.”

“They would never do that” people have told me in response to The Great Taking. Many of them financial professionals. Well, I’ve got some harsh news for these folks, it’s already happened. The trigger has not only been installed, but the test cases have seen that trigger pulled. To think they went through all that trouble only to not use it is naive. Click Here for Part 2 https://peakprosperity.com/a-powerful-strategy-for-protecting-your-retirement-account-from-the-next-financial-crisis/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=240316+Great+Taking+Part+5

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Mar 17
Finance U: Investment Strategies For Uncertain Times

Why are the markets behaving as they are? Nobody knows, but it’s clear that fundamentals have taken the back seat. Are they sniffing out past or future money printing, or both? More importantly, how does one begin to protect their wealth during such a time?

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Mar 15
Luke Gromen: Peak Cheap Oil Will Drive The Next Sovereign Debt Crisis.

The ceiling is the oil price above which the US debt market crumbles. The floor is the minimum price needed to grow oil supplies. The ceiling and the floor are squeezing closer and closer…This was another barn-burner of an interview you won’t want to miss.

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Mar 14
The Great Taking Part 4: Derivatives are a Massive Systemic Threat (Still)

Join me, as we venture into the intricate and often misunderstood world of derivatives, where we’ll decode their profound impact on your wealth and the global economy. Don’t miss this eye-opening episode of ‘The Great Taking’ that could fundamentally alter how you perceive and protect your financial future. Click Here for Part 2 https://peakprosperity.com/part-iv-for-subscribers-welcome-to-the-endgame/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=240308+Great+Taking+Part+4&utm_content=user-username

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Mar 09
Euphoria: Tracking The Many Bubbles

With countries in recession amidst companies reporting record highs, how long do we have before bubbles start to burst? Because nobody knows, you should have a plan and remember that it’s always better to be early than late.

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Mar 08
Stephen Flood: How Gold Acts as an Economic Safety Net

In today’s conversation with Stephen Flood, we’re peeling back the layers on why gold, often seen as a relic of the past, continues to be a pivotal asset in our complex financial world, particularly as we face the challenges of inflated currencies and geopolitical instability.

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Mar 07
The Great Taking Part 3: Heads They Win, Tails You Lose

The game has been rigged against you and toward Big Banks and other major financial players. This concerns the so-called “Safe Harbor” provision which grants those big players the right to reach into a failing or failed financial company and take what they feel they are owed. Most of you will find this shocking, and you should. It’s deeply unfair, Click Here for Part 2 https://peakprosperity.com/the-great-taking-part-3-two-more-ways-of-protecting-your-wealth/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=240301+Great+Taking+Part+3

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Mar 02
Finance U: When Does The “Everything Bubble” Pop?

The Federal Reserve (et al) have abdicated their responsibility to the average person as well as the future, and have settled into the role of “serial bubble blower(s).” But how to play along without getting burned? That’s the age-old question, isn’t it? Tune in for this topic.

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Mar 01
The Great Taking: A Deep Dive Into Who Actually Owns ‘Your’ Wealth

In this episode we dive into the murky waters of all the ‘senior claims’ that stand above your puny ‘security entitlement’ and we spell them out. What are they? How many are there? Click Here for Part 2 https://peakprosperity.com/the-great-taking-how-to-protect-your-shares-and-bonds/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=240223+Great+Taking+Part+2

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Feb 24
The Great Depression & Today: Comparing the Most Concentrated Markets in History

Remember the Nifty 50 in the 1970s? Or the dot com bubble peak? History may not repeat itself, but it sure does rhyme.

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Feb 23
Great Taking Part 1

I promised I’d be back into The Great Taking, and here we go… I’ve spent far more hours on this than I had first intended but it’s both (a) that important and (b) that complicated. It’s important because it answers the question, “How exactly will I end up owning nothing as the WEF has prognosticated?” Click Here for Part 2 https://peakprosperity.com/the-great-taking-solutions-for-part-i-subscriber-content/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=240216+Great+Taking+Part+1

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Feb 17
Chris Reacts to the Putin Interview

Let’s digest the biggest news event of the year together! The Tucker-Putin interview has already sent the SPR-draining, border migrant invading, Ukraine-funding crowd into a complete tizzy. Maybe we can add to their discomfort…

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Feb 09
https://peakprosperity.com/off-the-cuff-with-adam-rozencwajg-peak-oil-is-closer-than-you-think/

The Permian shale oil basin is very close to peaking out. When it does, everything changes for the US and the world. Join Adam Rozencwajg and I as we explore the most vital but overlooked topic of our times.

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Feb 08
Chris’s Talk At The FLCCC – Navigating The Economic Decline

This is my live presentation to an audience in Phoenix AZ about the economy. Paul Kiker was there to assist with the raft of questions that arose.

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Feb 07
The Media is Imploding!

The mainstream media has finally surprised me. Not with improved reporting and finally providing context or being truthful. But with its inability to self-correct even when its own jobs and survival are on the line.

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Feb 03
Is A Recession On The Way? – Finance University With Paul Kiker

Several indicators are screaming “recession!” But the “”markets”” are happily rising higher all over the globe on an obvious wall of central bank liquidity. Can ‘they’ print us out of the nose-dive? What if they don’t? What should investors be considering? Tune in to find out.

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Feb 02
Dismantling the Illusion: How Information Control Shapes Reality

Welcome to the not-so-secret garden of modern data feudalism, where your every swipe could be another petal in the bouquet of Big Tech’s grand scheme—and boy, do they have a green thumb.

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Feb 01
Exposed: The Hidden Agenda Behind Mass Migration in The Western World

The West is under a multi-front attack. Migration has been weaponized by the UN, the current US administration, and most European leadership. Why I cannot say, except to fit it into the pattern of destroying national prosperity, along with draining the SPR, funding pointless wars, etc.

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Jan 27
When Uncertainty Strikes: Finding Opportunities in Volatile Markets

In our talk today, Paul and I discuss the fascinating yet alarming surge in market valuations, a trend unseen since the seven weeks of 1929. We delve into John Hussman’s recent market commentary and how these high valuations contrast with the longest anticipated, yet unrealized, recession.

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Jan 26
Breaking Free: From Industrial to Regenerative Farming Success!

Don’t miss this enlightening discussion with Will Harris, where we delve into the heart of sustainable agriculture and its profound impact on our environment and communities. Learn how small changes in farming can lead to monumental shifts in our world.

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Jan 18
Peak Cheap Oil Debate with Doomberg: Part 3 of 3

This was initially produced for premium members, but it’s too important to keep behind our paywall. This is part 3 of 3. Let the debates commence!

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Jan 15
Peak Cheap Oil Debate with Doomberg: Part 2 of 3

This was initially produced for premium members, but it’s too important to keep behind our paywall. This is part 2 of 3. Let the debates commence!

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Jan 15
Unlocking Insights and Unveiling Economic Realities

In this episode, titled “Unlocking Insights and Unveiling Economic Realities,” I’ll be your guide through a thought-provoking discussion that goes beyond the surface. From dissecting market trends to demystifying economic jargon, we’re here to empower you with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of today’s financial landscape.

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Jan 12
Brace Yourself: US Oil Output on the Verge of Decline. Here’s Why.

If energy analyst Doomberg is right about effectively unlimited oil, all is well, If he’s wrong, then this view is destructively misleading. How can you decide which view is more likely to be true? By reviewing the data with me, of course. Click Here for Part 2 https://peakprosperity.com/the-troubles-begin-in-2025-heres-why/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=230106+Brace+Yourself

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Jan 07