A note from James:
I love digging into topics that make us question everything we thought we knew. Fort Knox is one of those legendary places we just assume is full of gold, but has anyone really checked? The fact that Musk even brought this up made me wonder—why does the U.S. still hold onto all that gold when our money isn’t backed by it anymore? And what ... Show More
Jan 16
Scott Adams: The Advice I Still Think About
A Note from James:You know, I’ve known Scott Adams for probably 12 or 13 years. He was one of the first guests on this podcast, and he’s the creator of Dilbert, which was my favorite cartoon strip for decades. But then, starting around 2013, he started writing about his life, his ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 14
From the Archive: Sara Blakely on Fear, Failure, and the First Big Win
Episode Description:To launch our “From the Archive” series, James revisits his candid talk with Sara Blakely about turning fear into fuel, reframing failure, and selling a simple product with language and grit. You’ll hear the bathroom demo that won Neiman Marcus, the three-part ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 2024
BONUS • American Gold Exchange's Dana Samuelson: What to Know, How to Start with Coin Investing
Gold is having a stellar 2024, up more than 25% recently to an all-time high above $2,600 an ounce. Silver is showing even larger gains. Investors can profit from a wide range of vehicles – including physical coins. But how do you get started? What’s different about buying physic ... Show More
7m 8s
Aug 2025
Dollar Drops, Gold Rises as Trump Ousts Fed's Cook
The dollar dropped and gold gained after President Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns about the independence of the central bank. A gauge of the dollar retreated 0.3% as Cook will be removed from the position effective immediately, according ... Show More
19m 43s
Apr 2023
Is It Time to Go Digging for Gold?
U.S. GDP for the first quarter of 2023 rose slower than estimates, refreshing stagflationary fears for investors.
Maggie Lake is joined by George Milling-Stanley, chief gold strategist at State Street Global Advisors, to discuss his expectations for gold in 2023, how the current ... Show More
42m 52s
<p>As gold prices reach new all-time highs, Metals & Mining Commodity Strategist Amy Gower discusses whether the rally is sustainable.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more <a href="https://www.morganstanley.com/ideas?cid=mg-SM_CORP-insights-17607" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= ... Show More