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Connecting the Dots w/ Farzin Irani

Farzin Irani
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đŸ”„CONNECTING THE DOTS with FARZIN IRANI Wealth. Markets. Business. Geopolitics. The forces shaping what comes next. Welcome to Connecting the Dots - where signals speak, patterns reveal, and nothing is random. Connecting The Dots features in-depth conversations with investors, founders, economists, authors and leading thinkers exploring wealth, markets, business, geopolitics and the forces shaping... more

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Recent Guests

Clive Thompson
Retired Managing Director with nearly 50 years in wealth management and Swiss private banking
Union Bancaire Privée
Episode: Clive Thompson: The Secret Gold Revaluation That Solves The Debt Crisis
Simon Hunt
Seasoned analyst focusing on geopolitics, commodities and economic activity related to China, Russia, the West
Independent researcher/analyst
Episode: Simon Hunt: The Middle East Is About To Be Completely Restructured
Marc Faber
Investment thinker known for warnings on debt, monetary excess, and asset bubbles
Episode: Marc Faber: Gold, Real Estate & Why You Must Diversify Before The Next Crisis
Richard Vague
American businessman, banking expert, economic researcher, author
Episode: Richard Vague: Everyone is Watching the Wrong Debt
Steve Keen
Professor of economics known for challenging mainstream economics and warning about private debt
Professor, University of Western Sydney (historical reference)
Episode: Professor Steve Keen: Banks Create Money Out Of Nothing And Here Is The Proof
Rick Rule
Investor and resource expert, described as a speculator who has built influence in the investment universe
Rule Investment Media / BattleBank (board)
Episode: Rick Rule: The Crisis Nobody is Prepared For
Frank Holmes
CEO and Chief Investment Officer of US Global Investors
US Global Investors
Episode: Frank Holmes: Gold, Bitcoin & The 5x20 Portfolio Every Investor Needs Right Now
Jayant Bhandari
Investor, writer and speaker focused on liberty, capitalism, and long-term civilization
Sovereignty Capital (founder)
Episode: Jayant Bhandari: The World Is Falling Apart And It's Not An Accident
Doug Casey
Avid investor and outspoken political thinker, guest on the episode
Episode: Doug Casey: The Collapse of the West Has Already Begun (Most People Still Don't See It)

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Farzin Irani
Host of Connecting the Dots

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Great stuff

    I’ve been listening to Farzin chat with Paul on Money Talks since the beginning and it immediately became my favourite show on RCR.

    Loving Farzin’s new podcast. Insightful conversations with interesting guests I’ve never heard of before.

    Keep them coming Farzin!

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    New Zealanda year ago

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Quality discussions that connect money, policy, and history.
Insightful conversations with guests I've never heard of before.
Host asks provocative questions that spark deep analysis.

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#219
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Clive Thompson: The Secret Gold Revaluation That Solves The Debt Crisis
Q: Explain the difference between the paper markets and the actual physical gold and silver.
Thompson says physical gold can be held directly without counterparty risk and may serve as long-term insurance, while gold ETFs are easier to trade and generally have narrower bid-ask spreads. Physical metal usually carries premiums when bought and discounts when sold.
Clive Thompson: The Secret Gold Revaluation That Solves The Debt Crisis
Q: What is your view on what's happening in the AI market? Is that just too much fraud at the moment?
Thompson says the projected $6 trillion investment in AI infrastructure by 2030 would require very large profits and revenues, which he doubts the market can support. He expects some companies to succeed but warns that many will fail to generate enough revenue.
Simon Hunt: The Middle East Is About To Be Completely Restructured
Q: What are the implications for oil markets if Hormuz closes or disruptions deepen?
Oil flows could be rerouted with price spikes and inflationary pressures; diesel and gasoline prices could surge, impacting inflation, consumer spending, and business investment.
Simon Hunt: The Middle East Is About To Be Completely Restructured
Q: How might the Saudi regime change play out in the near term?
Internal cracks could fracture MBS's control, with potential shockwaves across the UAE, Kuwait, and other Gulf states, potentially moving toward more democratically elected forms within a four-to-five-year horizon.
Simon Hunt: The Middle East Is About To Be Completely Restructured
Q: What is the fundamental geopolitical transformation you see taking place right now?
Simon outlines a Gulf-wide restructuring with Iran rising in primacy, internal shifts in Saudi Arabia, and a broader realignment involving China and Russia that could reshape global power and energy flows over the next few years.

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2. Simon Hunt
3. Marc Faber
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5. Steve Keen
6. Rick Rule
7. Frank Holmes
8. Jayant Bhandari

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