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Peak Prosperity

Chris Martenson
Inflation
Gold
Federal Reserve
Silver
Oil
Covid-19
Elon Musk
Stock Market
China
Housing Market
Trump Administration
Commodities
Economy
Artificial Intelligence
Debt
Donald Trump
Oil Prices
Market Volatility
USAID
Charlie Kirk

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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Latest Episodes

How much oil - and time - does the Strategic Petroleum Reserve have left? A lot of people have been guessing about it. I don't really like guessing, so we're going to go into the actual data as best we can.

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How much oil - and time - does the Strategic Petroleum Reserve have left? A lot of people have been guessing about it. I don't really like guessing, so we're going to go into the actual data as best we can.

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The oil and equity markets aren't just tricky, they defy reasonable explanations.

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Trump suddenly caved in to Iran, and the reason is that he was finally informed by someone that just a few more weeks of the Strait being closed would result in a massive global economic catastrophe. Whew!

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Recent Guests

Michael Gayed
Portfolio manager, Lead Lag Report publisher
Lead Lag Report
Episode: Michael Gayed: "Nothing Has Gone Wrong Until It Does"
Mike Adams
Founder of Natural News
Natural News
Episode: AI’s Golden Promises and Dark Risks With Mike Adams
Ron Barron
Billionaire investor known for his insights on inflation and economic growth
Episode: Either Trump’s Dollar Weakening Works or It Doesn’t
Ray Dalio
Founder of Bridgewater Associates and prominent investor
Bridgewater Associates
Episode: Either Trump’s Dollar Weakening Works or It Doesn’t
Dana Samuelson
Founder and President of American Gold Exchange
American Gold Exchange
Episode: U.S. Retail Is Slowly Waking Up to Buying Gold and Silver
David Russell
CEO of GoldCore
GoldCore
Episode: Escaping Fiat Madness and Counterparty Risk With Gold, the Only “Tier Zero” Monetary Asset
Vince Lanci
Founder of Echo Bay Partners and precious metals analyst known for his insights on silver and gold markets.
Echo Bay Partners
Episode: Lanci: “The Silver Short Squeeze Hasn’t Even Begun”
Simon Dixon
CEO and co-founder of Bank to the Future, Bitcoin advocate
Bank to the Future
Episode: Our Money System Is a Ponzi Scheme
Ed Dowd
Powerhouse analyst and founding partner of Finance Technology.
Finance Technology
Episode: Ed Dowd: It Has Begun — Housing, Credit and FCF Have Cracked … Stocks Are Next

Hosts

Chris Martenson
Founder of Peak Prosperity; host and co-host; discusses macroeconomics, energy, environment, and geopolitics with expert guests.
Paul Kiker
Co-host and wealth manager; contributes wealth-management insights and markets/economics perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Too much fear porn

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Anon
    22 days ago
  • Interesting

    This podcast is provocative and while perhaps hyperbolic at times , those who believe it’s better to be years early than a day late will find Dr. Martensen

    and guests interesting and compelling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just-Plain-Chris
    United States4 months ago
  • Irrelevant

    A wanna be, a gadfly. Martinson wants to be a player but he is a minor character in a play he barely understands. Silly perspectives from a person wanting to be more than he is.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    seesaw70
    United States7 months ago
  • Never a dull moment

    Thought provoking questions and discussions. Keeps one abreast of various topics going on in the world. Touches finance, politics to gardening and more. Love the podcast. Thank you Chris M!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TRsmiling
    Canada7 months ago
  • Kirk followers thank you sir!

    I followed the ongoing investigator journey in the Butler shooting with Chris. I have been waiting for him to do something with this shooting because at the end of following his stream of thought I found his conclusions very believable and I trust him as a result… So I was really glad to see this posting about the Charlie Kirk shooting… Thank you for your time to do this many of us out here Loved Charlie like he was our own brother and having someone reliable to listen to is really important to ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iamlittlecloud
    Australia9 months ago

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Listeners praise the show for data-driven, thoughtful analysis and depth on energy and markets.
Some critics accuse the host of partisanship and bias, noting polarized viewpoints.
Many find episodes insightful and timely, with strong emphasis on preparedness and long-horizon thinking.

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#149
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#195
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#95
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#230
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Will Things Devolve Far Enough to Trigger The Great Taking?
Q: What is the Great Taking, and what can investors do to prepare for it?
The Great Taking is the risk of state or systemic actions that foreclose or seize private securities under certain conditions; the recommended defense is to structure accounts to maximize SIPC, use Type 1 accounts, diversify across broker dealers, and maintain physical assets like gold as a hedge, while having clear exit strategies and risk-managed plans.
Michael Gayed: "Nothing Has Gone Wrong Until It Does"
Q: What role do credit spreads play in the Fed's decision-making process?
Credit spreads reflect perceived default risk and funding costs; when they widen, the Fed is more likely to ease policy to liquefy markets and support credit, whereas tight spreads may leave the Fed with less urgency to cut, since the immediate threat of a credit crunch is lower.
Michael Gayed: "Nothing Has Gone Wrong Until It Does"
Q: How might AI and its deployment costs shape corporate investment and pricing power in the near term?
AI offers long-term potential, but the near-term costs, integration challenges, and the fact that it is not a plug-and-play solution mean that the market is overestimating the immediacy of cash flows. Real value will come from building scalable, process-driven implementations rather than expecting a quick, one-shot payoff.
AI’s Golden Promises and Dark Risks With Mike Adams
Q: So we wanna sort out, where are we really in this story? Fact from fiction, all of that. Mike, so good to be talking to you today.
Mike emphasizes the rapid pace and breadth of AI adoption, arguing that many firms are already replacing or accelerating the replacement of middle-management roles, and that the transformation is broader and faster than many expect.
Investing During The Age of Consequences
Q: How close are we to a fiscal and or a monetary accident?
Chris and Paul discuss the government's overspending, potential loss of trust in the U.S. dollar, and signals indicating imminent monetary events.

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A data-driven economics and energy-focused show that examines how macro trends, energy policy, and geopolitical events shape markets, prices, and investment strategy. Episodes consistently connect energy supply and infrastructure with inflation, risk management, and long-horizon planning, often highlighting underappreciated bottlenecks in oil, gas, and electricity. Noteworthy is a strong emphasis on rigorous analysis, practical wealth protection advice, and premium research offerings for subscribers, making it useful for listeners who want to understand complex systems and prepare for potential shocks.

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2. Mike Adams
3. Ron Barron
4. Ray Dalio
5. Dana Samuelson
6. David Russell
7. Vince Lanci
8. Simon Dixon

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