On this Signal Hour podcast we covered a lot of ground, and I’m fired up about the state of our world. First, we dove into the precious metals market, focusing on silver and gold. Silver’s been on a tear, breaking out to new highs after a massive run from around $22 an ounce. But the manipulation is blatant—bankers are throwing huge paper contracts to suppress prices, desperate to maintain control. It’s a rigged game with no consequences for the big players, while small producers and everyday folks get squeezed. I’m convinced this rigging is nearing its end, closer to the final stages of this Monopoly game than the start.
Then, we tackled the toxic state of our society, what I call a “death cult.” This isn’t just about the U.S.—it’s Canada, Australia, the UK, much of Europe. We’re living in a culture that prioritizes disease, decay, and death over vitality and life. Look at the organ harvesting crisis we discussed, highlighted by Secretary Kennedy’s recent findings. Hospitals initiating organ procurement while patients still show signs of life? It’s horrifying—pure evil. This systemic disregard for sanctity, especially in smaller, rural hospitals, preys on the powerless. It’s a stark example of a system driven by money, not morality, where hospitals can make a quarter million dollars off organs while families get nothing but grief.
We also touched on the pesticide scandal, with companies like Bayer lobbying for liability shields after massive lawsuits over Roundup’s cancer links. They’re buying off state legislatures for peanuts, pushing for immunity through Congress. Meanwhile, toxic chemicals like diquat, far worse than glyphosate, are sprayed into our waterways in places like Connecticut, with no regard for human or environmental health. It’s maddening—small players get crushed by regulations, but big corporations get a free pass.
On the tech front, I’m deeply concerned about AI’s trajectory. It’s a double-edged sword, with incredible potential but catastrophic risks—like the AI coding platform that wiped out an entire company database. Worse, the energy demands are insane. AI data centers are driving electricity prices through the roof—up 50% year-over-year in places like New Jersey—while we face brownouts because no one’s building new capacity. Japan’s innovating with micro-reactors, powering towns for a decade, while we’re stuck in regulatory quicksand. It’s another sign of a culture with no adults in the room, worshipping technology as our Tower of Babel without considering the downsides.
Finally, I reiterated why I advocate for gold and silver, farming, and stepping out of this broken system. Our money system, based on debt and fiat, is corrupt by design, enabling theft through inflation and rewarding the elite while punishing the rest. From Hunter Biden’s humiliating public displays to the lack of accountability for high-level crimes, it’s clear the powerful play by different rules. I believe we’re approaching the consequences of ignoring reality, as Ayn Rand warned. That’s why I urge resilience—grow your own food, build real connections, and prepare for a system that doesn’t care about us. Join us at our annual summit to recharge with like-minded, life-centric folks. And mark your calendars for the Perseid meteor shower on July 29th—a reminder to step outside, reconnect with nature, and find light amidst the darkness. Thanks for listening; we’ll dive into stablecoins next week. Until then, take care.
The Signal Hour is a livecast hosted by Dr. Chris Martenson every Wednesday at 1 PM Eastern Time. As a seasoned Information Scout, Chris sifts through global events to distinguish meaningful signals from the noise, offering clear insights in an era where mainstream media’s trustworthiness is questioned. The show explores critical topics like political shifts, economic trends, and societal challenges, fostering informed discussions on issues shaping our future. With free speech at its core, The Signal Hour empowers viewers to navigate complex information and engage with a vibrant community seeking truth and resilience.
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