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The Case for Gold IRAs: Building a Resilient Retirement Portfolio
Jun 2, 2026
17m 37s
Beyond the Red Line: Bond Market Crisis and America’s Debt
May 26, 2026
23m 15s
Through the Inflation Storm: Gold, Energy Markets, and the Fed
May 18, 2026
20m 56s
Stability Test: Physical Gold vs. Tech Stocks Over Long Market Cycles
May 11, 2026
20m 43s
Withdrawal Limit: When Banks Restrict Your Money
May 4, 2026
17m 40s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/2/26 |  The Case for Gold IRAs: Building a Resilient Retirement Portfolio | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Ed Moy, former Director of the U.S. Mint and U.S. Money Reserve’s Senior IRA Strategist, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to explore the growing role of Gold IRAs in retirement planning. They discuss why many consumers are rethinking the traditional stock-and-bond portfolio and considering gold as an additional source of diversification. The conversation ex... | 17m 37s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 |  Beyond the Red Line: Bond Market Crisis and America’s Debt | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine two growing threats facing the global economy: America’s expanding debt burden and rising instability in the bond market. They break down how U.S. debt levels have climbed to territory not seen since World War II, why debt as a ... | 23m 15s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 |  Through the Inflation Storm: Gold, Energy Markets, and the Fed | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to break down the latest inflation surge and the growing pressures facing the global economy. They examine why inflation numbers came in higher than expected, how rising oil prices and supply disruptions are feeding into the broader cost o... | 20m 56s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 |  Stability Test: Physical Gold vs. Tech Stocks Over Long Market Cycles | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine how gold has performed against tech stocks and the broader market over the past 25 years. They break down the boom-and-bust cycles that have shaped technology stocks since the dot-com era, including the impact of market crashes,... | 20m 43s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 |  Withdrawal Limit: When Banks Restrict Your Money | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine the growing concerns surrounding financial system stress and what it could mean for access to your money. They break down how recession risks, rising unemployment, and slowing consumer activity are putting pressure on both tradi... | 17m 40s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 |  The Next Chair: Warsh and the Future of the Fed | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine the potential transition of Chair of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve—and what it could mean for markets. They break down the uncertainty surrounding current Fed chair Jerome Powell’s timeline, the confirmation proc... | 21m 15s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 |  Rebuilt Around Hard Assets: A New Way to Think About Portfolios | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, to explore a major shift underway in portfolio strategy—and why hard assets are moving to the center of the conversation. They break down the long-standing 60/40 model of stocks and bonds, explaining why it dominated for decades and what has changed in today’s economic environment. The discussion highlights how shifting mark... | 17m 32s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 |  Echoes of 2008: Risk Without Regulation | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine rising concerns in the rapidly expanding private credit market. They break down how this $2 trillion sector—often referred to as “shadow banking”—has grown outside traditional regulation, shifting lending activity away from bank... | 27m 39s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  Stacked for Stability: Where Gold Fits in Modern Banking | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine how evolving banking regulations could reshape gold’s role in the global financial system. They break down the concept of “high-quality liquid assets”—a classification developed after the 2008 financial crisis to ensure banks ca... | 10m 54s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  Window of Opportunity: A Strategic Entry Point for Gold | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine gold’s recent price drop and what it signals for buyers focused on the long term. They explain how a rapid rise in the U.S. dollar triggered a short-term pullback in gold, despite the broader upward trend remaining intact. The d... | 16m 23s | ||||||
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| 3/24/26 |  Gold’s Path Forward: Interest Rates and the Bigger Picture | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, to examine how interest rate policy, inflation pressures, and global uncertainty are shaping gold’s outlook. They break down why the Federal Reserve is holding rates steady as it faces competing risks—rising inflation tied to energy and supply disruptions, alongside growing concerns about a potential economic slowdown. The d... | 20m 11s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 |  Oil Pressure: Energy Markets and Gold | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, to examine how the effects of surging oil prices and geopolitical tension are beginning to ripple through the global economy. Drawing on his background working on energy policy and international oil markets, Diehl explains how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply moves—has d... | 15m 57s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 |  The World at Risk: Iran, Oil and Global Markets | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to explore how rising tensions with Iran could ripple through global markets. They examine the possibility of an extended conflict, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply moves—... | 17m 44s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 |  Tariffs Overturned: The Next Move in Trade Policy | On this milestone 50th episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to break down the Supreme Court’s decision overturning major tariff measures—and what it signals for markets. They examine the Trump Administration’s rapid pivot to new 10% and 15% tariffs under alternative legal authorities... | 17m 20s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 |  Rebalancing the Asset Mix: Adding a Third Pillar | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine why many analysts are moving beyond the traditional 60/40 portfolio model. They break down the shift toward a 60/20/20 framework—60% stocks, 20% bonds, and 20% gold—and explain why major institutions are reconsidering asset allo... | 12m 59s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 |  Real Ownership: Gold’s Role When Bitcoin Unravels | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to break down Bitcoin’s dramatic slide and what it means for consumers seeking stability. They examine Bitcoin’s more than 50% drop in recent months, its repeated history of 70–80% bear markets, and why its price behavior increasingly rese... | 18m 03s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 |  Understanding the Swings: What Gold Price Moves Really Mean | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to unpack the recent volatility in gold and silver prices—and what it actually means for buyers. They explain why a rapid run-up in prices set the stage for a sharp correction, including surprise developments surrounding the Federal Reserv... | 27m 22s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  The Dollar–Yen Connection: How Japan’s Currency Crisis Hits Home | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to unpack Japan’s growing currency crisis and why it carries serious implications far beyond Asia. They explore the sharp decline of the Japanese yen, the risks tied to Japan’s massive debt load, and how years of ultra-low interest rates fueled one of the largest carry trades in history. Chastain explains why even talk of interv... | 12m 51s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 |  The Resource Chessboard: Greenland, Venezuela, and America’s Next Move | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine how global resource competition is fueling uncertainty—and sending gold to new highs. They break down why renewed pressure surrounding Greenland sparked a sharp market reaction, and how rapidly escalating rhetoric and policy sig... | 15m 51s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 |  The Fed Under Pressure: Influence, Independence, and Market Fallout | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve's Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to unpack the intensifying showdown between the Federal Reserve and the White House—and why it’s fueling gold’s momentum. They examine the mounting scrutiny around Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, including testimony, subpoenas, and po... | 14m 34s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 |  Flashpoint Venezuela: Geopolitics, Markets and Gold | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director, Global Head of Research, to unpack the market shock triggered by escalating tensions in Venezuela. They explain how unexpected U.S. military and geopolitical moves pushed gold up more than $100 per ounce in a matter of days, reinforcing gold’s long-standing role as a... | 20m 40s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | 2026: Looking Forward | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, to assess whether gold can sustain its strength following an extraordinary 2025. The conversation explores why forecasting has become increasingly difficult in an era defined by rapid change, from aggressive trade policies and geopolitical tensions to acceleratin... | 19m 57s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 |  Year in Review: How Gold Broke Out in 2025 | On this special year-in-review episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, to revisit the defining moments that shaped gold’s breakout performance in 2025. Drawing from standout clips across the year, the episode traces how early expectations around interest rate cuts, central bank buying, and global uncertainty g... | 15m 14s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 |  Silver Surge: The Case for Diversifying With Multiple Precious Metals | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, to break down silver’s remarkable run and what’s fueling its momentum. They explore why silver climbed more than 120% this year, and the growing role industrial demand plays in today’s pricing. The conversation covers silver’s importance in AI, green energy, a... | 18m 04s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 |  The Gift of Gold: Smart Gifting & Tax Considerations for 2025 | On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education. Together, they explore why gold continues to play a meaningful role during the holiday season—from traditional gifts to strategic IRA decisions. They discuss how global demand from countries like India and China shapes prices for jewelry and other gold product... | 19m 34s | ||||||
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