FTM 502: The Decline of the American Empire

FTM 502: The Decline of the American Empire

From Follow the Money: Master the Markets, Build Wealth, and Achieve Financial Freedom by Follow the Money Podcast

January 21, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Jerry Robinson discusses the decline of American power and offers market strategies amidst economic challenges.

In this episode of Follow the Money, Jerry Robinson takes a hard look at the signs pointing to America’s late-stage empire moment. In Segment One, Jerry connects the dots between soaring national debt, currency debasement, fractured alliances, executive overreach, and rising global resistance to U.S. power. Drawing from history and current geopolitical realities, he explains why no empire lasts forever and why the warning signs are now impossible to ignore. In Segment Two, Jerry shifts to the markets, offering sober commentary on U.S. stocks, gold, silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum, the U.S. dollar, and oil. He also shares three practical strategies he uses to navigate position downtrends without panic, including inverse ETFs, buying put options, and disciplined dollar cost averaging. The episode closes with a powerful reminder from Proverbs 22:7 and a final reflection on debt, freedom, and financial stewardship. Topics covered: The erosion of American economic and political power National debt, currency trust, and empire cycles NATO tensions, Venezuela, and global realignment Market positioning during volatility Why financial literacy is a form of freedom

People in this episode

Host: Jerry Robinson

Topics covered

  • American economic power
  • national debt
  • currency debasement
  • geopolitical realities
  • market volatility
  • financial literacy

Keywords

  • American Empire
  • national debt
  • currency trust
  • market positioning
  • financial stewardship
  • inverse ETFs
  • put options
  • dollar cost averaging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NATO

Products: Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, U.S. dollar, oil

Places: America, Venezuela

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