The Charles Thorngren Show
The Charles Thorngren Show
Charles Thorngren
Charles Thorngren is the CEO of Legacy Precious Metals and an expert on investing, financial news, and the economy. Charles has been featured on a variety of shows and publications including the Newt Gingrich Show, The Trish Regan Show, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fox News, and many more. Charles takes complicated political and financial issues and translates them into common speak.
The Jobs Report Surprise - and Why It Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe
This month’s jobs report came in hotter than expected — but Charles breaks down why the headline number may be the most misleading part of the story. From revised job gains and where the hiring is really happening (healthcare, construction, and “social assistance”), to the deeper damage of two million lost “good” jobs over the last two years, this episode is about what the data actually suggests. We dig into long-term unemployment, rising delinquencies across credit cards, auto loans, mortgag...
Feb 19
35 min
The PGA Tour & LIV Golf merger is politics not golf
Some time has passed since the surprise merger between the PGA Tour & LIV Golf. As the dust settles, we need to explore what this merger is really about. Saudi Arabia is interested in a lot more than sports. They have strengthened their alliances with China, India, Russia and have openly worked to reduce their dependence on the United States. This has major political and economic ramifications here at home, especially since Saudi Arabia is still a major supplier of petroleum to th...
Jul 19, 2023
25 min
The BIG debt ceiling issue nobody is talking about
The debt ceiling crisis is a big one. If we raise the debt ceiling and don't enforce cuts to pay for it, we incur even more debt. If we don't raise it we default. We have kicked the can down the road for so many years that the fallout from either option will be harmful to the economy, and hurt Americans. The Biden administration refuses to negotiate in good faith and is playing an irresponsible game of chicken with the livelihoods of the American people. Janet Yellen says we're out of money....
May 10, 2023
28 min
Newt Gingrich and I talk about the State of the Economy, Interest Rates, and Protecting Your Retirement
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Speaker Gingrich to discuss the economy, SVB, interest rates, and protecting your retirement. Newt is one of the sharpest minds of our generation and has an insightful and valuable perspective on everything that is happening.
Mar 30, 2023
27 min
Swiss Government forces sale of Credit Suisse; Gold moves closer to $2k
If you thought SVB was bad, Credit Suisse failing and being forced to be bought out by UBS points to a disaster. Today we talk about that buyout, what it means for the economy, and Gold's performance in the wake of the banking crisis. To learn about investing in Gold and Precious Metals, visit us online at: Free Gold Guide
Mar 28, 2023
28 min
Silicon Valley Banks collapse explained. How it happened, and what it means for all of us
In this episode we break down the fall of SVB, and discuss what it means for all of us. Website: www.legacypminvestments.com
Mar 17, 2023
27 min
Global bank sell-off resumes; gold rallies
The Silicon Valley Bank collapse has caused a ripple effect through the banking world. Signature bank has collapsed and Reuters announced Credit Suisse is in trouble. The global sell-off has begun. As the banking industry falters, gold has rallied. Silver has been on a tear for the past 6 months. Is gold the right answer to hedge against a banking collapse? We discuss.
Mar 16, 2023
5 min
Are we headed towards financial armageddon? Trish Regan and I discuss state of the economy
I had the great pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Trish Regan on the Trish Regan show. We discussed the new CPI numbers, rising inflation, the national debt, and what this all means for the economy. The data paints a bleak picture for the future of the economy, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
Feb 22, 2023
27 min
Modern Monetary Theory has quietly infiltrated the Democratic Party
Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is an economic theory that implies the government can print more money without consequence since it's the issuer of the currency. MMT has been promoted by Bernie Sanders' Senior Economic Advisor as well as AOC. Many economists predict MMT policies will lead to unsustainable levels of debt and sky-rocketing inflation. In this episode we'll go through what MMT is, how it's quietly worked its way into our government, and how you can take steps to protect yours...
Feb 15, 2023
25 min
UFC Champion Michael Bisping & I discuss Gold & investing
I had the pleasure of sitting down with UFC Hall of Famer & former Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping. Michael Bisping is now a UFC commentator and hosts a very successful podcast. As a fighter, wealth preservation is extremely important. Michael and I had the opportunity to discuss finances, the economy, and how to protect and build your wealth with gold and precious metals.
Feb 9, 2023
27 min
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