Holistic Survival Show - Economic Crisis

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 123, from January 2013. It's a fact – many people suffer a mid-life crisis between the ages of 40 and 60. It is a transition period during which one realizes their life may be half over and they reflect on their accomplishments in life, their regrets, and what they would still like to do. Jason Hartman interviews author, Michael Cosgrove, who endured what he called a three-quarter life crisis at the age of 60 that led to his book, Imperfect Passage. Michael had a great life that he had worked hard to achieve – a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely home in southern California with views of the Pacific Ocean. But Michael was not taking to the idea of old age well. He wanted to establish a legacy for his family and decided to "shake things up" by embarking on a long and dangerous adventure to attempt to sail around the world. Michael was not prepared for the rigors of such an adventure and suffered many hardships and mental and emotional stress, including a dangerous crew member with a personality disorder. Michael talks about the biggest surprise that came from this attempt, the psychological impact. On the ocean, he noted, you lose all of your control, which required him to adapt to the environmental conditions and get a grip on his attitude. As Michael says, "You can't change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails." Another lesson he learned was to recognize the difference between a temporary inconvenience and a real problem. Listen at: www.HolisticSurvival.com for more about Michael's rough voyage that ultimately led to some of the best lessons about life. Michael Cosgrove earned his BS from Michigan State University and his Masters in psychology from Western Michigan University. He has been a teacher, a coach, a psychologist (MA), a model and an actor. For the past 32 years, he has been masquerading as an insurance agent. The writing process for his book was an emotional experience for him because he has always battled debilitating Dyslexia. First, he hears the words in his head, then feels them in his heart, and they come out of his fingertips onto the keys of his computer. His hope is that his message in Imperfect Passage will add value to the lives of his readers. He realized it's not about him, or the book, but what he can offer the audience as a result of his experience. He hopes the readers will find meaning in the power of success, as well as the lessons of defeat. Website: Imperfect Passage: A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror, and Redemption

Jason Hartman talks with Congressman Dr. Paul Broun about what's going on in Washington in regards to policy and the constitutionality of it all. This was recorded prior to the GOP Tax Reform bill passing, but Dr. Broun is a proponent of a tax system that's more in line with a flat tax. The two discuss the irrational belief people have that the marketplace won't react to actions the government takes, as well as why the corporate tax rate needs to be reduced (and who that ultimately helps). They also discuss how to make change actually happen, and whether getting rid of the federal income tax is feasible and if it'd be harmful for the economy on the whole. Key Takeaways: [2:52] The major principle of most politicians is re-election [6:10] It's unrealistic to think that people are going to stop voting for things that are in their immediate best interest [13:05] Many people seem to not think about the fact that the marketplace reacts [17:00] Corporations don't actually pay the corporate tax, it's the consumer who bears the weight [22:36] Making change happen is very hard, everything has been going to the left for at least 50 years. Paul wants to get rid of a lot of federal departments [26:05] Would getting rid of the federal income tax and moving to a sales tax harm the overall US economy? Website: www.PaulBroun.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 102, from August 2012. Jason Hartman interviews returning guest, Devin Foley on the subject of environment versus ecology and the ideology versus reality behind the environmental movement. The term "environmentalism" is a popular word today with a broad meaning. There are many components to environmentalism, such as conservation, ecology, human impact on nature, and maybe lesser known, a philosophical/spiritual component. Devin and Jason talk about the impact large corporations have on the environment, how competition from the little guys cleaning up their waste have pushed corporations to take care of their own pollutants, lack of enforcement of regulations by the government, and the top-down, often selective, bureaucratic management of the EPA. Devin points out that our air is much cleaner today than it would have been in the 1800s and earlier, when nearly every household was burning wood, and later coal, to heat and cook. Advanced technology today has changed things for the better, even though there is still a high level of concern. Jason and Devin also talk about the philosophy of deep ecology and extreme environmentalists that consider humans to be the problem and what these groups are really implying. Devin is co-founder and president of Intellectual Takeout. In his role, he oversees content development and marketing, works with academics and experts to assure quality, and publicly promotes the site. Prior to co-founding Intellectual Takeout, Devin served as the Director of Development at the Center of the American Experiment, a state-based think tank in Minnesota, where he was responsible for meeting a $1 million annual budget. He has roughly eight years of fundraising and policy experience working for candidates and non-profit organizations. Additionally, he has been on 100.3 KTLK as well as Talk of the Nation on NPR and was named a 2011 Young Leader by the American Swiss Foundation. Devin studied history and political science at Hillsdale College in Michigan. There he met his lovely wife; together they have three kids and live in Stillwater, Minnesota. Devin enjoys fast cars, long drives, great books, old planes, and nearly everything life throws his way. Website: www.IntellectualTakeout.org

Jason Hartman talks with John Ziegler, conservative columnist, investigative reporter, commentator and documentary filmmaker. Today the two are discussing fake news, and how it's being used by politicians by Trump but also news outlets in general. The two also discuss the liberal nature of media in general, the ESPN scandal, how Trump was elected, and what impact that's had on the Republican party. Key Takeaways: [2:33] Why the fake news concept has taken off [5:00] The mainstream media might be the most targeted for "fake news", but Twitter/Facebook/Google might be the biggest threat to free speech & real news [9:48] What went on in the ESPN scandal [13:09] The #1 thing every person should understand about the media [15:30] Trump could only happen because everyone was scared of losing their job at Fox News, so they jumped on the bandwagon [18:20] Trump has fractured the Republican party, and whether Trump will turn Democrat in the 2nd half of his term [21:12] The economy hasn't had a pullback in a long time, which is unprecedented, but many anecdotal tells are suggesting people have more disposable income than you'd think Website: www.FreeSpeechBroadcasting.com www.Mediaite.com @ZigmandFreud "Political correctness and liberalism are basically close cousins" "Wherever the money flows easily, you have the luxury of being a leftist" "We sold our soul for a couple of magic beans and we didn't even get a wall out of the deal"

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 98, from July 2012. With a growing wealth disparity across the U.S. as the middle class moves out of expensive states or is significantly reduced to poverty in other areas, there comes ripe ground for a battle between the "haves" and "have-nots." It is becoming more and more important to protect oneself and family from rising crime. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by self-defense expert, Alex Haddox, to discuss best practices in self-defense. The first point that Alex addresses is awareness and avoidance, which are key to survival. Based on the military alertness color code, there are five levels of awareness, white, yellow, orange, red, and black. White is a total lack of awareness and black is being stunned and unable to react. Listen at: www.HolisticSurvival.com for Alex's life-saving advice. Alex talks about the importance of women's safety, high vulnerability situations, particularly bars, and stresses avoidance is the best solution. Jason and Alex also discuss home security, with lighting being the first step in deterring a home invasion. Alex goes on to explain other security steps homeowners can take, but most importantly, once again stressing awareness as the best defense. Alex Haddox took his first martial arts lesson at age ten. He has over sixteen years of combined traditional martial arts training in multiple styles including American Kenpo, Hapkido and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He has studied under world-renowned masters including: Grand Master Bong Soo Han, Grand Master Larry Tatum, Senior Master of the Art Mohamad Tabatabai, Master Bill Green, Master Eric Friske, Master Danny Cruz, and Jim Wagner. Mr. Haddox teaches both traditional martial arts and Jim Wagner's Reality-Based Personal Protection system. He believes there are a place and a need for both in today's complex and often dangerous environments. Each type of training offers their own benefits and equally valid point of view to the student. In a previous career, Mr. Haddox was the Product Manager and co-founder of the Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (SARC). He was considered one of the world's leading computer virus experts, traveled worldwide on speaking engagements and appeared on national television programs, including Good Morning America, CNBC, the Discovery Channel and Fox News Network. His work and personal life have taken him all over the globe including countries in North America, Europe, Africa and South America. He has seen some of the world's greatest cities and walked the streets of some of the most underprivileged. His experience has taught him that safety starts with knowing how to conduct yourself and what to be aware of, not necessarily where you are. Website: www.PracticalDefense.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 67 with James Jaeger, from January 2012. Jason Hartman interviews film producer, James Jaeger, regarding the new documentary, "The Spoiler." James discusses the philosophical underpinnings of our society over the last 100 years, dividing it into two categories: Libertarian Conservative Era and the Progressive Era. Jason and James tackle the question, how can so many people be fooled into this latter system, one of big government and Keynesian economics, for decade after decade, and no matter which political party is in power, they still apply the same philosophies, the same economics? Visit: www.HolisticSurvival.com. James talks about how he and his partners found the conclusion to be powerful philosophers, most especially three major philosophers, Jean-Jaques Rousseau, Auguste Comte, and Karl Marx, to be the influence. These and other philosophers laid the groundwork of these eras and slowly indoctrinated people through the decades. "They basically undermined the whole viewpoint of the individualist, strong, free economic society that we had going from the birth of the nation," says James. Comte's influence was the greater good, or altruism. Rousseau wrote the book, Social Contract, (democracy.) Karl Marx twisted Comte's greater good to be for the greater good of the State (communism). We have been brought slowly through the years into an increasingly welfare – warfare, totalitarian-type civilization with centralized planning, etc. Jason and James also discuss outsourcing, fractional reserve, taxes, GDP, illegal labor, and many other topics that are a result of the culmination of philosophers and political thinkers through the years. The film, "Spoiler," offers an explanation of why no third political party has been successful since 1860, and discusses a platform that is based on the political strategies of Nelson Hultberg that could bring a win to a third party and end the current two-party system. James Jaeger is a Telly Award-winning filmmaker, having produced such documentaries as "Fiat Empire," which featured Rep. Ron Paul and Dr. Edwin Vieira, and "Original Intent," which featured Ted Baehr, Pat Buchanan, G. Edward Griffin, Ron Paul, and Edwin Vieira. The new "Spoiler" documentary features some of these same experts, among many others, such as Jack Rooney, John Williams, and Chuck Baldwin. James is the founder of Matrixx Productions. James founded the production company to continue goals set forth by Lee Garmes, Academy Artists, Inc., and the Independent Screen Producers Association, of which James is a founding member. James graduated from The Haverford School and The Cinema Institute. He also majored in Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated summa cum laude in filmmaking at Los Angeles City College. He worked personally with Award winning cinematographer-director-producer, Lee Garmes, who became one of James' most important mentors. James holds a management degree from Celebrity Centre in Hollywood and has written and published five books and a 98-volume training manual on motion picture production and operations. James is also a pioneer in broadband distribution of motion pictures over the Internet and a founder of Pay-Per-View.com.

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 113, from December 2012. Jason Hartman interviews author and artist, Paul Levy, regarding his intense experience with what was deemed bi-polar mental illness, his spiritual awakening, and the journey to free himself from the psychiatric world. Wetiko is an indigenous term used by Native Americans to describe spiritual evil. Due to an intense personal trauma suffered a few years before, Paul had a life-changing spiritual awakening in 1981 that was misdiagnosed as a chemical imbalance and manic-depressive (bi-polar) illness. He was hospitalized numerous times and told he was having a severe psychotic breakdown and would have to live with his illness for the rest of his life. Paul explains how he became aware that, indeed, he was not suffering from a mental illness, but a spiritual awakening (Wetiko) and found spiritual teachers that helped him through his spiritual breakthrough. For more about his amazing story, listen at: www.HolisticSurvival.com. Paul talks about one of the chapters in his book, "Vampire Squid Economics," which he describes as a perfect symbol of what happens when Wetiko gets into business. An artist, after the trauma of his shamanic break-down/through, he became a certified art teacher. Due to his intense interest in the work of C. G. Jung, by the end of the decade he found himself the manager of the C. G. Jung Foundation Book Service in New York, as well as the advertising manager for the Jungian journal Quadrant. In the fall of 1990, he moved to Portland, Oregon. In 1993, after many years of struggling to contain and integrate his non-ordinary experiences, Paul started to openly share his insights about the dream-like nature of reality. He began giving talks and facilitating groups based on how life is a shared waking dream that we are all co-creating and co-dreaming together. He is the founder of the 'Awakening in the Dream' Community in Portland, Oregon. He facilitates a number of 'Awakening in the Dream Groups' every week, which are groups of people who are awakening to the dreamlike nature of reality who are realizing that they can come together in a way that helps everyone deepen and stabilize their lucidity even further. A wounded healer in private practice, he assists others who are also awakening to the dream-like nature of reality. Paul is a pioneer in the field of spiritual emergence. A Tibetan Buddhist practitioner for over 30 years, he has intimately studied with some of the greatest spiritual masters of Tibet and Burma. He is the author of The Madness of George Bush: A Reflection of Our Collective Psychosis. Website: www.AwakenInTheDream.com

In early August, 2017, James Damore was fired from Google for writing the now famous #GoogleMemo. In it he documented Google's internal echo chamber, some of the dangers the companies policies toward men and women present, and some suggestions for how to change moving forward. The document wasn't received as he had hoped, however, and he was fired after the memo went viral. In this 10th episode, Jason Hartman talks to James about the dangers of a company as big as Google becoming something akin to a thought police, whether algorithms should be public, what parts of the memo were ignored by the media (but incredibly important), and why we're seeing less and less diversity of thought in the world today. Key Takeaways: [2:38] How the Google memo came along [6:06] People talk about diversity, but don't surround themselves with any diversity of thought [7:42] An overview of the memo and what people considered so offensive [13:49] Some aspects of the Google memo were ignored by the media [15:46] We need to stop defining success solely in monetary terms, and women are now facing the stress related health concerns previously almost exclusively held by men [19:32] If we don't acknowledge, and celebrate, our differences as people, EVERYONE loses Website: www.FiredForTruth.com www.Twitter.com/JamesADamore

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 144, from May 2013. Eleven out of 50 states have now introduced resolutions into their state legislatures calling on Congress to pass Marcy Kaptur's H.R. 129 to re-instate Glass-Steagall, and South Dakota has become the first state to pass the resolution through both houses. Jason interviews Michael Kirsch of LaRouche PAC about the efforts to reinstate the act. These resolutions have broad bi-partisan support, as the matter or bankruptcy reorganization of the banking system is a matter of national prosperity. Here is a state by state breakdown of co-sponsors for state resolutions, and national co-sponsors of Kaptur's bill. These were inspired by normal citizens contact their elected representatives with the great need for action, and the more state legislators which can be inspired to put pressure in this way on Congress, the better. Glass-Steagall will enable the commercial banking system, though with a shrunken but purified capital, to become an agency of a national credit system guided by a chief lending institution for national infrastructure projects and associated industries. Listen for more information at: www.HolisticSurvival.com. Michael has written for a new credit Bank of the United States to lend for national industry and agriculture, modeled on the system of public credit of Alexander Hamilton, Mathew Carey, and John Quincy Adams, and Roosevelt's Reconstruction Finance Corporation's industrial loans. A video presentation of the history is available. It would broaden and define the guiding boundaries of the economy as a permanent coordinating agency for credit agreements, rather than serve as a special emergency institution.

Maxine Waters has been representing the 43rd district of California for the past 27 years, but Omar Navarro has seen enough and wants a chance to fix what's ailing his district. Jason Hartman talks with Omar about why he wants to run, what issues are most pressing for the area, why there needs to be a crackdown on illegal immigration, and why homelessness is on the rise in California. Key Takeaways: [1:53] The political backstory for Maxine Waters & the demise of Los Angeles [6:26] The free speech hate in colleges around California is being paid for by the left [10:39] Omar's background and views on illegal immigration [12:51] Why California has such a homelessness problem Website: www.OmarNavarro.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 73, originally published in January, 2012. Join Jason Hartman as he interviews Andy Ramirez, founder and president of the Law Enforcement Officers Advocates Council, regarding the legal struggles that border patrol law enforcement officers face with illegal immigration and drug smugglers. As insane as it sounds, border patrol has been told it's not their job to catch illegal immigrants. Andy relates how the policies coming down from the Presidential administrations are not in support of stopping illegal border crossings, how the War on Drugs is nothing more than words, and how the chain of command, from the administration to Homeland Security to border patrol, is stacked in opposition to the real purpose of border patrol law enforcement. Andy shares numerous examples of actual situations and court cases in which law enforcement officials have been unjustly hit with investigations on trumped up charges, convicted and sent to prison for doing their jobs. When charges can't be filed, officers may be fired or moved to other departments. For more details, listen at www.HolisticSurvival.com. The system is set up to turn the good guys into bad guys and the bad guys into good guys. Under the current system, it is no wonder drugs flow so freely into the United States. Andy also talked about security compromises, inaccurate information from DHS, and border corruption, including being asked to testify the truth in the House and Senate because the Chief of Border Control wouldn't tell the truth. Andy discusses with Jason ways to fix these problems, starting with infrastructure changes. Andrew "Andy" Ramirez is the founder and president of the 501c3 non-profit Law Enforcement Officers Advocates Council, which he founded in 2008 as a follow-up to his original non-profit law enforcement officers advocacy organization Friends of the Border Patrol. FOBP was initially created to support the Border Patrol and their agents, while improving the quality of life for border residents. As FOBP's role expanded over the years to include all law enforcement officers, LEOAC is the next evolution in law enforcement advocacy. Andy continues to focus on improving national security at and between the ports of entry as well as along our coastlines, including Puerto Rico. His is a recognized expert on Customs and Border Protection. Andy is a trusted conduit of information between Congressional leaders and those on the front lines. Andy's work has led to a number of Congressional bills that address border security policies to help America's law enforcement officers. These bills enhance enforcement of laws and help remove obstructionist policies and red tape. Andy has uncovered numerous issues, becoming known as the "Defender of Border Patrol Agents", which now includes all law enforcement officers. He has defended numerous officers that were unjustly prosecuted, terminated, and persecuted for doing their jobs, especially whistleblowers. Some of the issues that were discovered included suppression of evidence, abuse of power, suborning of perjury, ignoring Supreme Court rulings, illegal criminal alien violaters who broke laws and were protected by DOJ/DHS during prosecutions of agents/officers. Andy joined the Liberty News Network as their National Correspondent in October 2010. He has given many appearances on TV and radio over the years. He also authored a comprehensive report titled "Unjustifiable and Impeachable, The FOBP Report on DHS, DOJ, and the Courts." Andy was instrumental in the prison release of former Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean, and he has been extensively involved in the Jesus Enrique Diaz case. Andy has been featured frequently on CNN's Lou Dobbs, FNC's Fox and Friends, Neil Cavuto, and Hannity & Colmes. He has also been a guest on such programs as Michael Reagan, G. Gordon Liddy, Laura Ingraham, as well as many local TV networks and Talk Radio shows across the country. Website: www.AdvocatesCouncil.us www.AndyRamirez.com

Jason Hartman welcomes Connor Boyack, author of the Tuttle Twins children's book series, and founder of Libertas Insitute, to discuss the need for education about our rights and liberties to be taught to children at a young age. The Tuttle Twin series is aimed at taking important pieces of adult literature and distilling them into key points to emphasize in a way a child can understand. Jason and Connor dive into subject matter including how government and powerful entities erode our freedoms through fear, whether cryptocurrencies will stick around for the long haul, and how we can actually act to improve our situation. Key Takeaways: [2:40] Critical thinking is on the outs in our society [5:24] The way the system has been set up is totally rigged and takes too much effort to fully understand [9:22] As a society we have no incentives to change our ways [11:20] Connor's life as a prepper was not a healthy one, and why he likes cryptocurrency [14:32] Jason doesn't believe cryptocurrency will truly catch on because it's a director competitor with central banks and governments [18:46] Will governments shut down cryptocurrencies? [21:48] The government is eroding our freedoms in the name of "protecting the little people" [25:21] Some more subtle ways in which our fears are being used against us, such as avian flu, swine flu, Y2K, etc [28:43] Europe has become a disaster through socialism, immigration, and political correctness [30:11] Connor's long play to improve society Website: www.TuttleTwins.com (promo code "liberty") www.Twitter.com/TuttleTwins "The flip side of having individual liberty is having personal responsibility and accountability" "We are so acted upon, rather than acting"

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 64, from December 2011. What happens when the government plays doctor? Join Jason Hartman as he interviews the producer of the documentary, "Sick & Sicker," Logan Darrow Clements. Logan went to Canada and interviewed doctors, patients, journalists, and even a doctor who went on a hunger strike, to find out how well a government-run healthcare system actually works. He shares some of his findings with Jason and encourages Americans to pay attention to the cold hard facts and downfalls of Obamacare. He discusses the similarities between Obamacare and Canada's government-run healthcare system. In his film, he even shows how supply and demand do not match up in a medical system run by politicians. Long waits in doctors' offices, hospitals, and clinics ensue and some treatments can take months to be approved, if they're approved at all. Anyone in America receiving government healthcare through Medicare and Medicaid already knows the pitfalls and high cost of government interference, where some medications and treatments are denied and the patient must come up with the money from their own pocket to treat a condition or even save their own life. Logan Darrow Clements is an entrepreneur and managing member of Freestar Movie, LLC in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from the University of Rochester in Economics in 1991 and William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing in 1992. He is best known for his "Lost Liberty Hotel" project, a rebellion against eminent domain abuse in 2005 that involved him trying to seize the house of Supreme Court Justice David Souter using his own ruling in the Kelo vs. City of New London case.

If you want an early peak into a respected year end review, then you need to listen to what Professor David Collum has to tell Jason Hartman. The two discuss the dangerous situation that's being created by entities like the Fed and our own government that will lead to disastrous implications. The problem is, nobody knows when the can will be allowed to stop. We've been able to stave it off for years now, but the bill will come due at some point. The two also look into the idea of "free speech" on college campuses and how to solve the intolerance shown by the left in that regard, as well as why Warren Buffett continues to lie about the equity market. Key Takeaways: [3:08] The merits of price gouging, and why price gouging laws are destructive [6:12] The issue of free speech on college campuses, and whether it actually exists today [10:43] If you want to solve the issue with students shouting down speakers, the administrators need to grow a backbone and punish the violators [14:01] The metrics that show if equities are overpriced are fraudulent [16:12] David is looking at a 50-70% reduction in the equities market [19:22] What would happen to the economy if the Fed actually raised rates to something like 4%, and why it's a completely different world than when Voelker gave the economy its "hard medicine" [23:12] Warren Buffett is a massive insider who likes to lie about the state of the market Website: www.Twitter.com/DavidBCollum David Collum's Cornell Faculty Page David's Previous Year End Reviews We shouldn't progress to the mean, we should regress to it, and that gets you to 60-70% regression. "Overvaluation is appreciation pulled forward, and undervaluation is deferred appreciation"

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 95, from June 2012. Google has created many incredible and intuitive products to make our lives easier. But at what cost to people's privacy? They can take pictures of your house; they can track your searches and emails to bring you ads and information relevant to your habits and content, and much more. Jason Hartman welcomes Scott Cleland, author of Search and Destroy, on this episode to discuss the dark side of Google. Scott has been researching Google since its inception, as they bought their way to the top. "Google tends to think that doing good or being good is a license to do wrong," says Scott. Google has created a huge degree of trust, but has the most outrageous legal, fraud, infringement, and anti-trust and privacy violations track record of all public companies. Scott shares some of the situations in which Google was participating in criminal activities. For more details, please listen at: www.HolisticSurvival.com. Google has obtained an incredible amount of power over online information. Jason asks Scott to explain Google's relationship with the government. The U.S. government can obtain whatever private, intimate information that Google has without any warrant or subpoena. It boils down to a lack of security and an invasion of privacy. Scott says they know you better than your own family, online and offline, and the vast amount of information they collect puts people at risk. It seems so convenient that Google knows your search patterns, but is the convenience worth the loss of personal privacy? It definitely raises the security risk and proposes a conflict of interest. As Scott describes, anywhere there is a centralization of power, bad things happen. Scott Cleland is the world's leading Google critic. Cleland has testified before Congress three times about Google. He publishes GoogleMonitor.com and Googleopoly.net, and authors the widely read PrecursorBlog.com. As President of Precursor LLC, he consults for Fortune 500 clients. A former #1 ranked Institutional Investor independent analyst known for spotting early on why the Internet dotcom bubble would burst, Cleland was also the first analyst invited to testify before Congress about the missed warning signs of Enron's fraud and bankruptcy. Fortune profiled Cleland as "ahead of the pack in raising questions about WorldCom's debt, profitability, and survival." Cleland is a former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Information and Communication Policy. He lives in the Washington D.C. area with his wife and two children.

The Las Vegas shooting was a terrible tragedy, but there's some things surrounding the shooting that aren't making a lot of sense. Jason Hartman talks with former Congressional candidate Jenny Worman about some of the aspects that just don't add up. The two discuss societies views on conspiracy theories, and why we can't just rely on mainstream media to give us the whole story. Key Takeaways: [2:12] Some of the things about the explanation of the Las Vegas shooting that seems strange to Jenny [5:41] We shouldn't marginalize conspiracy theories immediately [8:40] There were some strange movements in the equity markets in the days leading up to the shooting [11:57] Some of the more conspiracy theories that make the most sense to Jason and Jenny [15:08] The media just doesn't mention a lot of the irregularities about the shooting [18:52] ISIS seems like a great candidate for who is responsible for the shooting [23:25] The government is clearly covering something up, even if it's just the fact that they're doing a terrible job protecting us [25:31] Google and Facebook are the scariest companies in the world to Jason Website: Jenny Worman on Facebook

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 103, from August 2012. Jason Hartman is joined by author and World Net Daily staff reporter, Jerome Corsi, for a discussion about abiotic oil, population control, the origins of the ACLU and many other topics. Listen at: www.HolisticSurvival.com. Jerome Corsi has authored many books, including The Great Oil Conspiracy, Where's the Birth Certificate?, Unfit for Command, and The Late Great U.S.A. In the first part of the show, Dr. Corsi shares research about abiotic oil, which is a theory that oil is formed from chemical reactions in the Earth's mantle, a process discovered by the Nazis and suppressed by the U.S. Government. Dr. Corsi says there is abundant naturally occurring oil and natural gas supplies, using as example oil that is seeping up from the Earth's mantle in Saudi Arabia. Jason and Dr. Corsi talk about population control and population growth, how the extreme environmentalists say the Earth cannot sustain its current population. Dr. Corsi says the Earth is not dying; the Earth regenerates and naturally controls population. He explains how liberal tendencies, such as fascism, Marxism, socialism ideals, cause depressions, lead to wars and dividing populations, and are usually combined with eugenics that lead to genocide. Governments won't acknowledge that people do not need to be controlled. They stifle human creativity in the name of spreading the wealth. Dr. Corsi also discusses the origins and intentions of the ACLU, which has resulted in a perversion of liberty, enforcing a kind of socialism under the guise of civil rights. He explores the holes in evolution, referencing the extinction and reappearance of the Cambrian Period in a relatively short geological time period, rather than the millions of years in which Darwinism proposes evolution occurs between extinct species. Dr. Corsi received a Ph.D. from Harvard University in Political Science in 1972. He is currently a Senior Staff Reporter for World Net Daily, where he works as an investigative reporter. He is also a senior managing director at Gilford Securities, a full-service boutique investment firm providing financial services to institutional and retail clients. For 10 years after getting his Ph.D. at Harvard, Dr. Corsi taught in universities, the last being the University of Denver in 1981, and conducted university-based research under federally funded contracts. For nearly 25 years beginning in 1981, Dr. Corsi worked with banks throughout the United States and around the world to develop financial services marketing companies to assist banks in establishing broker/dealers and insurance subsidiaries to provide financial planning products and services to their retail customers. Dr Corsi is an expert on political violence and terrorism. In 1981, he received a Top Secret clearance from the Agency for International Development, where he assisted in providing anti-terrorism training to embassy personnel. In 2004, Dr. Corsi co-authored the #1 New York Times bestseller, Unfit for Command — Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry (Regnery Publishing Inc., 2004) with swift boat veteran John O'Neill. The success of Unfit for Command permitted Dr. Corsi to make a career change into full-time writing on politics and economics, two fields in which he has considerable expertise and experience. In August 2008, he published The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality (New York: Simon and Schuster Threshold Editions), which was a #1 New York Times Bestseller for a month and remained on the NYT Bestseller list for 10 weeks. Dr. Corsi has authored and co-authored several oterh non-fiction books, including titles such as, Where's the Birth Certificate (2011), Showdown with Nuclear Iran (2006), America for Sale (2010), and his newest book, The Great Oil Conspiracy: How the U.S. Government Hid the Nazi Discovery of Abiotic Oil from the American People.

In this 10th episode, Jason Hartman goes off topic with Jason Treu, author of Social Wealth: How to Build Extraordinary Relationships by Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Lead and Network. The two discuss ways that you can improve your social worth, expanding your network by focusing on others rather than on your own self. The two look into the potential power of mastermind groups or just an informal get together, as well as why you should never let your network become stagnant. Key Takeaways: [2:39] The basic concept of social wealth [5:48] The one downside to paying to be in the right room with experts [9:11] Deep self awareness is crucial to building relationships with other people "The quickest way to build trust with someone is to show you care" [11:32] The building blocks of building relationships are rapport, likeability, and trust "When you start looking around the room or start thinking about other things, people notice that, so they can tell you don't care" [14:57] The easiest way to build likeability [18:09] Your network should always be growing because over time some relationships will become less helpful "If you lead with giving you put yourself in rarified air" [21:56] A very informal get together can generate huge returns to your social wealth Website: www.JasonTreu.com www.CardsAgainstMundanity.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 137, originally published in April 2013. John Patti is a Matrimonial Law Attorney. He tells Jason that revenge is not the only reason people hide their assets in divorce proceedings and discusses the penalties for hiding your wealth from your soon-to-be ex-spouse. He explains some of the signs that your spouse may be hiding money from you and why these penalties aren't being enforced like they should. John A. Patti is Certified by the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney and is Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. John also possesses exceptional academic credentials, strong community ties, and is passionately committed to the pursuit of excellence in the practice of family law and has been practicing law nearly twenty (20) years. John understands the difficulties divorce can impose upon a family. He is dedicated to working with you to develop custom-tailored legal solutions for issues such as child custody and support, division of assets and debt, and visitation schedules that work for you and your family. He spends the time to get to know you and your family so he can make the recommendations that are right for you. As an experienced litigator, John will never allow anyone to take advantage of you. If reasonable agreements cannot be reached without the need of trial, he will vigorously advocate for you in court. John has also recently appeared before the Honorable Chief Justice John Roberts of the United States Supreme Court and is admitted to practice law in that Court. John's application for the Certified Matrimonial Trial Attorney was accepted and John recently sat for the Certification test in Trenton. Website: www.JAPLaw.com

There's a continuous wave of terror attacks across our nation and across the world, but it's not being reported on like it should. Jason Hartman talks with Pamela Geller, defender of the freedom of speech against attempts to force the West to accept Sharia blasphemy laws, and against Sharia self-censorship by Western media outlets. Pamela and Jason discuss her new book, Fatwa: Hunted in America, and what people need to know about FBI investigations, online censorship, and how people still have the power to enact change. Key Takeaways: [1:42] What caused Pamela to write Fatwa: Hunted in America [3:59] Defining what Pamela is referring to when she mentions 30,000 attacks, and where you can find a list of them [6:31] People are being slaughtered in order to violently intimidate people into adhering to Sharia [9:44] The media in Europe is refusing to report stories of terror attacks, and Jason believes it's a precursor to America [13:19] The story of why the attack in Las Vegas happened has some questionable elements, and why the FBI isn't the organization to trust about this [16:41] ISIS has claimed responsibility for the Las Vegas shooting 4 times but we won't accept it. Trump needs to drain the swamp in the FBI [19:10] Google and Facebook's online censoring [23:56] Why Pamela's YouTube channel was shut down, and how she got it reinstated Website: www.FatwaBook.org www.TheReligionofPeace.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 79, from February 2012. The lie detector is not a test for truth and the polygraphists know this. Join Jason Hartman as he interviews expert and co-founder of AntiPolygraph.org, George Maschke on the fallacy of lie detectors. George states that the practice of using a polygraph test has not been scientifically proven to be accurate and that, for the most part, it gets people to divulge information based on "control" questions, and also "buffer" questions that are not even measured. The polygraph measures physiological responses, such as breathing, blood pressure, heart and perspiration rates, which are compared to the reactions of lie-control questions. George explains how it is often used to trick people into handing over information, how the test is not 98% accurate, but closer to only 50% accurate, and how it is sometimes used as a plea bargain in court cases to "prove" innocence or guilt. George shares many instances where the guilty were able to manipulate the test and go free unless other evidence was found to convict, and also instances of innocent people being found guilty. He lists many ways that a lie detector test can be beaten. George Maschke became a co-founder of AntiPolygraph.org and an author and activist against the use of lie detectors after wrongly failing a polygraph to get into the FBI. The organization is a non-profit, public interest website dedicated to exposing and ending waste, fraud, and abuse associated with the use of polygraphs and other purported "lie detectors." George is co-author of "The Lie Behind the Lie Detector" with Gino J. Scalabrini. George was born and raised in Long Island, New York, where he graduated from Westhampton Beach High School. He joined the U.S. Army for a four-year enlistment, and then moved to Los Angeles, California to study at UCLA, where he received his bachelor's degree in Near Eastern Studies, followed by a master's and doctoral degree in New Eastern Languages and Cultures. He currently lives in The Hague, Netherlands, with his family as a legal translator. Website: www.AntiPolygraph.org

Jason Hartman talks with Jon E. Mica, a writer and the father of a son who has been diagnosed with autism. Jon is author of "The Autistic Holocaust: The Reason Our Children Keep Getting Sick", a book that accuses the federal government of refusing to acknowledge it as such and having a corrupt and morally unsound relationship with "Big Pharma." First noting the dramatic rise in cases of autism in the United States since the 1970s, Autistic Indifference then discusses the rampant misuse and dangers associated with vaccinations. Additionally, the book argues that the Center for Disease Control has lied to the American public by presenting inaccurate data on annual flu deaths and, along with the Vaccine Safety Datalink, has buried damaging research on the perils of vaccines. Key Takeaways: [5:31] How the legal system is benefiting pharmaceutical companies [12:22] Comparing the USA's vaccine rules against the rest of the world [16:06] Ways we can take action [21:22] The evidence that vaccines aren't as safe as we've been told [26:57] Why drug companies are using drugs that are dangerous for us in our vaccines and how much it would cost to change it Websites Mentioned: www.NongmoShoppingGuide.com jon.e.mica [at] isp [dot] com

Even in the face of rising interest rates and the current business cycle, Jason is still bullish when it comes to investment opportunities during the upcoming Trump administration. The future of the investment economy will be discussed during the next Meet the Masters Live Event. Today's guest Gerald Celente makes his third appearance on the Creating Wealth podcast. Gerald is the Founder of the Trends Research Institute, Publisher of Trends Journal and Editor of Agora Financial's Breakthrough Technology Alert. The previously pessimistic trends analyst has changed his outlook on America's economic future by 180 degrees in the direction of positive. Key Takeaways: [1:40] All over the world people vote out what they want out. [3:21] The current shift is a shift away from big government not towards Socialism. [5:23] The Businessman-in-Chief is a bottom line guy. [6:49] The media world, the political world and the real world. [11:20] It's time to take advantage of opportunities and play the "Trump" card. [13:46] The U.S. needs to become a self-sustaining economy. [17:44] The Fed's will raise interest rates several more times. [23:00] Will there be war under a Trump administration? [25:22] Closing thoughts and contact information for Gerald Celente. Website: www.OccupyPeace.us www.TrendsResearch.com "Under Trump, there will be job growth in the lower, middle and upper-end pay scales."

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 101, from August 2012 Jason Hartman is joined by author, Gordon G. Chang, to discuss the looming proliferation of nuclear weapons, particularly in North Korea. Gordon talks about the skepticism surrounding North Korean intentions, noting that the KNO-8 missile was unveiled and was to be transported on TELs, Transporter Erector Launchers, of Chinese design. He says it's very likely the Chinese are arming the North Korean forces. The KNO-8 has the potential to reach Alaska and U.S. forces in the Pacific. It is considered a direct threat to our homeland and completely unacceptable. Gordon feels there needs to be some very candid conversations about this issue. He talks about the instability and belligerence of the North Korean regime that doesn't bode well for their relationships with South Korea and the U.S. With the hard-line, barbaric elements controlling the regime under young Kim Jong-un, it could take a half decade or more to establish a more stable North Korea. Jason and Gordon also discuss the fragile political and economic system in China. As the workforce shrinks, China is at risk of collapse due to low economic growth and very interesting developments happening, creating a volatile society. The "economy is stumbling, the Communist party is fracturing, the authority of the central government is eroding, the military is breaking free of civilian control, and while all of this is happening, the Chinese people are taking to the streets hundreds of thousands of times a year and often in violent protest," says Gordon, based on the last figures available in 2010. In wrapping up, Gordon states that the change in nature of the regimes in both countries put everyone at risk. He suggests the U.S. stop looking at China as a solution for North Korea and instead create a new policy of working with its friends in the region. Gordon G. Chang is the author of Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On the World, released by Random House in January 2006. Showdown focuses on nuclear proliferation in general and the North Korean crisis in particular. His first book is The Coming Collapse of China (Random House, August 2001). He is a columnist at Forbes.com and The Daily and blogs at World Affairs Journal. He lived and worked in China and Hong Kong for almost two decades, most recently in Shanghai, as Counsel to the American law firm Paul Weiss and earlier in Hong Kong as Partner in the international law firm Baker & McKenzie. His writings on China and North Korea have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Far Eastern Economic Review, the International Herald Tribune, Commentary, The Weekly Standard, National Review, and Barron's. Website: www.GordonChang.com

Jason Hartman welcomes Economist Mike Norman to the show to discuss Modern Monetary Theory or MMT. Mike shares examples of common misconceptions people have of the US monetary system and economy, such as the US debt clock, that inflation equals growth, and how the tax system works. He believes that the US has an unlimited supply of capital and balancing the budget or functioning as a fixed monetary system would accomplish the opposite of what is needed to create growth. Key Takeaways: [1:40] Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) explains the value of money. [4:39] A tax system is required to create demand for money. [9:31] A fixed monetary system creates cycles of economic depressions and recessions. [11:53] The US national debt is a summation of what is owned by the US and its constituents. [19:25] A dollar must be created and pumped into the economy before it can be used to pay a tax debt. [21:46] The US has an unlimited amount of new capital. [27:13] There is a difference between inflation and growth. Website: Mike Norman on YouTube

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 36, from April 2011. Jason Hartman interviews Bronwyn Saglimbeni, founder of Bronwyn Communications, on the art of public speaking and how to push yourself beyond the basics so that your presentation captivates your audience from start to finish. For nearly 15 years, Bronwyn has worked with clients to improve their public speaking and media relations skills, challenging them to bring out more of themselves in their communications. Bronwyn is known for her playful, irreverent approach to coaching, combined with her knack for delivering "tough love" in a way that allows executives to achieve true breakthroughs. Bronwyn encourages clients to be authentic, engaging and approachable, which has resulted in successful interviews for clients in publications such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Businessweek, and speaking engagements at top industry events including Ad:Tech, AAAAs, AdAge Digital, CreativityandTech, Web 2.0 Expo and others. Bronwyn has also worked with clients preparing for television appearances including American Idol, The Oprah Show, and Home Shopping Network.

Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., was appointed by President Barack Obama as the 18th United States Surgeon General in July, 2009 and served a four-year term. Dr. Benjamin also oversaw the operational command of 6,700 uniformed public health officers who serve in locations around the world to promote, and protect the health of the American People. Dr. Benjamin served simultaneously as Surgeon General and as the first chair of the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council (National Prevention Council) - 17 cabinet-level Federal agencies that developed the road map for the Nation's health – The National Prevention Strategy. Before becoming "America's Doctor," she served her patients at the rural health clinic she founded in tiny, Bayou La Batre, Alabama, keeping the clinic in operation despite damage and destruction inflicted by Hurricanes Georges (1998) and Katrina (2005) and a devastating fire (2006). She has a B.S. in chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana, an M.D. degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an M.B.A. from Tulane University. She attended Morehouse School of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Benjamin is the recipient of 22 honorary degrees. She is former associate dean for Rural Health at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile and past chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States. In 1995, she was the first physician under age 40 and the first African-American woman to be elected to the American Medical Association Board of Trustees. She served as president of the American Medical Association Education and Research Foundation and chair of the AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs. In 2002, she became the first African-American female president of a state medical society in the United States when she assumed leadership of the Medical Association State of Alabama. Key Takeaways: [1:36] The purpose of the FDA and the importance of adult vaccinations [4:00] The startlingly low rates of vaccinations among adults [6:25] Dr Benjamin addresses the vaccination debate and why we need to build up trust as a society [8:23] What Dr Benjamin is proudest of from her term as the 18th US Surgeon General [10:42] The obesity epidemic in America and what can be done Websites Mentioned: www.KnowPneumonia.com www.twitter.com/ReginaBenjamin www.CDC.gov

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 117, from December 2012. In light of the recent election results, thousands of people across the United States started petitions to the government requesting that their state secede from the Union. Drew Zahn, news editor at WND, joins Jason Hartman for a discussion about this movement that immediately followed on the heels of Obama's re-election. Drew and Jason talk about states' rights, pointing out that many citizens feel our individual rights are also being infringed upon through some of President Obama's mandates, such as healthcare reform. The movement began with one gentleman in Louisiana asking for a peaceful secession from the Union for his state and very quickly snowballed. Drew explains the legality involved in secession, noting that there are three ways that a state can leave the Union. Citizens in all 50 states have petitioned the White House, with many states having acquired more than enough signatures to meet the requirement of the government's policy for petitions. Jason and Drew discuss the ramifications, good, bad and difficult, of a state actually legally seceding. Drew Zahn is a reporter, movie critic and one of the news editors at WND.com, the nation's oldest, largest independent online news source. A graduate of Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, Drew Zahn is a former pastor, who cut his editing teeth as a member of the award-winning staff of Leadership, Christianity Today's professional journal for church leaders. He is the editor of seven books, including "Movie-Based Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching," which sparked his ongoing love affair with film and his weekly WND column, "Popcorn and a (World)View." He and his wife and their 16 children live in Iowa.

In this 10th episode, Jason Hartman talks with Michael Gelb, author of The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship-Building Skills Every Leader Needs to Know, as well as How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Everyday. The Art of Connection offers readers seven methods of developing better rapport in their professional and personal lives. The two of them delve into the importance of kindness in life, and examine each of the seven skills leaders need. Key Takeaways: [2:52] Social media is connecting us online, but isolating us physically [6:12] What you need to do if you really want to be innovative. #1 is embrace humility [10:28] How much more could you accomplish if you were respectful boss rather than a jerk [14:44] People are finding reasons to be offended these days, and it's toxic [18:42] We are all becoming more like ourselves thanks to things like big data [22:30] Achieving balanced energy exchange [25:52] Turning friction into momentum Website: www.MichaelGelb.com

Sunday night in Las Vegas shook the town and, tragically, saw the loss of life to over 50 and caused injuries to over 400 participants at the Route91 Christian Music Festival. The deranged gunman who fired at them was shooting from the Mandalay Bay hotel, where Jason Hartman happened to be attending a meeting. Jason took some time Monday evening to reflect on his experience as the realization dawned on him, and the other meeting attendees, that someone was shooting at people on the ground. He also talks to his friend, Larry, who stayed at the meeting a little longer and ended up being locked into the hotel and having to spend the night in the meeting room. Larry tells about the scare they received in the room, how the situation was handled, and when he was allowed to leave. [1:13] Hearing the gunshots from the balcony of the meeting room, and the slow realization that something was horribly wrong [5:40] The biggest terrorist attack in the US since 9/11 and the fear that the next one will be even bigger [8:38] The moment where Larry and his meeting attendees thought the shooter was outside their door [15:12] What happened when everyone was released and the security measures during the night Website: Route91 Christian Music Festival #LasVegasShooting #VegasStrong #PrayForLasVegas "I just never in my life thought I would witness some terrible tragedy like this"

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 121, from January 2013. Airplane safety has improved significantly, but there are improvements that can still be made to remove the fear that many people feel when boarding a plane. Author Dave Soucie joins Jason Hartman on this episode to talk about advances in safety and what still needs to be done. The biggest concern today is complacency, while the biggest improvement has been the implementation of Aviation Safety Information Analysis & Sharing (ASIAS), which allows for the exchange of information on precursors that may cause accidents down the road. David's take on this is that there is a lot of room for improvement yet. He states that even the passengers are part of the safety system, stressing they need to be aware and if they see something concerning, be bold and speak up. David describes the FAA's responsibilities and the standard regulations around the world. He also talks about the importance of the TSA, not disregarding blatant overstepping by some TSA agents, but the necessity of keeping airspace safe. There have been many horrific airline crashes and David tells the stories behind those crashes. The way accidents are most often looked at is pilot error. But David asks the question, what caused the problem in the first place that resulted in a pilot needing to troubleshoot? The initial cause can be critical, such as faulty equipment that the airline companies know need to be replaced, but choose not to do immediately. David and Jason close with general aviation tips and advice. Airplane crashes may be rare, but they do happen, and they're usually fatal. David Soucie insists that most of these deaths could be prevented. Soucie's worked in the cockpit, on the hanger floor, within the aviation boardroom, and inside the Washington D.C. beltway. He's seen death up close and personal - deaths of colleagues and friends that might have been prevented if he had approved certain safety measures in the aircraft they were handling. This memoir is a gripping description of what Soucie saw and experienced as he worked in the aviation industry. He's now focused on understanding the hazards and risks of air travel. As such, he is a regular consultant on the topic, from advising the Obama administration on airline safety management systems to taking a leading role as industry representative in the congressionally funded NextGen interdepartmental initiative to examine the challenges of aviation in the near future, not only for the Department of Transportation, but also for the departments of defense and Homeland Security, NASA, and the Office of National Intelligence. Since leaving the FAA in 2006, Soucie has analyzed nearly every major air disaster. From January 2007 to June 2010, there were 240 commercial airplane accidents, 28 crashes on scheduled airlines that resulted in 1,795 deaths. Website: www.WhyPlanesCrash.com

In 2016 Jason Hartman was joined by Harry Dent, from Dent Research, to discuss the tax benefits you can get from moving to a US territory like Puerto Rico, some cyclical markets that are out of control, demographic problems around the world, inflation, and foreign investors in US real estate. Key Takeaways: [2:20] Harry's new home in Puerto Rico, and the tax benefits he can receive [6:18] Vancouver real estate is out of control [11:31] Japan's biggest problem is a demographic problem [15:21] Previously Harry had predicted a drop in gold which hasn't happened, does he still believe it's going to go down or was he wrong? [20:01] In a deflationary environment the only chance you have to make money is in yield, which can be found in linear markets with cash flowing properties [25:22] Most foreign real estate investors are legally laundering their money out of their country Website: www.HarryDent.com www.DentResearch.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 111, October 2012. We have all had the experience of being taken advantage of at some point in our life. Con artists are often very friendly and charming. Jason Hartman is joined by author, Chris Hadnagy to discuss social engineering and framing, and how it relates to personal, business and national security issues. The discussion centers on Chris' book, Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking. Chris defines social engineering as "any act that influences a person to take an action that may or may not be in their best interest." He talks about the most important aspects of human hacking, such as influence – establishing rapport and asking for someone's help. Other aspects include reciprocity, concessions and social proof. Chris also explains the process of framing. Our framing is our foundation, our beliefs and morals, and social engineers work to understand a person's framing, looking for common ground. Chris Hadnagy, aka loganWHD, has been involved with computers and technology for over 14 years. Presently his focus is on the "human" aspect of technology such as social engineering and physical security. Chris has spent time in providing training in many topics around the globe and also has had many articles published in local, national and international magazines and journals Chris is a student of Paul Ekman's training classes on Microexpressions and has spent time learning and educating others on the values of nonverbal communications. He has combined what he learned with years of experience in a new research he has called nonverbal human hacking used to influence other people's emotions. He is also the lead developer of Social-Engineer.Org, as well as the author of the best-selling book, Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking. He has launched a line of professional social engineering training and penetration testing services at www.Social-Engineer.com. His goal is to help companies remain secure by educating them on the methods the "bad guys" use. Analyzing, studying, dissecting, then performing the very same attacks used by malicious hackers on some of the most recent attacks (i.e. Sony, HB Gary, LockHeed Martin, etc), Chris is able to help companies stay educated and secure. Chris runs one of the web's very popular security podcasts, the Social-Engineer.Org Podcast, which spends time each month analyzing someone who has to use influence and persuasion in their daily lives. By dissecting what they do, we can learn how we can enhance our abilities. That same analysis runs over to the equally popular SEORG Newsletter. After two years, both of these have become a staple in most serious security practices and are used by Fortune 500 companies around the world to educate their staff. Chris can be found online at www.social-engineer.org, www.social-engineer.com and Twitter as @humanhacker.

Jason talks with the co-founder of Reaganomics, Paul Craig Roberts. Together, they discuss some of the international threats that could face America, thanks to the recent actions from Washington. Specifically, they deal with issues of demography, currency and military developments in Russia and China and consider the potential impact of each of these on the United States. Key Takeaways: [2:25] The ruble should be strong in comparison to the dollar, and yet the ruble is risking collapse. [6:19] The reserve currency status no longer seems as stable when we look at potential drops in use of the dollar. [13:34] Paul Craig Roberts describes the US's current position with regards to Russia and China. [23:33] We've got a whole generation of people who now can't afford to live on their own terms. [27:26] The discussion moves to inflation and how it could transform the US economy. [35:33] With so many problems, is there a solution? Website: www.PaulCraigRoberts.org Originally recorded in 2014

This Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 82, from March 2012. The original intent of a jury was to keep government tyranny in check. In today's legal system, jurors are rarely told that they have this power. Jason Hartman interviews legal scholar and civil liberties activist, Roger Roots, on the responsibilities of juries and the Constitutional purpose of juries. Roger explains cases of unfair advantage by the U.S. Justice Department, where jurors are often directed and instructed by judges as to what convictions they may bring against a person, without being given the opportunity to review the laws. The full function of the jury is to be a final check and balance on the government legal system. Roger also discusses violations of First Amendment rights, corrupt laws, political involvement in corporations and markets, and how the violations against our First Amendment rights squelches the voice of the people who try to expose corruption. Roger talks about his work with the Fully Informed Jury Association, where he has pushed for legislation in favor of juries being fully informed of their rights and duties and the overturning of various small laws that prevent our legal system from working as our Founding Fathers intended. Dr. Roger Roots is a nationally recognized criminologist, legal scholar and civil liberties activist. He is active in libertarian politics, and in the promotion of a freer, fairer and more just world. He is the author of more than two dozen noteworthy scholarly articles, and some of his research has been relied on by federal courts. He is an advocate for the rights of the disenfranchised, the downtrodden and the politically estranged. In recent years, Roots has focused his work and advocacy on three areas: the fully informed jury movement, the reestablishment of Fourth Amendment protections and the establishment of a fair and equal court system for all participants. Roots has has published an important article on the lopsided procedural rules of the federal court system, "Unfair Rules of Procedure: Why Does the Government Get More Time?" which appeared in The American Journal of Trial Advocacy in 2010. He has applied for two major research grants to continue and pursue this research, and he hopes to secure research funding to pursue this research in the near future. In 2011, Roots initiated a formal request to U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts, chair of the United States Judicial Conference, in the hopes that certain unfair advantages for the U.S. Justice Department can be removed from the Federal Rules of court procedure. This work is ongoing. Roots has argued that various filing requirement disparities in the Federal Rules of Civil, Appellate and Supreme Court Procedure give an unfair advantage to the U.S. Justice Department in civil and criminal litigation, and that this advantage is compounded over time. This advantage places the poor and minorities in an especially disadvantaged position. Roots has presented academic papers on the topic before the Law and Society Association national conference and the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology. During the 2011 Montana legislative session, Roots coauthored legislation that became House Bill 332, introduced by Representative Bob Wagner, to require Montana judges to fully inform juries of their absolute right to acquit and to determine the law in jury trials. The legislation did not get out of the House Judiciary Committee, but Roots has redrafted a proposed bill for the 2013 Legislative Session. Roots has also coauthored and sponsored a proposed constitutional amendment in Montana requiring juries in criminal trials be instructed regarding their power to review the law. On May 26, 2011, the Montana Secretary of State approved the proposed constitutional amendment (CI-107) for circulation as a ballot initiative. Dr. Roots is a member of the Board of Advisers of the Fully Informed Jury Association (www.FIJA.org), America's oldest and largest educational organization solely dedicated to informing jurors and potential jurors of their lawful heritage, purpose and powers. Roots was a featured speaker at the 2008 Libertarian Party National Convention in Denver, Colorado regarding fully informed juries. He has been interviewed by The Orlando Sentinel and other publications regarding the rights and powers of juries. In February, 2011, he addressed a packed crowd at the New York City Junto Meeting at the Great Society Library in Manhattan, along with Professor Julian Heicklen, America's foremost street advocate for fully informed juries. In recent years, Roots has studied the origins of search-and-seizure protections and has launched a long-term research project into the original intent behind the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment. In 2009, Roots published a major article on the subject, "The Originalist Case For the Fourth Amendment Exclusionary Rule," Gonzaga Law Review, Vol. 45, pp. 1-66. The article has been the topic of academi

Stephen Heuer is the founder of Cocoon Nutrition. In 1990 he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree as a Nutripath, which was a Nutritional Correspondence course, much like the Naturopathic Doctor correspondence courses, just a slightly different name. He has done Live Cell Therapy, Ozone Therapy, Psychic Surgery, Visited John of God In Brazil, and Magnetic Therapy in England and many other therapies. Over these 20 years in practice his clients have improved or recovered from many conditions including; chronic fatigue, cancer, psoriasis, chronic constipation, kidney failure, adrenal fatigue, Liver problems, gallstones, depression, reproductive health, dysbiosis of the intestines, acne, skin conditions, sleeping problems, arthritis, osteoporosis, herniated or thinned discs, reproductive deficiency, menstrual cramps, memory and focus problems, mercury poisoning, autism, hyper and hypo Thyroid, gray hair, vision improvement and much more. Stephen has been in full time private practice for 20 years. Key Takeaways: [3:26] The history of Stephen's battle with chronic illness [5:08] How a trip to the dentist, and dentists nationwide saving money on fillings, changed Stephen's life (and not for the better) [8:33] What kind of guidance Stephen was able to get in the early years [10:25] How Stephen detoxed from his mercury poisoning in the 90s [13:30] The whey protein powder that helped Stephen start turning his health around [16:42] Why fueling your body with protein is a better route than taking supplements that stimulate production of glutathione [19:31] What growth factors are and why they're important [23:00] Why oils we're eating now are actually harming our body [25:38] Why ground flax seed isn't giving you what you need Websites Mentioned: www.SGN80.com www.SacredSeedOils.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 171, from September 2013. Adam Levin is the Founder of Identity Theft 911 and Credit.com. He was the former Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Levin shares some money lessons every new graduate needs to know and explains why parents don't talk about money with their children, and how this in turn hurts kids. A new survey found that ID theft is a top travel concern. Levin gives steps business and leisure travelers should take to avoid fraud and ID theft on the road and discusses the problems with Social Security numbers. He particularly warns newlyweds to be cautious of ID theft. Some people are seeing mortgage refund checks bounced. Levin also talks about a tax form that can save refunds from thieves. Website: www.Credit.com www.idt911.com

Ever wonder why some people are liberals and others are conservative? Is there something different in their brain chemistry or is it just the way they were raised? Dr. Rossiter is board certified in both general and forensic psychiatry. For more than forty years he has diagnosed and treated mental disorders, with a special interest in personality pathology and its developmental origins. He's also author of the book The Liberal Mind: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness, and talks about the belief that government can solve our problems and politicians have our best interests at heart. Key Takeaways: [1:58] The differences in mindset between liberals and conservatives [5:18] Big government countries oppress religion because government needs to be the highest power [9:36] Communist and socialist regimes have killed nearly 200 million people in the past century [13:16] The people who describe themselves as caring are callous when they get power [18:20] Politicians don't seem to have a grasp on obvious economic truths [20:55] Adolescents need something to commit to and idealize things and people [24:47] Big government is a great deal for the ruling class Website: www.LibertyMind.com The Liberal Mind: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness

This week's Flash Back Friday takes us to Episode 68 from January 2012. As we embark on the mysterious journey through 2012, many things remain uncertain in our lives, i.e. the economy, employment, our political future. But one thing is certain – our planet needs some TLC. Join Jason Hartman as he interviews Peter Sale, author of Our Dying Planet, concerning the fragile ecosystem we live in and how we can successfully change the future for our children and grandchildren with a change in attitude. Peter says our planet does not have to die. We can avert the looming disaster if we act soon. Peter talks about many of today's pressing environmental issues, including biodiversity loss, population growth, deforestation, fossil fuels, and climate change. Peter discusses how some ecosystems, such as the coral reefs, are extremely close to extinction through human irresponsibility. He also talks about new diseases and new species of pests, unrest and strife throughout the world, and the growing economic problems surrounding the resources the world population depends upon for survival. He states that the solutions to all of these problems are economically feasible, but people must have a change of heart and take action now. Peter Sale is a marine ecologist, with a Masters from the University of Toronto and also educated at the University of Hawaii. Peter has seen firsthand the destruction of the coral reefs. His work is focused primarily on reef fish ecology and on management of the coral reefs. He has conducted research in Hawaii, Australia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, as well as many reefs in between. He has successfully developed and guided projects in international development and sustainable coastal marine management in the Caribbean and Indo-Pacific. Peter has been a faculty member at University of Sydney, Australia, University of New Hampshire, and University of Windsor, Canada. He is currently the Assistant Director of the Institute for Water, Environment and Health at the United Nations University, based in Hamilton, Ontario. In Peter's book, Our Dying Planet, he makes the argument that the complex and very serious problem of our global environmental crisis can be solved, has to be solved, and must be solved soon. Website: www.PeterSaleBooks.com

Jason welcomes income property investor Andrew Baker back to the show to chat about historical data, the future and all things financial. Capitalism is the economic driver in the US and it affords Americans with freedoms and abundances rarely available in other nations. It has allowed the sharing economy to blossom, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to exist and the blockchain algorithm to reinvent financial transactions. But, the government is vying to control the money supply. As history shows us again and again, investors should never bet against the Fed and should invest in the most historically proven asset class, the single family home. Key Takeaways: [03:55] The human brain is a cognitive miser. [07:18] Examples of why good RV ratios are essential when buying income properties. [16:10] The US truly is a land of abundance and we should appreciate our standard of living. [20:51] Jason plays a Mark Steyn clip from his book After America. [25:06] Jason comments on the clips reference to the European lifestyle as compared to a US lifestyle. [33:01] The 'Thought Police' include companies such as Google, Airbnb, Facebook and big media outlets. [37:44] The sharing economy is taking all the unused resources and putting them to work. [43:44] Governments and central banks will never give up control of international money supply. [47:17] Geography is less important than it has ever been in at any other time in human history. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Events After America: Get Ready for Armageddon by Mark Steyn

Today's Flash Back Friday takes us back to Episode 77 from February 2012. Astrologer Linda Schurman feels 2012 is going to be a rough year for all people around the world due to physical and psychological conditions and events, based on a number of configurations. Join Jason Hartman as he interviews Linda, editor and publisher of Soothesayer newsletter and author of What Next? A Survival Guide to the 21st Century, about her predictions for the year and beyond. Linda discusses government overreach with the National Defense Authorization Act, SOPA, and PIPA, our outrageous national debt that is owed to so many countries around the world, the involvement of major financial institutions in governments worldwide, such as Goldman Sachs, the systematic retraction of our constitutional rights, current and upcoming unemployment figures, the demise of the dollar, and a lengthy depression. She also touches on climatic extremes and an increase in earthquakes and volcanic activity around the world, as well as the possibility for a real water crisis. For more details, listen at: www.HolisticSurvival.com. Jason and Linda also talk about the distinct differences in commodity investments, such as precious metals and real estate versus derivatives and hedge funds, the inevitable encroachment of inflation with the printing presses running overtime, spewing out more and more worthless bills, and the effect of the government's reaction to our economic crisis. Linda feels that the states will begin taking over legal matters, reinstating state rights. Linda expresses concern about the U.S. involvement with Iran, feeling it is a very dangerous situation. She feels that the Occupy Wall Street Movement will become more cohesive and perhaps form a third political party. She discusses the real possibility for multitudes of emergencies, whether water shortages, earthquakes, glacial melting and the rise of oceans, and advises people to be prepared. But she also feels there will be breakthroughs in energy sources and health during this tumultuous time. Linda's book, What Next? calls for action by humanity to stop the insanity of corruption, greed, war, and waste and misuse of resources and human life. Website: www.SootheSayer.com What's Next? A Survival Guide to the 21st Century

Jason and guest, Bob Filner debate the Trump Administration, how the remiss government regulators are towards financial institutions, and the need for a complete reinvention of the Democratic party. As the former House Committee Chairman on Veteran's Affairs, Bob Filner tackled Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan by threatening to press charges for their unethical treatment of military personnel by foreclosing on their mortgage loans. Mr. Filner was also the Mayor of San Diego and this interview comes on the heels of the release of his new book, Trumping Trump: Making Democrats Progressive Again. Key Takeaways: [1:28] Bob Filner shares the purpose behind his book, Trumping Trump. [3:56] Will the Tobin tax discourage trading and betting on non-asset based investments? [6:50] Bob would like to rebrand the democratic party as the party of the working people. [8:48] Bob threatened Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan for foreclosing on military personnel's home while they were serving in active duty. [14:50] It is pathetic how easily you can buy justice. [15:42] Does the financial system need less or more regulation? [25:51] The problem with the Trump administration as Bob Filner sees it. [30:57] Trump's policies could have a devastating affect on the US economy. [32:53] What benefits the American worker more jobs and higher pay or low cost imported goods? Website: www.CongressmanBob.com Trumping Trump: Making Democrats Progressive Again

Today's Flash Back Friday takes us to Episode 63 from December 2011. Join Jason Hartman and Jonathan Zap, researcher and philosopher, as they explore the psychology behind apocalyptic prophecies. Prophecies of the end times abound all over the world and have for decades upon decades. Search "end times" on the internet and you will find a host of books, websites, blogs, and articles on the subject. You will also find a plethora of speculations as to how it will come about. Where do all of these prophecies originate? In ancient texts? In dreams? Perhaps in the collective of human unconsciousness. Jonathan Zap calls this latter concept the Singularity Archetype, archetypes that help explain death and rebirth, changes that take place in people's lives, and their motivations. Listen for a deeper understanding of Jonathan's research at www.HolisticSurvival.com. Jonathan Zap grew up in the Bronx, attended the Bronx High School of Science, and graduated from Ursinus College with honors in Philosophy and English, and earned his Masters degree in English from NYU. Jonathan wears many hats. He is a photographer, author, teacher, paranormal researcher, and philosopher. He has written extensively on psychology and contemporary mythology, and he has worked as a staff gemologist and instructor for the Gemological Institute of America. He has also taught high school and college English courses and worked as the Dean of a South Bronx High School, helping troubled youth. He has led inner city kids and other youth on wilderness expeditions to remote desert canyons and to the summit of Mount Ranier. Jonathan has published numerous articles, many of which have been published by Reality Sandwich, essays, and experimental works of fiction and the Zap Oracle. He has also done numerous radio and television shows, including appearances on Coast to Coast AM. He has an extensive background in Jungian psychology, paranormal research, and dream interpretation. He uses the tools of Jungian psychology to study popular culture, contemporary mythology, and dreams. Originally published here Website: www.ZapOracle.com

Dr Alona Pulde and her husband, Dr Matthew Lederman, both specialize in nutritional and lifestyle medicine. Together they have created the lifestyle improvement program used in their medical center and for patients in the film Forks Over Knives. They also authored Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole and the New York Times bestseller The Forks Over Knives Plan. Matt and Alona currently live in Los Angeles with their daughters Kylee (age 4) and Jordan (age 2) while working with Whole Foods Market overseeing various health and wellness projects. Key Takeaways: [4:05] How Dr Pulde got involved with the film Forks Over Knives [6:07] How accepting people are in a holistic approach to healthcare [9:00] Why the medical community is seemingly hostile toward nutritional solutions [13:20] How our pallettes change over time when we change our diets [17:30] Dr Pulde's optimum plate for a meal [21:35] Whether other companies are following Whole Foods' example and investing in their employees health Websites Mentioned: Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole on Amazon www.ForksOverKnives.com

This weeks Flash Back Friday takes us back to Episode 53, from July 2011. Wherever crisis occurs, Goldman Sachs, also known as Government Sachs, can be found to have a heavy hand in it somehow. Join Jason Hartman as he talks with Sherri Kane, investigative journalist, about the disastrous BP oil spill, the Wall Street giant's connection through their various controlled interests with the firms involved, and the media censorship that occurred during the crisis. Sherri also discusses the environmental and health impact of this horrendous event. Sherri Kane is an investigative journalist, news commentator, psycho-social analyst, and political activist, specializing in uncovering media persuasion and manipulation, conspiracy realities and women's and children's rights issues. She is the Vice President of Medical Veritas Journal, has published work in various newspapers, magazines and websites, and has been interviewed all over the world including Tru Tv's Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, The Veritas Show, BBC Talk Radio Europe, Alex Jones Prison Planet and other radio and internet broadcasts. She is the co-host of The Insight Hour on BBSRadio.com along with Dr. Leonard Horowitz. Ms. Kane is currently collaborating with Dr. Horowitz on various projects including Healthy World Organization (HWO), the alternative to the corrupt World Health Organization (WHO), HealthyWorldAffiliates.com, and advancing the power of the "528 hz" frequency of Love and Healing for a Musical Revolution and Spiritual Renaissance with 528Records.com and i528tunes.com. She most recently wrote the forward to Dr. Horowitz's latest book, "The Book of 528: Prosperity Key of Love." Sherri co-produced and is co-starring in Dr. Horowitz's latest film, the extremely controversial docu-comedy PHARMAWHORES: The SHOWTIME Sting of Penn & Teller, winner of the 2010 Accolade Award for "Uniqueness in Documentary Filmmaking."

It might look like a children's book, but Goodnight Obama is more than just that. It's an important reminder that parody is critical in this day and age. Dr Jerome Corsi is author of Goodnight Obama, and is also head of the Washington, DC News Bureau for Alex Jones and Infowars.com. The two discuss his newest book, as well as what Jerome is expecting out of President Trump, and where we are in the business cycle. Key Takeaways: [1:10] The idea behind Jerome's Goodnight Obama book [6:41] Whether people who didn't vote for Trump are going to be pleasantly surprised when they realize what he's doing in office [17:30] What Trump means when he talks about "infrastructure spending" isn't what most liberals think [21:46] According to the idea of business cycles we're due for a recession. Is it going to hit Trump, will he avoid it, or is the idea of a business cycle outdated? [24:23] The USA return to a carbon based economy Websites: www.WND.com www.twitter.com/Jerome_Corsi www.GoodnightObama.com

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 38, originally published in November 2010. Jason Hartman talks with Geoffrey Simmons about the CERTS program and emergency preparedness. Have you thought about the following questions lately? 1. Who are CERTS? 2. Are most people prepared? You do you think they were as disasters around the world seem to appear on nightly news every day. 3. What basic preparation do people need to have around their home for preparedness? At school? At work? 4. What are the important drills in preparation? 5. What should your children know? 6. What about people with pets, what should they do? 7. How does one know to shelter-in-place versus evacuate? And how does a person prepare for either possibility? 8. What about important papers, photos, family heirlooms? 9. Do you have a list of important Do's and Don'ts? 10. Where can I get more information and/or training? Geoffrey Simmons (born 1943) is a medical doctor, author, lecturer, trainer and intelligent design advocate in Eugene, Oregon. He is a doctor of internal medicine for the Peacehealth Medical Group in Eugene, boarded in internal medicine and disaster medicine. Simmons is a fellow at the Center for Science and Culture, part of the Discovery Institute. In early 2006 Physicians and Surgeons for Scientific Integrity, headed by Rich Akins (was not established by the Discovery Institute, but as a nonprofit anti-evolution organization). Of its activities, the PSSI held a "Doctors Doubting Darwin" rally in September, 2006. Also there was PSSI tour of Spain with the Spanish version of What Darwin didn't know, to five cities, Barcelona, Malaga, Madird, Leon and Viga, ten lectures altogether. He has lectured on several college campuses, many churches and a few synagogues. Simmons also teaches disaster preparedness locally, regionally and nationally.

Philip Moeller is an award-winning financial journalist, author and entrepreneur. He also has written "Get What's Yours for Medicare: Maximize Your Coverage, Minimize Your Costs," which is designed as a companion volume to Get What's Yours for Social Security. Phil tackles aging and retirement issues for Money Magazine and PBS in his "Ask Phil" column. He is a research fellow at the Center on Aging & Work at Boston College, and also co-author of "How to Live to 100," a U.S. News & World Report e-book. Phil founded Insure.com, an Internet pioneer that became the leading online provider of consumer insurance information. He sold that business and later was a corporate communications executive for a Fortune 500 financial services firm. He then returned to journalism as a Contributing Editor at U.S. News & World Report, where he wrote The Best Life column on retirement and successful aging from 2008 to 2013. Phil graduated from Princeton University and has a master's degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where he also taught. Key Takeaways: [2:50] The importance of maximizing Social Security and Medicare, and why that's critical to your longevity [6:00] Things Medicare will pay for that help you extend your life [11:35] If there's a right time to claim Social Security benefits [16:10] Some unexpected behavioral actions that impact your health [20:10] Some secrets to happiness Website: www.GetWhatsYours.org

Today's Flash Back Friday takes us back to Episode 47. Jason Hartman interviews Jeff Anderson, a combat veteran and Master CQC Instructor, about the importance of self-defense training and Jeff's own program, Close Quarters Combat. As President of the International Society of Close Quarter Combatants, Jeff Anderson is also a Master Close Combat Instructor and decorated combat veteran of the US Military. As a lifelong student of traditional martial arts, it was his military training that led Jeff to seek out no-nonsense self-defense strategies that would work not only on the battlefield, but on the street. His training and unquenchable thirst for knowledge in the combative arts have led him to develop individual training in various "reality-based" combative arts. After 10 years of military training in elite infantry units around the world, Jeff began working as a security consultant and executive protection specialist for private clients and the entertainment industry, eventually earning his industry recognized Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation. In the classes and seminars Jeff began to instruct, Jeff's training philosphy and goals have always boiled down to one thing…practicality! If a technique won't work against a larger, stronger attacker (or attackers), it has no use in his arsenal! In line with this philosophy and intent on advancing the concept of "reality based martial arts" throughout the world, in 2005, Jeff created the International Society of Close Quarter Combatants, a member-based organization solely focused on promoting instructors and training designed to help martial artists, law enforcement, government agencies, military, and citizens interested in self defense, develop the skills necessary to survive a violent street attack!

From a child actress on Little House on the Prairie to reporter on Fox News, Melissa Francis has come a long way. Now armed with an education in economics, Melissa has opened up in her new book Lessons from the Prairie. Key Takeaways: [4:20] Melissa's journey from actress to news woman [7:31] How Michael Landon taught Melissa about your responsibility to your job [11:26] Why it's important to remember that, in life, there are no small parts, only small actors [15:40] The dangers of the handout culture [20:18] How the stories of Little House on the Prairie still hold true today Website: www.MelissaFrancisOfficial.com