Holistic Survival Show - Economic Crisis

Jack Cashill is an independent writer and producer and, on a contractual basis, the Executive Editor of Ingram's Magazine. In addition to his work with Ingram's, Jack has written for Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Weekly Standard, AmericanThinker.com, and regularly for WorldNetDaily. Within the last decade Jack has written seven books of non-fiction — First Strike, Ron Brown's Body, Hoodwinked, Sucker Punch,What's the Matter with California, and Deconstructing Obama. Three of his books have cracked Amazon's top ten list. Jack has produced a score of documentaries for regional PBS and national cable channels, including the Emmy Award-winning, The Royal Years. Jack has a Ph.D. from Purdue University in American studies, has taught media and literature at Purdue and at Kansas City area universities, and served as a Fulbright professor in France Key Takeaways: [2:38] Jack's thoughts on the Brexit [4:15] Who the base of the left are these days [7:19] Where the breakthrough came in terms of creating a culture that would create a long term, successful economy [9:40] Where the contempt for our culture is derived [13:05] How greed pervaded all layers of our culture in the 2008 housing crisis, not just the lenders like the media portrayed [16:33] How the Jewish code and the usury ban led to a helpful (but not exactly healthy) relationship between the two [19:30] Whether the bible conflicts when it comes to credit [21:50] What we need to make capitalism succeed [23:31] Why we need to question the root cause of things, not just address the symptoms, or else we end up hurting the people we're trying to help [26:16] What actually happened with TWA 800 Website Mentioned: www.cashill.com

G. Edward Griffin is a writer and documentary film producer with many successful titles to his credit. Listed in Who's Who in America, he is well known because of his talent for researching difficult topics and presenting them in clear terms that all can understand. He has dealt with such diverse subjects as archaeology and ancient Earth history, the Federal Reserve System and international banking, terrorism, internal subversion, the history of taxation, U.S. foreign policy, the science and politics of cancer therapy, the Supreme Court, and the United Nations. His better-known works include The Creature from Jekyll Island, World without Cancer, The Discovery of Noah's Ark, Moles in High Places, The Open Gates of Troy, No Place to Hide, The Capitalist Conspiracy, More Deadly than War, The Grand Design, The Great Prison Break, and The Fearful Master. G. Edward Griffin is a recipient of the Telly Award for excellence in television production, the creator of the Reality Zone Audio Archives, and President of American Media, a publishing and video production company in Southern California. He has served on the board of directors of The National Health Federation and The International Association of Cancer Victors and Friends and is Founder and President of The Cancer Cure Foundation. He is the founder of The Coalition for Visible Ballots, a grassroots organization for the elimination of vote fraud made possible by electronic vote-counting systems. He is publisher of Unfiltered News, a weekly analysis of world events, and is Founder and President of Freedom Force International. Key Takeaways: [1:40] How Ed got interested in writing about the topic of cancer [5:23] The treatment Ed's doctor friend was using that was disrupting the medical status quo [7:22] Whether this is a preventative solution or a treatment plan [9:04] The 4 components of amygdalin (one of them will throw a scare into you) [12:20] How amygadlin can take out cancer cells when ingested [14:20] Why this solution isn't being gobbled up by the big pharmaceutical companies [18:18] Whether this is an all or nothing thing or if you can do this concurrently with "standard" cancer treatments [20:44] Why apricot seeds technically could release toxic components, but unless you go crazy eating a ton of them, you're safe [23:32] Why Ed thinks what he's learned is so important and how we can make cancer an oddity [25:33] Stories of places without cancer Website Mentioned: www.realityzone.com

Howard Blum is an American author and journalist. Formerly a reporter for the The Village Voice and The New York Times, Blum is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and the author of several non-fiction books, including the New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award winner American Lightning: Terror, Mystery, the Birth of Hollywood, and the Crime of the Century. Key Takeaways: [1:52] Howard's angle in The Last Goodnight that differentiates it from other World War II stories [5:10] Betty Pack's impact on the war [7:29] The making of Hollywood [10:17] If government agencies are hiring more "honey trap" women for spying and the growth of women in the field world wide [14:08] Howard's belief of the possibility of contact with extraterrestrials [16:08] Howard's world take about how it's a different view depending on if you're a reporter or citizen Websites Mentioned: www.howardblum.com www.facebook.com/theauthorhowardblum

Avik Roy is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He is also the opinion editor at Forbes, and has advised Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on policy. In 2015, Roy was a senior advisor to former Texas governor Rick Perry; in 2012, he served as a health care policy advisor to Mitt Romney. He is the founder of Roy Healthcare Research, an investment research firm, and previously was an analyst and portfolio manager at Bain Capital and J.P. Morgan. Roy is the principal author of The Apothecary (the Forbes blog on health care policy and entitlement reform), as well as author of Transcending Obamacare: A Patient-Centered Plan for Near-Universal Coverage and Permanent Fiscal Solvency (2014) and How Medicaid Fails the Poor (2013). His research interests include the Affordable Care Act, universal coverage, entitlement reform, international health systems, veterans' health care, and FDA policy. Key Takeaways: [1:34] Avik's "near universal" healthcare idea [3:52] How the government could spend less money than we spend today, yet cover more people with better coverage [6:47] How much of an impact breaking up regional medical clinic monopolies could have on healthcare costs [8:56] Why it matters that we don't know how much our insurance is paying for medical care [10:58] How Medicaid is failing [13:26] Why we have to think of healthcare like any other market, and not some unique part of society [15:14] The shocking revelation that for as much as the government spends on Medicaid, it might not actually be helping people [17:28] The best way to understand Donald Trump [20:20] How closing the border would lead to rising wages Websites Mentioned: www.twitter.com/avik www.forbes.com/opinion www.facebook.com/forbesaroy

Paul Vigna is a markets reporter for The Wall Street Journal, covering equities and the economy. He writes for the MoneyBeat blog and hosts a daily news show of the same name. Michael J. Casey writes for The Wall Street Journal, covering global finance in his "Horizons" column. He is a frequent contributor to the Journal's MoneyBeat blog and co-authors the daily "BitBeat" with Paul Vigna. He is the host of the book-themed video series "WSJ Afterword" and a frequent guest on and host of "The News Hub" and "MoneyBeat." Paul & Michael are co-authors of the new book The Age of Cryptocurrency. Key Takeaways: [1:12] How Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are challenging the world order [3:14] How money not backed by a government is possible [5:17] Anyone can make a cryptocurrency, including governments [6:58] How you can set up your own cryptocurrency [9:30] The issue of concentration of ownership in Bitcoin and how it can be made more democratic [12:16] If governments will use regulation to end cryptocurrency but how it would be pretty hard to do [15:52] Decentralized exchanges and the Block Chain can be used for things such as copyrights, and how the Block Chain makes your claim irrefutable, and how you can do it [18:58] Don't think of this as a currency, but rather an exchange of information [22:16] What, if anything, the average person should be doing with cryptocurrency right now [22:58] Different potential ways to invest in cryptocurrencies Websites Mentioned: www.theageofcryptocurrency.com www.wsj.com

Dr. Uma Valeti is CEO and Co-Founder of Memphis Meats. Uma is laser focused on advancing the commercial viability of meat farmed directly from real meat cells. A cardiologist by training, he believes that meat that is safe and sustainable should be good for the body and the soul. Uma was one of the early Board members of New Harvest, a non-profit dedicated to advancing cellular agriculture research and mainstream adoption of cultured meat. He has extensive business experience and is an investor in a variety of food and tech companies. In addition to his many contributions in health sciences, he wants his biggest contribution to be leading the development of a profitable and a world positive future food system. Fun fact: Uma has rescued several people in cardiac arrest. Key Takeaways: [2:15] When Uma first saw animals getting slaughtered, at a birthday party of all places, and how it led to Memphis Meats [4:17] The process of growing the meat from a cell [6:58] How our food is modified now and the health implications [8:54] The difference between what Uma's doing and cloning [11:05] How this creation of meat will help feed the 10 billion people Earth will have in the next 30 years [13:56] What products Memphis Meats will be bringing to market first [15:44] How lab grown meat cuts out the possibility of food contamination [17:02] The growing of their first meatball [18:26] The cost of the first meatball, and where they think they can get in the coming years [20:51] How what DOESN'T go into the meat will help it last longer and be healthier Website Mentioned: www.memphismeats.com

Jeffrey Lord, a former Reagan White House political director, is a columnist and contributing editor for The American Spectator. He is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His work has been published around the country, including The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Weekly Standard, National Review Online, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Harrisburg Patriot-News.He is also the author of the new book "What America Needs: The Case for Trump". Jason and Jeffrey recently talked about if a Trump presidency was actually possible, and, if it was, what it might actually look like.Key Takeaways:[1:42] How the media has portrayed Trump and the misportrayals of Trump supporters[4:05] The dangers of political correctness[7:40] The condescension of people toward Trump supporters and how Trump and Ronald Reagan have something in common[9:17] The history of liberal smear tactics[12:01] How a conservative like Jeffrey ended up a CNN contributor[13:21] What the average Trump supporter ACTUALLY looks like[14:48] What draws people to Trump[15:28] Why the details don't matter[20:29] The KKK relationship with the Democrats[21:46] Contrasting what Trump is suggesting doing with the Muslim nationalization process to what FDR did following Pearl Harbor to Japanese, Germans and Italians[24:19] How Trump reminds Jeffrey of a certain Eddie Murphy character[27:01] How Trump is using his media savvy to run his campaign on the cheap[30:45] What a Trump presidentcy might look like[33:04] The economy that comes from having a tough guy in the Oval OfficeWebsites MentionedWhat America Needs, The Case For Trump on Amazon

Seth M. Siegel is a businessman, activist and writer. His essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times and other publications around the world on business, political and cultural issues. Siegel has often appeared on television and has been widely quoted in major print media. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.Key Takeaways:[2:36] How Israel, a country with 60% desert, is able to be water independent and actually EXPORT water[4:14] Israel manufactures their water from sewage[5:52] The 3 ways Israel gets and uses their water that differentiate them from the rest of the world[8:30] If water is basically free, why would anyone care if they conserve it?[11:18] Highlighting some BIG differences in thinking about water between nations like the USA and Israel[14:39] The timeline of improving a nation's water situation, and why that is a big problem for the USA[15:26] Seth's listener challengeWebsites Mentioned:www.sethmsiegel.comwww.twitter.com/sethmsiegel

Chris Dancy is touted as “the Most Connected Man on Earth,” and the world is watching those connections carefully. For 25 years, Dancy has served in leadership within the technology and healthcare industries, specializing in the intersection of the two. Chris entered the public dialog concerning digital health as the media started to focus on wearable technology. He earned his moniker by utilizing up to 700 sensors, devices, applications, and services to track, analyze, and optimize his life--from his calorie intake to his spiritual well-being. This quantification enables him to see the connections of otherwise invisible data, resulting in dramatic upgrades to his health, productivity, and quality of life. A noted keynote speaker and executive workshop retreat facilitator, Chris guides organizations and audiences on a journey--a disruptive, breathtaking journey--into the future of computing, when behavior becomes the ultimate interface. Key Takeaways: [3:19] Every major corporation is surveilling you, they just have a different name for it to make it sound better 4:19] Chris tells Jason how he went about starting to collect data on himself and how he decided what to do with it [7:05] How Chris' background as a Database Analyst led him to be able to collect all his data on himself [8:59] The one piece of equipment that's already doing tracking for you, whether you know it or not [10:21] How categorizing your purchases by feeling rather than type can change the way you view your habits [11:27] Wanting to collect data is good, but data isn't very high on the food chain of your life [12:20] The internet is turning into the INNERnet [13:58] What could cause the death of apps [16:34] As technology improves, we're heading towards devices that can track anything we want, from blood oxygen to reading blood with spectral imaging [18:21] How marketing could be changed as companies are able to get more and more data about our lives and the one place on Earth that's ALREADY doing this [20:02] The new world of data collection and surveillance is new and, admittedly, scary [20:52] Whether we should be optimistic or pessimistic about the direction we're headed with technology and surveillance [23:03] What is singularity and how far off it might be [24:37] The people who are going to be the most important as we move into quantum computing Websites Mentioned: www.chrisdancy.com www.twitter.com/chrisdancy Tweetables: [6:32] "there's this interesting relationship about our lives when you experience everything through a connected interface, that you realize there's filtered information that you can benefit from" [8:03] "We're entering an age very rapidly, in the next 4 years (and I'd say we're already, it's done), where you can't afford to live without the internet" [18:08] "Disney's probably the most surveilled, convenient, safe space on Earth" [19:57] "People don't have the ability to not weaponize facts, and we live in a world full of facts and data"

Dan Brulé is a modern day teacher and healer—an innovative, unorthodox, irreverent, creative, game-changing entrepreneur. He is a master of Prana Yoga (the Hindu Science of Breath), and of Chi Kung/Qigong (Chinese Medical Breathing Exercises). Dan is a world-renown pioneer in the field of Breathwork, and leader of the worldwide Spiritual Breathing Movement, He is one of the originators of Breath Therapy, and was among the first group of Internationally Certified Rebirthers.More than 80,000 people in over 40 countries now apply Dan’s breathing exercises and techniques in their work and in their lives. Among them are Olympic champions and elite martial artists, leading psychotherapists and medical experts; monks, meditators, hospice workers, yoga teachers, performing artists, personal trainers, substance abuse and pastoral counselors, health practitioners, life coaches, and business executives.Dan is the author of: “A Formula for Transformation,” “The Principles of Breath Therapy,” “Zen and the Art of Breathing,” “Stress and Breathing,” “A Brief Introduction to Chinese Medical Breathing Exercises,” “The Art and Science of Breathwork,” and “Spiritual Breathing.”Jason had a chance to speak with Dan about some breathing techniques we can apply immediately to help us in our day-to-day life.Key Takeaways:[5:11] A breathing technique to help you feel energized[6:45] Getting started with default breathing patterns[8:22] Delving into why we don't naturally breathe the way the situation dictates[9:22] Going over some of the core breathing techniques everyone should know[11:06] A recent scientific breakthrough that is changing the way we think about the autonomic nervous system and breathing[15:34] Learning to box breathe and really steadying your breathing and create physiological changes[18:02] A transformational technique called continuous breathing[22:08] How breathing can make you feel an emotional aliveness that might scare you[23:33] The key to all breath work[35:24] The 3 points to remember when doing your breathingWebsite Mentioned:www.breathmastery.com

Edward Klein is a well-known editor, writer and public speaker with a distinguished career in American journalism. He's author of the new book "Unlikeable: The Problem with Hillary".After serving an apprenticeship as a copy boy for the New York Daily News, he went on to earn a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, which awarded him a traveling fellowship to Japan. There, he learned to speak Japanese and traveled throughout Asia as a foreign correspondent for United Press International. Upon his return to New York, he joined Newsweek, where he became foreign editor and then assistant managing editor with jurisdiction over foreign and military affairs.From Newsweek, he joined The New York Times. As editor in chief of The New York Times Magazine, he led this flagship publication of the Sunday Times to new heights of public interest and editorial excellence. During his editorship, The New York Times Magazine won the first Pulitzer Prize in its history.Since leaving The Times, Edward Klein has written many articles for Vanity Fair and other national magazines. For Parade, he wrote “Walter Scott’s Personality Parade,” the most widely read column in the English language.Key Takeaways:[1:43] What word 60% of the American public use to describe Hillary Clinton[4:16] How the current director of the FBI's reputation, Obama's legacy, and the Attorney General's desire to avoid scandal won't save Hillary if the email scandal turns out in need of an indictment[7:06] How Hillary's time as Secretary of State led to some questionable deal making[10:05] If Hillary's health is really that good, when Ed has found several suggestions that it's notWebsites Mentioned:www.edwardklein.com

Chris Martenson, PhD (Duke), MBA (Cornell) is an economic researcher and futurist specializing in energy and resource depletion, and co-founder of PeakProsperity.com (along with Adam Taggart). He is also author of the book "Prosper!: How To Prepare for the Future and Create a World Worth Inheriting" As one of the early econobloggers who forecasted the housing market collapse and stock market correction years in advance, Chris rose to prominence with the launch of his seminal video seminar: The Crash Course which has also been published in book form (Wiley, March 2011). It's a popular and extremely well-regarded distillation of the interconnected forces in the Economy, Energy and the Environment (the "Three Es" as Chris calls them) that are shaping the future, one that will be defined by increasing challenges to growth as we have known it.Key Takeaways:[4:22] How Brazil's debt and dropping commodity prices are destroying the nation[8:10] Japan's population peak and what will become of their nation once all the youth leave[12:21] What would actually happen to our economy if we actually normalized interest rates[19:26] How exposed banks might be because of their use of derivatives[24:57] Unsustainable trends that are going to have to stop, but when will the ball drop?[30:52] Why Chris has been out of the market for a few years and when he'll consider getting back in[34:00] The coming robotic revolution and how it will reshape our society[37:12] What's going to happen by 2030 that should really make us consider what we're investing in as a country[40:35] Why emotional capital is going to be so important moving forwardWebsite Mentioned: www.peakprosperity.com

Eric is from Detroit, Michigan. He was politically interested from an early age, and in the late 1960s, he began to follow political developments through magazines and the Wall Street Journal. In 1976, he attended a speech in Detroit by economist Milton Friedman. It happened to be the day that Friedman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics.From late 1973 to early 1976, Eric worked running drill presses at Detroit Broach and Machine where he was a member of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 7489. Eric’s direct political activities began in 1976 with a contribution to the Libertarian Party presidential campaign of Roger MacBride. Eric read about the sweeping regulations of campaign activities based on the 1974 Federal Election Campaign Act amendments, which were sold as a response to Watergate. Their actual intent, and the result, was to handicap challengers and therefore entrench incumbents. Many aspects of the law were ruled unconstitutional in the 1976 Buckley v. Valeo decision, but unfortunately the Supreme Court decided to rewrite the law rather than reject it.Eric is currently a part of The Wisconsin Club for Growth and Citizens for Self Governance.Key Takeaways:[4:07] How governmental resources are being used to shut down political speech[9:13] The impact of Citizens United and the truth behind it[14:06] How we can stop the entrenched politicians and impose term limits[20:31] The monologue vs dialogue mediaWebsites Mentioned:www.selfgovern.com

Patrick Wood is a leading and critical expert on Sustainable Development, Green Economy, Agenda 21, 2030 Agenda and historic Technocracy. He is the author of Technocracy Rising: The Trojan Horse of Global Transformation (2015) and co-author of Trilaterals Over Washington, Volumes I and II (1978-1980) with the late Antony C. Sutton. Wood remains a leading expert on the elitist Trilateral Commission, their policies and achievements in creating their self-proclaimed “New International Economic Order” which is the essence of Sustainable Development on a global scale. Key Takeaways:[5:36] Where Orwell and Huxley fit into technocracy[10:41] Why sustainability, while it sounds good, is a dangerous road[15:53] What's solving our problems (hint: it's not government, charities or communism) and externalities[19:33] What current threats we're facing[24:41] The quest for immortalityWebsites Mentioned:www.technocracy.news

Jason Hartman talks with Chris Horner, author of Red Hot Lies: How Global Warming Alarmists Use Threats, Fraud, and Deception to Keep You Misinformed.Christopher C. Horner serves as a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. An attorney in Washington, DC Horner has represented CEI as well as scientists and Members of the U.S. House and Senate on matters of environmental policy in the federal courts and the Supreme Court. Key Takeaways: [4:51] What's causing tens of thousands of people to die [8:48] The belief of the left that people are the problem [14:49] How people who disagree with mainstream climate change talking points are being frozen out of the conversation Websites Mentioned: www.cei.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:[6:01] How the legal system is benefiting pharmaceutical companies[12:52] Comparing the USA's vaccine rules against the rest of the world[16:36] Ways we can take action[21:52] The evidence that vaccines aren't as safe as we've been told[27:27] Why drug companies are using drugs that are dangerous for us in our vaccines and how much it would cost to change itWebsites Mentioned:www.nongmoshoppingguide.comjon.e.mica [at] isp [dot] com

Van Hipp is Chairman of American Defense International, Inc. (ADI), a Washington, DC based consulting firm specializing in government affairs, business development and public relations. He's also the author of "The New Terrorism: How to Fight It and Defeat It". From 1986 to 1989, Van Hipp served as the Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party and served as a member of the Presidential Electoral College in 1988. In 1990, Van Hipp was sworn in as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Reserve Forces and Mobilization) and served in this position during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Following the "Tailhook Scandal," Hipp was named by Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney to be the Principal Deputy General Counsel of the Navy. He served in this capacity until January 1993. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Conservative Union and The National Capitol Board of The Salvation Army. He is also on the board of the Palmetto Policy Forum and is a member of the Committee on the Present Danger. Key Takeaways:[7:43] Terrorists coming across our borders[13:38] If we actually need to worry about terror attacks since we haven't had much happen since 9/11[18:08] Things the individual can do to protect from terrorist threatsWebsite Mentioned:www.thenewterrorism.com

John Potash has been featured on CSPAN’s American History TV and has been interviewed on dozens of radio stations around the U.S. and abroad. His work has also been published in the Baltimore Chronicle, the City Paper, Covert Action Quarterly, Rock Creek Free Press, and Z magazine. He has worked counseling people with mental health issues and addictions for over twenty-five years. Key Takeaways:[5:37] The CIA's psychadelic hit list[11:47] The government's affiliation with Tupac and Dr Dre[18:05] What the government can accomplish with their drug operations[24:09] Drug legalizations impact on drug pricesWebsites Mentioned: www.johnpotash.com

Jason Hartman talks with Kevin Ring, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Families Against Mandatory Minimums, former lobbyist and associate to Jack Abramoff. Key Takeaways: [2:48] Hear about the kind of money a lobbyist can make [11:23] The amount of money he spent as a lobbyist that got him sent to prison on bribery charges. [15:03] The United States incarceration rate and the government's ability to find a crime you committed [22:21] How much money Kevin had to spend, while cooperating with the government, to defend himself in court [27:17] The dangers of privatized prisons[32:40] What people can do to change the systemWebsite Mentioned: www.famm.org

Jason Hartman talks with John Herlosky, author of A Sorcerer’s Apprentice: A Skeptic’s Journey into the CIA’s Project StargateKey Takeaways:[4:59] How things we take for granted now used to be science fiction, and what that might mean for the future[10:25] How "remote viewing" actually works[15:39] Tips on learning to remote viewWebsites Mentioned: www.asorcerersapprentice.com/

Jason Hartman talks with Erick Stakelbeck, terrorism analyst for CBN News and author of "The Brotherhood" and "Isis Exposed" Key Takeaways[4:04] What left wing ideology is ignoring and what they're hostile toward[10:18] Isis online marketing strategies[15:52] The online jihadist campaign and how we should act against it[21:20] Possible threats from our porous border Websites Mentioned: www.erickstakelbeck.com

Jason Hartman talks with award-winning author of the New York Times bestsellers Fearless and The Only Thing Worth Dying For. His first book, The Last Season, was the winner of the National Outdoor Book Award and was named by Outside magazine as one of the “greatest adventure biographies ever written.” He has dedicated his life to telling the stories of those who serve. Key Takeaways [5:43] How crack cocaine almost derailed an American hero before his career started [10:48] A Mexican-American war hero who jumped out of a helicopter into enemy fire but was forced to sit in the balcony in movie theaters when back home [14:54] How one troops ability to adapt saved an entire village [21:27] His work process and how long it can take to accurately tell events that are decades old Sites Mentioned: www.ericblehm.com Eric Blehm is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestsellers Fearless and The Only Thing Worth Dying For. His first book, The Last Season, was the winner of the National Outdoor Book Award and was named by Outside magazine as one of the “greatest adventure biographies ever written.” He has dedicated his life to telling the stories of those who serve. - See more at: http://www.ericblehm.com/about#sthash.LbFjWAuQ.dpuf Eric Blehm is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestsellers Fearless and The Only Thing Worth Dying For. His first book, The Last Season, was the winner of the National Outdoor Book Award and was named by Outside magazine as one of the “greatest adventure biographies ever written.” He has dedicated his life to telling the stories of those who serve. - See more at: http://www.ericblehm.com/about#sthash.LbFjWAuQ.dpuf

Dr Joe and Amy Alton, are the authors of the #1 Amazon bestseller in Survival Skills and Safety/First Aid “The Survival Medicine Handbook”, well known speakers, podcasters, and YouTubers, as well as contributors to leading survival/homesteading magazines. They talk to Jason about how to prepare yourself for life's potential disasters. Key Takeaways: [2:54] Find out what kinds of issues you might find yourself facing [6:30] Discover the tell tale signs of turning the corner from heat exhaustion to heat stroke [15:04] What FISH MEDICINE should actually be in YOUR kit Websites mentioned: www.doomandbloom.net

Aaron Clarey is the author of 5 books, his most current being Enjoy the Decline of America. He also an economist, running the blog Captain Capitalism. He talks with Jason about the USD status as the world's reserve currency, the current environment of political correctness, how the old economic building block of society is failing us and more. Key Takeaways: [6:25] - "pursuing such socialist and parasitic policies are not good at all for any country and should never be repeated again"[10:15] - "we no longer value a child or the family as the basic building block of the economy"[15:05] - if you want to nail it down to one thing, it's unfunded liabilities [22:30] - they don't know that by voting Obama in twice that they have fundamentally shifted the tenor of the United States. Mentioned in this episode: CaptainCapitalism.blogspot.com

Henry Vinson was slapped with a 43-count RICO indictment and was dubbed by the Washington press as the 'D.C. Madam'. Henry served five years in prison and has recently released the book Confessions of a D.C. Madam – The Politics of Sex, Lies, and Blackmail. He tells Jason his story and reveals the politicians who used his gay escort services in the late 80s. Key Takeaways: [1:45] Henry ran the largest gay escort service to have ever been exposed in Washington, D.C. [4:40] Craig Spence bugged his own house to blackmail politicians with male escorts. [7:00] In Henry's court case, he was represented by Greta Van Susteren. [9:45] The media simply doesn't report blackmail. [11:30] Henry talks about Operation Mockingbird. [14:45] Both Henry and Deborah Jeane Palfrey were dubbed the 'D.C. Madam' by media outlets. [19:00] Craig Spence and other power brokers would consistently pressure Henry to offer child prostitution services. [24:30] Who was Henry's clients? Henry shares names. [27:40] What has Henry been up to since he's been out of prison? [30:00] In Confessions of a D.C. Madam, the book shows the reader that blackmail plays a major role in American politics. Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.henryvinson.com/ https://twitter.com/henryvinson

Nick Polce is the Managing Director and a partner at Tactical Operations Support Services, LLC (TOSS). Nick has a military background and serviced the US Army Special Forces for over a decade. He talks to Jason about what he does at TOSS, how people can keep their homes secure, and the importance of having a plan in place before an emergency occurs. Key Takeaways: [1:40] Nick was a Green Beret for over 10 years. [4:00] What does Nick do for TOSS? [7:30] Simple steps to protect your home? Have an alarm system. [10:00] Nick has two to three months worth of food in case of an emergency. [11:40] You lose a lot of your rational thinking when you're stressed, which is why it's important to plan ahead before disaster strikes. [12:30] Why is Nick interested in real estate? [15:25] The sky is the limit in the way you can structure real estate deals. [16:35] Nick talks about WIIFM. Mentioned In This Episode: http://toss-llc.com/ http://wiifmgroup.com/

Bernard Kerik was an NYPD Commissioner who was sentenced to 48 months in prison for an ethics violation. For over 30 years, Bernard put bad and violent criminals away, but when he was on the inside he noticed not everyone was bad or even deserved such harsh prison sentences. He tells Jason that the criminal justice system is setup to destroy people's lives, not to reform them. What should be simple fines or suspension of licenses has turned into lengthy prison sentences. Bernard shares his story and why he firmly believes the criminal justice system needs to change. Key Takeaways: [1:54] How did Bernard go from being an NYPD Commissioner to an inmate? [7:50] Prison has become a business. [11:15] Prison creates monsters, which is why the recidivism rate won't drop. [14:15] Today we're taking people for ethics violations and we're turning them into convicted felons. [20:05] Bernard has concluded that you really don't have any constitutional rights anymore. [22:40] Has police brutally always existed or is it just more in the news? [25:10] Please visit Bernard's organization at http://accjr.org/. [26:55] How is it possible that the U.S houses 25% of the world's prisoners? Mentioned In This Episode: http://accjr.org/ From Jailer to Jailed by Bernard Kerik. Three Felonies a Day by Harvey Silverglate.

Margo Oge is the vice-chairman of the board of DeltaWing Technologies, which is currently creating a new, high-efficiency passenger car based on the DeltaWing race car. She is the retired director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality and has worked with the Environmental Protection Angey for the past 32 years. She talks to Jason about her new book, Driving the Future, and how the driver-less car will reduce carbon admissions in the future. Key Takeaways: [2:40] People in the 70s saw that in the future no one will be driving cars. [3:50] By 2018, all car models will have some sort of autonomous features. [7:40] We should see cars get 54.5 miles per gallon in 2025. [9:50] Margo believes the first driver-less car will be the Google car. [16:05] Two questions arise with the autonomous car. Who is responsible when there's an accident and what happens if the system gets hacked? [20:00] Both the government and the car industry have worked together to reduce carbon admissions. [23:50] Margo believes the Tesla is still a less polluting option than other car models. [26:10] Final thoughts? You can have a clean environment and still experience economic growth. Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.getcruise.com/ Driving The Future by Margo Oge

David “Avocado” Wolfe is the celebrity spokesperson for the kitchen appliance the NutriBullet and the co-founder of TheBestDayEver.com. He is well-known in the super foods and longevity universe and is the lead presenter for the Longevity Now Conference. He is also the author of the Longevity Now book. He talks to Jason on stem cell therapies that can repair the body, what bio dynamic food is, and how hormones affect our aging. Key Takeaways: [3:20] David Wolfe helped create the NutriBullet and Jason asks him which blender should he get. [6:45] Stem cells can help you recover in massive ways. David explains. [8:00] Why haven't we heard more about these stem cell therapies? [14:10] Moving stem cells from one part of the body to the other? How safe is it? [16:05] Who can help us do these therapies? [20:40] How well we look greatly determines how well our cells can hold/retain water. [24:20] What's bio dynamic food? [26:00] There is no such thing that one diet ca be good for everyone. [29:15] How do hormones affect our aging? [33:50] It's an amazing time to be alive. We can go out and test ourselves and literally become the best version of ourselves. Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.thebestdayever.com/ ZRTLabs.com http://www.davidwolfe.com/

Scott Schober is the CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems and the author of Hacked Again. Scott is a cyber security expert and talks to Jason on best practices to protect yourself from a hack. Jason and Scott also talk about car hacking, identify thief, drone defense, and much more on today's show. Key Takeaways: [2:05] What's happening in the world of recreational drones? Are they a threat? [4:25] How do I protect myself when I'm banking online at a public location like Starbucks? [8:10] How do we get around the NSA? [12:25] How do we defend ourselves against drone attacks? [16:30] Can terrorists jam our GPS? [19:55] How can our car get hacked? [22:20] Identify thief is very popular because it's easy to obtain personal information or credentials. [25:50] Scott likes the concept of LastPass and 1Password, but he would never store bank info on there. Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.torproject.org/ http://www.bvsystems.com/ http://www.hackedagain.com/

Gene Baur is a practicing vegan and the founder of Farm Sanctuary. He has written two books on the concept of eating mindfully and the awful conditions livestock are being raised in. He talks to Jason on antibiotic resistance in both farm life and people, hormones in our food, GMO, and much more on today's show. Key Takeaways: 3:15 – Why are farmers feeding their animals antibiotics? 7:25 – The agribusiness has an invested interesting in not finding key problems in the food system. 13:10 – Can plant foods provide the protein that humans need? 18:05 – Jason and Gene talk about hacking food DNA and creating food in a lab. 21:30 – Is it more or less expensive to eat properly? Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.wired.com/2015/04/diy-biotech-vegan-cheese/ FarmSanctuary.org

Dr. Chris Meletis is the former Executive Director of the Institute for Healthy Aging and has written 18 books on the subject of health, fertility, and natural medicine. Chris talks to Jason on the benefits of hyaluronic acid, how to keep your body healthy, hair loss, and more on today's show. Key Takeaways: 1:50 – Chris explains what hyaluronic acid is. 5:10 – By definition, people can not be deficient in hyaluronic acid. 11:40 – Why do we have cravings? 14:30 – Chris talks about his three, two, one plus one diet. 18:05 – Eating frozen vegetables is probably better than eating 'fresh' produce at the supermarket. 19:45 – People lose their hair faster when they are stressed. 22:00 – Chris touches quickly on the subject of fertility. Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.drmeletis.com/

Steven Mosher is the president of Population Research Institute and has personally witnessed forced abortions in China. He talks on the population control issue and how our economies have gotten better with the raise of more people in this episode of Holistic Survival. Key Takeaways: 2:00 – Steven saw women arrested for being pregnant in China. 3:50 – China has eliminated 400 million people from their population and they are now suffering for it. 7:25 – The elite would dictate who stays and who goes if population control became a reality. 14:51 – Who would want to go back to 1927 where there was 2 billion people and the per capita income was only $500 a year? 18:25 – The real environmental problem is not caused by people, but by poverty. 23:25 – The United States is a unique country and has saved the world from tyranny three times. Mentioned In This Episode: pop.org

Sichan Siv shares his personal story about how he escaped the Khmer Rouge and became a Cambodian Killing Fields survivor. He has written an international best selling book entitled Golden Bones and has even worked side-by-side with the President of the United States of America. He talks about why he loves the US and much more on today's show. Key Takeaways: 2:40 – Sichan was working with George Bush senior 13 years after escaping the killing fields. 8:40 – Sichan considers himself very lucky and blessed for these opportunities. 11:20 – George H.W. Bush was the most altruistic person Sichan ever met. 13:20 – Sichan talks about the time he was captured by the Khmer Rouge. 16:30 – Golden State is Sichan's most recent book. 20:50 – The founder fathers talking about the future of the United States is Sichan's favorite historical moment. 25:00 – You can not find a place like the US anywhere else in the world. 26:20 – We need to hold our government accountable to keep America beautiful. Mentioned In This Episode: Golden Bones by Sichan Siv Golden State bu Sichan Siv www.SichanSiv.com

Jason Hartman is happy to welcome John Rubino to the show. He is a second time guest and editor at DollarCollapse.com. He's out with a new book titled Money Bubble: What to Do When It Pops and talks about the book on the show. Jason asks John about his thoughts on the Switzerland and China economy. John also talks about countries who are giving out negative interest rates and some of consequences that will happen when the money collapses. Key Takeaways: 2:05 – In a growing sector of the world now, if you want to lend money to somebody, you have to pay them. 6:15 – You can lose money in a money market fund, but they don't want you to know that. 12:35 – We're taking on more debt and we're not fixing anything. 17:30 – It has nothing to do with the money, we're just making really bad policy mistakes. 22:00 – Eventually we'll borrow so much and create so much instability in the economy that people will not see US dollars as a safe heaven any more. 26:00 – John talks about Switzerland's economy. 32:15 – Since the 2008 crash, the world has taken on 57 trillions in new debt. 36:10 – Jason and John talk about the benefits of owning property. Mentioned In This Episode: I Like Local Car2Go http://www.businessinsider.com/housing-recovery-about-renters-2015-3 DollarCollapse.com The Oil Card by Jim Norman

Raymond Ibrahim is a Middle East and Islam specialist who has been widely published in a number of publications, including the New York Times, CNN, and more. He has also written two books which include The Al Qaeda Reader and, his most recent book, Crucified Again: Exploding Islam's New War on Christians. Raymond talks to Jason Hartman about extremest Islamic religious groups, US and Western intervention, and more on today's Holistic Survival show. Key Takeaways: 1:30 – We have the Taliban, Al Qaeda, and now ISIS, what's the difference between the three? 7:00 – These groups are all identical, because they're all based on the Islamic ideology. 11:15 – Islamic teachings by its nature creates dictators, not presidents or parliaments. 13:25 – Why isn't ISIS attacking Israel? 16:20 – Raymond talks about the Western definition of a moderate versus extremist Muslim. 18:45 – Christians seem to be heavily penalized by their own community if they kill someone. Why do Muslims not do the same thing? 26:45 – The president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. said, “We as Muslims have to stop being a source of misery and terror for the rest of the world.” Mentioned In This Episode: Crucified Again by Raymond Ibrahim http://www.raymondibrahim.com

Jason Hartman welcomes David Soucie as today's guest. He is a former aviation accident investigator and aviation safety inspector. David has also written books about the Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 and on airline safety. He sits down to talk to Jason about why he thinks the MH370 plane went down, known problems in aircraft safety, coverups, and much more on the Holistic Survival show. Key Takeaways: 2:30 – What really happened to the MH370 flight? 6:50 – Why can you turn the transponder off? Why is that an option? David explains. 9:55 – What really happened with TWA800? 11:40 – David talks about coverups he uncovered during the MH370 investigation. 16:10 – After the French government found Air France 447, they released a report of the things airplanes need to have in order to find planes faster. 19:15 – Countries often turn to the FAA and the NTSB for aircraft safety advice. 21:45 – Final thoughts? David says be aware of your surroundings when on an aircraft and alert airline crew if something doesn't feel right. Mentioned In This Episode: www.WhyPlanesCrash.com Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 by David Soucie Safer Skies by David Soucie @David_Soucie

Brian Sussman joins the Holistic Survival show to talk to Jason about his latest documentary with Frank Pinski about how climate change is a scam. Brian has written books such as ClimateGate and Eco-Tyranny and he is also a former meteorologist. Brian talks to Jason about how Vladimir Lenin was an environmentalist, your carbon footprint has become the new religion, a little bit about the documentary It's Easy Being Green When You Have No Choice, and much more on today's episode. Key Takeaways: 2:20 – What's the debate here? Is global warming really happening? 6:40 – Why did Nixon setup the Environment Protection Agency if he was a republican? 14:20 – Jason talks about how concrete absorbs heat and how that might affect climate calculations when in bigger cities. 15:00 – Is global warming really all that bad? 21:45 – Will we one day view dictators as environmental heroes? 24:45 – Environmental regulations don't hurt people like Al Gore, they hurt the poor. 27:05 – Do your research with an open mind and find the truth. Mentioned In This Episode: DebateMeAlGore.com GreenFlick.com

Dr. Angelo Volandes is a physician as well as the author of the new book The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care. Angelo is also the co-founder of Advance Care Planning Decisions, a non-profit foundation that aims to improve quality of care for heath care patients. Jason Hartman invites Angelo on the Holistic Survival show to talk about how to make the end of life process easier and why you should have the conversation with both your physician and family members about how you would like to be taken care of during the last moments of your life. Key Takeaways: 1:50 – Most patients prefer to die at home with their friends and family around them. 5:00 – When CPR is performed on people suffering from a major illness, although they may live, very few regain back full heart functions. 8:40 – Doctors often assume you want everything unless you otherwise state so. 11:20 – Angelo has provided a short video to help people prepare themselves with the right end of life answers and to bring the conversation up with their doctor. 15:10 – Angelo explains why the health care system has done a horrible job with hospice. 17:05 – There's a shortage of government funding in the palliative and hospice fields. Mentioned In This Episode: The Conversation by Dr. Angelo Volandes. TheConversationBook.org AngeloVolandes.com

Jason invites Ben Greenfield on to the show to talk about body performance and longevity. Ben Greenfield does a deep dive on how you can self quantify yourself and measure your body the right way. Ben also talks about how you can shorten your telomeres, his favorite travel app, and more on today's Holistic Survival show. Key Takeaways: 2:35 – A decade ago testing your hormone levels was incredibly expensive. It's cheaper than ever before to do now. 8:10 – Ben is not a big fan of wearing a device all day long. He prefers to get a blood or saliva test. 9:10 – Ben explains how you can get these tests done yourself. 15:00 – Eventually these tests will be so cheap that you'll keep them in your kitchen. 19:10 – Ask yourself two questions, “Is this nutrient dense and is this digestible?” 24:10 – Ben encourages everyone to do a Tough Mudder race. 28:50 – Ben explains a little bit about what telomeres are. 31:45 – Safari Fit is a great fitness app for when you're on the go. Mentioned In This Episode: DirectLabs WellnessFX Abundance by Peter Diamandis http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/ Safari Fit App

Jason Hartman invites Antonia Lau on the Holistic Survival show to share her opinions on the world at large and the powers that be. She is a psychic, speaker, and writer with her own radio talk show. Antonia talks to Jason about America's 1% as well as some scary stories about what's really happening in the United States that the media will refuse to talk about on today's show. Key Takeaways: 2:20 – Conspiracy theorists are actually more sane than the average person 6:30 – Antonia talks about her friend George Green who was an elite insider. 12:00 – Antonia shares a sad story about an Africa village and talks about viruses. 18:40 – The great depression had an outstanding number of millionaires. 27:20 – When we leave this life, they're not going to ask you how much money is in the bank. 30:15 – Remember, we are part of human kind. We are apart of nature. 34:00 – Antonia wants people to try and maximize both their right and left brain and what you are capable of doing. Mentioned In This Episode: http://onlyoneplan.com/ http://www.inthesecretgarden.com/

Jason Hartman welcomes Dr. Jane Orient to the Holistic Survival show. Jane is an author of the book entitled, “Your Doctor Is Not In” and is an Executive Director for the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. Jason and Jane sit down to talk about radiation concerns, how to protect yourself, brief thoughts on Ebola, and much more on this week's episode. Key Takeaways: 1:25 – Jason introduces Jane. 3:40 – Ebola lives in the animals in Africa, so it can not be totally wiped out. 5:30 – What about the radiation concerns in the sea? Jane breaks it down. 8:10 – Is there something we can regularly eat to prevent radiation poisoning? 10:50 – Jane suggests purchasing a Sirad card to measure radiation levels. 13:40 – Are we in World War 3 now? 16:00 – What about the threats of global warming? Jane shares her thoughts on this. 20:10 – Final thoughts from Jane about fear and real threats we're facing today. Mentioned In This Episode: PhysiciansForCivilDefense.org http://www.ddponline.org/

Luis Tijerina is a Comanche chief, a natural healer, and an author. Luis has written several books on the subject of natural healing, which both he and Jason talk about on the show. Luis also talks about why he decided to make a change for the better, natural healing herbs, dream interpretation, and more on this week's episode. Key Takeaways: 2:10 – Luis gives a quick overview about his life and why he decided to get into natural healing. 4:20 – Luis believes there's a herb for every illness, but unfortunately a lot of knowledge about these specific herbs has been lost. 7:30 – Luis talks about the benefits of colloidal silver and what it can do for you. 11:15 – Greasewood is also an amazing herb for curing athlete's foot. 14:00 – Are pharmaceuticals a scam? 19:00 – What's the difference between metaphysical and psychosomatic? Luis explains. 22:15 – Luis talks about an important mirror exercise that he recommends everybody to do. 24:45 – It's important to have a good connection with a higher power or God in your life. 27:10 – Luis recommends a couple of books about dream interpretation. Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.wwolfenterprises.com Man and His Symbols by Carl Gustav Jung

Dr. Norman Shealy is an 81 year old scientist that doesn't look a day over 60. He has written over 300 publications, including 23 books, and has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, and more. He joins Jason today on the Holistic Survival show to talk about lengthening telomeres, special essential oils that will help with aging and disorders, and Norman explains what The Sacred Rings are. Key Takeaways: 1:30 – Jason welcomes Norman. 1:50 – Norman talks about what DHEA is. 3:00 – Norman was able to discover how to raise DHEA levels in people. 4:50 – Using a special mattress 30-60 minutes a night, the average person had their telomeres increased by 3-4% every year. 5:30 – The electrical method to increase telomeres is not practical, so Norman worked on an essential oil method. 7:45 – Norman feels like he's 36 and has outlived the average man by 6 years so far. 11:15 – Many disorders in people have been associated with low levels of oxytocin in the body. 13:15 – After using Norman's essential oils on an autistic boy, the boy was a completely different person after two months of use. 14:15 – Norman talks about pain management and how it has helped his patients. 15:25 – Norman believes it's human instinct to help another person. Mentioned In This Episode: https://normshealy.com/ Living Bliss: Major Discoveries Along The Holistic Path by Dr. Norman Shealy.

Tad Lumpkin is the creator of The American Dream film and is a second time guest on the show. Tad does a quick review of what his film is about and then both Jason and Tad jump right into everything that's wrong in the United States including the central banking system, the federal reserve, national debt, and more. Tad's latest project is called Shock & Awe, which are 10 minute animated/live action shorts educating the public in a fun and satirical way. Key Takeaways: 2:20 – Tad breaks down what the American Dream film is about. 7:05 – The problem isn't the people in the central bank or federal reserve, the problem is the system. 10:35 – We are using our military to maintain our debt and keep kicking the can down the road. 13:10 – Despite the British being as imperialistic as they were, they still made a huge contribution to the world. 18:45 – Tad believes there's going to be a massive deflation. 23:20 – Which country can you compare the US to? Europe and China are both a mess. 25:10 – Jason and Tad talk about how bad China's economy is. 30:00 – We've got more technology than ever before to create a better life for everyone. 32:45 – The middle class showcases the health of the economy and it is shrinking in the US. 36:35 – When there was a depression in 1921, Harding and Coolidge took responsibility and cut government. There was an economic crash, but then it went right back up. 38:00 – Tad creates 10 minute shorts titled 'Shock & Awe' that tackle education, marriage, and more. Mentioned In This Episode: https://thebulletwire.com

Todd Morris appears on today's episode of the Holistic Survival Show. He is the founder and CEO of BrickHouse Security. He and his spec vial team of security specialists have worked closely with law enforcement, businesses of all sizes, media companies, and more to ensure that they're using the best security practices the market has to offer. Jason asks Todd some important questions about how people might be able to keep their real estate home safer and more protected from the latest hacks. Key Takeaways: 2:40 – The skills and costs have gotten low enough that it is cost-effective to hack a company. 6:45 – Should you put your home on Airbnb? 8:20 – How do you manage your passwords? Todd explains. 12:00 – Why are most hacks done on PCs and not on Macs? 13:45 – Todd talks about his hidden camera products that his company offers. 18:10 – What's the difference between a GPS navigator and a GPS tracker? 22:00 – Final thoughts on security updates and more. Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/ http://www.toddmorris.com/

Mark Meckler appears on today's show with Jason Hartman. He is the co-founder of the Tea Party Patriots and is the first tea party member to appear on Jason's show. Mark breaks down why the tea party is hated so much, he also talks about changing the constitution to limit government power, the growing desire to not be controlled by our government and more. Key Takeaways: 1:15 – Mark started protesting in 2009 and created the Tea Party that same year. 4:00 – Mark and associates hosted the largest multi-city protest in world history to date. 6:45 – Jason asks why do people hate the tea party so much? 12:10 – Is a balanced government budget wise? 17:10 – Mark explains how an amendment convention would work. 21:00 – People are in big support for the amendment convention and Mark lists some famous names in politics who want to see it happen. 24:00 – There are a lot of democratic states who are voting for republican representatives. 27:10 – Will we see a secession in the United States? 28:50 – Technology is dissolving a lot of government power. 30:10 – Remember, the larger the government, the smaller the citizen. Mentioned In this Episode: http://www.conventionofstates.com/ The Liberty Amendments by Mark Levin.

Today’s Holistic Survival Show sees author, Mitchell Zuckoff, as guest to describe how a straightforward swindle was transformed into months of notorious money-making in the hands of Charles Ponzi. We can learn a huge amount from the history and the figures, but Jason Hartman also steers the discussion into a more contemporary tone, asking Zuckoff for his advice on identifying bad deals and how to avoid getting sucked in. Key Takeaways 01.57 – Mitchell Zuckoff takes us through the past of the man who characterized Ponzi schemes. 06.34 – Swindles have existed for centuries, but what makes a Ponzi scheme so specific? 11.57 – Strangely, there is evidence to suggest that Ponzi’s intentions weren’t even as swindling as presumed. 17.34 – The success Ponzi had in such a short time is really mind-boggling. Consider inflation as well and you can understand why he gained such notoriety. 18.08 – It’s important that we learn from these aspects of history to not get caught up ourselves. 22.25 – Unbelievably, people are still getting caught up in scandals involving money in Nigeria. What definition of skeptical do these people live by? 27.38 – Find out more about today’s guest at www.MitchellZuckoff.com Mentioned in this episode www.MitchellZuckoff.com

Lori Ann LaRocco is Jason Hartman's guest for this episode of Holistic Survival. She has been with CNBC for the last 14 years and has written three books. Her latest book, Opportunity Knocking, has some great lessons anybody can learn about leadership and how to succeed. She sits down with Jason to talk about how you can achieve leadership success in your life as well as how important it is to understand and believe in yourself before anyone else can. Key Takeaways: 2:40 – A little bit about Lori Anna LaRocco and why she wrote her latest book, Opportunity Knocking. 4:50 – Good leaders know both their weaknesses and strengths. 7:20 – Lori talks about who Harold Hamm was and why anybody can be like him. 11:20 - Jason loves the mini bios about each leader/person that Lori wrote in her book. 16:15 – Passion is contagious! Passionate people motivate others. 18:40 – Sometimes in business you can't know everything and you must let things go. 27:00 – Believing in yourself, understanding your why, is how you will be able to live the life you want to live. 30:10 – Lori talks about her previous book, Thriving in the New Economy. 33:10 – Throughout history, people make the same mistakes over and over. Lori breaks down why this is in this segment. Mentioned in this episode Opportunity Knocking: Lessons from Business Leaders by Lori Ann LaRocco Thriving in the New Economy by Lori Ann LaRocco Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek http://loriannlarocco.wordpress.com/

Jason Hartman invites Tim Carney, author of The Big Rip-Off and Obamanomics and writer for the Washington Examiner to come on the show and give his thoughts about the huge and potentially irreversible impact that big business and big Government are having on America. They also discuss topics such as human rights to information and what you say when Goldman Sachs offers you a position. Key Takeaways 05.50 – Tim Carney provides some examples where regulation seems to have an alternate outcome to what was hoped. 10.40 – A look at the options of how we can possibly dislodge the power of big business and government. 11.52 – Politics and the economy are starting to work together because fewer people are now gaining from a specific policy. 14.23 – Government agencies don’t even have to worry about subtlety; if they want you they’ll do what they can to get you. 16.11 – Why is it that they can spy on us and we get no information about Government actions, even when they affect us? 17.48 - Big business benefits from and lobbies for big Government to the detriment of the consumer, the competitor and the tax payer. 20.28 – Technology could be our undoing or it could be our liberation. We’ll have to wait and see. 22.31 – To read Tim’s articles, head to www.WashingtonExaminer.com and his Fellowship is with the American Enterprise Institute: www.AEI.org Mentioned in this episode The Big Rip-Off by Tim Carney Obamanomics by Tim Carney www.AEI.org www.WashingtonExaminer.com