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Ivy Zelman explains why she sees more weakness in the U.S. housing market as mortgage rates squeeze affordability. Joining Maggie Lake, she challenges the housing shortage narrative and examines how demographics could reshape future demand.

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Zelman discusses builder incentives, land prices, private equity’s role in land banking and signs of improving rental demand. She also explains why she sees a prolonged slowdown rather than another 2008 housing crisis, alongside the pressures from construction costs and slower household formation.

Later, GBI Chief Economist Trey Reik joins Maggie Lake to weigh in on Zelman's housing outlook and what it signals about the broader economy. Reik challenges the higher-for-longer interest rate narrative, explaining why mounting U.S. debt and financial pressures could limit the Federal Reserve's ability to raise rates further. He also shares his outlook for Treasury yields, gold prices and what investors should be watching next.

Chapters:
00:00 Ivy Zelman's Warning: The Housing Market Is Weakening
00:27 How Bad Is the U.S. Housing Slowdown?
01:09 Housing Weakness Spreads to Luxury Buyers
02:34 Mortgage Rates Above 7% and Homebuilder Incentives
03:51 Home Cancellations and Builder Backlogs
04:42 Which Housing Markets Are Hurting Most?
05:23 Ivy Zelman: America Doesn't Have a Housing Shortage
06:58 Land Prices, Construction Costs and Builder Pullbacks
09:21 Private Equity and the $35 Billion Land Banking Market
10:19 Rental Market Outlook: Where Demand Is Growing
11:17 Why Young Americans Are Delaying Homeownership
12:00 Young Adults Living at Home and Housing Demand
14:36 How Demographics Could Reshape the Housing Market
15:25 Higher Mortgage Rates and the Housing Affordability Crisis
17:11 Why the Housing Industry Could Face More Pain
18:21 Berkshire Hathaway's Bet on Homebuilders
19:32 Homebuilder Consolidation and Distressed Opportunities
20:59 Could Housing Trigger Another 2008 Financial Crisis?
22:30 Robotics and the Future of Home Construction
24:40 Baby Boomers, Housing Demand and Wealth Transfer
27:12 Trey Reik Reacts to Ivy Zelman's Housing Warning
29:31 U.S. National Debt and the Fed's Interest Rate Dilemma
31:12 Why the Federal Reserve May Avoid More Rate Hikes
34:16 Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates Again in 2026?
36:10 Treasury Yields, Gold Prices and Market Risks
38:58 Trey Reik: Could $4,000 Be the Floor for Gold?

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While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

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Brett Rentmeester explains why investors should reconsider the 60/40 portfolio as debt, inflation and interest-rate cycles reshape the investment backdrop. Joining Maggie Lake, he outlines an approach that combines hard assets with exposure to innovation.

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Drawing on the Fourth Turning framework, Rentmeester discusses the pressures he sees in government debt, Social Security and healthcare, alongside opportunities in AI, robotics and blockchain. He explains his case for gradual portfolio diversification, the roles of gold and silver, and why different types of real estate require different judgments.

Chapters:
00:00 Brett Rentmeester: Is Your Portfolio Prepared for a Financial Crisis?
00:31 Why the Traditional 60/40 Portfolio May No Longer Work
02:26 The 40-Year Interest Rate Cycle and Rising Bond Risks
04:42 The Fourth Turning: Are We Entering an Economic Crisis?
06:40 America's $40 Trillion Debt Problem and Rising Interest Rates
10:20 Social Security, Healthcare Costs and Failing Institutions
14:55 Can the Midterm Elections Change America's Financial Outlook?
16:35 How to Protect Your Portfolio Against Inflation and Debt
18:49 Why Investors Need Both Hard Assets and Growth Investments
20:25 The Risks of Going All-In on Gold, Stocks or Technology
22:37 AI Stocks, Robotics and the Next Wave of Innovation
24:58 Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and Protection Against Currency Risk
27:35 Diversification Strategies for an Uncertain Economy
29:20 Housing Market Risks and Commercial Real Estate Opportunities
31:01 Final Takeaways: Protecting Wealth and Building a Resilient Portfolio

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.

While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.

The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.
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Joel Salatin explains why investing in farmland starts with understanding the farmer and the business behind the land. Joining Maggie Lake, the Polyface Farm owner explores why high food prices can coexist with struggling farms.

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Salatin shares his views on food inflation, beef prices, agricultural subsidies and the pressures shaping farmland values. He discusses regenerative farming, leasing versus owning land, direct-to-consumer sales and where he would invest in agriculture, including processing facilities and businesses that connect farmers with customers.

Chapters:
00:00 Joel Salatin: Farm Bankruptcies & Farmland Investing
00:56 Why American Farmers Are Struggling
02:56 Why High Beef Prices Aren't Helping Ranchers
04:42 Cattle Crisis: A Warning for U.S. Agriculture
08:52 Food Inflation: Temporary or Structural?
10:25 China, Soybean Exports & U.S. Food Security
12:51 How Government Subsidies Distort Agriculture
15:24 Why Farm Subsidies Inflate Farmland Prices
19:02 Farmland Prices, Interest Rates & Billionaires
21:49 Why Farmers Get So Little of Your Grocery Dollar
23:14 $30,000 vs. $800 Per Acre: The Economics of Farming
24:50 Farmland Investing: Wealth Preservation vs. Income
26:12 An Alternative 401(k): Investing Alongside Farmers
27:41 Converting Soybean Farms to Profitable Cattle Operations
32:29 Regenerative Agriculture & Lower Farming Costs
35:53 Meatpacking Giants, Monopolies & Government Regulation
40:18 Why Small Farms Struggle to Compete and Scale
43:33 Joel Salatin's Food Emancipation Plan
44:53 Where Joel Salatin Would Invest $1 Million
47:50 How Direct-to-Consumer Farming Is Changing Agriculture

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.

While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.

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The Fed may be fighting inflation with the wrong tools. Lyn Alden explains why America's debt problem is already hurting everyday Americans — and why she remains bullish on both stocks and gold.

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Joining Maggie Lake, Lyn breaks down **fiscal dominance**, why government deficits may be undermining the Fed's fight against inflation, and the widening divide between Wall Street and everyday Americans.

She makes the case for **gold, silver, copper and energy**, explains why she's not abandoning stocks, and examines whether the massive AI spending boom is creating new risks for investors. She also reveals why the demand for commodities goes far beyond data centers — and why profitable companies may have the edge.

Lyn also takes us inside **Orange Juice**, her approach to acquiring small businesses for the long term, combining permanent ownership with a Bitcoin treasury and helping companies harness AI without the short-term pressures of traditional private equity.

Chapters:
00:00 Lyn Alden: America's Debt Problem Is Already Here
00:22 Gold, Silver & Energy: Why Lyn Alden Remains Bullish
02:10 Why the Federal Reserve Can't Fix This Inflation
05:15 Oil Prices, War & the Risk of Persistent Inflation
07:40 Could the U.S. Treasury Revalue America's Gold?
10:02 Gold Revaluation: Who Wins and Who Loses?
12:04 AI Bubble Risks: Hidden Debt, Spending & Valuations
17:26 AI, Copper & Energy: What's Really Driving Commodity Demand?
19:45 Stocks vs. Gold: Why Lyn Alden Is Bullish on Both
23:35 Profitable Stocks: What Makes a Good Investment Now?
25:27 Open-Source AI, Big Tech & the Fight for Control
27:19 Aging Populations, Social Security & Government Debt
29:52 America's Two-Speed Economy: Wall Street vs. Main Street
31:35 Can Economic Inequality Continue Without a Breaking Point?
34:58 Can AI Help Small Businesses Compete With Big Tech?
38:16 Lyn Alden's Orange Juice Strategy: Bitcoin Meets Small Business
41:24 Berkshire Hathaway vs. Private Equity: A Different Investment Model
44:04 Why Small Businesses Are Considering Bitcoin Treasuries
46:43 Lyn Alden's Sci-Fi Novel: Investing in an Uncertain Future
50:25 AI, Deepfakes & the Collapse of Trust in Media

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4 Copper Stocks Positioned for the Global Supply Crunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfE7WlpbOmI

Why Gold Corrected From Its Record, and What Would Change That: https://www.wealthion.com/learn/why-gold-corrected-from-its-record/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=lyn-alden&utm_content=desc-related-gold-link

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.

While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.

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Larry McDonald predicts a 30% S&P 500 decline over the next year. But the founder of The Bear Traps Report also sees opportunities in long-term bonds, beaten-down stocks and companies that own hard assets.

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Joining Maggie Lake, the former Lehman Brothers trader explains his concerns about passive investing, AI stock valuations and S&P 500 concentration. He discusses why index highs can mask steep losses in individual companies, where he sees potential in Nike and discounted Apple bonds, and how a slowdown in AI capital spending could affect the Magnificent Seven.

McDonald also makes his case for a longer-term rotation toward energy, materials and industrials. The conversation covers gold and silver, copper demand, natural gas, central bank gold buying and why he favors certain businesses that control physical assets. He also identifies SLB, Intuitive Surgical and Baxter as companies he believes could benefit from AI through their data.

Beyond stocks and bonds, McDonald explores how stablecoins could increase demand for U.S. Treasury bills and help finance U.S. debt. He shares his views on financial repression, yield curve control and the possibility of gold revaluation as a policy tool.

The interview closes with Bitcoin, quantum computing risks and alternatives to market-cap-weighted index exposure, including equal-weight investing and changes to portfolio allocation.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 S&P 500 Crash Warning: Larry McDonald's 30% Prediction
00:37 The Dark Side of Passive Investing
02:14 AI IPOs, Market Concentration and 401(k) Risks
04:33 Has the Stock Market Already Crashed?
06:53 Apple Bonds and the Historic Bond Market Selloff
08:39 Nike Stock and Opportunities in Beaten-Down Stocks
09:56 Why Larry McDonald Predicts a 30% S&P 500 Crash
11:03 Treasury Yields and a Potential Banking Crisis
13:34 Meta's AI Spending and the Real AI Winners
16:21 Magnificent Seven Warning: The AI Spending Bubble
18:37 Inflation, Bonds and the Case for Hard Assets
20:34 Why Trillions Could Rotate Into Energy and Materials
22:48 NVIDIA Stock Warning and S&P 500 Concentration
23:55 Why China and Central Banks Are Buying Gold
26:29 Stablecoins, U.S. Treasuries and the $40 Trillion Debt Problem
30:33 Financial Repression and Yield Curve Control
34:44 Could the U.S. Government Revalue Its Gold Reserves?
37:28 TLT, Bond Market Rally and Beaten-Down Stock Opportunities
39:09 Apple Stock vs. Apple Bonds: A Contrarian Trade
41:36 AI Data Centers, Copper and Natural Gas Demand
43:47 Tether, Bitcoin and the Quantum Computing Threat
46:29 How to Diversify Beyond the S&P 500

MORE ON GOLD, COPPER & PORTFOLIO CONCENTRATION:

4 Copper Stocks Positioned for the Global Supply Crunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfE7WlpbOmI

Why Gold Corrected From Its Record, and What Would Change That: https://www.wealthion.com/learn/why-gold-corrected-from-its-record/

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.

While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.

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