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The Secret War on Cash

The U.S. Government and Federal Reserve are fighting against cash on many fronts. Banks must now report cash withdrawals or deposits of $10,000 or more. Furthermore, banks must report to the government any financial behavior on your part it arbitrarily deems "suspicious" or "unusual." The World Economic Forum and World Bank are touting the creation of an international digital currency, an increasing number of businesses and venues in the U.S. have become "cashless" and the devaluation of the dollar

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10:57

Physical Gold vs. Paper Gold: Why It Matters

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2026/04/21

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine why BRICS nations and central banks continue buying physical gold even at historically elevated prices. The discussion emphasizes that these buyers are not treating gold as a short-term trade. Instead, they see ownership of the actual metal as strategically more important than the day-to-day price itself.The episode also explores the critical difference between physical precious metals and paper-based exposure through

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11:24

The Oil Shock Warning No One Can Ignore

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2026/04/16

The war may be paused, but the financial danger is not.In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos break down why the current pause in the Iran conflict may be less a peace process and more an intermission before the next phase. They discuss the lack of common ground between the sides, the strategic implications of the standoff, and why many analysts believe a lasting agreement remains unlikely.The conversation then turns to the global economic fallout, especially the

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11:37

Why the U.S. Dollar Keeps Slipping

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2026/04/15

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the continuing decline in the U.S. dollar’s global share and what that shift may signal for the long-term financial landscape. The conversation highlights how central banks, institutions, and investors are increasingly diversifying into gold, other currencies, and non-dollar assets, while de-dollarization continues to gain traction across the global system.The discussion also turns to America’s growing debt burden,

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10:53

Layoffs, 401(k) Cuts, and the Real Economy

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2026/04/09

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine two major signs of economic strain: rising layoffs and weakening retirement behavior. The conversation begins with reported Oracle job cuts and the difficult position facing H-1B visa holders, who may have only 60 days to secure new employment before being forced to leave the country. The episode explores how AI-driven efficiency and corporate downsizing may put pressure on both foreign workers and U.S. workers

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16:44

Oil Shock, Inflation, and the Real Threat Ahead

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2026/04/07

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the growing strain on global supply chains and why the economic fallout from conflict may be much deeper and longer-lasting than many consumers expect. The discussion covers delayed oil disruption, rising fuel costs, supply lag, and the way inflation can spread from energy into transportation, food, fertilizer, packaging, and other everyday goods. The episode also explores why recent volatility in gold and silver does

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11:35

How De-Dollarization Could Hit Americans at Home

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2026/04/02

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the ongoing push toward de-dollarization among BRICS-linked nations and discuss why countries such as Russia, China, Iran, India, and Brazil are increasingly reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar through local-currency trade and alternative financial arrangements.The conversation also explores the broader economic damage tied to war and supply disruption, including the impact on oil, gas, fertilizer, plastics,

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13:46

Gold to $35,000? The Warning Investors Can’t Ignore

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2026/03/31

🎧 Audio Podcast Description Oil markets are on edge. Inflation pressures are building. And some analysts are warning that a major financial shift may be closer than most investors realize. In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the growing uncertainty tied to tensions involving Iran and the critical role of the Strait of Hormuz in global oil supply. As energy prices rise, the conversation explores how those increases ripple through transportation,

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13:00

Gas at $5.50 and Silver on Sale?

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2026/03/27

Is silver’s pullback a warning sign… or a buying opportunity? And how much more pain can households absorb at the gas pump?In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos connect two sides of the same economic story: the recent pullback in silver prices and the sharp rise in gasoline costs.Dean and Chris explain why they view silver’s drop as a temporary, paper-market-driven event, not a long-term breakdown. They point to continued demand from EVs, solar, and the broader

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13:28

Is Gold’s Pullback the Opportunity of 2026?

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2026/03/25

Is this gold selloff really a warning sign… or a buying opportunity? In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos break down the sharp drop in gold prices and explain why the real story may be happening in the difference between the paper gold market and the physical gold market. They discuss how leveraged ETFs, futures activity, and broader market stress may be driving short-term selling pressure, while physical buyers, institutions, and central banks may still see

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14:46

Could “Peak War Panic” Crash the Markets?

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2026/03/19

Could the Iran war trigger a broader global economic shock? In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine why the conflict with Iran may be moving beyond geopolitics and into the heart of the global economy. The discussion focuses on the risk of a near-term “peak war panic” moment, rising oil prices, and the possibility that disruption in the Middle East could ripple through markets, supply chains, inflation, and everyday consumer costs. Dean and Chris break

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12:25

Iran, China, India: The New Anti-Dollar Axis?

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2026/03/17

Is the world moving more decisively away from the U.S. dollar?In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine how BRICS trade, yuan internationalization, and de-dollarization initiatives continue to gain traction. The discussion focuses on China’s push to expand the yuan globally, the broader BRICS agenda to reduce dependence on the dollar, and the growing use of local currencies, payment systems, and digital mechanisms to support that shift.Dean and Chris break

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13:41

BRICS' 5-Step Plan to Replace the Dollar

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2026/03/14

Is the world moving away from the U.S. dollar?In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos explore growing efforts by BRICS nations to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar in global trade.China is promoting the internationalization of the yuan, while BRICS members continue building financial infrastructure designed to support local currency trade, alternative payment systems, and potentially a shared BRICS currency. At the same time, major trading partners such as

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13:50

BlackRock Limits Withdrawals From $26 Billion Fund

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2026/03/11

Why would investors rush to withdraw money from a $26 billion investment fund?In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, hosts Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the growing issue of liquidity risk in modern financial markets after reports that a major private credit fund managed by BlackRock restricted withdrawals.Private credit has become one of the fastest-growing corners of global finance, but events like this raise an important question: what happens when investors want their money back

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9:59

Why Big Banks Suddenly Love Gold

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2026/03/06

The banks that once dismissed gold are now forecasting major price increases.Goldman Sachs is projecting $5,400 gold.JP Morgan is forecasting $6,300 gold.Meanwhile global government debt has exploded to $348 trillion — and rising.In this episode of Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos break down why major banks are suddenly changing their tone on precious metals.Topics covered in this episode:• Why Goldman Sachs now forecasts $5,400 gold• JP Morgan’s prediction of $6,300 gold• Why

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9:44

BRICS Dump $144 Billion — What Happens Next?

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2026/03/04

BRICS Dump $144B in Treasuries as Gold Demand Hits RecordsAre we witnessing a structural shift away from the U.S. dollar?In this episode of Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos break down two major developments happening simultaneously:• BRICS nations reducing U.S. Treasury holdings by $144 billion• Global gold demand projected to reach a record 4,900 tons• Central banks accelerating gold accumulation• World Bank forecasts suggesting potential $7,000–$8,000 gold• Rising geopolitical

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15:20

Can You Put Gold in Your 401(k) or IRA?

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2026/02/26

Can you legally convert a 401(k) or IRA into physical gold?In this episode of Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos explain how Precious Metals IRAs work — including how investors can transfer retirement funds into physical gold and silver without triggering tax penalties.With metals already exceeding price forecasts this year, the discussion shifts from speculation to strategy:• How Gold IRAs are structured• Why there are no tax consequences when done properly• Liquidity inside

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10:59

Is Tariff Chaos Fueling a Gold Surge?

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2026/02/24

Tariff chaos. Supreme Court rulings. Gold above $5,100.In this episode of Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos break down the growing tariff battle — and why the market response is sending gold and silver sharply higher.Key topics:• Supreme Court blocks tariff authority• Trump responds with immediate tariff hikes• 10% → 15% increases in days• Consumer cost impact and refund confusion• Gold surging past $5,100• Safe-haven buying accelerating• Crypto outflows into physical metals•

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17:09

Will $63 Trillion Debt Push Gold as High as $10.000?

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2026/02/20

Is $10,000 gold by 2030 unrealistic — or inevitable? In this episode of Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos break down Morningstar’s projection of a potential gold supercycle and examine the fiscal forces that may be driving it. With U.S. gross federal debt projected to rise from roughly $39 trillion to $63 trillion within the next decade — and annual deficits climbing toward $3 trillion — the structural pressure on the dollar is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. This

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12:37

The Slow Erosion of Dollar Dominance

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2026/02/18

Germany is reassessing BRICS — and Deutsche Bank says the dollar has “lost its exceptionalism.”In this episode of Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos analyze two developments that may signal accelerating pressure on the U.S. dollar:• Germany signaling it was wrong to alienate BRICS nations• European efforts to build bridges with India and Brazil• Deutsche Bank stating the dollar has “lost its exceptionalism”• Investors hedging the dollar instead of running to it• AI-driven capital

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14:51

Is the AI Boom the Next Dot-Com Bubble?

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2026/02/13

From California’s controversial Super Bowl tax to unprofitable AI startups, are we seeing economic distortion build again?In this episode of Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos analyze two major trends shaping today’s financial landscape:• AI startups burning cash without profits• Comparisons to the dot-com bubble• Crypto volatility parallels• Investor risk vs tangible value• California’s “duty-day” tax on Super Bowl players• High-tax state migration trendsWith speculative capital

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