In this urgent post-election edition of On the Record, Christian Briggs and guest analyst Christopher Walker break down what may be remembered as the Democrats’ 2025 shockwave—a sweep of key races that stunned even seasoned insiders and left Republicans reeling. From New York and Virginia to California, Miami, and Detroit, the results were not just blue—they were deep blue, signaling a generational and ideological realignment across America. As Briggs notes, this wasn’t simply a political loss for conservatives—it was a cultural landslide, powered by voters under 35 who have embraced socialism, atheism, and hard-left policies as answers to unaffordable housing, inflated prices, and stagnant wages.
Walker and Briggs analyze how this wave didn’t stop at governorships and city halls but reached deep into district attorney offices, school boards, and state legislatures, where long-term influence is built. Together, they unpack how the far-left’s message of “everything for free” is resonating with millions of young Americans struggling under crushing rent and cost-of-living pressures. Yet they warn: the math doesn’t work. With France-style taxation models creeping closer to home, the pair explore how wealth flight, urban collapse, and mass exodus from blue states could follow. From Jamie Dimon’s warnings about collapsing New York real estate to the Mamdani victory in NYC—a self-proclaimed communist mayor who rejects property rights entirely—this episode paints a sobering picture of where the country may be headed if capitalism itself is abandoned.
Still, both agree there’s a path forward. The Republican Party, they argue, must reclaim the language of prosperity and principle, reconnecting with working families and younger voters who’ve never been taught the first principles of liberty and enterprise. Briggs calls for a “re-education in freedom”—not in the Orwellian sense, but a cultural renewal built on economic literacy, self-reliance, and long-term thinking. Walker insists that conservatives must stop treating elections like online battles and start engaging face-to-face with voters, especially the disillusioned middle class now adrift.
It’s not just an election recap—it’s a wake-up call. If 2025 was the year the far-left broke through, 2026 and 2028 could decide whether America remains the land of opportunity or becomes something unrecognizable. Tune in for a candid, unfiltered discussion of what went wrong, what’s next, and how to turn the tide before it’s too late.
In this straight-shooting episode of On the Record, Christian Briggs walks you through the real story behind the week’s most consequential economic events: the federal shutdown, the Supreme Court showdown over tariffs, and why the top fifth of Americans are doing fine while the bottom half is getting squeezed. Briggs unpacks how the Trump-era tariffs—still in force across key product categories—have delivered much-needed revenue for a cash-strapped federal government but now face a constitutional stress test at the U.S. Supreme Court. Are tariffs a legitimate tool under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—or are they, in effect, taxes that only Congress can authorize? He lays out the core arguments on both sides: the administration’s national-security and emergency rationale versus challengers’ claims that this is an unlawful delegation and a misuse of “emergency” authority.
Briggs explains what a ruling could mean for inflation, markets, and the fiscal picture: if tariffs are struck down, consumers may get short-term price relief, but the U.S. loses a critical revenue stream while still facing massive deficits and a near-$38 trillion debt. He also examines the shutdown’s real-world economics—from delayed data and skittish markets to the small businesses in federal hubs that live and die by weekday foot traffic. The result? The middle is muddling through, the top 20% still benefits from asset strength, and the bottom 50% bears the brunt—especially after the inflation shock that followed the Biden years’ spending surge.
But Briggs doesn’t stop at policy mechanics—he tackles first principles. If the Court decides the tariffs are unconstitutional, he argues, conservatives must respect the ruling, even if the ruling hurts in the short term; once you break the guardrails for “your” emergency, you’ve handed the other side a bigger crowbar. He also warns that AI-driven layoffs and automation are quietly amplifying the stress on lower- and middle-income households, even as productivity headlines soar—another reason to be sober, not sentimental, about what’s coming.
Bottom line: this episode offers a grounded, accessible briefing on how the shutdown, tariffs, and constitutional law collide with your cost of living—and why doing the right thing the right way matters. If you want clarity on what’s at stake—and how to position yourself before the ruling lands—you’ll find it here.
On this urgent episode of the Hard Asset Money Show, Christian Briggs strips the hype from the AI revolution and explains what it really means for your job, your portfolio, and the broader economy. From software copilots to physical robotics, AI is now automating work across medicine, law, accounting, logistics, aviation, and the home—driving a wave of layoffs that’s only just begun. Briggs breaks down why this isn’t a dot-com rerun: it’s a structural shift powered by massive data centers, semiconductors, and autonomous systems—with real risks, including black-box decisioning, skill erosion, and the concentration of power in a handful of platforms. Most importantly, he lays out where the economic value is likely to accrue (compute, power, metals, and secure data infrastructure), how workers can future-proof with AI-native skills, and why owning real assets can hedge the volatility of the machine age. It’s not just about technology—it’s about survival strategies in a world where your next boss might be an algorithm.
On this lively episode of The Hard Asset Money Show, Christian Briggs sits down with Christopher Walker for a no-BS look at the week’s biggest pressure points: the federal shutdown, tariff fears, and the surprising places the economy is actually winning. From D.C. brinkmanship to Main Street impact, they unpack how prolonged furloughs ripple through small businesses, what tariff strategy looks like beyond the headlines, and why “Made in America” continues to gather momentum despite media panic. With frank talk on inflation, mortgage dynamics, consumer spending, and how markets are reading the next few weeks, this conversation cuts through the noise. It’s not just politics—it’s how policy choices are reshaping your wallet, your work, and the next chapter of American industry.
Economic strategist Christian Briggs joins Malcolm Out Loud for a hard-hitting breakdown of the federal shutdown, China’s rare-earth dominance, and the escalating global chess game reshaping America’s economy. In this explosive episode, Briggs reveals why the government standoff isn’t really about healthcare, it’s abou trelevancy and control, and how small businesses, GDP, and everyday workers are paying the price. He then exposes China’s decades-long plan to corner the rare-earth market, dominate clean energy production, and use economic leverage as a geopolitical weapon, while explaining Trump’s bold counterstrategy of tariffs and domestic resource rebuilding. From D.C. gridlock to global power plays, this conversation unpacks the truth behind America’s most pressing financial battles—and what it will take to bring manufacturing, stability, and sovereignty back home.
America is on Day 6 of the Government Shutdown, and the blame game is heating up in Washington!
Host Riley Lewis breaks down the crisis with economist Christian Briggs, live from Washington — how Chuck Schumer’s political gamble and AOC’s growing influence are grinding D.C. to a halt. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is fighting to reopen the government, stabilize the economy, and protect YOUR paycheck. Briggs goes on to explain how the shutdown is crushing small businesses, hurting working families, and threatening the GDP. He also reveals Trump’s long-term economic strategy — using tariffs, stablecoins, and fiscal discipline to bring America back from the brink of $38 TRILLION in debt.
Will the Democrats cave?
Can Trump’s economic plan save the dollar?
And what happens if this shutdown drags on for weeks?
Find out on this explosive episode of The Real Story with Riley Lewis featuring Christian Briggs of Hard Asset Management.
On a fiery segment with host Mike, economist Christian Briggs lays out why H-1B has morphed into a corporate cost-cutting scam that suppresses U.S. wages and drains local economies. He backs Trump’s plan to slap hefty fees on H-1B hires, forcing Big Tech to either pay foreign talent fairly or finally hire qualified Americans. Briggs demolishes the “talent shortage” myth, calling it what it is: a wage-suppression strategy that ships prosperity overseas and starves U.S. communities of spending, tax revenue, and growth.
He argues a 20% wage boost would echo across Main Street. More iPhones, new cars, home remodels, pools…fueling a real economic ecosystem instead of funneling cash to corporate balance sheets. His bottom line: stop outsourcing the American Dream. If companies want top global talent, pay for it, but quit undercutting U.S. workers.
Bonus from Briggs: regarding the precious metals outlook…gold & silver is solid, but platinum is the sleeper he expects to double before gold, as nuclear and industrial demand ramps under Trump’s energy push.
The government remains closed, and the standoff in Washington is heating up. On the latest episode of NTD News Live, economist Christian Briggs warns the shutdown’s real bite will be felt by small businesses and local economies in cities with heavy federal workforces. From restaurants to daycares to tax revenues, the impact could spread quickly if the deadlock drags on. Even worse, with key jobs and inflation data delayed, markets are flying blind—risking a hit to investor confidence and even GDP.
The longer this showdown stretches, the more it favors Trump and the GOP. But with public anger rising over lawmakers collecting paychecks while workers go without, the question is: who blinks first?
In 2025, Washington sold America a lie. The GENIUS Act was billed as a safeguard against a government-run digital dollar. Instead, it opened the door to something even worse: a privatized surveillance currency.Backed by U.S. Treasuries and tethered to your identity, these “stablecoins” track every keystroke, every transaction, every move you make. And who’s running the machinery? Palantir Technologies—the CIA-linked data giant founded by Peter Thiel and Alex Karp.Palantir’s battlefield AI, once used to hunt terrorists overseas, is now repurposed to monitor ordinary Americans—your tax filings, your health records, your purchases, even your beliefs. Executive orders and billion-dollar contracts are fusing IRS, DHS, ICE, Medicare, and Social Security into one master database. Compliance is the excuse. Total control is the outcome.Critics call it a backdoor social credit system, one that can freeze your funds if you buy the wrong book, support the wrong cause, or say the wrong thing online. And with Palantir executives sliding into senior White House roles, the surveillance state isn’t just analyzing your data—it’s writing the rules.The GENIUS Act isn’t protection. It’s the blueprint for a privatized digital regime. The “stable” coin isn’t stable—it’s programmable, trackable, and permanent. And once your freedom is wired into an algorithm, flipping the switch is as easy as pressing delete.The trap is set. The system is live. The only question is—when will it come for you?
America’s affordability crisis has hit a breaking point: millions living paycheck-to-paycheck, drowning in debt, and priced out of the dream of financial security. Enter President Trump’s high-stakes counterpunch—tariffs that have already slashed the deficit and pumped record revenues into U.S. coffers. But just as tariffs prove their worth, a storm erupts inside the Federal Reserve. Joining OAN's The Real Story with Riley Lewis to analyze what’s at stake is economist and Hard Asset Management CEO Christian Briggs.
Briggs warns that the Fed—long shielded from accountability—is now ground zero in a fight over the future of America’s dollar. He explains how tariffs are reshaping U.S. finances, why the Fed’s unchecked power has fueled inflation and crushed the middle class, and whether Trump’s push to overhaul or even abolish the Fed could finally restore fairness to America’s economic system.
Briggs delivers a clear message: this isn’t just a personnel fight. It’s a referendum on who really calls the shots in the U.S. economy—and whether working Americans will be lifted up or left behind.
This isn’t just a Washington drama—it’s the future of your money.
The newly passed Genius Act is being hailed as a game-changer that could cement the U.S. dollar’s dominance in the digital age. By requiring stablecoins to be backed 1:1 with U.S. dollars or short-term Treasuries, it promises to strengthen national security, cut wire fees, and pump trillions into America’s debt market.
But economist Christian Briggs warns of the hidden dangers: shifting monetary power from the Federal Reserve to profit-driven corporations, real-time surveillance of every transaction, and the terrifying possibility of accounts frozen without due process. While it could supercharge U.S. innovation and manufacturing, in the wrong hands it could mirror China’s social credit system—where your money is controlled by politics, not freedom.
Economist Christian Briggs joins One America Network to tackle three major flashpoints shaping the economy and financial system. First, he weighs in on whether Jerome Powell should cut interest rates steadily into year’s end—arguing that inflation is hotter than reported, but a gradual 25 basis point approach could strike the right balance. Next, Briggs addresses the mortgage fraud allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook, stressing both due process and the credibility concerns for someone in such a role. Finally, he breaks down the Genius Act: while it strengthens short-term treasuries and stabilizes the dollar through stablecoins, it also creates risks of programmable money, surveillance, and political abuse if the wrong hands take control. A sharp, wide-ranging conversation on America’s economic crossroads.
In a landmark development, the Trump administration has secured a nearly 10% stake in Intel—one of America’s most critical semiconductor companies—sparking a heated debate over whether this represents smart national security strategy or creeping government overreach. Economist Christian Briggs joins The Real Story to break down why the deal could solidify U.S. dominance in the global chip race, protect against China’s push to control supply chains, and preserve domestic production capacity. But he also warns of the risks: Intel’s Foundry business isn’t profitable yet, and excessive state involvement could set a dangerous precedent resembling socialism or even communism. A high-stakes conversation about America’s technological future and the balance between safeguarding security and preserving free markets.
Economist Christian Briggs joins NTD News to analyze the Congressional Budget Office’s new forecast showing President Trump’s tariffs could slash the federal deficit by $4 trillion over the next decade. Briggs explains why tariff revenues are outpacing expectations, how upcoming Supreme Court challenges could affect their longevity, and why wage growth will be the ultimate test of success. He breaks down the timing of revenue inflows, the potential inflationary trade-offs, and how manufacturing jobs with six-figure salaries may expand the tax base and fuel GDP growth. A forward-looking conversation on whether tariffs can truly rebalance America’s fiscal path.
In this gripping episode, retired Army Major Alex Bertelli shares his extraordinary path from high-stakes combat missions with the legendary Night Stalkers to pioneering cutting-edge security technology in the private sector. He recounts hair-raising operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, lessons learned from survival school, and the brotherhood that shaped him. Today, Alex has transformed that battlefield mindset into an entrepreneurial mission, creating patented AI-driven locking systems designed to save lives in schools, offices, and critical facilities. A story of courage, innovation, and purpose, this conversation connects military precision with entrepreneurial disruption.
Economist Christian Briggs weighs in on the growing controversy over America’s monthly jobs report after significant downward revisions shook confidence in the data. Drawing parallels to corporate reporting standards, Briggs argues that economic indicators must meet the same accuracy expectations as public companies, especially when Federal Reserve policy hangs in the balance. He discusses the case for moving to a bi-monthly release cycle, upgrading outdated government data systems, and applying modern analytics to better capture the fluid reality of employment trends. The takeaway: without trustworthy numbers, policymakers, businesses, and investors are flying blind.
Economist Christian Briggs unpacks the first 24 hours of President Trump’s new tariff strategy, explaining why the immediate inflationary pinch could lead to a stronger, fairer U.S. trade landscape. While acknowledging higher short-term costs for everyday goods, Briggs points to Trump’s tactical negotiations—especially with China—as a pathway to long-term economic growth. He forecasts a potential $12 trillion injection into the economy through retirement account reforms, coupled with tax cuts or eliminations for middle-income earners. According to Briggs, Americans may start to see the benefits within 6–12 months and feel them fully in 12–18, as strategic trade deals and domestic investment take root.
Economist Christian Briggs joins the show to break down President Trump’s historic $2 trillion trade deal with Europe, calling it the most consequential agreement yet. With $750 billion in U.S. energy exports and $600 billion in foreign investment flowing into American infrastructure, manufacturing, and clean energy distribution, Briggs explains why this isn’t just a trade win—it’s a blueprint for job creation, GDP growth, and renewed industrial strength. From LNG terminals to transportation, ports, and manufacturing, this deal may trigger a bottom-up economic revival with over 200,000 new high-wage jobs. Briggs calls it a strategic masterstroke that weakens Russia, boosts U.S. competitiveness, and shores up domestic prosperity for years to come.
With President Trump’s signature, the Genius Act is now law—marking a historic step toward regulated, dollar-backed stablecoins and a potential turning point in America’s digital financial future. But is this legislation a framework for innovation or a gateway for centralized control? In this power-packed interview, Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke and Hard Asset Management CEO Christian Briggs offer sharp, divergent takes. Briggs defends the Genius Act as a vital safeguard against an overreaching Federal Reserve and an international CBDC agenda, while Hanke warns of political profiteering and crypto's slippery slope toward state-backed surveillance. Together, they dig into the risks, rewards, and global stakes of programmable money, the anti-CBDC movement, and the future of financial privacy. It’s a critical conversation that reveals what’s really at play beneath the surface of bipartisan support—and why this moment could define the next century of American money.
In this explosive episode, Christian Briggs returns to break down what nearly happened had Trump not won this term—and the centralized monetary system that was already being built behind closed doors. From Ripple’s alleged backchannel deals with Kamala Harris to the FedNow platform’s role in launching a commercial CBDC without Congress, Briggs exposes the global push toward programmable money and the power structures behind it. He explains how a coalition of lawmakers, spearheaded by Warren Davidson, Tim Scott, and Speaker Mike Johnson, rewrote the course of American finance by passing the Genius Act, Clarity Act, and Anti-CBDC bill. The goal? Keep crypto markets free, stop central bank overreach, and preserve individual control over digital assets before it's too late. What unfolded on Capitol Hill wasn’t just legislation—it was a financial firewall against a global tide.