Best Peter Zeihan Podcasts (2025)

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Xi's Power Chokehold 4:55

1h ago4:55

4:55

Xi Jinping continues to push China closer and closer to that scary edge they've been staring at for quite some time. So, what will the fall of China look like? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-xis-power-chokehold…

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2308 FBF: Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris and The Fall of Merrill Lynch and the Near Collapse of Bank of America with Author Greg Farrell 56:43

4h ago56:43

56:43

This Flashback Friday is from episode 257 published last May 1, 2012. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Greg Farrell, author of Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris, The Fall of Merrill Lynch, and the Near Collapse of Bank of America, for a discussion of the economic crash and the resulting bailouts, as well as some of the inside dealings wi…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: China's First Domino 7:14

3d ago7:14

7:14

As the pressure within the Chinese system continues to mount, you can expect to see signs as the first few things begin to crack. Those first pieces to slip will be manufactured goods, processed materials, and services. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-china…

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2307: No Monthly Payments: Your Guide to Home Equity Agreements (HEA) 39:45

5h ago39:45

39:45

Jason introduces Home Equity Investments (HEI), a growing industry where companies buy a portion of homeowners' equity, awaiting a future liquidity event like a sale or refinance, without requiring monthly payments. Hartman views this as a significant indicator of institutional investors' bullish outlook on residential real estate, similar to "buil…

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Aging Populations and Which Countries Look the Worst || Peter Zeihan 3:04

4d ago3:04

3:04

Note: This video was recorded during Peter's hiking trip in 2024 Many countries are on the brink of crisis. No, I'm not talking about political issues or potential wars. Instead, I'm looking at the aging population crisis facing a number of countries around the globe. Let's start with Japan. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeiha…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: The “Deal" With the Chinese 8:53

5d ago8:53

8:53

Trade tensions are taking their toll on an already fragile Chinese system. The US is dealing with self-sufficiency problems, but for China, it is an existential question. Will this new deal change that? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-deal-with-the-chinese…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Chinese Edition Intro 3:43

6h ago3:43

3:43

Today, we're launching into the next phase of our "Fire Hose of Chaos” series, shifting our focus from the US and onto China. Trust me, there will be no shortage of chaos in this series either. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-chinese-edition-intro…

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2306 FBF: Free Markets vs Big Government with Steve Forbes Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media and Author of ‘Freedom Manifesto’ 38:30

8d ago38:30

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 302, published last February 25, 2013. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Steve Forbes, the editor in chief of Forbes Media, to propose and attempt to answer the question: Why does government get bigger and bigger when we know it doesn’t work well? Mr. Forbes states that history proves free markets work…

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The Question of Leadership…And Management || Peter Zeihan 8:13

9d ago8:13

8:13

Everyone gets mad at me for critiquing the leader that they like, but listen...I'm out here roasting everybody. Whether it's Obama, Trump, Xi Jinping, or Grandma, nobody is safe. Okay fine, we'll leave Gram Gram out of it for today. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-question-of…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: American Brands 5:19

4d ago5:19

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Many of America's most beloved brands rely on Chinese manufacturing, but what happens when that goes away? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-american-brands

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Andrew Ang: Value Investing and Portfolio Strategies 20:32

4d ago20:32

20:32

Andrew Ang—former BlackRock executive, Columbia professor, and advisor to Sarawak’s sovereign wealth fund— explores the intersection of personal journey and professional insight in modern investing. From the severe value investing drawdown between 2018 and 2020 to the strategic comeback post-COVID vaccine announcements, Andrew unpacks lessons from …

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2305: The US Economic Ponzi Scheme: Avoiding Collapse and the Path to Stability with Les Rubin 30:15

10d ago30:15

30:15

Today Jason covers a few key real estate investing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging properties with high loan balances for inflation-induced debt destruction and better insurance claim handling. He advises against paying off mortgages, highlighting tax benefits and the "refi till you die" plan. He introduces the concept of a "…

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The Russians Continue Stirring the Romanian Pot || Peter Zeihan 5:15

11d ago5:15

5:15

Romania just held its second attempt at the first round of presidential elections, after the initial round was invalidated due to Russian interference. Looks like the Romanians are having some major déjà vu. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russians-continue-stirring-the-roman…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Agriculture 11:35

7d ago11:35

11:35

US agriculture is heading towards a major crisis, and yes, Trump's trade policies are to blame for this as well. Many of the US ag export markets are closed off, and farmers are feeling the heat. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-agriculture…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: The Fed 4:39

8d ago4:39

4:39

Jerome Powell has been on the receiving end of Trump's threats and the markets have reacted negatively to the undermining of the Fed's credibility. Here's the full picture. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-the-fed…

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The Night the Lights Went Out in Geor- er, Spain || Peter Zeihan 7:35

15d ago7:35

7:35

On Monday, April 28, a widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal. Other than our marketing guy who was on vacation in Madrid at the time claiming he "had no signal" and "couldn't work", this outage highlights a broader issue with renewable energy infrastructure. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https:…

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2304 FBF: Nominal Dollars vs Real Dollars & Understanding Investor Psychology with Investment Counselor Sara 1:26:25

10d ago1:26:25

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 304 published last Mar 6, 2013. Jason talks with investment counselor, Sara, about investor psychology, overcoming obstacles and getting out of our own way. The smoke-and-mirrors propaganda perpetuated by mainstream media (lamestream media as Sarah Palin says) in reporting the new high in the Dow Jones Industri…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Recession Time 4:08

16d ago4:08

4:08

What do you get when you mix overly aggressive trade measures and a poor economic plan? Trump's idea of a great start. Or, as I like to call it, a policy-induced recession. Here’s what’s happening. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-recession-time…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Housing Problems 5:52

17d ago5:52

5:52

Does everyone remember that bedtime story about the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf? Well, the Trump administration is doing its best wolf impression and trying to blow the entire housing industry down. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-housing-problem…

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2303: Navigating Today's Real Estate Market: Insights for Investors, The Housing Shortage and Your Investment Opportunities 40:44

13d ago40:44

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Jason talks about the current state of the housing market, emphasizing that there is no housing crash due to the low number of financially distressed homeowners. He shared updated statistics from the US Census Bureau, indicating that 39.8% of homeowners have no mortgage, and 65% have mortgages at or below 4%. Jason also highlighted the oversupply i…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Steel and Aluminum 5:05

18d ago5:05

5:05

The Trump administration has given us a masterclass on how to set supply chains ablaze using tariffs. While some supply chains are smoldering, others are raging wildfires. So, let's look at two that are in the thick of it: steel and aluminum. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-f…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Finance 9:52

15d ago9:52

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The US has known that a capital crunch was inbound for decades now. With the Baby Boomers retiring and Trump's trade policies hitting at the same time, these financial woes might sting a bit more than we thought. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-finance…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Port Fees 3:49

16d ago3:49

3:49

Today we're discussing the Trump administration's 96th tariff policy which imposes port fees on Chinese ships. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-port-fees

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Will New Zealand Dive or Thrive? || Peter Zeihan 7:26

18d ago7:26

7:26

In the past, we've chatted through the domestic issues facing New Zealand, so let's discuss the economic future of the ~5 million Kiwis in the context of the shifting global landscape. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/will-new-zealand-dive-or-thrive…

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2302 FBF: America's Economic Outlook said John Mauldin Author and Publisher of ‘Thoughts From the Frontline’ 1:07:41

22d ago1:07:41

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 298, published last February 4, 2013. On this show, Jason Hartman talks with one of his investment counselors about current events, welcomes a guest caller and also brings to our listening audience the economic outlook from renowned financial expert, John Mauldin. Mauldin discusses “spending rearrangement”, a r…

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A Concerning Update to the Russian Reach Series || Peter Zeihan 9:20

18d ago9:20

9:20

Well, the Russian Reach series needed an update, and it's not a pretty one. The infiltration of the US government by Russian interests is growing and I don't see an end in sight. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-concerning-update-to-the-russian-reach-series…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: The Green Transition Is Over 4:55

24d ago4:55

4:55

The green transition in the US has made great progress in recent years, but the wheels are falling off. This is largely due to economic pressures, lack of financing, and the new tariffs instituted by Trump. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-green-transition-is-over…

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Eric Hanno, CFA: Unlocking Opportunities in a Volatile Market 25:38

19d ago25:38

25:38

Eric Hanno, CFA, is co-head of Apollo Global Management's Apollo Aligned Alternatives (AAA) strategy. He and host Mike Wallberg, CFA, discuss the current market dynamics for semi-liquid investments amid high levels of uncertainty and volatility in public markets. Eric shares insights on consumer and business confidence trends, the impact of tariffs…

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2301: From Speculation to Stability: Building Wealth with Buy & Hold and Self-Management 48:14

21d ago48:14

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Jason discusses real estate investing, highlighting current market conditions where a slight home sales increase is overshadowed by affordability issues due to higher mortgage rates. He argues that the "in irons" market, characterized by modest price appreciation, benefits rental property owners through steady cash flow and increasing rents due to …

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Government Debt 5:12

21d ago5:12

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With everything that's going on in the US, it makes sense that foreign investors decided to dump US T-Bills. But what does this mean for the government debt market and the future of the USD? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-government-debt…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: What Is Hegseth Doing? 13:14

26d ago13:14

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Pete Hegseth, the current Secretary of Defense, has been doing his best to completely dismantle the United States' ability to fight a war now or in the future. Let's look at why this is happening... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/what-is-hegseth-doing…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Corruption || Peter Zeihan 8:07

27d ago8:07

8:07

The Trump administration has introduced a level of chaos that can only result in one thing: corruption. I'm not talking about starting a cryptocurrency or manipulating the stock market, this is deeper. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-corruption…

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Why There's No Fentanyl in Easter Eggs This Year || Peter Zeihan 3:47

28d ago3:47

3:47

US efforts against fentanyl have been ramping up. Specifically, the Trump administration has turned its focus to one specific Mexican cartel - La Familia Michoacana. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-theres-no-fentanyl-in-easter-eggs-this-year…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Bye-Bye De Minimis 4:15

29d ago4:15

4:15

The US is plugging a loophole in the trade system called "de minimis" which allowed imported goods under $800 to bypass tariffs and traditional customs processes. This system will end on May 2, and these small packages will now face a 90% tariff and $75 minimum fee. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https:/…

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2300 FBF: Paula White: Donald Trump's Faith Advisor on the President's Deep Faith 27:46

24d ago27:46

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This Flashback Friday was published last June 17, 2020 on YouTube. Pastor Paula White shares what it is like to advise Donald Trump on faith and explains the President's surprising deep faith that she discovered while working with him for 19 years. Paula gives viewers some advice on how to think about what’s occurring in our world, and to reckon wi…

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Don't Expect Many Trade Deals 6:01

1M ago6:01

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The Trump administration can put out as much trade deal fluff as they want, but the reality is that the internal dysfunction and unpredictable nature of this admin will impede most deals from ever making it out of an email chain. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/dont-expect-many-t…

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2299: Market Reality Check: Housing Trends & Investing Insights, Mortgage Rates, Construction Costs & the Rental Opportunity 24:14

26d ago24:14

24:14

Jason shared the sad news of the passing of his beloved dog, Coco, and discussed the current state of the housing market, highlighting the impact of rising mortgage rates and the challenges faced by the construction industry. He discusses the "perfect storm" impacting real estate: spiking mortgage rates, rising construction costs, labor shortages, …

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The Fire Hose of Chaos: Wait, The Recession Is Already Here? 6:48

28d ago6:48

6:48

What could have happened much, much further down the road (or even avoided given the right circumstances) is now in the headlines - the US is headed into a recession. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/wait-the-recession-is-already-here…

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