FTM 507: Empire of Debt

The United States is rapidly approaching $40 trillion in national debt—and there’s no sign of slowing down.In this episode, Jerry Robinson takes a hard look at America’s growing debt crisis and what it really means beneath the surface.From exploding deficits to trillion-dollar interest payments, the numbers are becoming impossible to ignore. And yet, Washington continues spending with little restraint.In this episode:• Why U.S. debt has surged from $9T to nearly $40T• How interest payments are becoming one of the largest federal expenses• The real cost of empire and global military spending• Why inflation is the hidden consequence of runaway debt• Signs that global confidence in the U.S. financial system may be shiftingPlus, Jerry shares his latest market insights, including:• S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 trends• Gold and silver outlook• Bitcoin and crypto sentiment• Oil and U.S. dollar movementsThis episode closes with a sobering reminder about debt, currency, and long-term stability.