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FTM 502: The Decline of the American Empire

January 21, 2026·41 min·4 clips

Robinson warns that U.S. intervention in Venezuela sets a dangerous 'template' for China to seize Taiwan.

Host Jerry Robinson argues that the United States is exhibiting clear signs of imperial decline in 2026, driven by unsustainable debt, eroding dollar dominance, and fracturing geopolitical alliances. He connects this historical analysis to practical investment advice, reviewing asset classes like stocks, gold, and crypto, and offering strategies to profit during market volatility.

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A sober macro warning that turns empire history into portfolio discipline.

Jerry Robinson uses Episode 502 to connect the U.S. economy to a familiar warning about debt, power, the dollar, and the rise and fall of empires. He moves from history to market implications in plain language, then brings it back to U.S.

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If you want a serious macro warning with direct market takeaways.

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