In this episode of the Gold Exchange podcast, esteemed monetary economist Judy Shelton joins hosts Ben Nadelstein and Keith Weiner to discuss her latest book, "Good as Gold: How to Unleash the Power of Sound Money."

Shelton delves into the challenges of fiscal unsustainability in the U.S. and proposes the issuance of 50-year U.S. Treasury "Treasury Trust Bonds" backed by gold to foster sound finances.

The discussion covers the impact of Federal Reserve policies on wealth distribution and inflation, the need for intellectual diversity within the Fed, and the parallels between U.S. monetary policy and Soviet-style central planning.

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Podcast Chapters

00:00 – “We are in a crisis”
02:10 – Introduction to Judy Shelton and Her Work
02:32 – Discussion on Monetary Favoritism and Wealth Inequality
03:36 – Keith Weiner’s Experience with the Federal Reserve
05:57 – False Alternatives in Monetary Policy
09:12 – Monetary Metals and the Productive Use of Gold
10:24 – Discussion on Stable Prices and Inflation Targets
12:02 – Psychological Aspects of Monetary Policy
16:05 – Intellectual Diversity at the Fed
20:31 – The Federal Reserve’s Singular Tool
24:01 – Lessons from Soviet Central Planning
26:39 – Solutions to Current Monetary Issues
27:20 – The Misconception of Gold Standards
29:59 – New Gold-Backed Bonds
32:46 – Potential Innovations in Sound Money
34:25 – Alan Greenspan’s Influence and Acceptance
38:55 – Proposals and Investor Demand
43:33 – The Overton Window and Discussion of Gold
46:58 – Winston Churchill on American Policy
49:29 – Closing Remarks
50:38 – Monetary Metals