27. S01:E22 – Gaming the Throne

  SEASON 01 – EPISODE 22 Welcome back to Milkshakes, Markets, & Madness where we invite you to share a laugh with us each week as we discuss our favorite Twitter tantrums and the madness of financial markets. If you are new to the show please read the LEARN MORE section which follows the show description and chapter timestamps further below. On our website there is an embedded video above and an audio player at the bottom of the page GAMING THE THRONE The market nervously awaits the showdown between Congress over the debt-ceiling. But, is the world prepared for a “Sovereign Savior” who dares print money without the government authorizing new debt? Learn more on the latest Milkshakes, Markets, and Madness Show. https://youtu.be/prqjNiwA_3A —————– CHAPTERS —————– 00:00 – Title screen 00:05 – Episode overview 01:23 – Disclaimer 01:25 – Video intro (11 seconds) 01:36 – Rebel Capitalist 03:10 – Two-sides to every story 04:44 – Cab Driver Dollar Derangement Syndrome 06:55 – Short term trades vs. long-term views 10:03 – Powell is not done yet 13:26 – The impact of Animal Spirits 15:56 – The naughty “S” word 17:58 – Debt default dollar short(age) squeeze 23:24 – Behind closed doors 25:54 – ZIRP and MMT 29:18 – All hail Queen Yellen 31:27 – The Power of the Purse 32:21 – What M2 is telling us 34:53 – Salutations 35:55 – Outro 36:09 – Disclaimer ——————— LEARN MORE ——————— Every week, Brent Johnson and Jon Kutsmeda invite you to share a laugh at their favorite Twitter tantrums, and the madness of financial markets. If you are tired of drawn out, jargon filled, boring financial podcasts, then tune in for Milkshakes, Markets, & Madness to enjoy the lighter side and off-topic discussions that include sports, politics, memes, travel, and whatever fun they find during the week. For anyone who is unfamiliar with our hosts, or new to the Dollar Milkshake Theory, please visit the About Us section of this website for additional links that help explain it all. —————————— JOIN THE MADNESS —————————— Share your thoughts with a comment on the YouTube Channel and hit the SUBSCRIBE button while you are there! Join us each week for another episode, released every Saturday morning Eastern Standard Time. Until then, don’t be bashful, share with us any madness you come across during the week. —————————— CONNECT WITH US —————————— To make sure you always get your weekly dose of Madness, please subscribe to our YouTube channel