58. What would you do if given the greatest power known to modern society

  Welcome back to Milkshakes, Markets, Madness. This is our brand NEW segment “WWJD – What Would Johnson Do”. This is just 1 of at least 5 videos posted exclusively on YouTube, but say tuned for more of our regular weekly YouTube content to start appearing on the podcast feeds. In the meantime, check out all the additional videos on our YouTube Channel, including the “Peek at the Week” and what is quickly becoming a fan favorite, the “Madness Edition” episodes. 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 FREE MARKET VIGILANTE In the 2nd installment of “WWJD – What Would Johnson Do”, we give Brent limitless power and place him in control of U.S. monetary policy. Will Brent genuflect to the authority of his financial overlords or will he set us free by pushing the reset button on the global financial system? Find out WWJD in this eye opening, and hopefully mind opening, discussion about Chairman Brent Johnson…or maybe we should just call him “V”. https://youtu.be/9HSRaEZ8nfQ ————————————– WWJD – What Would Johnson Do (September 22, 2023) ————————————– “WWJD – What Would Johnson Do” is a weekly video release that presents Brent with a “one or the other” question. Although the focus is usually on financial markets, you never know what odd question from the community the Milkshakes Duo will explore. *** More information about Milkshakes, Markets, Madness, and the hosts, can be found after the chapter timestamps below. *** ————— CHAPTERS ————— 00:00 – V for Vendetta intro 00:14 – Title screen and disclaimer 00:18 – Welcome to MMM 01:32 – What Would Johnson Do 03:18 – End the dollar as legal tender 04:34 – Let the market decide 06:45 – Gold bug hypocrisy 07:47 – Reset the system 10:25 – Debt for equity swap 11:51 – Option 3: More MMT 14:32 – Big topics, limited time Prisoners of the System: https://youtu.be/9Ri9NI80vaw When the Money Stops: https://youtu.be/3BrKhht-3pc 16:20 – Open your mind 21:04 – Vanity prevails 21:43 – Wrap-up 22:27 – V for Vendetta outro 22:33 – 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,...