America's Gold Authority Podcast
Are you curious about owning physical gold, silver, and other precious metals? America's Gold Authority® Podcast, presented by U.S. Money Reserve, provides information and insights into these tangible assets, exploring their role in preserving wealth and navigating market fluctuations. The experts at U.S. Money Reserve identify and break down key factors influencing gold and precious metal pricing, portfolio strategies, and how to securely acquire and store physical metals. Learn how gold and silver can play a crucial role in portfolio diversification and serve as wealth insurance during times of economic uncertainty. Stay informed with industry-leading analysis, market trends, and insider knowledge from U.S. Money Reserve’s team of trusted authorities, which includes two former Directors of the U.S. Mint, an 18-year veteran in financial and retirement planning education, and seasoned precious-metals professionals.
Episodes
49 episodes
Real Ownership: Gold’s Role When Bitcoin Unravels
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Gl...
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18:03
Understanding the Swings: What Gold Price Moves Really Mean
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Gl...
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27:22
The Dollar–Yen Connection: How Japan’s Currency Crisis Hits Home
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to unpack Japan’s growing currency crisis and why it carries serious...
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12:51
The Resource Chessboard: Greenland, Venezuela, and America’s Next Move
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Gl...
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15:51
The Fed Under Pressure: Influence, Independence, and Market Fallout
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve's Managing Director and Gl...
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14:34
Flashpoint Venezuela: Geopolitics, Markets and Gold
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director, Globa...
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20:40
2026: Looking Forward
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, t...
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19:57
Year in Review: How Gold Broke Out in 2025
On this special year-in-review episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s D...
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15:14
Silver Surge: The Case for Diversifying With Multiple Precious Metals
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education...
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18:04
The Gift of Gold: Smart Gifting & Tax Considerations for 2025
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education...
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19:34
Gold’s Reset Moment: Why the Rally Isn’t Over
Following gold’s recent rally, some owners have begun taking profits, resulting in a price dip. So, is the rally over—or is this just the beginning? On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes seeks to answer...
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16:06
The End of the Penny: The Inside Story From a Former U.S. Mint Director
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, for a behind-the-scenes look at why the penny is coming to an end—an...
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9:37
The AI Bubble: Boom, Bust, or Breakthrough?
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education...
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27:52
How We Got Here: The 50-Year Mortgage and the Cost-of-Living Spiral
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education. T...
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17:13
Market Liquidity: What It Means for Your Wallet
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, for a...
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27:28
Inside the U.S. Mint: Becoming the 35th Mint Director
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes talks with Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and 35th Director of the U.S. Mint. From his humble beginnings in Lubbock, Texas, to his pivotal roles i...
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32:37
The Index Fund Bubble: Is Your Money Safe?
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve, 35th Director of the United State Mint and former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Treasury.Index funds have ...
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23:12
Global Gold Rush: Central Banks Now Hold More Gold Than U.S. Treasuries
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education Brad Chastain, to...
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27:47
Retirement Game-Changer: Gold’s Powerful Role in 401(k)s & IRAs
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes U.S. Money Reserve’s Brad Chastain, Director of Education, along with Steven Shakespeare, Executive Director of Sales–IRA Division. Together, they explore ...
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30:37
Wall Street Bullish on Gold: What It Means for Savings & Retirement
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education. T...
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16:19
Silver’s Breakout: The Secret Rally That’s Gaining Momentum
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education...
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19:18
Fewer Jobs, Rising Pressures: What’s the Fed’s Next Move?
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, to ex...
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25:51
The Converging Forces Experts Say Are Driving Gold’s Relentless Rally
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, t...
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15:01
Gold, Crypto & Your 401(k): Understanding the New Executive Order
What does opening 401(k) plans to alternative assets really mean? On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint...
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18:17
Rebalance for Resilience: Turning Market Wins Into Lasting Portfolio Protection
Discover how regular portfolio rebalancing can help you maintain the right mix of risk and reward in today’s fast-changing markets. In this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, Pr...
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