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 Global Head of Research, to examine why many analysts are moving beyond the traditional 60/40 portfolio model.
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 Global Head of Research, to break down Bitcoin’s dramatic slide and what it means for consumers seeking stability.
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl and Brad Chastain to explain the sharp swings in gold and silver prices. They break down what drove the sudden pullback, why volatility doesn’t change long-term fundamentals, and how physical gold behaves differently than paper markets.
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Brad Chastain to break down Japan’s currency turmoil and why it matters to U.S. markets. They explain the risks behind the yen’s decline, potential intervention, and how currency stress abroad can ripple into gold and the global financial system.
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl and Brad Chastain to break down the current tensions over Greenland and Venezuela and why they are driving fresh waves of geopolitical pressure—and pushing gold to record highs. They also explore how resource security, global alliances, and U.S. policy decisions are reshaping markets in real time.
As tensions rise between the Federal Reserve and the White House, gold is once again in the spotlight. On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes sits down with Philip N. Diehl—President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint—and Brad Chastain, Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to break down the growing political pressure surrounding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and why it matters for investors.
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, to unpack the market shock triggered by escalating tensions in Venezuela.
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, to assess whether gold can sustain its strength following an extraordinary 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 Director of Education, to revisit the defining moments that shaped gold’s breakout performance in 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, to break down silver’s remarkable run and what’s fueling its 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. Together, they explore why gold continues to play a meaningful role during the holiday season—from traditional gifts to strategic IRA decisions.
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—and what that means for the country.
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. Together, they examine the growing conversation around 50-year mortgages and what this unusual proposal says about affordability in today’s economy.
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 an in-depth look at market liquidity and the Federal Reserve’s next move.
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 in the U.S. Treasury and Senate Finance Committee, Diehl recounts a four-decade career defined by leadership, innovation, and public service.
Explore what’s really inside today’s most popular funds. They discuss how a handful of tech giants—the “Magnificent Seven”—now dominate the S&P 500, leaving millions of 401(k)s and IRAs far less balanced than many realize. They draw parallels to past market bubbles and explain why gold’s recent strength could play a crucial role in helping Americans prepare for a potential shakeout in AI-driven markets.
Explore why central banks are buying gold at historic levels—surpassing their holdings of U.S. Treasuries. They explore how international conflicts, economic uncertainty, and evolving trade blocs are driving central banks toward gold as a stabilizing asset, and lessons everyday Americans can apply to their own savings strategies.
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 why markets may have exposed traditional stock-and-bond portfolios to excessive risk, how regular rebalancing helps maintain appropriate portfolio risk levels, and why gold is increasingly being discussed as an essential asset in today’s retirement accounts.
Gold’s momentum is grabbing the attention of Wall Street and major media outlets, and this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast explores the reasons why. Host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, U.S. Money Reserve President and former U.S. Mint Director, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education.
How the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut and expectations for more cuts are fueling silver’s rally, which is outpacing gold so far this year. The panel also explores silver’s unique dual role in technology and energy production—particularly AI and solar power—and how that demand may keep momentum strong, even as economic conditions shift.
