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.
Explore how slowing employment and rising economic pressures are shaping market sentiment and Federal Reserve policy. They also explore why gold, a trusted safe haven in financial storms, has outperformed stocks—through market busts and booms alike.
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, Philip N. Diehl, former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, a seasoned veteran of financial planning education, join host Mike Barnes to examine the many forces propelling gold’s upward 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 U.S. Mint Director, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education. Together, they explain why rebalancing is essential for protecting portfolios as markets shift.
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, to discuss fresh signs of economic slowdown. They explore how weaker job numbers, persistent inflation concerns, and mounting tariffs are influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
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 break down how newly passed legislation could accelerate the use of stablecoins—digital...
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 U.S. Mint Director, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, to explore the growing political pressure on the Federal Reserve. With President Trump openly criticizing and...
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 U.S. Mint Director, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, to analyze the June inflation report and the possible effects of new U.S. tariffs. While current inflationary...
In 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 U.S. Mint Director, and Brad Chastain, Director of Education for U.S. Money Reserve, to explore the rising tensions in the Middle East and the far-reaching economic consequences. The...
