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Are you ready to take control of your financial future? Since 2010, Jerry Robinson's Follow the Money podcast has been your go-to podcast for actionable investing strategies, proven trend trading techniques, and expert insights into the world of...
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Are you ready to take control of your financial future? Since 2010, Jerry Robinson's Follow the Money podcast has been your go-to podcast for actionable investing strategies, proven trend trading techniques, and expert insights into the world of finance. Hosted by best-selling author and investor, Jerry Robinson, this podcast is designed to help you master the financial markets, grow your wealth, and navigate today’s economic trends with confidence. From ETFs and stocks to cryptocurrency and gold, we cover the full spectrum of investing opportunities. Learn how to spot trends, identify buy signals, and avoid costly mistakes with our in-depth analysis of key market strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just starting your journey to financial freedom, you’ll find tools, strategies, and guidance to succeed. Join us as we break down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand insights, so you can make smarter money moves. Discover how to build a diversified portfolio, profit from market trends, and grow your financial independence step by step.
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Episodes
FTM 507: Empire of Debt
4/15/2026
The United States is rapidly approaching $40 trillion in national debt—and there’s no sign of slowing down.
In this episode, Jerry Robinson takes a hard look at America’s growing debt crisis and what it really means beneath the surface.
From exploding deficits to trillion-dollar interest payments, the numbers are becoming impossible to ignore. And yet, Washington continues spending with little restraint.
In this episode:
• Why U.S. debt has surged from $9T to nearly $40T
• How interest payments are becoming one of the largest federal expenses
• The real cost of empire and global military spending
• Why inflation is the hidden consequence of runaway debt
• Signs that global confidence in the U.S. financial system may be shifting
Plus, Jerry shares his latest market insights, including:
• S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 trends
• Gold and silver outlook
• Bitcoin and crypto sentiment
• Oil and U.S. dollar movements
This episode closes with a sobering reminder about debt, currency, and long-term stability.
Duration:00:40:22
FTM 506: Stay The Course
4/1/2026
Markets are shaking. Oil is rising. Headlines are loud. But the best investors don’t panic. In this episode, Jerry explains why staying the course may be the smartest move you can make right now.
Duration:00:38:30
FTM 505: War Is Peace
3/18/2026
The United States and Israel have launched new strikes on Iran, marking a significant escalation in the Middle East.
Officials say the action was necessary. Yet reporting suggests there was no clear evidence of an imminent Iranian attack on the United States.
So what is the real threshold for war?
In this episode, Jerry breaks down:
• The latest facts surrounding the Iran escalation
• The long-standing narrative of Iran’s nuclear timeline
• The pattern of foreign conflict emerging during periods of domestic pressure
• The erosion of congressional war authority since World War II
• Why modern wars are often fought without formal declarations
Then, Jerry shifts to the markets:
• S&P 500 resilience amid geopolitical tension
• Gold, silver, and Bitcoin reactions
• Oil and the Strait of Hormuz risk
• The U.S. dollar’s role during global stress
In this new episode, Jerry breaks down the facts, the timing, and what markets are signaling.
Duration:00:40:42
FTM 504: America's Retirement Reckoning
2/18/2026
America is facing a retirement reckoning. A recent survey shows Americans believe they need $2.1 million to retire comfortably. Yet 62% have saved less than $150,000.
In this episode, Jerry breaks down:
• The structural retirement savings gap
• Why wages stopped keeping up with productivity
• The Social Security shortfall projected by 2032
• Inflation and sequence of returns risk
• Longevity and healthcare shock risk
• The Five Levels of Financial Freedom
• The Three Bucket Strategy for retirement planning
• Roth accounts, dividend income, and managing equity exposure
Retirement is not an event. It is a long-term risk management strategy.
Duration:00:49:57
FTM 503: Calm in the Chaos
2/4/2026
In this episode of Follow the Money, Jerry Robinson addresses the latest sell-off in precious metals and Bitcoin and explains why volatility is not a sign that something is broken, but the cost of admission in the financial markets.
In Segment Two, Jerry is joined by David Keller, CMT, founder of MarketMisbehavior.com, for a conversation on technical analysis, behavioral finance, and how understanding market psychology can help investors stay disciplined when volatility spikes.
The episode concludes with a reminder about mental control, patience, and perspective in uncertain markets.
Duration:00:43:22
FTM 502: The Decline of the American Empire
1/21/2026
In this episode of Follow the Money, Jerry Robinson takes a hard look at the signs pointing to America’s late-stage empire moment.
In Segment One, Jerry connects the dots between soaring national debt, currency debasement, fractured alliances, executive overreach, and rising global resistance to U.S. power. Drawing from history and current geopolitical realities, he explains why no empire lasts forever and why the warning signs are now impossible to ignore.
In Segment Two, Jerry shifts to the markets, offering sober commentary on U.S. stocks, gold, silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum, the U.S. dollar, and oil.
He also shares three practical strategies he uses to navigate position downtrends without panic, including inverse ETFs, buying put options, and disciplined dollar cost averaging.
The episode closes with a powerful reminder from Proverbs 22:7 and a final reflection on debt, freedom, and financial stewardship.
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Duration:00:41:08
FTM 501: 2026 Market Outlook
1/7/2026
In this first episode of 2026, Jerry Robinson shares his 2026 economic and market outlook and explains how he’s positioning for the year ahead.
Jerry previews three key economic forecasts shaping the new year and then walks through three investment themes he expects to outperform the S&P 500 in 2026.
The episode also includes a preview of several stocks Jerry is watching closely this year and concludes with a reflective final word on time, perspective, and enjoying the journey of life as the years move faster than we realize.
This episode is a preview of Jerry’s full 2026 Market Outlook, which is available to Follow the Money members.
Duration:00:49:39
FTM 500: Markets, Money, and Empire
12/17/2025
In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, Jerry Robinson breaks down how politics, markets, and power are colliding in real time.
Jerry begins with a look at President Trump’s recent cannabis policy pivot and the sharp rally it sparked in cannabis stocks, explaining why markets move quickly on political signals.
He then turns to Venezuela, exploring the deeper geopolitical and economic forces at play, including oil, dollar power, and America’s long history of intervention in Latin America.
In the second half of the show, Jerry delivers his latest market commentary, covering the S&P 500, gold, silver, Bitcoin, and crude oil. He explains where trends remain intact, where risks are rising, and why discipline matters more than prediction.
The episode concludes with a powerful final word that reminds us that all people are made in the image of God and therefore worthy of love and compassion.
Duration:00:33:40
FTM 499: Silver, Bitcoin, and the Fed
12/3/2025
In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, Jerry breaks down the Federal Reserve’s upcoming December meeting and why he expects a 25 basis point rate cut. He also explains the end of quantitative tightening, the concerns around Fed independence, and the possible return of future QE.
Jerry also covers silver’s fresh all time high, Bitcoin’s recent weakness, and the growing tension in Venezuela as the United States positions itself around the world’s largest oil reserves.
Duration:00:39:32
FTM 498: Safe Money vs Risk Money
11/19/2025
In today’s episode, Jerry introduces the Three Bucket Strategy, a simple framework that brings clarity to your financial life by organizing liquid assets, safe growth assets, and long-term risk growth.
He explains why so many investors feel stress during market volatility and how proper bucket planning reduces fear, panic selling, and emotional decision-making.
Jerry also shares his latest market insights ahead of Nvidia’s earnings release and tomorrow’s jobs report, both of which could move the markets.
He walks through the current set-ups in the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, gold, silver, bitcoin, and more.
The episode ends with a clear reminder of why planning beats prediction and how a steady hand wins over time.
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Duration:00:30:09
FTM 497: Crypto Under Pressure (Panic or Opportunity?)
11/5/2025
Bitcoin dips below 100K. Ethereum and altcoins slide. Stocks wobble. Gold cools off. Everywhere you look, investors are asking the same question... is this the start of something bigger?
In this episode, Jerry Robinson breaks down what’s really driving the latest market pullback and why it’s about more than just crypto. From the “AI bubble” chatter to weak manufacturing data, tariffs, and the Fed’s next move, Jerry explains how these forces are shaping sentiment across all risk assets.
You’ll also learn Jerry's timeless rules for crypto investing including how to stay disciplined through volatility, why self-custody matters, and what separates patient investors from emotional speculators.
This episode is about clarity over panic, and remembering that every correction, no matter how loud, eventually fades.
Duration:00:31:07
FTM 496: Riding the Trend (Gold Falls, Apple Soars, Bitcoin Rebounds)
10/22/2025
In this week’s episode of Follow the Money, economist and trading coach Jerry Robinson breaks down the latest moves across the markets — from gold’s biggest one-day selloff in a decade to Apple’s breakout to fresh all-time highs and Bitcoin’s rebound off recent lows.
Jerry explains why the recent pullback in precious metals was overdue, what the dollar’s decline is signaling about confidence in U.S. institutions, and how Apple’s record iPhone 17 launch is reigniting tech leadership heading into Q4.
You’ll also hear how leveraged ETFs have quietly hit record growth — and why discipline, not leverage, is the real key to success in today’s market.
Whether you trade daily or invest for the long term, this episode will help you cut through the noise, focus on the data, and—most importantly—ride the trend.
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Duration:00:37:56
FTM 495: Markets on the Move (Gold, Silver, Bitcoin & More)
9/29/2025
In this week’s Follow the Money Podcast, Jerry Robinson breaks down the latest moves across global markets as we head into Q4.
Jerry also shares a timely reminder: most headlines are noise — the signal is in the trend and the data.
🎧 Listen in for a disciplined, big-picture view of the markets and what lies ahead.
📌 Plus: details on Jerry’s brand-new Position Trading Mastery course, launching October 28 inside FollowtheMoney.com.
Duration:00:24:20
FTM 494: Washington’s Runaway Debt Machine
9/17/2025
In this episode of Follow the Money, Jerry Robinson breaks down the latest shocking U.S. fiscal data — including a $345 billion deficit in August alone — and explains how soaring interest costs are now outpacing defense spending.
Jerry explores why the Federal Reserve is cornered into cutting rates, how $7.5 trillion parked in money markets could soon flood back into risk assets, and how our January 2025 Market Outlook is tracking as Q3 ends.
This episode connects the dots between Washington’s runaway spending, the Fed’s looming pivot, and the market forces quietly preparing for what comes next.
Duration:00:42:55
FTM 493: The Gold & Silver Boom of 2025
9/3/2025
Gold and silver are in full breakout mode in 2025. In this episode, Jerry Robinson explains why the rally is happening, what it means for miners, and how investors can think strategically in this environment. He also shares his broader market commentary and some timeless wisdom about gold, silver, and sound financial stewardship.
Duration:00:45:11
FTM 492: All Eyes On The Fed
8/20/2025
This week on the Follow the Money podcast, Jerry Robinson breaks down the growing showdown between President Trump and the Federal Reserve. With Trump calling for massive rate cuts and Powell pushing back, the stage is set for a critical Jackson Hole Symposium and September Fed meeting. Jerry shares his forecast for rate cuts, walks through the latest price action in the stock and crypto markets, and closes with a powerful reminder from Benjamin Graham on the biggest risk investors face.
View online: https://followthemoney.com/podcast-all-eyes-on-the-fed/
Duration:00:40:07
FTM 491: Crypto Clarity Incoming
7/30/2025
In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, Jerry Robinson unpacks a flurry of major developments shaping the financial markets.
Segment 1 dives deep into the White House’s upcoming digital asset policy paper and what it could mean for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the future of stablecoins—now that the stablecoin bill has officially passed. Jerry also explores the Fed’s policy decision, the implications of a record-high M2 money supply, and what’s fueling the next leg of crypto momentum.
Segment 2 features timely market commentary on key charts including the S&P 500, the U.S. Dollar Index, Bitcoin, Ethereum, oil, gold, silver, and the Nasdaq 100—plus a few standout assets from our ETF and Crypto Leaderboards.
In Segment 3, Jerry closes with powerful reflections on liquidity, transparency, and how smart strategy wins when the tide goes out—featuring a memorable Warren Buffett quote as the final word.
If you're looking for clarity in chaotic markets, this episode delivers.
Duration:00:42:58
FTM 490: Crypto Week On Capitol Hill
7/16/2025
In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, economist/investor Jerry Robinson explores the latest crypto legislative developments in Washington and shares key insights on the S&P 500, U.S. Dollar, Bitcoin, and Nasdaq 100. From political power plays to price action in the markets, this new episode is packed with updates and thoughtful commentary.
Duration:00:33:49
FTM 489: The Pivot Beneath The Panic
7/2/2025
In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, Jerry Robinson analyzes the key market events and asset performance from the first half of 2025.
He highlights the sharp rebound in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, Bitcoin’s surge past $100K, and the outperformance of gold miners, European ETFs, and Smartscore 11 stocks.
The episode also explores the weakening U.S. dollar and its impact on commodities and crypto.
In the second half, Jerry shares his cautiously optimistic outlook, discussing expected Fed rate cuts, sector rotations, and emerging opportunities in tech, financials, and hard assets. He also outlines key risks, including tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and valuation pressures in big tech.
Duration:00:38:19
FTM 488: On The Edge Of War
6/18/2025
In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, Jerry Robinson explores the growing risk of U.S. involvement in the escalating Israel–Iran conflict and what it means for American interests.
Later, he analyzes the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision and the market’s obsession with the dot plot.
Finally, Jerry unpacks the Senate’s passage of the Genius Act, the first major legislation to regulate U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins.
The episode highlights how these developments signal a shift in both global power and domestic financial systems.
Duration:00:21:28