Episodios

  • 393: Panama: Why Timing Matters More Than Ever for Residency

    393: Panama: Why Timing Matters More Than Ever for Residency
    Feb 11 2026
    Many people falsely assume residency programs will be there when they’re “ready.” In reality, these programs are always evolving: investment thresholds rise, processes become more complicated, and what was once straightforward becomes harder and more expensive to achieve the same outcome. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down why Panama is seeing a surge of serious interest right now, what we learned from our recent Fly’n Buy tours, and exactly how the Qualified Investor Visa works through real estate investment. We also explain why acting sooner matters…before a major price rise right around the corner. IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in as we break down why Panama has become such an attractive destination for freedom-minded expats and investors
    • Tune in to hear why Panama’s regulatory environment is quietly creating advantages in areas like private medicine and longevity services
    • Find out why real estate investment represents the cleanest, simplest path to Panama residency for those ready to act now
    • Learn how the Qualified Investor Visa works in practice and why the investment minimum is set tonearly doublelater this year

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  • 392: Cuba: Inside the The Communist Kabuki Theatre – Mailyn Salabarria

    392: Cuba: Inside the The Communist Kabuki Theatre – Mailyn Salabarria
    Feb 4 2026
    After the fall of Maduro in Venezuela, the next question on the mind of many is, “Is Cuba next?” In today’s episode, I’m joined by Mailyn Salabarria, a Cuban refugee who left the island as an adult to rebuild her life in the United States. Mailyn and I discuss what the upheaval in Venezuela could mean for Cuba, how the regime maintains power, and what it would take to rebuild a post-Communist Cuba. Enjoy! IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in as Mailyn shares her personal story of what life was really like growing up in Communist Cuba
    • Tune in to hear Mailyn’s take on what the recent U.S. action in Venezuela could mean for Cuba, and why the communist regime in Havana continues to be a central influence on the region.
    • Find out how Cuba exports regime propaganda around the world, and how it functions as a “Kabuki theatre” for international audiences
    • Hear Mailyn’s view on how a post-Communist Cuba would have to go about “relearning” freedom

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  • 391: Davos: What Trump And Carney’s Speeches Really Mean

    391: Davos: What Trump And Carney’s Speeches Really Mean
    Jan 28 2026
    The annual gathering of global elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos is usually an easy skip. It typically features a parade of bureaucrats and technocrats, both elected and unelected, proudly touting their plans for “managing the world.” But this year, there were a couple of particularly interesting speeches from two world leaders who stand in stark opposition to one another. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down the Davos speeches from U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and why Carney’s in particular was quite surprising to hear. IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in as Marc and I break down Mark Carney’s admission that the so-called “rules-based order” has always been a mirage
    • Tune in to hear how Canada’s PM stood on a global stage in Davos and echoed ideas we’ve been hammering for years: self-sufficiency, independence, and the end of blind trust in global systems
    • Marc and I look at Trump’s speech and how his chaos-driven, “Art of the Deal” seemingly achieved his desired result regarding Greenland
    • Learn what the “Donroe Doctrine” and Trump’s push to reindustrialize the U.S. mean for the future of Latin America

    STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan-B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Prices go up after February 15th, and space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 390: Trump’s Greenland Push And A Shifting World Order 388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America? 382: Doug Casey’s Crystal Ball for 2026: The One Conversation You Can’t Afford to Miss

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  • 390: Trump’s Greenland Push And A Shifting World Order

    390: Trump’s Greenland Push And A Shifting World Order
    Jan 21 2026
    Trump has once again brought the subject of the U.S. acquiring Greenland to the forefront and is being louder than ever about its necessity. What once seemed like a joke of a headline is now being seriously entertained as a potential political reality. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, what it signals about Europe's direction, and how it fits into a broader repositioning of the geopolitical order. We also touch on a few other stories in the ever–changing landscape of global mobility, including St. Kitts tightening its CBI, new U.S. visa bond requirements, and more. IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in as Marc and I discuss Trump’s Greenland play and what was once a wild headline may become an inevitability
    • Tune in to hear why we believe Europe is becoming increasingly irrelevant and what that means going forward
    • Find out what changed with St. Kitts CBI, in another strong reminder toact swiftly and urgentlybefore programs change their requirements.
    • Learn how the U.S.'s new visa bond requirements are another signal of a rapidly changing world order

    STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America? 384: President José Raúl Mulino: Panama’s Adult in the Room 382: Doug Casey’s Crystal Ball for 2026: The One Conversation You Can’t Afford to Miss

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  • 389: Colombia: The Reality You Won’t See In The Headlines

    389: Colombia: The Reality You Won’t See In The Headlines
    Jan 14 2026
    Colombia has spent decades being defined by headlines that no longer reflect reality, which shapes how most people see the country. But the moment you set foot there, you realize it is a completely different story. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I recap our recent Colombia exploration and investment tour. We dive into what it is really like in the booming city of Medellín and the deeper lessons you can only learn by spending time with people and communities in real life. If you have been researching potential expat destinations from behind a screen, this episode will inspire you to get away from the computer and get boots on the ground. Enjoy! Note: This episode was recorded just prior to Maduro being arrested. We rearranged the schedule to air the episode discussing it last week. To get early access to the full podcast episodes, join one of our paid membership programs at ExpatMoney.com/Membership. IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Tune in to hear Marc and I discuss the unique character trait we have noticed in people from countries with “bad reputations”
    • Listen in for the behind-the-scenes story from our recent Colombia tour, including a perfect example of why travel never goes “perfect”
    • Learn why I am so bullish on Colombia as a modern, affordable place to live, invest, and plant a flag as a Plan-B destination
    • Find out how our tour group attendees got early access to major opportunities, as well as an exclusive private meeting with Colombia’s possible next President

    STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America? 387: The...
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  • 388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America?

    388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America?
    Jan 7 2026
    For decades, Venezuela has been ravaged by socialism and the rule of strongmen like Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. It is a country that has watched its most capable citizens flee for more than a decade. But after the shocking capture and arrest of Nicolás Maduro, as you can imagine, I’ve been getting questions left and right from the Expat Money community about the situation in Venezuela. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down what this arrest means for international law and geopolitical power, what it may mean inside Venezuela, and why this is not a classic “regime change” story. We also speculate on the real motives behind the move, who may be pulling strings, and where this could go next. IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in as Marc and I discuss what Maduro’s arrest means for international law and geopolitical power politics
    • Learn why this is not a traditional regime change and what that means for Venezuela internally
    • Hear our take on how this fits into Trump’s renewed focus on Latin America and the Monroe Doctrine
    • Find out what we think the real motives are, who the key players may be, and what comes next

    STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Prices go up January 10th, and space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America’s Shift Toward Freedom 365: The Bukele Effect: Inside El Salvador’s Radical Transformation 340: Expat News: Trump Sends Rubio To Panama & Javier Milei's Meme Coin Scandal

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  • 387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America’s Shift Toward Freedom

    387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America’s Shift Toward Freedom
    Dec 31 2025
    Longtime listeners of this podcast know that I have been talking about Latin America as the last real bastion of freedom for years. And the recent political shift away from its socialist past is clear evidence of this. In today’s episode, we take a look back at the highlights from the past year’s discussions of Latin America’s rising trend of freedom-oriented leaders like Javier Milei, Santiago Peña, Nayib Bukele, Jose Raúl Mulino, and more. You’ll see the clear evidence of what I’ve been shouting from the rooftops for years now: Latin America is the future. Enjoy! IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in as I explain why Latin America has shifted away from socialism and towards pro-business and pro-freedom leadership
    • Hear my breakdown of Javier Milei’s Davos speech and Argentina’s libertarian reset
    • Learn why Paraguay and Paraguay have become top Plan-B destinations, in no small part thanks to their current leadership
    • Find out why I've been calling Latin America the future hub for freedom for years now, and how these leaders are helping prove me more correct than even I could have imagined

    STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Prices go up after January 9th, and space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. RELATED EPISODES 384: Panama’s Adult in the Room: President José Raúl Mulino 365: The Bukele Effect: Inside El Salvador’s Radical Transformation 355: Santiago Peña’s Paraguay: Latin America’s New Freedom Frontier 352: Javier Milei’s Argentina: What It Means For Expats And Freedom

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  • 386: Building A 100-Year Family Legacy In A Chaotic World

    386: Building A 100-Year Family Legacy In A Chaotic World
    Dec 24 2025
    Most people plan for retirement. Some plan for their children. Almost no one plans for the next 100 years. In today’s episode, I’m joined by my colleague Marc Clair to discuss our recent Family Legacy Mastermind in St. Kitts. We dive into 100-year thinking, dynastic structures, and preparing heirs to receive wealth—plus a few recent travel stories along the way. Enjoy! IN TODAY’S EPISODE
    • Listen in to hear why I describe the airport in Miami as the “seventh layer of hell”
    • Find out why I reject the “die with nothing” mindset and see it as a failure of legacy planning
    • Learnwhichforms of capitalI believe matter more than money alone
    • Hear how I use family constitutions, governance, and trusts to build generational resilience

    STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Prices go up after January 9th, and space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Paraguay September 2025 Tour Video St. Kitts Family Legacy Mastermind Expat Money Tours Expat Money Membership Breakdown RELATED EPISODES 383: Central Asia: A Chaotic Journey Across an Overlooked Region 373: Guyana: A Trip to the World’s Fastest-Growing Economy 273: Discover Paraguay: An In-Depth Breakdown Of Our Scouting Trip

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