How will the upcoming US elections impact the geopolitical landscape? We recently saw an attempt on former President Trump’s life. Biden “bowed out” of running for another term. How does that play a role in upcoming elections? We’ve seen and continue to see the pollution of elections worldwide. Will things change? John Waters and Alex Krainer return to discuss the current geopolitical landscape in episode #59 of UPThinking Finance™.

• Running for office in Ireland [1:40]
• The pollution of elections worldwide [7:31]
• Dissecting the attempted assassination [12:07]
• Why the upcoming US election is important [23:12]
• It’s either Trump or hell on earth [29:06]
• The dictatorship of compassion [38:54]
• Will we see an awakening in Europe? [44:29]
• John and Alex’s final thoughts [52:18]

John Waters and Alex Krainer are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or Capital Investment Advisers.

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• Alex Krainer's TrendCompass
• John Waters Unchained

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What is the status of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)? How could creating global division ultimately lead to humanity’s loss of control? How can we open our eyes and really see what’s going on before it’s too late?

In this episode of UpThinking Finance™, Melissa Ciummei—an independent investor and researcher in Northern Ireland—returns to revisit CBDCs, the balance of power, and what individuals can do to fight for their freedom.

• The status of CBDCs [1:03]
• Eyes are being opened [16:33]
• Division is the ultimate goal [30:35]
• The status of Ireland [37:40]
• The world’s perception of the US [40:04]
• Melissa’s final thoughts [45:36]
• We must hope in humanity [50:37]

Melissa Ciummei is not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or Capital Investment Advisers.

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The financial professionals associated with LPL Financial may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state.

• BIS Annual Report 2023/2024
• CBDCs and the Coming Reset with Melissa Ciummei, Ep #35
• CBDC Tracker

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Tom Luongo is a former research chemist and part-time goat farmer. He publishes the “Gold Goats ‘N Guns” blog, a monthly newsletter, and records podcasts. His work is also published in Bitcoin magazine and syndicated regularly on sites like ZeroHedge, Investing.com, etc. Tom has a unique way of connecting geopolitical dots. In this episode of UPThinking Finance™, I pick his brain about some of the latest things he’s written about.

• The parallels between Shadowfist and geopolitics[1:56]
• The last 10 years of history [12:53]
• Does the long-term end goal ever change? [22:18]
• Welcome to Splitsville [28:09]
• Is it “every man for himself?” [34:17]
• LIBOR, SOFR, and the Fed [38:03]
• Chevron, Trump, and Jarkesy [49:00]

Tom Luongo is not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or Capital Investment Advisers.

Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC.

The financial professionals associated with LPL Financial may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state.

• The Jarkesy Case
• Shadowfist

• Tom’s Patreon
• Gold Goats ‘N Guns

• Capital Investment Advisers
• On LinkedIn

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