Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, speaks with Rich Checkan, President and COO of Asset Strategies International, about why gold may be approaching its next major move.

Checkan explains why he believes gold is like a pressure cooker that is finally ready to blow, with prices potentially reaching between $7,000 & $9,000 during this bull-market run. He also examines Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent comments about Fort Knox, why Washington keeps emphasizing America’s gold reserves, & whether some of that gold may already be pledged or encumbered.

They also discuss why the United States cannot repeat Paul Volcker’s aggressive interest-rate strategy, how nearly $40 trillion in federal debt strengthens the case for gold, China’s potentially understated gold holdings, central-bank buying, Venezuela’s gold trade, & why Checkan believes the recent correction made both gold and silver significantly more attractive.

In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori:

- Why Rich Checkan believes gold is “ready to blow”

- The case for $7,000 to $9,000 gold

- Why Washington keeps talking about America’s gold

- Whether U.S. gold reserves could be pledged elsewhere

- Why today’s debt levels make Volcker-style interest rates impossible

- China’s potentially understated gold stockpile

- Why central banks continue buying gold regardless of price

- Whether the recent gold & silver correction is a buying opportunity

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Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief of Miles Franklin Media, speaks with Rob McEwen, Chairman & Chief Owner of McEwen Inc., about the growing risks facing the U.S. dollar, the Iran conflict, and what could come next for gold, silver, copper, and mining stocks.

McEwen warns that America’s reserve-currency “privilege” could be at risk if confidence in the dollar continues to deteriorate. He explains why a loss of global credibility could drive the cost of living sharply higher, potentially lead to hyperinflation, and push interest rates higher when most investors are expecting the opposite.

McEwen also shares his latest gold forecast, warning that gold could first pull back into the high $3,000s before surging to $7,500 in less than two years. He discusses the rotation into hard assets, the undervaluation of mining stocks, Tether’s growing interest in physical gold and mining assets, and why investors should be looking at gold, silver, and copper stocks now.

In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori:

- Why the dollar’s global privilege may be at risk

- Could a dollar crisis lead to hyperinflation?

- Gold at $3,500 before a surge to $7,500

- Why interest rates could move higher

- The coming rotation into gold, silver, and copper stocks

- Why Tether is buying gold and looking at mining assets

- Whether the U.S. should audit and revalue its gold reserves

- Why mining companies rarely hold gold on their balance sheets

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Miles Franklin is a trusted leader in wealth preservation, with over $12 billion in precious metals sales since 1989. Specializing in gold and silver, we help clients safeguard their wealth with real assets that stand the test of time.

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Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, speaks with legendary investor and speculator Rick Rule at the 2026 Rule Symposium in Boca Raton.

Rule explains why silver plunged from roughly $120 to $60, why he believes the decline was driven almost entirely by sentiment, and why the silver deficit may actually be getting worse. He reveals why he sold 80% of his physical silver after the market went parabolic, which silver equities he is buying now, and how banks can manipulate silver prices in the short term.

Rule also lays out his long-term outlook for $15,000 gold, $300 silver, and a structural oil shortage that he says cannot be solved by a ceasefire.

In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori:

- Why silver fell 50% despite strong supply-and-demand fundamentals

- Why Rick Rule sold 80% of his physical silver and moved into silver equities

- How short-term silver manipulation actually works in physical and futures markets

- Why Rick believes silver’s supply deficit is getting worse

- His long-term outlook for $15,000 gold and $300 silver

- Why structural underinvestment could trigger the next major oil shortage

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Join Miles Franklin Media for unfiltered financial and economic news and insights. Through expert interviews and real market intelligence, we cut through the noise and challenge the mainstream narrative. Anchored in the principles of sound money, we uncover the truth about money, markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and power – delivering credible insights to help you protect your wealth, future, and freedom.

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Miles Franklin is a trusted leader in wealth preservation, with over $12 billion in precious metals sales since 1989. Specializing in gold and silver, we help clients safeguard their wealth with real assets that stand the test of time.

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, its affiliates, owners, anchors, producers or hosts. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing said in this video should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any financial asset. You should always consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or tax expert before making any investment decisions. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.

By watching this video, you agree that neither the hosts, guests, nor Miles Franklin Media are responsible for any investment decisions you make based on the information presented. Use of this content is at your own risk.