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The Secret War on Cash

The Secret War on Cash

By: Dean Heskin
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The U.S. Government and Federal Reserve are fighting against cash on many fronts. Banks must now report cash withdrawals or deposits of $10,000 or more. Furthermore, banks must report to the government any financial behavior on your part it arbitrarily deems "suspicious" or "unusual."
The World Economic Forum and World Bank are touting the creation of an international digital currency, an increasing number of businesses and venues in the U.S. have become "cashless" and the devaluation of the dollar has been in full swing in recent years.
Swiss America CEO Dean Heskin says we need to be aware of the campaign against cash due to current and coming policies and prepare for what is to come through our podcast, THE SECRET WAR ON CASH, powered by Swiss America.Swiss America Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Layoffs, 401(k) Cuts, and the Real Economy

    Layoffs, 401(k) Cuts, and the Real Economy
    Apr 9 2026
    In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine two major signs of economic strain: rising layoffs and weakening retirement behavior. The conversation begins with reported Oracle job cuts and the difficult position facing H-1B visa holders, who may have only 60 days to secure new employment before being forced to leave the country. The episode explores how AI-driven efficiency and corporate downsizing may put pressure on both foreign workers and U.S. workers alike.
    The discussion then turns to retirement stress, including the report that one in four workers has cut their 401(k) contribution rate, while participation is slipping and more Americans are borrowing against retirement savings to cover basic living expenses. Dean and Chris argue that these trends may reveal deeper weakness in the real economy than headline market averages suggest.
    Key topics include:
    • Oracle layoffs and the 60-day pressure on H-1B visa holders
    • how AI may accelerate workforce cuts in tech and beyond
    • why more workers are reducing retirement contributions
    • the growing use of 401(k) loans to cover living costs
    • whether markets are reflecting real household financial conditions
    • why gold and silver remain important hedges during economic stress
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    11 mins
  • Oil Shock, Inflation, and the Real Threat Ahead

    Oil Shock, Inflation, and the Real Threat Ahead
    Apr 7 2026
    In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the growing strain on global supply chains and why the economic fallout from conflict may be much deeper and longer-lasting than many consumers expect. The discussion covers delayed oil disruption, rising fuel costs, supply lag, and the way inflation can spread from energy into transportation, food, fertilizer, packaging, and other everyday goods. The episode also explores why recent volatility in gold and silver does not necessarily change the long-term bullish case for precious metals. As the hosts explain, rising energy pressure can feed inflation, interest-rate stress, debt strain, and continued erosion in the dollar’s purchasing power, making hard assets an important part of the broader conversation. Key topics include:
    • global supply-chain lag and delayed disruption
    • why current fuel pressure may be only the beginning
    • how inflation spreads into multiple sectors of the economy
    • the connection between energy stress, debt, and currency debasement
    • why gold and silver remain important during financial instability
    • what long-term dollar purchasing-power loss means for households
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    17 mins
  • How De-Dollarization Could Hit Americans at Home

    How De-Dollarization Could Hit Americans at Home
    Apr 2 2026
    In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the ongoing push toward de-dollarization among BRICS-linked nations and discuss why countries such as Russia, China, Iran, India, and Brazil are increasingly reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar through local-currency trade and alternative financial arrangements.
    The conversation also explores the broader economic damage tied to war and supply disruption, including the impact on oil, gas, fertilizer, plastics, pharmaceuticals, food prices, and household inflation. Dean and Chris explain how disruptions in key commodities can spread across supply chains and eventually land on consumers through higher costs and reduced affordability.
    Key topics include:
    • BRICS and the rise of de-dollarization
    • Why local currencies are playing a larger role in trade
    • The connection between sanctions, debt risk, and monetary realignment
    • How supply disruptions can ripple into food and medicine costs
    • Why inflation may stay persistent even after the first shock
    • What these trends could mean for the dollar and everyday Americans
    Brought to you by Swiss America.
    Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.
    Call or text: 1-800-289-2646
    Visit: SwissAmerica.com
    Subscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing global financial order.
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    12 mins
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