Mel Mattison is an investor, author, and a former fintech executive. In this conversation we talk about the role of the Federal Reserve, why they historically have not been independent, who is to blame for current debasement, why gold and bitcoin are so important, and what Mel would do if he was Fed chair.

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• 0:54 - Intro
• 2:18 - The role of the Federal Reserve and are they independent?
• 8:31 - Who is to blame for currency debasement?
• 11:21 - Historical rundown of central banks and financial system
• 16:38 - What changes would Mel make if he was Fed chair?
• 31:09 - What will happen with gold and bitcoin?
• 44:39 - What’s the argument to own stocks and real estate?
• 49:24 - MMT and AI impact on lower interest rates
• 55:51 - Is Mel buying anything other than gold or bitcoin?