Robert Kientz - Past the Point of No Return: America’s $40T Debt Bomb & Coming Crash

Today’s podcast guest is Robert Kientz, founder of The Freedom Report, market analyst, financial educator, author and precious metals industry participant.He focuses on macroeconomic analysis, government monetary policy, the U.S. dollar, gold and silver markets, COMEX/LBMA dynamics, de-dollarization, Austrian economics, and sound money advocacy, often from a libertarian perspectiveAUDIO IS AVAILABLE HEREPlease SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCASTNB - Recorded on Monday 24th August 2026 PM UK Time.Unlock Exclusive AccessBecome a paid subscriber to gain early access to expert interview podcasts, the Friday Commodity Wrap, Sunday Market Wrap, and premium insights like the new short & long-term traffic light system, bonus audios and exclusive mid and end month macro videos. Starting at just $9.17/month, it’s your edge for protecting wealth, spotting opportunities, and staying ahead of the markets.In this wide-ranging conversation, Robert discusses:* Why US debt has reached ~$40 trillion alongside a $1.9 trillion deficit this year* How debt-to-GDP of 115–125% sits far past the 90% “point of no return”* The $16 trillion in interest costs due over the next decade* Why 10-year Treasury yields near 5% are historically unsustainable at this debt level* The lack of any realistic political path to deep cuts in entitlements or military spending* How Fed and Treasury tools are exhausted and largely inflationary* Accelerating BRICS de-dollarization, SWIFT alternatives, and the fading petrodollar* Why midterms won’t solve the problem when both parties continue heavy spending* America following the classic 250-year cycle of dominant nations* Gold, silver, and real resources as the practical way for individuals to prepare* And much moreContact InformationYou can connect with Robert on Substack at Robert Kientz, On X and you can find other social media links at Libertarian MediaDeep Dive into World Silver Inventories and Potential Coming Price ShocksGet a FREE copy of Rob’s book by e-mailing Rob at [email protected] and mentioning The Contrarian CapitalistDISCLAIMER: Nothing in this post/podcast/video should be construed as financial or investment advice. All content is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are solely those of the author and do not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com/subscribe