My guest today is Lawrence Lepard, the founder and managing partner of Equity Management Associates, a fierce advocate for sound money and a respected voice in the world of gold, Bitcoin, and monetary policy. He has dedicated his career to educating people on the dangers of fiat currency debasement and the importance of protecting wealth through sound money & alternative assets. His latest book, The Big Print, breaks down the coming monetary crisis in a way that anyone—whether a seasoned investor or an everyday person—can understand. In this conversation, Larry shares insights into how the current financial system is reaching a breaking point, why central banks are quietly hoarding gold, and why Bitcoin is the most important technological breakthrough in monetary history. We also dive deep into the inevitable shift toward alternative reserve assets, the long-term trajectory of Bitcoin, and why personal sovereignty through self-custody is more critical than ever. Enjoy!

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-- CHAPTERS –

00:00 Coming Up…

01:31 Online Scams & Larry’s Ban from X

09:18 Introduction to Larry

10:49 Why Larry Wrote ‘The Big Print’

18:39 When’s The Next Big Print?

21:45 You’ve Always Lived In An Inflationary World

25:06 Fiat Economies’ Tipping Point in Public’s Trust

30:11 Media’s Protection of The Fiat Cartel

33:08 Gold and Its Current Market Dynamics

37:04 Will Bitcoin Replace Gold?

41:14 Bitcoin’s Mindset Shift & The Real Opportunity for Change

43:53 Will Bitcoin Survive?

48:00 Networking Businesses as Investments 

52:30 The Rise of Alternative Reserve Currencies to USD

56:20 The New Monetary Order & Assets

1:01:28 Larry’s Message Of Hope

1:05:00 Larry’s Events Schedule