The Jay Martin Show, Released on 1/17/26

Andy Schectman joins Jay to examine how recent U.S. geopolitical actions are reshaping global capital flows and accelerating the move away from dollar dominance. The pair discuss Venezuela, Iran, BRICS expansion, and the growing role of gold and commodities as trust in America erodes.

00:00 – Why geopolitics now directly drives investment decisions
02:55 – Venezuela, regime change, and dollar-denominated oil
05:30 – BRICS, de-dollarization, and resource nationalism
09:20 – Gold, Treasuries, and the cost of U.S. financial dominance
14:15 – Military power vs. monetary credibility
18:10 – Confiscated reserves and the turning point for central banks
23:00 – America’s empire moment and historical parallels
31:30 – Federal Reserve pressure and dollar devaluation strategy
39:00 – Gold, silver, and the reshoring of strategic commodities
45:55 – Silver market stress, delivery risk, and price suppression
54:15 – Nation-states vs. paper markets: what’s changed since 2011

Andy Schectman is the President and CEO of Miles Franklin Ltd. Precious Metals. Prior to starting Miles Franklin, Ltd. in 1989, Andrew became a Licensed Financial Planner, specializing in Swiss Franc Investments and alternative investments. At Miles Franklin Ltd., a company that has eclipsed $5 billion in sales, Andrew has developed an operation that maintains trust, collaboration, and ethical behavior, superior customer service and satisfaction to better serve their clients. He is responsible for overseeing the firm’s operations and business functions; including strategy and planning, account management, finance, and new business.

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