America's Golden Age or Tough Times Ahead? Col. Macgregor on Global Trade War & Financial Reckoning

Natalie Brunell is joined by Colonel Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army colonel, military strategist, and frequent geopolitical commentator, for a timely conversation on the heels of the Trump administration’s 100-Day celebration. He is also the CEO of ‪@OurCountryOurChoice‬.

In classic form, Col. Macgregor delivers bold, contrarian takes on U.S. foreign policy, global conflict and the financial future of America, and he doesn’t hesitate to criticize both sides of the isle.

Topics discussed include:
- His latest critique of tariffs, global trade policy, and the long-term impact of the U.S.–China trade war
- America’s weakening economic and geopolitical leverage in ending military escalations
- The contrast between a “Golden Age” and the need for fiscal discipline including budget cuts and reduced sovereign interest payments
- Whether it’s time to acknowledge Social Security as beyond repair and what alternatives might look like
- Tribalism in American politics
- Bitcoin ultimately replacing fiat currency “because there is no where else to go”
- The consequences of a financialized economy
And much more!

Col. Macgregor analyzes some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation today, issues that are complex and difficult to confront. His perspective is contrarian yet strikingly bipartisan, offering a rare lens through which to examine America’s future.

Guest Bio: Col. Douglas Macgregor is a retired U.S. Army Colonel Combat Veteran, author, and a defense and foreign policy consultant. He is the CEO of Our Country Our Choice, a company designed to unite Americans "to create a stronger, more prosperous and secure" country.

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IN THIS COIN STORIES EPISODE
00:00 U.S. trade war
2:35 Trump Administration's bold moves
4:14 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
7:41 Bitwise Investments
8:10 Bitdeer Technologies Group
8:33 Bitcoin 2025 Vegas - Women of Bitcoin Brunch
8:40 Is Trump overplaying his hand?
13:57 What happened to "No new wars?"
17:50 What's at stake with China?
20:58 Message to the middle class
24:37 What is President Trump doing right?
25:38 Casa
26:08 Bitkey
26:28 The Bitcoin Way
26:50 Coinkite - securing your Bitcoin
27:05 Speed Wallet
27:21 Will the U.S. revalue gold?
30:01 What has DOGE accomplished?
31:21 Trump's next move
34:20 Prosperity returning to the working class
38:26 Can people be critical of their own party?
39:36 Bitcoin can help
41:41 Why should we have hope?
44:32 Building a business vs. inflating assets

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