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The discussion focused on the transparency of gold reserves at Fort Knox and the implications of potential discrepancies in these holdings. Jonathan expressed concerns about the lack of audits, suggesting that any revelation of missing gold could lead to a significant public relations crisis for the government. Both he and Kerry emphasized the historical relationship between the U.S. dollar and gold, noting that the dollar is no longer redeemable in gold, which complicates the situation. They also addressed the broader issue of government control over money and banking, with Jonathan advocating for a market-driven approach to currency and expressing optimism about cryptocurrencies as a challenge to the U.S. dollar. The conversation further explored the evolution of the banking system, critiquing government intervention that has led to monopolization and manipulation of the money supply, resulting in inflation. Kerry and Jonathan highlighted the misconception that rising prices are solely due to external factors, arguing instead that they stem from increased money supply. They discussed the implications of inflation as a hidden tax that benefits banks and the government at the public's expense. Additionally, they touched on the Mises Institute's policy of rejecting government funding to maintain their anti-government stance and commitment to free market principles, with both encouraging further engagement with the institute's resources for economic education. Find Dr. Newman here: https://mises.org Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe