The Charles Thorngren Show Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:17:37 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131777 en-us © 2026 The Charles Thorngren Show yes 70540718-3773-5af5-abec-ab448d4649c4 Charles Thorngren episodic false Charles Thorngren is the CEO of Legacy Precious Metals and an expert on investing, financial news, and the economy. Charles has been featured on a variety of shows and publications including the Newt Gingrich Show, The Trish Regan Show, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fox News, and many more. Charles takes complicated political and financial issues and translates them into common speak.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Charles Thorngren https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dmwobja1bnxwvrb2d1stxssdybmb?.jpg The Charles Thorngren Show The Jobs Report Surprise - and Why It Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe The Jobs Report Surprise - and Why It Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe This month’s jobs report came in hotter than expected — but Charles breaks down why the headline number may be the most misleading part of the story. From revised job gains and where the hiring is really happening (healthcare, construction, and “social assistance”), to the deeper damage of two million lost “good” jobs over the last two years, this episode is about what the data actually suggests.

We dig into long-term unemployment, rising delinquencies across credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and student debt, and the growing “K-economy” where upper-income spending stays strong while middle and lower-income households tighten up. Then we zoom out to the bigger question: what does the Fed do next — raise, hold, or cut — especially with political pressure and uncertainty around tariffs, government restructuring, and AI reshaping the workforce?

Bottom line: if you’re planning your next move financially, this is your “pay attention” episode.

]]> This month’s jobs report came in hotter than expected — but Charles breaks down why the headline number may be the most misleading part of the story. From revised job gains and where the hiring is really happening (healthcare, construction, and “social assistance”), to the deeper damage of two million lost “good” jobs over the last two years, this episode is about what the data actually suggests.

We dig into long-term unemployment, rising delinquencies across credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and student debt, and the growing “K-economy” where upper-income spending stays strong while middle and lower-income households tighten up. Then we zoom out to the bigger question: what does the Fed do next — raise, hold, or cut — especially with political pressure and uncertainty around tariffs, government restructuring, and AI reshaping the workforce?

Bottom line: if you’re planning your next move financially, this is your “pay attention” episode.

]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-18709032 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 2126 full false The PGA Tour & LIV Golf merger is politics not golf The PGA Tour & LIV Golf merger is politics not golf Some time has passed since the surprise merger between the PGA Tour & LIV Golf. As the dust settles, we need to explore what this merger is really about.

Saudi Arabia is interested in a lot more than sports. They have strengthened their alliances with China, India, Russia and have openly worked to reduce their dependence on the United States. 

This has major political and economic ramifications here at home, especially since Saudi Arabia is still a major supplier of petroleum to the United States. We'll break down everything you need to know.

To learn more about investing in gold, visit us at www.legacypminvestments.com

]]> Some time has passed since the surprise merger between the PGA Tour & LIV Golf. As the dust settles, we need to explore what this merger is really about.

Saudi Arabia is interested in a lot more than sports. They have strengthened their alliances with China, India, Russia and have openly worked to reduce their dependence on the United States. 

This has major political and economic ramifications here at home, especially since Saudi Arabia is still a major supplier of petroleum to the United States. We'll break down everything you need to know.

To learn more about investing in gold, visit us at www.legacypminvestments.com

]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-13253779 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0700 1528 golf, pga, investing, gold, liv 10 full false The BIG debt ceiling issue nobody is talking about The BIG debt ceiling issue nobody is talking about The debt ceiling crisis is a big one. If we raise the debt ceiling and don't enforce cuts to pay for it, we incur even more debt. If we don't raise it we default. We have kicked the can down the road for so many years that the fallout from either option will be harmful to the economy, and hurt Americans.

The Biden administration refuses to negotiate in good faith and is playing an irresponsible game of chicken with the livelihoods of the American people. Janet Yellen says we're out of money.

In today's episode we break it all down.

Website: https://legacypminvestments.com/

]]> The debt ceiling crisis is a big one. If we raise the debt ceiling and don't enforce cuts to pay for it, we incur even more debt. If we don't raise it we default. We have kicked the can down the road for so many years that the fallout from either option will be harmful to the economy, and hurt Americans.

The Biden administration refuses to negotiate in good faith and is playing an irresponsible game of chicken with the livelihoods of the American people. Janet Yellen says we're out of money.

In today's episode we break it all down.

Website: https://legacypminvestments.com/

]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-12824936 Wed, 10 May 2023 13:00:00 -0700 1714 9 full false Newt Gingrich and I talk about the State of the Economy, Interest Rates, and Protecting Your Retirement Newt Gingrich and I talk about the State of the Economy, Interest Rates, and Protecting Your Retirement I had the pleasure of sitting down with Speaker Gingrich to discuss the economy, SVB, interest rates, and protecting your retirement. Newt is one of the sharpest minds of our generation and has an insightful and valuable perspective on everything that is happening. 


]]> I had the pleasure of sitting down with Speaker Gingrich to discuss the economy, SVB, interest rates, and protecting your retirement. Newt is one of the sharpest minds of our generation and has an insightful and valuable perspective on everything that is happening. 


]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-12550887 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0700 1649 8 full false Swiss Government forces sale of Credit Suisse; Gold moves closer to $2k Swiss Government forces sale of Credit Suisse; Gold moves closer to $2k If you thought SVB was bad, Credit Suisse failing and being forced to be bought out by UBS points to a disaster. Today we talk about that buyout, what it means for the economy, and Gold's performance in the wake of the banking crisis.

To learn about investing in Gold and Precious Metals, visit us online at: Free Gold Guide

]]> If you thought SVB was bad, Credit Suisse failing and being forced to be bought out by UBS points to a disaster. Today we talk about that buyout, what it means for the economy, and Gold's performance in the wake of the banking crisis.

To learn about investing in Gold and Precious Metals, visit us online at: Free Gold Guide

]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-12534943 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0700 1696 7 full false Silicon Valley Banks collapse explained. How it happened, and what it means for all of us Silicon Valley Banks collapse explained. How it happened, and what it means for all of us In this episode we break down the fall of SVB, and discuss what it means for all of us.

Website: www.legacypminvestments.com

]]> In this episode we break down the fall of SVB, and discuss what it means for all of us.

Website: www.legacypminvestments.com

]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-12457393 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700 1674 6 full true Global bank sell-off resumes; gold rallies Global bank sell-off resumes; gold rallies The Silicon Valley Bank collapse has caused a ripple effect through the banking world. Signature bank has collapsed and Reuters announced Credit Suisse is in trouble. The global sell-off has begun. 

As the banking industry falters, gold has rallied. Silver has been on a tear for the past 6 months.

Is gold the right answer to hedge against a banking collapse? We discuss.

]]> The Silicon Valley Bank collapse has caused a ripple effect through the banking world. Signature bank has collapsed and Reuters announced Credit Suisse is in trouble. The global sell-off has begun. 

As the banking industry falters, gold has rallied. Silver has been on a tear for the past 6 months.

Is gold the right answer to hedge against a banking collapse? We discuss.

]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-12456942 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0700 309 5 full false Are we headed towards financial armageddon? Trish Regan and I discuss state of the economy Are we headed towards financial armageddon? Trish Regan and I discuss state of the economy I had the great pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Trish Regan on the Trish Regan show. 

We discussed the new CPI numbers, rising inflation, the national debt, and what this all means for the economy. The data paints a bleak picture for the future of the economy, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself.

]]> I had the great pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Trish Regan on the Trish Regan show. 

We discussed the new CPI numbers, rising inflation, the national debt, and what this all means for the economy. The data paints a bleak picture for the future of the economy, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself.

]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-12307162 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0800 1677 4 full false Modern Monetary Theory has quietly infiltrated the Democratic Party Modern Monetary Theory has quietly infiltrated the Democratic Party Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is an economic theory that implies the government can print more money without consequence since it's the issuer of the currency. MMT has been promoted by Bernie Sanders' Senior Economic Advisor as well as AOC. Many economists predict MMT policies will lead to unsustainable levels of debt and sky-rocketing inflation. 

In this episode we'll go through what MMT is, how it's quietly worked its way into our government, and how you can take steps to protect yourself. 

]]> Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is an economic theory that implies the government can print more money without consequence since it's the issuer of the currency. MMT has been promoted by Bernie Sanders' Senior Economic Advisor as well as AOC. Many economists predict MMT policies will lead to unsustainable levels of debt and sky-rocketing inflation. 

In this episode we'll go through what MMT is, how it's quietly worked its way into our government, and how you can take steps to protect yourself. 

]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-12261209 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0800 1526 Modern Monetary Theory, Investing, Economy, Government 3 full false UFC Champion Michael Bisping & I discuss Gold & investing UFC Champion Michael Bisping & I discuss Gold & investing I had the pleasure of sitting down with UFC Hall of Famer & former Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping. Michael Bisping is now a UFC commentator and hosts a very successful podcast. As a fighter, wealth preservation is extremely important. Michael and I had the opportunity to discuss finances, the economy, and how to protect and build your wealth with gold and precious metals.

]]> I had the pleasure of sitting down with UFC Hall of Famer & former Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping. Michael Bisping is now a UFC commentator and hosts a very successful podcast. As a fighter, wealth preservation is extremely important. Michael and I had the opportunity to discuss finances, the economy, and how to protect and build your wealth with gold and precious metals.

]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-12222417 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0800 1678 2 full false The Fall of FTX: What you can learn from Sam Bankman-Fried's epic meltdown The Fall of FTX: What you can learn from Sam Bankman-Fried's epic meltdown Let's dive deeper into what really happened with FTX and what it means for you. Why did Sam Bankman-Fried get a pass from the media? How did so many high profile personalities back him without due diligence? Should we be more discerning about where we put our money and research the companies we invest with? Is this a black-eye on crypto or is it a story of corporate mismanagement and fraud? We get into all of this an more in this episode.

]]> Let's dive deeper into what really happened with FTX and what it means for you. Why did Sam Bankman-Fried get a pass from the media? How did so many high profile personalities back him without due diligence? Should we be more discerning about where we put our money and research the companies we invest with? Is this a black-eye on crypto or is it a story of corporate mismanagement and fraud? We get into all of this an more in this episode.

]]> Charles Thorngren Buzzsprout-12220885 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0800 1672 economy, crytpo, bitcoin, FTX, Investing 1 full false