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The Real Story with Michelle Makori

The Real Story with Michelle Makori

By: Miles Franklin Media
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The Real Story with Michelle Makori is the flagship program of Miles Franklin Media, hosted by award-winning journalist and President & Editor-in-Chief Michelle Makori. The show delivers high-stakes conversations and actionable intelligence on global markets, U.S. economic policy, geopolitics, and the evolving role of gold, silver, commodities and Bitcoins. This is about going beyond mainstream headlines to deliver context, consequences, and clarity – pulling back the curtain on markets, money, and power.Miles Franklin Media Politics & Government
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  • Markets Are Getting Iran War Dangerously Wrong: ‘Trump Can’t Back Down’ | David Woo
    Mar 20 2026

    Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, sits down with David Woo, Founder of global macro advisory David Woo Unbound and the author of ‘Merry-Go-Round Broke Down’ to discuss why markets may be dangerously underestimating what comes next in the Iran war.

    Recent developments have already shaken markets, with oil supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions driving volatility across global equities and commodities. But according to Woo, the biggest risk may still lie ahead.

    In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori

    - Why markets may be mispricing the Iran war

    - Is this really a proxy war between the U.S. and China?

    - Why Trump may not be able to back down

    - The risk of ground escalation and what it means for markets

    - Could this be the trigger that sends stocks lower?

    - Why Woo is turning more defensive and watching for a move into cash

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    📺 About Miles Franklin Media

    Join Miles Franklin Media for unfiltered financial and economic news and insights. Through expert interviews and real market intelligence, we cut through the noise and challenge the mainstream narrative. Anchored in the principles of sound money, we uncover the truth about money, markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and power – delivering credible insights to help you protect your wealth, future, and freedom.

    🏦 About Miles Franklin

    Miles Franklin is a trusted leader in wealth preservation, with over $11 billion in precious metals sales since 1989. Specializing in gold and silver, we help clients safeguard their wealth with real assets that stand the test of time.

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    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, its affiliates, owners, anchors, producers or hosts. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing said in this video should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any financial asset. You should always consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or tax expert before making any investment decisions. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.

    By watching this video, you agree that neither the hosts, guests, nor Miles Franklin Media are responsible for any investment decisions you make based on the information presented. Use of this content is at your own risk.


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • This Strategic U.S. Gold Deal Is Flying Under the Radar | Andy Schectman & Michelle Makori
    Mar 18 2026

    Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, interviews Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, on a major gold development that’s flying under the radar and what it could signal for the global financial system.

    As the Iran conflict is in its third week, gold has surprisingly weakened instead of rallying. At the same time, the U.S. is quietly facilitating a gold deal with Venezuela, while gold has also become America’s most valuable U.S. export in three of the last four months.

    So what’s really happening? Is the U.S. indirectly accumulating gold? Where is all this gold going?

    And could this signal a shift toward a new monetary system?

    In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori

    - The U.S.-Venezuela gold deal and why it matters

    - Why gold is flowing in and out of the U.S. simultaneously

    - Is the U.S. quietly accumulating gold again?

    - Speculation around gold-for-critical-minerals trade

    - China, supply chains, and strategic resource control

    - Gold revaluation and the debt crisis

    - BIS comments on silver and market structure

    - Private credit risks and systemic contagion

    - Why trust in financial markets is breaking down

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    ___________________

    Miles Franklin:

    📞 Call us: 1-952-929-7006

    📧 Email us: info@milesfranklin.com

    🔗 Website: https://milesfranklin.com/

    ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilesFranklinMedia

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    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miles-franklin-media/

    📘 Facebook: http://fb.com/MilesFranklinCo

    📩 For media inquiries, contact: media@milesfranklin.com

    📺 About Miles Franklin Media

    Join Miles Franklin Media for unfiltered financial and economic news and insights. Through expert interviews and real market intelligence, we cut through the noise and challenge the mainstream narrative. Anchored in the principles of sound money, we uncover the truth about money, markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and power – delivering credible insights to help you protect your wealth, future, and freedom.

    🏦 About Miles Franklin

    Miles Franklin is a trusted leader in wealth preservation, with over $11 billion in precious metals sales since 1989. Specializing in gold and silver, we help clients safeguard their wealth with real assets that stand the test of time.

    ___________________

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, its affiliates, owners, anchors, producers or hosts. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing said in this video should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any financial asset. You should always consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or tax expert before making any investment decisions. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.

    By watching this video, you agree that neither the hosts, guests, nor Miles Franklin Media are responsible for any investment decisions you make based on the information presented. Use of this content is at your own risk.


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Real Economic Impact of the Iran War | Peter St Onge & Michelle Makori
    Mar 17 2026

    Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, sits down with Peter St Onge, economist at the Heritage Foundation, to break down the real economic consequences of the Iran war and what it could mean for the U.S. economy, oil markets, inflation, and global financial stability.

    Peter St Onge explains why the economic impact of the war may not fall where many expect and why the biggest risks may lie in oil markets, the global dollar system, and hidden vulnerabilities in the financial system.

    Peter also breaks down what oil prices would need to do to truly trigger a recession and why energy shocks historically play a critical role in economic downturns.

    In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori:

    - Whether the Iran war could push the U.S. economy toward recession

    - Why oil markets are experiencing historic volatility

    - Which countries could suffer the biggest economic damage

    - The role of China and discounted sanctioned oil

    - The risks to the dollar’s reserve currency status

    - Whether private credit could become the next financial crisis

    - Why some analysts warn the global financial system is structurally fragile

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    👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and Stay Informed

    Join Miles Franklin Media for expert interviews, market insights, and real-time coverage of gold, silver, Bitcoin, and global economics. Hit the bell to get notified the moment new content drops – don’t miss a move in the markets.

    ___________________

    Miles Franklin:

    📞 Call us: 1-952-929-7006

    📧 Email us: info@milesfranklin.com

    🔗 Website: https://milesfranklin.com/

    ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilesFranklinMedia

    📱 X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesfranklinmedia/

    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miles-franklin-media/

    📘 Facebook: http://fb.com/MilesFranklinCo

    📩 For media inquiries, contact: media@milesfranklin.com

    📺 About Miles Franklin Media

    Join Miles Franklin Media for unfiltered financial and economic news and insights. Through expert interviews and real market intelligence, we cut through the noise and challenge the mainstream narrative. Anchored in the principles of sound money, we uncover the truth about money, markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and power – delivering credible insights to help you protect your wealth, future, and freedom.

    🏦 About Miles Franklin

    Miles Franklin is a trusted leader in wealth preservation, with over $11 billion in precious metals sales since 1989. Specializing in gold and silver, we help clients safeguard their wealth with real assets that stand the test of time.

    ___________________

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, its affiliates, owners, anchors, producers or hosts. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing said in this video should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any financial asset. You should always consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or tax expert before making any investment decisions. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.

    By watching this video, you agree that neither the hosts, guests, nor Miles Franklin Media are responsible for any investment decisions you make based on the information presented. Use of this content is at your own risk.


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    1 hr and 8 mins
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