In a riveting episode of Commodity Culture dated December 18, 2025, host Jesse Day sat down with Tom Luongo, a seasoned expert with a background in research chemistry, libertarian philosophy, Austrian economics, and as the publisher of the insightful Gold Goats and Guns blog and podcast. Their conversation was a deep dive into the intricate dynamics between global commodities markets, geopolitics, and the principles of sound money, with a particular emphasis on the evolving financial strategies in the US and Europe amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. The discussion began on a somber note, analyzing the stalled peace negotiations between Russia and…
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