Economist Steve Hanke: This Will Bankrupt U.S.; Massive Inflation Next

Start earning interest in gold: https://Monetary-Metals.com/LinSteve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University, examines US government finances, the economic cost of the Iran war, and the forces driving inflation and consumer sentiment. Watch Steve's last interview: https://youtu.be/bP4WkgKUSd8*This video was recorded on April 16, 2026.To get 5% off of your CoolWallet purchase, use my link: https://www.coolwallet.io/discount/davidcwSubscribe to my Briefs channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidLinReportBriefsSubscribe to my free newsletter: https://davidlinreport.substack.com/Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/510WZMFaqeh90Xk4jcE34sListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-david-lin-reportFOLLOW STEVE HANKE: X (@steve_hanke): https://x.com/steve_hankeCapital, Interest, And Waiting: https://shorturl.at/jBed6Making Money Work: https://shorturl.at/TLTHCProfile at The Mises Institute: https://mises.org/profile/steve-h-hankeFOLLOW DAVID LIN:X (@davidlin_TV): https://x.com/davidlin_TVTikTok (@davidlin_TV): https://www.tiktok.com/@davidlin_tvInstagram (@davidlin_TV): https://www.instagram.com/davidlin_tv/For business inquiries, reach me at [email protected]: This video is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.The views and opinions expressed by guests are solely their own and do not represent the views of this channel. Any forecasts or forward-looking statements are based on personal opinions and are not guarantees of future performance.This channel may include sponsors or affiliates. Their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement, and the channel is not responsible for the performance, claims, or actions of any sponsor, affiliate, or third party.No content in this video should be interpreted as a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or assets. Investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal.0:00 - Intro1:20 - U.S. is insolvent12:08 - Cost of Iran war19:41 - Inflation outlook25:00 - Money supply and bank lending30:21 - Consumer pain and affordability37:28 - Misery index44:09 - AI stock hype#economy #investing #iran