Radio CICN - The Spin Cycle

Welcome Back Zapata George!

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:56:57 -0500

We are happy to welcome Zapata George back to the airwaves as a guest on this week's Spin Cycle. Andy, Duane,and George talk about a great variety of topics in a lively exchange that you will not want to miss out on.

William Baker Rejoins Spin Cycle

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:02:34 -0500

The author of 'Endless Money' joins Andy for a lively discussion of the pressing matter of the day: debt, and the relative ignorance of the same. They also discuss some historical analogs and make comparisons to what is happening now.

The CFTC's Role in Gold Obfuscation

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:39:23 -0500

Rob Kirby joins us for an update on the CFTC's nebulous actions regarding transparency in the precious metals arena. He and Andy discuss yet another example where a regulatory body charged with protecting the public interest is doing the exact opposite.

John Williams Rejoins Spin Cycle

andy@sutton-associates.net — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:55:27 -0500

Andy & John discuss the upcoming Financial Report of the United States Government. These reports, prepared using real accounting generally show deficits several times what is 'stated'. 2009's report is likely to be the worst yet. They also discuss the employment situation and some of the hedonics which have been applied to give the picture a rosy hue.

A Warning Label for Gas/Oil Discoveries

andy@sutton-associates.net — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:46:58 -0500

How long does one billion barrels of oil last? Guesses range from 6 weeks to 3-4 years. Duane and Kurt Cobb of Resource Insights do the math. Listen in to find out the answer!

A Chat with Jim Willie

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:06:54 -0500

Jim Willie joins Andy for a lively discussion about busted metals exchanges, disparities between paper and physical gold price, and much more; don't miss this exciting episode!

Forecast 2010-2015

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:55:14 -0500

Author Sheldon Filger joins Andy & Duane this week on Spin Cycle to talk about his new book entitled "Global Economic Forecast 2010-2015 - Recession to Depression". He shares his views on the banking crisis and outlines the next leg of the crisis that the Fed and everyone else wants you to believe is over.

Time for a Cool Change?

andy@sutton-associates.net — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:35:02 -0500

Dr. Don Easterbrook joins us for a fascinating discussion on the global cooling trends responsible for the wicked winter so far in 2009-2010. How will these trends affect energy consumption, food production, and the human circumstance in the years ahead? Listen here to find out!

The First Post-Peak Stress Test?

andy@sutton-associates.net — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:49:40 -0500

Voices in the peak energy camp have been warning for years that our energy infrastructure is incapable of dealing with a sustained shock, be it a supply shock or otherwise. Prominent climatologists are predicting a 25-year cold snap this winter. It would appear as if the system is about to get its first serious post-peak oil test.

Breaking the Paradigms

andy@sutton-associates.net — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:23:27 -0500

Andy and Dave Forest discuss the many paradigms in US financial and economic policy. Bank lending, Treasuries, and the failing US Dollar are all fair targets in this exciting discussion.

Kirby on Carbon

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:14:07 -0500

This week Rob Kirby joins us to talk about the economic implications of the Copenhagen meetings, Congressional cap and trade bills, and EPA regulatory fiats. The globalists have plans for your standard of living; find out what they are here as we cut through the spin!

They Still Don't Get It

andy@sutton-associates.net — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:51:40 -0500

Or do they? Policymakers are intent on spending their way out of the worst depression since the big one all the while saying the depression is over. Duane and Andy talk about how to create real jobs vs. phony ones and how the proposed climate taxes figure into all of it.

A Chat with G. Edward Griffin

andy@sutton-associates.net — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:49:28 -0500

Andy talks with G. Edward Griffin about collectivism, the Federal Reserve's stranglehold on the US economy, and what exactly it will take to avoid the inevitable. Don't miss this one!

Deep Impact

andy@sutton-associates.net — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:05:23 -0500

Andy & Duane discuss the potential impact of the healthcare and cap/trade bills and how it will affect the broader economy. Once again we tell you what you won't hear from the absentee media.

Michael Panzner Returns

andy@sutton-associates.net — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:45:22 -0400

Michael Panzner joins Andy this week for a discussion on markets and the economy, discuss the ebbs and flows and more importantly the fundamentals driving events.

Debunking 101

andy@sutton-associates.net — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:34:02 -0400

Andy takes on many topics this week including misleading retail sales numbers, the bru ha-ha over shale gas, Timothy Geithner, and Dow 10,000. As usual we separate the facts from the fiction.

Macroeconomics with Dave Forest

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:20:16 -0400

Andy & guest Dave Forest discuss the broad issues facing the US macroeconomy, consumers, and financial markets during an episode that touches many bases.

A Defining Discussion

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:17:57 -0400

This week Andy & Duane discuss the various economic systems present in our world and define them. Those definitions are not what most would normally expect. If you want to get to the issues, this is the place to be!

An Hour with Jim Kuntsler

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:09:01 -0400

This week Jim Kuntsler joins us on Spin Cycle for a frank and ear-opening discussion of the ramifications stemming from the end of cheap energy. Give your living arrangement a stress test of its own and join us!

Special Guest John Rubino

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:43:40 -0400

Today's special guest is John Rubino of dollarcollapse.com and we discuss the prospects for the US economy and financial markets moving forward. John also gives his recommendations for weathering the storm.

Fed Declares Recession Over

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:59:14 -0400

The Fed's August minutes are out and printing press ponzi scheme has declared victory over the evil recession. We discuss that and another 'big' oil find, which really isn't so big when you do some simple math. Once again we enter the Spin Cycle!

No Roots for Green Shoots

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:40:43 -0400

This week our special guest is Captain Hook and our discussion centers around the many active fissures in the US financial system, energy supplies, and the overall economy.

Not So Different After All

andy@sutton-associates.net — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:10:49 -0400

This week we talk with Adrian Salbuchi about the Australian financial crisis and draw many parallels to what is going on here in America right now. One would think that half a world's distance would mean half a world of difference. Not so at all. Don't miss this scintillating, thought-provoking episode!

A Discussion with Kevin Kerr

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:21:25 -0400

This week we talk with Kevin Kerr about commodities, inflation, market gyrations, and where he thinks these markets are going next. For our listeners with particular interests, we broke our discussion down into energy, food, base metals, and precious metals.

IEA Whitewash

info@suttonfinance.net — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:07:05 -0400

The IEA's Chief Economist announced that the agency had grossly underestimated the rate of supply decline. His comments survived long enough to make it into one mainstream story. Then the spin machine kicked in and tried to drop those comments down the memory hole. We'll make the kick save and present this whitewash to you with our guest Zapata George.

Is GDP the best measure of growth?

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:20:18 -0400

This week we discuss GDP in light of Friday's report, which will almost assuredly show that there was an 'easing' in the recession. However, when GDP is analyzed, it becomes very obvious what is going on here. Join us for the un-spinning of economic folklore!

The Fed's Struggle for Secrecy

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:34:27 -0400

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is trying desperately to deflect Congressional scrutiny of the Fed's activities. We discuss this situation as well as analyze the actions of policymakers vs. their words.

A Fiscal Nightmare

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:00:11 -0400

Our financial situation is worsening by the day, and there is no relief in sight; only more spending, more debt, and an increased burden on future generations. Professor Laurence Kotlikoff joins us again to discuss these important issues, likely outcomes, and some potential solutions.

Special Guest Michael Panzner

info@suttonfinance.net — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:11:14 -0400

This week we talk with the author of 'Financial Armageddon', Michael Panzner about green shoots, inflation, and America's new casino mentality.

Solving for Solutions

info@suttonfinance.net — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:53:57 -0400

We discuss some potential solutions for the problems posed in the episodes of the past two months in this much-anticipated broadcast.

Bringing it All Together

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:38:49 -0400

This week we tie together the various sides of 'The Cube' and focus in on what is likely going to be the biggest driver moving forward: public unawareness.

Talking Stats with John Williams

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:37:43 -0400

This week's special guest is John Williams of shadowstats.com. We break down inflation, money supply, GDP, and unemployment in an eye-opening discussion.

Special Guest Zapata George

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:41:03 -0400

We discuss the energy side of the cube this week with Zapata George including a timely discussion of the 'revelation' that proven oil reserves have fallen. Stay ahead of the curve on Spin Cycle!

Generational Acctg. and the Fiscal Gap

info@suttonfinance.net — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:20:28 -0400

Our guest this week is Professor Laurence Kotlikoff. We discuss the fiscal gap of the United States and some possible solutions to the mounting stack of unfunded liabilities that endangers the financial stability of our country.

Putting Interest in Rates

info@suttonfinance.net — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:19:58 -0400

The 5th side of the cube is interest rates. How are they set, who sets them and what do they mean going forward? We take a look at these issues, plus the mixed signals from the steep yield curve. What does it all mean? Get answers here!

The Growth Factor

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:41:30 -0400

Our understanding of how to achieve genuine economic growth has been skewed by years of credit excess and overconsumption. This week we discuss how real growth is achieved and the sacrifices necessary to attain it.

Round Two?

info@suttonfinance.net — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:01:56 -0400

This weeks guest Adrian Salbuchi tells the story of the assault by private banks on the economy of Argentina. Are we seeing the same thing again here in the US? Tune in to find out!

A Brief Diversion

info@suttonfinance.net — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:56:16 -0400

We take a break from our ongoing series to discuss pertinent issues of the day. You are just 45 minutes from complete awareness - don't miss this one!

State of the Consumer

info@suttonfinnce.net — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:35:16 -0400

We continue our study of the independent but interrelated components of the US Economy. This week: The state of the US Consumer. Charts from this episode may be found by Clicking Here

A Cubic Problem

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:02:32 -0400

The multi-faceted issues facing America today are much like a Rubik's Cube. Get one side fixed and something else breaks. This week we kick off a multi-week series by looking at potential reset points for the markets and economy.

Taxing Realities

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:03:44 -0400

This week we take a hard look at the current economic situation and prospects for the future. If you need to be energized, this is the episode you've been waiting for!

Unanswered Questions

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:09:35 -0400

This week Andy & Duane take a look at some of the more nagging questions of the crisis; the ones the media won't touch with a 10-foot pole.

Over Due Diligence

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:28:48 -0400

Andy & Duane discuss some important information about the various types of financial professionals and provide listeners with questions that need to be asked before signing on the bottom line.

Bridge Out!

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:38:42 -0400

Andy & Duane discuss the quickening of dead assets to liven banks, the need for institutionalized, perpetual economic stimulus, and the unsustainability of it all.

De-Mything the Mainstream

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:52:48 -0400

Doing what we do best, we continue to expose the myths promoted by the mainstream financial press and provide you with insight and analysis you simply cannot afford to miss.

Medieval Times?

info@suttonfinance.net — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:16:57 -0400

This week Andy & Duane talk about the potential for food shortages, the US budget crisis, and the inability of Oil & Gas Royalty Trusts to follow crude's recent move higher.

Irrational Exuberance

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:52:57 -0400

This week we discuss the commodities situation and the overblown prospects for Bakken - will 4.3 billions barrels of oil really satisfy our thirst for black gold?

On the Upside Looking Down

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:17:46 -0500

Our world is truly upside down. We discuss massive deficits, skyrocketing unemployment, and the fact that we need to borrow over 100% of the world's savings just to stay on even keel.

Keynesian Bear Trap

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:13:08 -0500

This week Andy & Duane discuss the Fed's admission of a failing economy and their lack of traditional means for dealing with it. Also, we introduce the MTC Economic Distress Index.

A Conversation with Arlen

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:53:57 -0500

This week we talk pork with 'Arlen Specter', our in-house economist. We also discuss generational accounting and the gloomy future facing baby boomers.

Jobs, Jobs, and more Jobs!

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:38:31 -0500

This week we analyze the worsening trend of job losses, the near trillion dollar stimulus, and what can be done to return America to prosperity.

De-Stimulus of 2009

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:58:06 -0500

Andy and Duane discuss the first stimulus of 2009 - doomed before it even passes the Senate. No, we're not optimistic and we give you our reasons why.

Irrational Exuberance

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:01:21 -0500

Andy and Duane take a look behind media expectations for the new administration and the tools at its disposal for solving a problem 37 years in the making.

The Quiet Game

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:59:45 -0500

The Media has gone quiet on Fed lending programs. We discuss the latest Fed numbers and apply them to some likely scenarios for 2009. If you're looking for a good 35,000 foot overview, this is it.

2009 - The Year of the Bull?

info@suttonfinance.net — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:32:13 -0500

We discuss the prospects for stocks in 2009, take a look at what worked in 2008 and tie it all in with what's going on in the economy.

Coma-Toast

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:08:29 -0500

Fundamentals have been cast aside as markets swing violently on a whim, leaving investors comatose and at a loss for strategy. This week we examine three such markets plus the CPI and talk turkey on inflation vs. deflation.

Sending the Wrong Message

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:09:04 -0500

Andy & Duane discuss the false signals being sent to the markets by the Dollar rally and other events, and how those signals are based on artificial events.

Show us the Money

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:26:08 -0500

Andy & Duane talk about the trillions of printed Dollars and how the real economy has no access to them. We let you decide why in an episode you CANNOT afford to miss.

Depressionary Expectations

info@suttonfinance.net — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:33:41 -0500

This week we talk about the smoke and mirrors of our economic realities and coin the term "Depressionary Expectations". And most importantly, we tell you why these things are happening and why it is likely to continue.

Dissecting the Energy Markets

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:22:10 -0500

The media is pushing the demand destruction model. Andy and Duane take a look behind the curtain at the underlying forces driving the energy market now, and more importantly moving forward. They also discuss the coming Dollar devaluation.

Recession-Proof

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:26:36 -0500

We confirm the recession that Washington will not admit exists.

The Fallacy of Fed Loans

info@suttonfinance.net — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:16:09 -0400

Andy & Duane dissect the Fed loan programs, our unofficial recession, and take a look at issues with precious metals and consumer spending.

Spin Cycle Debut

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:55:30 -0400

Andy and Duane discuss areas susceptible to spin including consumer education, real vs. nominal, and market moves as explained in percentage.