

Is silver's price spike a bubble, or an early warning of government confiscation for AI data centres and military needs? Craig Tindale, Australian investor and essayist, argues the West has lost touch with the physical economy — and national capitalism is our only path back.In this episode: • Why Craig sees silver regulation or confiscation coming, or where we rip out solar panels for their silver content. • How Western policy has detached from real-world physics • Lessons from 40 years of upgrading Asian manufacturing, banks & central banks • Why “national capitalism” is the West’s last hope • The real economic operating system we’ve forgottenTimestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Craig’s background 4:44 – The West’s detachment from physical reality 12:24 – Silver: not a bubble, but a strategic signal 20:26 – National capitalism vs globalism 29.04 – Lessons from Asia’s economic transformation 38:03 – Final thoughts & provocative outlookFor information & entertainment only – not financial advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before investing.Did you enjoy this? If so, please leave a 5-star review — it really helps the show reach more listeners! Subscribe for weekly deep dives into markets, economics and the investment world. Brought to you by Progressive Equity ( https://progressive-research.com/ ). In the Company of Mavericks Episode 106 January 22, 2026 ★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ee695d2 ★ Additional episodes: http://www.inthecompanyofmavericks.com



