The Real Story with Michelle Makori

About The Real Story with Michelle Makori

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.

Publisher

Miles Franklin Media

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jan 2026

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 87 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Democrats Take Congress? What Happens to Stocks, Bonds, Gold & Silver Next | Robbert Van Batenburg

   Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief of Miles Franklin Media, speaks with Robbert van Batenburg, Market Strategist at The Bear Traps Report and Wall Street veteran with more than 25 years of experience, about why he believes investors are underestimating the market risks surrounding the 2026 U.S. midterm elections and a potentially much bigger political and financial shift heading into 2028. Van Batenburg explains why he expects Republicans to lose control of the House and potentially the Senate, how a Democratic victory could reshape fiscal policy, Treasury yields, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook, and why the risk of a Trump impeachment could create further market uncertainty. He also examines a political scenario that he believes could threaten the U.S. stock market bull run, undermine confidence in the dollar, and strengthen the case for gold, including his approximately $7,000 fair-value estimate. Van Batenburg also discusses the potential for a U.S. debt ceiling showdown, the outlook for gold, silver, and Bitcoin, and why lower bond yields, growing solar demand, and changing government policies could create new investment opportunities even as political risks intensify. In this episode: - Why the 2026 midterms could reshape U.S. markets - Trump's impeachment risk and the threat to the bull market - Why gold could reach a $7,000 fair valuation - The outlook for silver, Bitcoin, and investment opportunities Follow Miles Franklin Media on X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo Follow Michelle Makori on X: https://x.com/MichelleMakori Follow Robbert van Batenburg on X: https://x.com/RobVanBatenburg 👍 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 $12 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.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   GOLD Is Being “WEAPONIZED” & Is Now a National Security Asset | Graham Summers & Michelle Makori

   Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief of Miles Franklin Media, speaks with Graham Summers, President and Chief Market Strategist at Phoenix Capital Research and Macroeconomics Fellow at the Homeland Defense Institute, about why he believes the U.S. is already operating on a wartime economic footing as its economic competition with China reshapes national security, critical minerals, financial markets, and gold. Summers explains why gold has moved to the forefront of U.S. national security, whether Washington could be quietly accumulating gold as China builds its reserves, and why policymakers may be reconsidering gold’s role in the monetary system. He also examines the U.S. debt and Treasury market, the dollar’s purchasing power, central bank gold buying, and why government policy could drive a repricing across gold, Bitcoin, critical minerals, and other strategic assets. Summers also explains why he believes the stock market itself has effectively become a matter of national security and what this shifting economic environment could mean for investors focused on hard assets, monetary stability, and wealth preservation. In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori: - Why gold is becoming a national security asset - Whether the U.S. could be quietly accumulating gold - How economic competition with China is reshaping U.S. policy Follow Miles Franklin Media on X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo Follow Michelle Makori on X: https://x.com/MichelleMakori Follow Graham Summers on X: https://x.com/GSummersMBA Learn more about Graham Summers and Phoenix Capital Research: https://phoenixcapitalresearch.com 👍 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 $12 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.

3. 

   4 Oct 2026

   BONDS ARE BACK: The “Race for Cash” Is Getting Dangerous | Larry McDonald & Michelle Makori

   Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief of Miles Franklin Media, speaks with Larry McDonald, political risk expert, New York Times bestselling author & founder of The Bear Traps Report, a research platform focused on global systemic risk. With more than 1 million books sold in over 12 languages, McDonald brings decades of market experience to a discussion about mounting stress beneath the stock market, the historic crash in bonds, & why the $40 trillion U.S. debt burden could reshape the outlook for gold, silver & hard assets. McDonald explains why he believes gold has upside toward $7,000, why he has been buying silver back after selling earlier in the year, & why he sees financial repression as the likely path policymakers will use to manage America’s growing debt burden. He breaks down why he expects the Federal Reserve & Treasury to work more closely to keep interest rates below inflation & why a shift back toward rate cuts could become a major catalyst for gold, silver & other rate-sensitive assets. He also warns that major stock indexes are masking significant weakness beneath the surface & explains why investors should pay close attention to a potential rotation from financial assets into hard assets. In this episode of The Real Story: - McDonald sees potential upside toward $7,000 gold - Why silver offers attractive opportunity - Financial repression could address the $40T debt burden - Hidden market stress major indexes are masking Follow Miles Franklin Media on X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo Follow Michelle Makori on X: https://x.com/MichelleMakori Follow Larry McDonald on X: https://x.com/Convertbond 👍 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 $12 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.

Inside a recent episode

‘One-in-400-Year Currency Crisis’: 90% of Gold & Silver Move Could Happen in Next 2.5 Yrs | Morgan

Published 14 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And this has produced discrepancies in price discovery, meaning that there's an arbitrage opportunity. Arbitrage means it's a given commodity or stock or house or whatever that's identical or fungible. And it has a different price in a different area. And so you take the product to the new area and get a higher price for it. That's an arbitrage. And that's been happening in silver a few times here lately, which is rare to take place, especially this offer. And we're seeing that reconciled, perhaps momentarily, which has taken place here recently. I think the bottom line to summarize it, Michelle, would be this. […]

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