Stopping Fiat Theft: Restoring Sound Money at State and Federal Levels

08/15/2026 Jp Cortez

JP Cortez argues fiat money is a hidden theft, and that the fix is a bottom-up, state-level push to remove the taxes and rules that stop Americans from freely choosing gold and silver.

Recorded in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on August 15, 2026. Special thanks to George and Sally Gundrey for sponsoring this event.

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Stopping Fiat Theft: Restoring Sound Money at State and Federal Levels