In the first half, publisher and trends strategist Gerald Celente offered a look at various current trends and what he sees in the near future. Discussing the shifting economic and social landscape post-COVID-19, he described a stark contrast between past and present, lamenting the loss of vibrant local businesses and cultural hubs. Celente highlighted a growing economic divide, pointing to the “K-shaped economy,” in which the wealthiest 10% control half of all spending, leaving younger generations struggling. The average age of first-time homebuyers has risen from 28 to 40, signaling economic barriers for youth.
The recent election of New York City’s mayor is an example of Gen Z’s political engagement driven by frustration over job scarcity and economic uncertainty, he said, adding that there is a six-year high in home foreclosures and widespread pessimism among young adults, with 55% of 18-to-24-year-olds rating the economy as bad. Celente also addressed the decline of brick-and-mortar stores and changing consumer habits, with many preferring online shopping and digital interactions.
He warned of global economic risks exacerbated by ongoing war and inflation, citing Germany’s recession and Europe’s stagflation as indicators of a broader downturn. “The higher oil prices go, the worse things are going to get,” he stated. On technology, Celente noted AI’s dual role in driving GDP growth—estimated to account for 35-60% of US GDP growth in 2025 —while simultaneously eliminating jobs. He remains bullish on gold and silver as safe-haven assets despite recent price drops triggered by countries offloading gold to manage debt amid currency declines. He attributes the gold market's volatility partly to geopolitical tensions, especially the ongoing Iran conflict, which he views as unlikely to resolve soon.
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In the latter half, spiritual medium and author Carole J. Obley shared insights from her three decades of experience connecting with the spirit world and exploring the soul and metaphysics. She emphasized that the soul is eternal and indivisible from divine energy. Addressing the nature of the spirit world, Obley described it as multidimensional and vibrational, quoting Christ’s “many mansions” as a metaphor for various levels of consciousness. On the relationship between soul and personality, she stated, “The soul chooses the personality prior to coming here... The personality dissolves upon death.” She believes souls select personalities —even those with challenges like depression— to facilitate spiritual growth.
She explained that mediumship is a gradual process: “It’s a long road... you cannot take a weekend workshop and hang out a sign that you’re a professional medium.” Mediumship, she continued, can be thought of as a "blending" of consciousness between the medium and the spirit, akin to tuning into a radio frequency. She underscored the importance of trust and surrender in receiving accurate communications from the spirit world. "That soul in the spirit world has to blend consciousness-wise with mine," she revealed, in order for the impressions to be communicated.
Obley stressed that everyone has access to their soul’s guidance through intuition, describing it as "the still small voice" that can help reduce suffering and improve quality of life. She noted that spiritual awareness is essential for developing this connection. She also touched on precognition, sharing a personal experience of foreseeing the Iran war, and also cautioned that such psychic abilities can be "shut down through fear." During the last hour, she gave readings for callers.
News segment guests: Mish Shedlock