3 chapters across the catalog
Proletariat Representation, Chicago Listener Meetups
Listeners from Chicago and beyond shared stories of transitioning to private gatherings in response to new city restrictions. One producer, Blake, recounted his history as a semi-pro musician working for Herb Alpert and his transition from watching MTV to supporting independent news analysis.
IRS Form 1099 Reporting Requirements for Gold
New provisions in the healthcare bill will require small businesses to file 1099 forms for any purchase of goods or services exceeding $600 starting in 2012. This mandate includes the purchase of precious metals such as gold coins and bullion. Critics argue this allows the government to track private gold ownership for potential future confiscation.
Harrods department store in London has begun selling physical gold bars as gold prices reach approximately $1,070 per ounce. The conversation shifts to the rising value of lead, which has outperformed gold as an investment due to its use in batteries and ammunition. The hosts contrast the utility of lead with the speculative nature of precious metals.
