Topic: Red Gold

3 chapters across the catalog

Gas Jackers
Episode 750 2:33:15 - 2:37:30

750: Gas Jackers

Iran Trade Opportunities, Saffron and Red Gold

As sanctions on Iran are lifted, European countries are rushing to secure business deals. The discussion highlights Iran's dominance in the saffron market, producing up to 160 tons of "red gold" annually, valued at approximately $20 million per ton, alongside opportunities in caviar and Persian rugs.

Episode 408 1:58:23 - 2:04:31

408: Odious Debt

Haiti UN Report, Red Cross Hotel and Gold Discovery

A 2011 United Nations report on Haiti is criticized for excusing the lack of progress following the 2010 earthquake. Meanwhile, the Red Cross is under fire for using $10.5 million in donated funds to build a hotel and conference center rather than providing direct aid. Additionally, a $20 billion gold discovery in Haiti's mountains is discussed, with suggestions that mining interests may have influenced the country's recent history.

The Doomsday Box
Episode 112 1:14:15 - 1:16:31

112: The Doomsday Box

Survival Kits and Red Cross Emergency Preparedness

A discussion on economic instability leads to advice on purchasing gold and storable food. One host reviews a Red Cross survival kit purchased for two people, noting the absurdity of it containing only one face mask, and jokes about the Mormon tradition of storing a year's worth of food.