<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sound & Sovereign]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><i>Sound &amp; Sovereign</i> is dedicated to making complex economic ideas understandable and actionable.</b></p><p></p><p>Through the lens of Austrian economics, this channel explores what money truly is, how monetary manipulation distorts markets and society, and why centralized control over currency lies at the root of inflation, debt cycles, and widening inequality.</p><p></p><p>By breaking down history, market dynamics, and monetary policy into clear, real-world insights, we reveal how free markets, sound money, and voluntary exchange create prosperity and individual sovereignty.</p><p>If you want to understand the system — and how to navigate it — you’re in the right place.</p>]]></description><link>www.soundandsovereign.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 06:02:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/jsdGhOOK.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[James Polidori]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:40:03 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 James Polidori]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><itunes:author>James Polidori</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Sound &amp;amp; Sovereign&lt;/i&gt; is dedicated to making complex economic ideas understandable and actionable.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through the lens of Austrian economics, this channel explores what money truly is, how monetary manipulation distorts markets and society, and why centralized control over currency lies at the root of inflation, debt cycles, and widening inequality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By breaking down history, market dynamics, and monetary policy into clear, real-world insights, we reveal how free markets, sound money, and voluntary exchange create prosperity and individual sovereignty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to understand the system — and how to navigate it — you’re in the right place.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>James Polidori</itunes:name><itunes:email>james.polidori@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0aca9c30-dc26-4a64-9421-51fcb13a3cea/logos/5442876b-af83-466b-abc7-f9caeb0a486a.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[You've Been Lied To About Capitalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, James explores the intricate relationship between money, capitalism, and economic stability. He draws parallels between historical empires, particularly the Roman Empire, and contemporary issues in the United States, emphasizing the manipulation of currency and its consequences. He advocates for sound money and free markets as solutions to the current economic challenges, urging individuals to seek financial independence and understand the true nature of money.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fd6bab0c-868b-46ab-abfd-d1f359988167</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[James Polidori]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:37:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3cf569e0b5425a8c0678d86f16d4d3b22dfc9320c69d0e2c353fdfb1b962eb18/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZDZiYWIwYy04NjhiLTQ2YWItYWJmZC1kMWYzNTk5ODgxNjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwYWNhOWMzMC1kYzI2LTRhNjQtOTQyMS01MWZjYjEzYTNjZWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgxMjRiMmVmZjhlMmEzOGQ3NDQ0MzciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NjViZTA2YmE3NmVjNDFjMTBhYjk1L2phbWVzcy1zdHVkaW8tbHQzb3ktY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTE5X18xLTQwLTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="27717111" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, James explores the intricate relationship between money, capitalism, and economic stability. He draws parallels between historical empires, particularly the Roman Empire, and contemporary issues in the United States, emphasizing the manipulation of currency and its consequences. He advocates for sound money and free markets as solutions to the current economic challenges, urging individuals to seek financial independence and understand the true nature of money.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/0aca9c30-dc26-4a64-9421-51fcb13a3cea/logos/5442876b-af83-466b-abc7-f9caeb0a486a.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>You&apos;ve Been Lied To About Capitalism</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>