Mid-Week Reality Check: Inaugural Edition

Published: January 16, 2008 | 7:13 PM

Listen in to greenfaucet's newest podcast, with the high profile Senior Market Strategist from Delta Global Advisors, Michael Pento. During each week's 5-minute rant, the host will find the most ridiculous news or quote from the world of economics, then make sense of it for you. Are you an Austrian-school economic thinker? Do you like gold? Concerned about inflation? Listen in-- Pento's your man!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Fed Lunacy

Published: January 23, 2008 | 9:38 PM

Emergency rate cuts from the Federal Reserve? Aren't ultra-low interest rates what helped get us into this mess in the first place? And now a bailout for muni insurers? Listen in as Michael Pento rails against the insanity!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Housing

Published: January 30, 2008 | 8:19 PM

How can pundits claim that housing has bottomed, as some have done recently? Listen to Michael Pento this week as he exposes the numbers behind such nonsense. He also tells why the Fed's rate cutting campaign represents poor policy, but cannot be ignored by investors. Don't fight the Fed, he reminds us.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Bond Craziness

Published: February 06, 2008 | 6:52 PM

Listen in to greenfaucet's newest podcast, with the high profile Senior Market Strategist from Delta Global Advisors, Michael Pento. This week, the host talks about bond yields and questions whether they signal the all-clear on inflation. He also just wrote a similar article discussing seven reasons bonds are wrong about inflation-- check it out!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Undeniable Inflation

Published: February 13, 2008 | 10:45 PM

Listen in to Green Faucet's newest podcast, with the high profile Senior Market Strategist from Delta Global Advisors, Michael Pento. This week, the host talks about bond yields and questions whether they signal the all-clear on inflation. He also just wrote a similar article discussing inflation-- check it out!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Black Hole for Consumers

Published: February 20, 2008 | 6:46 PM

Listen in to Green Faucet's newest podcast, with the high profile Senior Market Strategist from Delta Global Advisors, Michael Pento. This week, the host tells why interest rate cuts are not the cure for what ails our economy today... five minutes of sanity in an insane financial world!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Food Inflation

Published: February 27, 2008 | 8:24 PM

Listen in to to another edition for five minutes of sanity in an insane financial world with the high profile Senior Market Strategist from Delta Global Advisors. After returning from last week's USDA conference on agriculture, Michael tells why he's still bullish on agricultural commodities, a theme he also touched on in a recent article.

Mid-Week Reality Check: the CRB

Published: March 05, 2008 | 5:34 PM

Listen in to to another edition for five minutes of sanity in an insane financial world with the high profile Senior Market Strategist from Delta Global Advisors. This week, Pento highlights the interesting divergence between commodity prices and bond yields and tells why it's unsustainable.  He argues that despite their current run, commodities aren't in a bubble-- bonds are!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Credit Crisis Misconceptions

Published: March 12, 2008 | 6:12 PM

Listen to another compelling segment with high-profile Senior Market Strategist Michael Pento from Delta Global Advisors. This week, Pento talks about some of the misconceptions regarding the current credit crisis, which areas are truly affected, and the potentially adverse affects of the Fed’s relentless flood of liquidity.  Will Fed action mitigate the further price erosion of major asset classes without unleashing inflation? 

Mid-Week Reality Check: Hedging Against Fed Policy

Published: March 19, 2008 | 6:28 PM

Listen to another informative segment with high-profile Senior Market Strategist Michael Pento from Delta Global Advisors.  This week, Pento talks about the Government's excessive printing of money and reliance on foreign investment to stabilize the U.S. economy.  Michael provides a convincing hypothesis on how this strategy is inflationary, and provides a roadmap on how to protect your assets during these difficult economic times.

Mid-Week Reality Check: What to do Now with Gold & Commodities

Published: March 26, 2008 | 2:42 PM

Listen to another eye-opening segment with high-profile Senior Market Strategist Michael Pento from Delta Global Advisors.  This week, Pento talks about the pundit's current view on gold and commodities and whether or not as an investor you should take note. 

Mid-Week Reality Check: TIPS are Poor Hedges Against Inflation

Published: April 02, 2008 | 3:19 PM

Listen to another terrific segment with high-profile Senior Market Strategist Michael Pento from Delta Global Advisors.  This week, Pento talks about how Treasury Inflation Protection Securities (TIPS) are not the best tool to protect against real inflation.  What is the best way to hedge against true inflation?  Find out here.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Following Zimbabwe's Path

Published: April 09, 2008 | 3:16 PM

Listen to another thought provoking episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael Pento draws a correlation between the Zimbabwe model of monetary policy and the current path of the U.S. Federal Reserve.  Will the Fed manufacture hyperinflation down the road?  Get Michael's take here.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Bubble in Ag?

Published: April 16, 2008 | 2:01 PM

Listen to another timely episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael Pento addresses the popular media consensus of a bubble in Agriculture. The real question is does a condition of oversupply exist in the Ag commodities market? See what Michael thinks here.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Danger!!! Falling Dollar

Published: April 23, 2008 | 6:38 PM

Listen to another solid episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael Pento reflects on his latest television appearance and discusses the potential catastrophe surrounding the U.S. dollar.  Is Pento happy with our plummeting currency?  Find out here.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Stop Cutting Rates!

Published: April 30, 2008 | 6:30 PM

Listen to another compelling episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael Pento addresses the latest Fed decision to reduce interest rates and ponders the plight of the U.S. Dollar.  Does Pento think the Fed can save our currency?  Find out here.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Getting Real With GDP

Published: May 07, 2008 | 7:21 PM

Listen to another eye-opening episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.  This week Michael Pento addresses the fallacies behind the calculation for GDP.  Does Pento think U.S. GDP is actually significantly lower?  Find out here.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Real April Inflation

Published: May 14, 2008 | 4:01 PM

Listen to another riveting episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.  This week, Michael Pento addresses the lunacy behind the Government's flawed calculation weightings for inflation.  In April, crude prices rose over 12% and there was no "official" spike in energy inflation?  Listen in as Michael gives you the real April inflation numbers.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Rising Commodity Prices

Published: May 21, 2008 | 5:03 PM

Listen to another insightful episode of Mid-Week Reality Check.  Michael Pento touches on the subject of how demand and currency factor into the rising prices of commodities.  Does Pento think this phenomenon can continue?  Find out here.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Inflation is a Problem

Published: May 28, 2008 | 1:51 PM

Listen to another eye-opening episode of Mid-Week Reality Check. Michael Pento addresses the misconceptions regarding inflation and provides concrete examples of how companies such as Dow Chemical (DOW) are passing their input costs on to consumers. Does Pento think this is good for the U.S. economy? Find out here.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Fed Lip Service

Published: June 04, 2008 | 7:43 PM

Listen to another brutally honest episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week, Michael talks about the recent jawboning underway by Paulson and Bernanke in attempt to revive the fledgling dollar.  Does Pento believe the Fed will really raise rates in the near future?  Listen here to find out.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Gold Selloff

Published: June 11, 2008 | 1:10 PM

Listen to another outstanding episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week, Michael talks about the recent selloff in gold and the inflationary environment that surrounds it.  Does Pento believe the Fed can accurately predict future inflation?  Do the TIPs yields provide any real inflation protection?  His answer will surprise you!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Significant Correction Looms

Published: June 18, 2008 | 1:31 PM

Listen to another hard-hitting episode of Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael expresses his concern over the possibility of a fast-approaching significant correction and further delves into the topic of inflation both in China and domestically.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Infallible Law of Economics

Published: June 25, 2008 | 7:36 PM

Listen to another revealing episode of Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael expresses his disdain over how certain economic "experts" in the media drawing the same correlations to prior recessions and are summarily prescribing the same solutions for the current economic woes.  Michael points out that this downturn was not caused by rising rates and a contraction of the money supply, but specifically to the bubble being popped in an important asset class.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Foreign Buying of U.S. Trophy Assets

Published: July 09, 2008 | 1:52 PM

Listen to another spot-on episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael expresses his bewilderement over the financial media's positive portrayal of Abu Dhabi's recent purchase of the Chrysler Building.  Does foreign ownership of U.S. trophy assets help our economy?  Find out what Michael thinks in this classic segment.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The True Cause of Inflation

Published: July 23, 2008 | 1:42 PM

Listen to another revealing episode of Mid-Week Reality Check. Does Michael think that the recent $20 drop per barrel in oil spells the end of inflation and the beginning of a new bull market?  Michael elaborates on what he sees as the root cause of the latest pullback in oil and what he thinks it means for the economy going forward.  Don't miss this compelling segment.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Pento on Commodities

Published: August 06, 2008 | 3:38 PM

Listen to another excellent episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check. In this episode, Michael addresses the current fall in commodity stocks head-on. Does Michael think it is time to dump commodities and pile into banks and homebuilders? Think again. Pento gives his expert insight on global growth, popular opinion, and the commodities sector in this compelling segment.

Mid-Week Reality Check: US Dollar Advances

Published: August 20, 2008 | 8:05 PM

Listen to another insightful episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael discusses the prospect of the US dollar relative to commodities, foreign currencies, the housing market and the credit spread.  Will the recent advance of the US dollar continue?  Listen to Michael for his expert opinion.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Pullback in Crude Oil Prices Explained

Published: September 03, 2008 | 1:54 PM

Listen to another poigniant episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check. In this episode, Pento explains his rationale for the $40 dollar pullback in the price of crude and its ramifications on the U.S. economy. Was the precipitous drop in crude prices a result of supply and demand? Was their a major oil discovery found? How come stocks aren't rallying? Get the straight answers here in this classic segment.

Mid-Week Reality Check: GSE Bailout is Flawed

Published: September 10, 2008 | 1:44 PM

Listen to another informative episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.  This week Michael elaborates on why his prediction of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came true and why he believes this Fed bailout is due to fail in the long run--not helping both the economy and the real estate market.  Are we on the path to socialism?  Find out now.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Corporate Obligations Shifting to Taxpayers

Published: September 17, 2008 | 12:33 PM

Listen to another compelling episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.  This week, Michael talks about the misnomers associated with the precession of Government bailouts, and how the corporate burden has simply been transferred to the taxpayer. Michael also covers the two things that must occur in order for the US economy to recover. Has the Government really fixed anything with these bailouts?  Find out Michael's take in this awesome segment.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Bring Back the Gold Standard!

Published: September 24, 2008 | 12:54 PM

Listen to another eye-opening episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.  This week, Michael talks about the need for a gold standard and why a currency without a tangible baseline is flawed. Michael also covers the need for economic structure in the US.  Does Michael think the US is on the right track economically? Find out Michael's take here.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Abrogation of Free Markets

Published: October 01, 2008 | 12:00 PM

Listen to another hard-hitting segment of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael elaborates on why the government bailout will fail and draws an interesting comparison to the Nasdaq crash of 2000. Why didn't the government bail these firms out? They owned real estate and actually generated cash flow, unlike mortgage backed securities.  Are we on the path to socialism?  Find out here in this awesome clip.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Undebatable and Indisputable

Published: October 08, 2008 | 12:35 PM

Listen to another riveting segment of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael takes us back to the last ten years of excess monetary creation, excess credit, excess, debt, and unsustainable asset bubbles. Michael asks the simple quesion: Why fight this deflation with re-flation? Michael argues that government sponsored inflationary intervention will only amplify the problem down the road. Isn't this what got us in trouble in the first place? Hard to argue with Michael in this classic segment.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Law of Unintended Consequences

Published: October 15, 2008 | 5:25 PM

Listen to another no frills segment of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael touches on Chip Hanlon's excellent podcast interview of former Fannie Mae Chief Credit Officer, Edward Pinto, and discusses what went wrong with the government's good intentions regarding low income housing. The host also discusses the next U.S. asset bubble and the problems currently evolving in the Treasury. Don't miss this timely episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Calling For Bernanke's Resignation

Published: October 22, 2008 | 3:52 PM

Listen to another eye-opening segment of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael discusses US Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's recent puzzling testimony in front of the House Budget Committee. Does Bernanke really believe the Fed's balance sheet isn't growing as he stated? Why can't he say the "R" word?" Find out these answers and more in this revealing episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Heading to the Polls

Published: October 29, 2008 | 3:01 PM

Listen to another riveting edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael outlines some of the blatant hypocrisy recently demonstrated by the McCain/Palin ticket. Who will Pento vote For this election season? Find out these answers and more in this revealing episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: What to Expect Now That the Election's Over

Published: November 05, 2008 | 12:19 PM

Listen to another jaw-dropping edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael elaborates on the mandate of our new President and provides updates on the credit crisis and overall health of the US economy. Does Michael think the credit crisis is over? Find out these answers and more in this revealing episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Bailout Precession Marches On

Published: November 12, 2008 | 9:50 PM

Listen to another brutally honest edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week Michael explains the latest round of bailouts, this time it's the automakers. Does Michael think the Government is using the right tools to fix this economic crisis? Are we now living in the U.S.S.A? Find out these answers and more in this compeling episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Difference Between Deflation & Disinflation

Published: November 19, 2008 | 1:23 PM

Listen to another eye-opening edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week, Michael explains in grave detail the difference between deflation and disinflation and which one the Fed and other policy makers should focus on. He also touches on some of the horrific economic numbers that have been released lately and what it means for the U.S. economy going forward. Don't miss this episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: U.S. Treasuries in Massive Bubble

Published: December 10, 2008 | 1:02 PM

Listen to another eye-opening edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week, Michael reveals the latest asset class bubble that has developed. This time around it is the U.S. Treasury (Bond) Market. Michael compares this asset class bubble to the 2000 Nasdaq and current Real Estate bubbles. Don't miss this insightful episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The End of Pretenses

Published: December 18, 2008 | 1:10 AM

Listen to another insightful edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week, Michael discusses how the FOMC statement and how Bernanke & Co. have "officially" abandoned their pretense for fighting inflation. He also highlights recent comments from some of the most noted economic minds around. Forget the Yen carry trade, are you ready for the Dollar carry trade? Ouch! Don't miss Michael Pento at his best in this awesome segment.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Creeping Socialism

Published: January 14, 2009 | 2:37 PM

Listen to another riveting edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check. This week, Michael discusses the widening budget deficit and points out that debt as a percentage of GDP is now a whopping 85%! The host indicates that this will bring on more unnecessary government involvement in our economy. Don't miss Michael Pento at his best in this awesome segment.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Deficit Death Spiral

Published: January 21, 2009 | 4:59 PM

Michael commends David Walker, the former Controller of the United States and CEO/President of Peter G. Peterson Foundation, for his admirable efforts on Squawk Box this week on warning us on the level of debt facing this country and urging people toward the path of fiscal responsibility.  He counters the notion of "high deficit leads to lower interest rates" held by other panelists on the same program.  Don't miss this thought provoking episode!

Mid-Week Reality Check: China as a Scapegoat?

Published: January 28, 2009 | 11:58 AM

Michael Pento is at it again, delivering no-nonsense, thought-provoking ideas. In this segment, Michael begs Geithner and the U.S. government to focus less on China and their management of their own currency, and more on the core competencies present in the U.S. economy. Pento believes we must leverage the intellectual capital and competive advantage present in the United States and stop blaming China for our woes. Don't miss Pento at his best, listen now!

Mid-Week Reality Check: The REAL Story on Housing

Published: February 04, 2009 | 12:19 PM

Michael Pento is at it again, delivering no-nonsense insightful analysis. In this segment, Michael peels back the onion that is the U.S. housing market and unveils some interesting findings. Should we be excited about yesterday's Index of Pending Home Sales? Michael outlines the important housing data conveniently missed by the media and what it means to American homeowners. Don't miss Pento at his best, listen now!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Inflating the Problem Away

Published: February 11, 2009 | 3:50 PM

Michael analyzes Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke's answers to Congress' questioning from yesterday related to the Fed's role in the housing bubble and the size of its balance sheet.  He also delves into the administration and Fed's efforts to re-lever consumers, the government and banks.  How can we lever ourselves back to late 2007 levels?  Don't miss this thought-provoking episode!

Mid-Week Reality Check: More Gov't Intervention, This Time it's Housing

Published: February 18, 2009 | 12:50 PM

Michael scrutinizes government's latest interference of free markets. This time it is the Obama administration and their proposed $50 billion dollar mortgage assistance plan. Your livid host points out the moral hazards and consequences associated with this ill-advised attempt to stem foreclosures. Don't miss Pento at his best, right here on greenfaucet!

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Hypocrisy of Hope

Published: February 25, 2009 | 12:22 PM

Despite Obama's rhetoric last night, Michael compares Obama's speech to one that a Roman leader would utter.  Does Michael believe America will emerge as a stronger or weaker country within the next four years?  Listen to find out.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Many "Pundits" Getting it Wrong Here

Published: March 11, 2009 | 1:53 PM

In this segement, Michael discusses how some so-called "pundits" have become advocates of the Fed and agree that our only recourse is to inflate our way out of the current economic mess. As expected, your host is infuriated at this notion and boldly attacks this premise. Don't miss Pento at his best in this exclusive clip.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Real Issue is Debt

Published: March 18, 2009 | 11:41 AM

Michael discusses Tuesday's guest appearance on Market Neutral where he sparred with Chip Hanlon on mark-to-market accounting rules. Michael reiterates his stance on this issue, and also dives into what he terms the real issue; debt. How do we focus on and solve this pressing market anchor? Tune in and find out.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Obama's Deficit Posturing

Published: March 25, 2009 | 2:02 PM

Michael Pento discusses his unpleasant evening, having to endure Obama's speech. Why was it so painful? Tune in as Michael provides examples on how our President's message is not lining up with his practices.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Gold & the International Monetary System

Published: April 01, 2009 | 12:45 PM

Michael Pento talks about Kudlow's segment last night where Larry and the panel discussed the ramifications of bringing back gold back into the international monetary system. One of the guests had a surprising viewpoint on this topic. Tune in as Michael vehemently opposes this educator's stance.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Fed's Troubling Balance Sheet

Published: April 08, 2009 | 1:25 PM

Michael Pento addresses the recent rumblings regarding the Fed's soaring balance sheet. Bernanke & Co. are already deriving instruments to deal with offsetting these massive liabilities. Are these programs the best course of action? Your host certainly has an opinion! Tune in and catch Pento at his best.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Geithner's Credit Backflips

Published: April 22, 2009 | 1:04 PM

Your host Michael Pento discusses Geithner's speech today in front of the Economic Club of Washington DC, where he discussed the many Government programs underway to free credit and increase bank lending. Are these various programs working? Your host knows the answer!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Bernanke the Counterfeiter?

Published: April 29, 2009 | 5:10 PM

Host Michael Pento is at his best in this episode, pondering some important questions about the Fed and interest rates. How can Ben Bernanke, by decree, magically pin the overnight lending rates between banks to 0%??? Michael answers these and other puzzling questions in this special FOMC edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Cash on the Sidelines?

Published: May 06, 2009 | 1:46 PM

Host Michael Pento is at it again debunking the popular myth that there is an abundance of cash on the sidelines. How much cash is really on the sidelines? Michael answers this question and provides what just may be the true catalyst to move this market higher. 

Mid-Week Reality Check: Debt, Debt & More Debt

Published: May 13, 2009 | 12:02 PM

Host Michael Pento is not pleased with the latest flurry of irresponsible fiscal estimates coming out of the White House. Pento makes the case that future GDP is way overstated and inflation is tremendously understated. Why? Michael's answer may surprise you! *Don't Miss the Trader's Expo-- coming to L.A. June 3-6!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Inflation Rearing Its Ugly Head

Published: May 20, 2009 | 11:28 AM

Host Michael Pento is calling for the government to pull back on their rabid expansionary agenda. Pento sees concrete evidence of inflation here and now. Have you been to the pump lately? Don't miss this episode as Michael keeps your money real. *Don't Miss the Trader's Expo-- coming to L.A. June 3-6!

Mid-Week Reality Check: China Chuckles at Geithner

Published: June 10, 2009 | 12:42 PM

What is irking Michael Pento now? In this episode he stands behind the Chinese as they can't help but laugh at Geithner's misdirected comments. Are the Chinese out-of-line or are they just to astute to buy Geithner's bill of goods? Find out these answers and more in this exclusive episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Weak Dollar Jawboning From Washington

Published: June 17, 2009 | 2:54 PM

What is irking Michael Pento now? In this episode, Michael chimes in against the latest rhetoric out of Washington claiming a weak dollar is necessary for an economic recovery. Really? The reality is that a weak dollar policy is devastating for the economy. Find out why in this exclusive episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Money Velocity and Inflation

Published: June 24, 2009 | 4:03 PM

In this short episode, Michael dicusses the important role of money velocity in the US economy and how it plays into the inflation theme going forward. Is the Fed paying enough attention to this important metric? Tune in to get Michael's thoughts on this overlooked topic.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Housing Market

Published: July 01, 2009 | 2:10 PM

In this episode, Michael addresses the state of the vitally important U.S. housing market. Are we looking at the proper housing data indicators? What would a turn in housing mean to the U.S. economy? Michael's insights may surprise you. Don't miss this sobering edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Surge in Government Growth

Published: July 15, 2009 | 12:05 PM

In this episode, Michael sheds some light on the alarming growth in all aspects of government positions and how it is crowding out the private sector. Will capitalism become a thing of the past in the U.S.? Your host is extremely concerned. Don't miss this eye-opening edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Reasons Against a Bernanke Re-Appointment

Published: July 22, 2009 | 2:57 PM

In this episode, Michael gives explicit reasons as to why Ben Bernanke should not be a re-appointed as the Fed Chairman. He also talks about the proper course of action regarding the Fed and what may occur if Bernanke stays in charge. Don't miss this special Federal Reserve edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Insanity Behind Cash for Clunkers

Published: August 05, 2009 | 1:06 PM

In this timely episode, Michael shoots holes in the false logic behind the President's much publicized "Cash for Clunkers" program. Is this just another government ploy to re-inflate the asset bubble that our economy has become so dependent on? Don't miss this eye-opening edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Great Inflation Debate Rages On

Published: August 12, 2009 | 12:33 PM

In this timely episode, Michael discusses today's upcoming FOMC decision and how the Fed will mitigate what is sure to be downright scary 4Q inflation numbers? Has Bernanke backed himself into a corner? Don't miss this important edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Equity Rally Rolls On

Published: September 16, 2009 | 3:54 PM

In this episode, Michael discusses the unprecedented and persistent rally in equities. Can it continue? Your host weighs in on the matter. Don't miss this important edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Effects of a Falling U.S. Dollar

Published: September 23, 2009 | 12:16 PM

This week Michael Pento explores why a currency falls and the domestic effects of a falling U.S. dollar.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Scizophrenic Federal Reserve

Published: October 07, 2009 | 3:57 PM

This week Michael Pento discusses the multiple personalities within the Fed and the difficulty he is having determining exactly what their stance is on monetary policy.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Put Away Your Dow 10,000 Party Hats!

Published: October 14, 2009 | 5:28 PM

This week Michael Pento discusses the "lost decade" for investors and takes a nostalgic look back to another time when the DJIA reached 10,000. Michael looks at what has transpired economically in the last ten years and what it means going forward.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Is a Currency and Bond Market Crisis Ahead?

Published: November 04, 2009 | 5:50 PM

This week Michael Pento discusses today's economic debate with Lyle Gramley on Bloomberg TV. He also provides some color on the latest round of troubling developments in the monetary structure of the United States.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The March Down the Same Idiotic Path Continues

Published: November 11, 2009 | 2:30 PM

This week Michael Pento discusses how we are marching down the same moronic and idiotic economic path we were earlier this decade, citing anecdotal evidence from a recent Bloomberg piece and former Fed Governor. You don't want to miss this sobering episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check!

Mid-Week Reality Check: A Correction in Gold Looms

Published: December 02, 2009 | 3:36 PM

This week Michael Pento discusses how to spot an asset class bubble. Does gold fit the bill? You don't want to miss this compelling episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check!

Mid-Week Reality Check: What to Make of "Less Bad" Economic News

Published: December 09, 2009 | 3:50 PM

This week Michael Pento discusses Fed, the dollar and what to make of "not as bad" economic data. You don't want to miss this compelling episode of the Mid-Week Reality Check!

Mid-Week Reality Check: Consumers Still Under Extreme Duress

Published: December 23, 2009 | 2:52 PM

This week Michael talks about the truth going on in the market right now and dismantles the notion of a robust, above the trend recovery coming.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Understanding Asset Class Bubbles

Published: January 06, 2010 | 5:55 PM

This week Michael welcomes in the new year by discussing the catalysts behind asset class bubbles and what the keepers of the U.S. economy can do to avoid them.

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Investing Public Deserves the Truth

Published: January 13, 2010 | 3:29 PM

This week Michael ponders the idea of 2007 being a major secular top in major market indices. He also questions some popular patriotic myths of the last decade. Don't miss Pento at his best in this eye-opening segment of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Non-Farm Payroll Preview

Published: February 03, 2010 | 2:27 PM

This week, Michael previews Friday's all-important non-farm payrolls report and even provides his own forecast! Don't miss this segment of the Mid-Week Reality Check.

Mid-Week Reality Check: Fareed Zakaria

Published: February 17, 2010 | 3:37 PM

Mid-Week Reality Check: The Fed's Exit from Mortgage-Backed Securities

Published: February 24, 2010 | 5:05 PM

This week, Michael talks about the laissez faire attitude of economic pundits regarding the March Fed exit from mortgage-backed securities (MBS). What impact does Michael think this will have to the market? Listen to this segment of the Mid-Week Reality Check and find out!

Mid-Week Reality Check: "Experts" Should Know Better

Published: March 10, 2010 | 4:11 PM

This week, Michael warns of overly optimistic economic forecasts from so-called Wall Street experts. Are things really getting better? Michael has the answers in this week's edition of the Mid-Week Reality Check.