The Personal Wealth Coach

Has the story changed, or are we just getting nervous about the next chapter? This week, Jake takes on one of Wall Street’s favorite words: bubble. From tulip mania and house flipping to crypto and the dot-com boom, he looks at what bubbles actually have in common and asks whether today’s AI spending spree really fits the definition. Along the way, he digs into who is funding the AI boom, the massive buildout of data centers, rising interest rates, and why all that pessimism surrounding AI might not be such a bad thing. Then the conversation turns to o...

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This episode was recorded on October 23, 2026.

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Jake McClure went to the Texas Gulf Coast and found more than sand and surf. From giant LNG carriers and sprawling refineries to electric trucks, wind-assisted ships, and some clever bubbles beneath the hull, this episode takes a close look at the technology quietly reshaping the global energy economy. Jake connects those changes to inflation, diesel prices, supply chain bottlenecks, and the bullwhip effect before turning to AI and the curious state of the computer market, where sales can apparently be plunging and booming at the same time. The economy is messy, technology is moving fast, and sometimes the...

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This episode was recorded on October 16, 2026.

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Welcome to an economy where the numbers say “growth,” the headlines say “panic,” and your gut says, “Something about this is weird.” Jake unpacks the disconnect by wandering through commercial real estate trouble, stubborn housing costs, shrinking populations, AI disruption, expensive oil, booming data centers, autonomous trucks, and the surprisingly important economics of picks and shovels. The common theme is change, specifically what happens when high prices, new technology, and shifting demographics collide. The result can create winners, losers, job losses, new industries, and perfectly decent averages that conceal a whole lot of turbulence underneath.

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This episode was recorded on October 9, 2026.

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The robots aren’t taking over tomorrow, but they may eventually be fixing your plumbing. This week, Jake takes a wide-ranging look at an economy caught in transition, where baby boomers are leaving the workforce, hiring has slowed, productivity is climbing, and businesses are investing heavily in technology rather than simply adding more people. From AI and humanoid robots to housing costs, immigration, chariots, slide rules, and the days when “computer” was an actual human job, this episode explores how demographics and innovation collide to reshape an economy. We’ve been through transformations before, but this one may be moving a...

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This episode was recorded on October 2, 2026.

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What do weight-loss drugs, airline fuel bills, artificial intelligence, electric trucks, solar power, batteries, and the Hindenburg have in common? More than you might think. This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure follows the economic ripple effects of innovation to some wonderfully unexpected places, including how GLP-1 drugs could change airline economics, healthcare demand, and even the assumptions behind retirement and longevity.

Jake also digs into AI’s enormous appetite for electricity, the changing economics of solar and battery storage, the return of semiconductor manufacturing to the U.S., and why expensive energy today could he...

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This episode was recorded on September 25, 2026.

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What do Roman oxen, Civil War currency, Iranian oil, Chinese refineries, and your latest trip to the gas pump have in common? More than you might think. This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure takes a globe-spanning look at the geography of energy and the surprisingly persistent role location plays in shaping economies, conflicts, and prices.

From Rome’s dependence on Spanish livestock to the economic divisions of the American Civil War, Jake traces the recurring relationship between energy, technology, geography, and power. Then he brings the story into the present, examining the Strait of Ho...

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This episode was recorded on September 18, 2026.

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What happens when America finally starts rebuilding its industrial muscle, and then argues about every factory, power line, and data center along the way?

This week, Jake McClure dives into one of the most overlooked economic stories unfolding right now: a massive wave of investment in U.S. manufacturing, semiconductor plants, data centers, and electric grid expansion. From billion-dollar chip fabs and reshoring efforts to the surprising economics of solar power, Jake explores why the country is spending trillions on the infrastructure of the future while many communities push back against the very projects they say they...

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This episode was recorded on September 11, 2026.

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This week, Jake McClure takes a closer look at one of the biggest economic stories hiding in plain sight: America's factory boom. While headlines focus on protests over data centers, power lines, and industrial projects, billions of dollars are quietly flowing into semiconductor fabs, grid expansion, energy infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing facilities across the country. The irony? Many of the same communities demanding more jobs, more electricity, and more domestic production are fiercely opposing the projects designed to deliver them.

Along the way, Jake explores why societies often resist the very changes they claim to want, from...

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This episode was recorded on September 4, 2026.

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What do beef prices, Vietnamese factories, cardboard boxes, toilet paper, and inflation have in common? According to Jake McClure, a lot more than you might think.

In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake explores the "geography of adaptation," the often-overlooked ways people, businesses, and entire economies adjust when the rules of the game change. From tariff battles and shifting global supply chains to the surprising rise of Vietnam as a trade powerhouse, he connects today's headlines to lessons from history, including the Smoot-Hawley tariffs and the Great Depression.

Along the way, you'll discover...

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This episode was recorded on August 28, 2026.

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In this episode, Jake McClure unpacks the surprising world of the "buyback economy" and explains why stock and bond buybacks have become one of the biggest stories in finance. From Apple's decades-long share repurchase machine to South Korea's massive corporate buyback programs, Jake explores how companies reward shareholders, why Warren Buffett's view on buybacks has evolved, and when the practice creates value versus destroys it.

The conversation also dives into a lesser-known corner of the market: Treasury debt buybacks. Why would the U.S. government buy back its own debt while continuing to borrow trillions? Jake connects...

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This episode was recorded on August 21, 2026.

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What if the biggest force in the oil market isn't an oil producer? Or the next battleground for global influence isn't a superpower, but a continent? This week, Jake McClure follows the money across the globe to uncover how shifting capital flows are quietly redrawing the economic map.

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This episode was recorded on August 14, 2026.

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The U.S. economy is doing something that seems almost impossible: growing while shedding jobs. In this week's episode, Jake McClure digs into one of the strangest economic environments in decades. GDP is rising, consumers are still spending, and productivity is climbing, yet payrolls are shrinking and the housing market remains stuck in neutral.

What is really driving the economy today? Jake explores the surprising role of artificial intelligence, the massive wave of baby boomer retirements, the ongoing transfer of wealth between generations, and why productivity may be becoming more important than headcount. He also tackles the...

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This episode was recorded on August 7, 2026.

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This week's episode tackles two topics that hit close to home: your wallet and your peace of mind.

Jake McClure dives into why inflation may be far from finished, despite recent reports suggesting price pressures are easing. From Federal Reserve decisions and interest rates to tariffs, oil prices, and the hidden warning signs buried in producer price data, he explains why today's good news could still lead to tomorrow's higher prices.

Along the way, Jake shifts gears to address a growing threat affecting people across the country: scams. He breaks down some of the latest...

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This episode was recorded on July 31, 2026.

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What happens when Texas decides Wall Street needs a little competition? In this episode, Jake McClure digs into the surprising story behind the Texas Stock Exchange and why it may have far less to do with trading stocks and far more to do with where economic power is headed in America.

Along the way, Jake pulls back the curtain on how stock exchanges actually work, why companies choose the NYSE or NASDAQ, and what market makers, circuit breakers, and listing standards really do behind the scenes. He also explores why major players like BlackRock and Citadel are...

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This episode was recorded on July 24, 2026.

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What can a rickety one-lane bridge, a shopping cart, and a carton of eggs teach us about economic growth?
In this episode, a 19-day journey through Costa Rica sparks a fascinating exploration of what really makes nations prosper. From dirt roads and rolling brownouts to clean public spaces and strong community pride, this conversation looks beyond headlines and economic jargon to uncover the forces that drive long-term success.
Along the way, Jake examines why infrastructure matters, why trust may be an economy's most valuable asset, and why two communities with the same resources can produce dramatically different...

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This episode was recorded on July 17, 2026.

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What do Shakespeare, a box of tennis balls, medieval archers, spice traders, coffee shops, and your retirement account have in common? More than you might think.
This week, Jake McClure takes listeners on a fascinating journey from the battlefields of medieval France to the trading floors of Wall Street, uncovering the surprising story of how stock markets were born. Along the way, you'll learn how Henry V unintentionally helped create the foundations of modern ownership, why we call them "companies" and "shares," how Amsterdam became home to the world's first stock exchange, and why coffee houses once served...

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This episode was recorded on July 10, 2026.

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Before stocks, before modern banks, and long before Wall Street, someone was lending silver for beer and expecting to be paid back with interest. This week, Jake McClure unpacks the remarkable story of the bond market's evolution, from ancient clay tablets to today's financial system. Along the way, he explores the origins of interest, the rise of Venetian banking, the connection between bonds and paper money, and why trust may be the most valuable asset in any economy. History buffs, market enthusiasts, and the merely curious will all find something intriguing in this journey through the financial world's oldest...

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This episode was recorded on July 2, 2026.

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This week’s episode takes a step back from the daily market noise and asks a bigger question: why do some economies, businesses, and even entire civilizations survive shocks while others quietly fall apart?
Jake McClure walks through a fascinating mix of fresh data and deep history, starting with the latest PCE report showing rising income, spending, and savings, all while inflation continues to hum along. On the surface, things look steady. Underneath, the real story is resilience and what it takes to keep moving forward when conditions are less than ideal.
From there, the conversation shifts in...

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This episode was recorded on June 26, 2026.

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If you think the Federal Reserve is boring, this episode might change your mind.

Jake McClure takes you inside the Fed’s latest meeting and introduces the man now holding the wheel, Kevin Warsh. From his crisis-tested track record during the Great Recession to his very different views on how much control the Fed should really have, this isn’t just a policy discussion. It’s a look at how the rules of the game might be getting rewritten.

Along the way, the conversation breaks down what the Fed actually does, why interest rates matter more t...

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This episode was recorded on June 18, 2026.

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If you have ever wondered why a jump at the gas pump seems to sneak its way into just about everything else you buy, this episode connects the dots with sharp insight and a bit of humor. Jake walks through how an energy shock ripples through the economy, turning higher fuel costs into rising prices for food, transportation, and just about anything that needs to be grown, built, or shipped.
Along the way, he dives into fresh CPI and PPI data, explaining why inflation can look tame at the checkout line while quietly building pressure behind the scenes...

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This episode was recorded on June 12, 2026.

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