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my stuff. Joining us for the first time is Charles Hugh Smith. He's the author of the of the of two

minds.com blog and he's listed as one of the top alternative financial sites. He's also the author of

18 books on our economy and society, including a radically beneficial

world automation tech and creating jobs for all.

Global Crisis National Renewal, a revolutionary grant strategy for the U.S.

Burnouts, reckoning, and renewal, self-reliance in the 21st century.

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mythology of progress on my Kindle. His work is published on a number of popular financial websites,

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Welcome finally to Two Politics and Empire, Charles.

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