Investor‑Guru Catherine Austin Fitts Calls Out the Future’s Big Bugs
In a breezy yet serious sit‑down, Catherine Austin Fitts – the former investment banker turned outspoken watchdog – tipped the crowd on three looming crises that could rock our clean plates, our digital wallets, and our freedoms.
1. The “Grain Gate” – Food Security Gets a Reality Check
- She warned that global food supplies are on a shaky tightrope, wobbled by climate chaos and shaky trade agreements.
- “We’re staring at an edible cliff,” she joked, but the point hit home: without timely access to sustainable farming, breakfast might become a luxury.
- Experts have already begun re‑engineering crops – but Catherine stresses the need for quick, democratic action.
2. “CBDC Cab” – Digital Money’s Surprising Spy‑Sweet Ride
- Central Bank Digital Currencies, as far as she says, could double as digital CCTV for those who want to track every swipe.
- “Your groceries could end up on a librarian’s view,” she quipped, recalling a woman’s story of seeing her grocery bill on his phone in real time.
- She recommends a fresh policy blueprint to turn the cameras off before you even notice the curtain!
3. “The Lest‑Tyranny” – Armoring Against History’s Most Invasive Regime
- Fitts painted a stark picture: if we ignore strong combative strategies, the world might pave the way for a “most invasive” domination era.
- She urged crowd‑based watchdogs, independent tech watchdogs, and grassroots coordination as a shield.
- “Think of it as a fire‑proof suit for democracy,” she wrote, inviting audiences to arm themselves with open‑source tools.
While the exchange was lively, her key message rings true: Prep for the next decade, seize control, and ensure everything from your steak to your state remains under human stewardship.
Breeauna Sagdal Shares the Secret to Balancing Tech and Taste
From the high‑rise of Silicon to the low‑soil of pastureland, Breeauna Sagdal—Senior Policy Fellow at the Beef Initiative—chat‑mats with Jeff Fitts. Their conversation uncovers a simple truth: What we eat can decide how we feel.
Why “Mindful Meat” Might Be the Next Big Trend
- Control over the plate: “When people pick something at the grocery, they’re picking a story.” Sagdal says the narrative has shifted from “just another protein” to “the full life cycle of that beef.”
- Tech versus Terroir: The modern world is buzzing with AI‑driven diets, but there’s a counter‑movement yearning for roots—literally. “Real, honest meat means fresh air, sunshine, and a bit of shade,” she quips.
- Health & Happiness: Because, let’s face it, a meal that’s full of hormones and micro‑favors in a sci‑fi lab can’t compete with a steak that roast‑sings in a sunlit barn.
How to Join the Grounded Revolution
- Ask questions: “What’s the origin of my meat?” Use that skeptical tone. If the answer is unclear, run a quick google‑search—you’ll find the truth.
- Support local farms: Buy from farmers’ markets or co‑ops. Stomp on the big‑box shelves: those juice‑bot boxes are for smoothies, not our food web.
- Get a taste of the meat: “If it smells sweet and earthy, it came from a pasture. If it’s harsh—flush it out.” Translate the classic “tasting menu” philosophy into your lunch box.
Why This Matters
When we keep the secret of our food hidden, the chain can get…well, tangled. By demanding clarity, we can fight the suffering of animals, reduce environmental harm, and win the health battle. It’s a fight for your body and for Earth’s future.
Take a page from Breeauna Sagdal’s playbook: “One thoughtful bite at a time.” That’s the simplest, most radical food revolution you can buy today.
The Cost of Health in an Age of Wealth
Why the Fortune 500 Still Miss the Point About Health
Fitts has had a front‑row seat to the paradox that the richest folks in the U.S. can buy a yacht and still expect their groceries to come in a plastic bag.
Clients Who Hide Their Fridge Behind First‑Class Miles
- Those with $10–15 million in brokerage accounts often brag about “affordability.”
- When asked about biodynamic or organic produce, their answer is usually, “We can’t afford that.”
- Fitts remembers being shocked: “You’re practically funding the national security budget through your brokerage, yet the food on your plate looks like it was invented during the Bronze Age.”
One Ally’s Question That Hits Right.
One of Fitts’ allies once told her, “Have you priced the cost of cancer lately?” She thought, “That’s a tough question to answer when the wallet is heavy but the pantry is lighter.”
The Missing Link: Wealth ↔ Health
In her own words:
- “The health and wellbeing of my family is the basis of our family wealth.”
- That means burning through a Fortune‑100 credit line should not mean burning through personal patience for sprouts.
Bottom line: The peak of the financial ladder is fine, but the footnotes in the “Who can afford a white truffle?” section should be more about doing the math for a green smoothie than a gold coin. Let’s hope the next billionaire writes a policy that says “eating your vegetables is an investment.”
Food, Not Gold, as the Ultimate Asset
Gold Gets the Boot, Beef Takes the Lead
Gold has long been the go‑to safe‑haven for investors who want a shiny, low‑risk stash. Only, that shiny thing sits in a vault and never sprouts a new leaf.
Fitts, however, turned the page. “You put gold in a vault, it doesn’t grow. You put cows in a field… and they multiply,” she told Sagdal. “They’re the ultimate in increase.”
- No growth check‑ins needed: Gold stays flat while cows keep piling on pounds.
- Natural dividends: Every calf brings a tiny boost in output.
- Market resilience: Livestock tends to thrive even when the market takes a dip.
So next time you’re bored of watching a metal stare back at you, consider swapping the vault for a pasture—let the beef do the heavy lifting.
Back to the Barn: A Fresh Take on the Beef Initiative
Picture this: a bustling, sun‑kissed pasture where farmers and ranchers are no longer just suppliers but partners in the community’s future. That’s the crux of the Beef Initiative, a vision that turns backyard cattle into a powerhouse of both food and wealth. It’s not just about feeding us; it’s about feeding our future.
The Farmer Bond: A New Kind of Investment
Forget Wall Street deals. Fitts is calling us to put our hard‑earned capital directly into the hands of nearby ranchers. Think of it as a farm‑to‑table investment—fresh produce that goes straight to your plate, and fresh money that stays local.
- Support sustainable, regenerative agriculture.
- Build community resilience against systemic shifts.
- Create a living, breathing source of wealth for families.
- Seal the loopholes that allow giant corporates to control the food supply chain.
Money + Mindfulness = Survival
Fitts is not just talking about “purchase and finance.” He’s urging a full‑on, mission‑critical partnership: finance, advocacy, and activist support for local food sovereignty. “If we want to win this silent war,” he says, “we need to be healthy—literally, physically and mentally.”
The Silent War
The battle here isn’t on the battlefield, but in the quiet corridors of everyday life:
- A rise in surveillance that watches our routines.
- Global economic shifts that leave local farms under siege.
- Supply chain fragility exposed by a pandemic that felt like the world’s most alarming soap‑opera.
Through this lens, Fitts links the decline in cattle volumes and the erosion of the middle class to centuries of centralization—central banking moves, GATT, and the dream of a “massive, efficient” farm system that left countless smallholders on the sidelines.
What’s the Game Plan?
This isn’t a fantasy; it’s a tangible strategy. Sagdal and Fitts ask the tough question: How can we stop the downward spiral of food insecurity and revive our rural economy?
“Central banks and their tech tools tighten the stranglehold on our food supply,” says Fitts. “We need to fight back with local farms that are not only profitable but pure, unfiltered joy for our tables.”
The Takeaway
In a nutshell: Invest in the farms next door. Build lasting capital ties with ranchers. Rally behind local agriculture. Let’s reclaim the backyard as the country’s new launch pad for health, wealth, and one heck of a community pulse.
It’s a clear call to arms—if you dare—where the true victory is a thriving local economy and a diet that actually says, “Tasty, but from a place we know.”
CBDCs and the Coming Age of Programmable Money
CBDCs: Tiny Digital Coins with Big Control
Picture this: a hot‑lipped former Bush aide, Fitts, is wading into a debate where money meets surveillance. Think of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as “tiny digital coins with a huge controlling invisible hand.” The reality? It’s less about figuring out how to give everyone a ZIP card and more about telling you how to spend it—and maybe even whether you get to spend it at all.
“No Pizza, No Problem” – Fitts on Freedom of Speech
During a chilly lockdown, Fitts is very clear: “If you’re stuck at home, your digital dollars won’t work outside. Want to eat pizza? No if the rulers say so.” Her picture of the future is a world where you could ask for a pepperoni slice—and the system could slam the “no” button as if it were a digital fire alarm.
Carstens Gives the Economist the Mic
- Carstens (BIS General Manager): “Central banks will own the playbook, set the rules, and shut it all down with high‑tech enforcement.”
- Imagine a presidential script where your currency is the only thing that can change the storyline.
Social Credit on Steroids – Li Weighs In
The story gets a whole new twist when Bo Li, Deputy Director of the IMF and former China Bank boss, drops a line: “CBDCs are like social credit on steroids.” He says: “By designing the coin, you can dictate who owns it and how it’s used. For food, for instance—exactly who gets the bread.”
Fitts’ Final Warning
- “Our money becomes a central bank liability with the tech to enforce it.”
- In plain terms: It isn’t your money. It’s any money the bank lets you use.”
- “You can control the digital wallet only if the state controls food and land.”
That’s the gist of the conversation: the tech behind CBDCs could transform cash into a giant, razor‑sharp psychological ruler, hovering over every purchase you make. It’s a wild ride from inclusive finance to a revolving door of digital governance—where freedom might just depend on whether the government says it’s allowed.
Land Grabs in the Wake of Disaster
When Crisis Becomes a Conquest
In a fiery little interview, Fitts points out that the pandemic and wild calamities have become the perfect smokescreen for a lightning‑fast takedown of land. “During stagflation… that’s the perfect opportunity where the people who can print money can finance themselves grabbing a lot of land,” she clicks.
HUD’s Handy‑Handy Phrases
Sagdal joins the conversation and pulls another gumshoe from the deep end, saying:
- HUD programs are wrapped up in “resilient city” jargon.
- What feels like “community-driven relocation” is really a big, turf‑grabbing raffle.
- They call it “strategic buyouts” so no one hears it as a forced eviction.
What’s on the Table?
Below, watch the rest of the chat about some heavy topics:
- The Invisible Cattle Problem – Why some folks are being hidden behind bureaucracy.
- Fraud, Entrainment, and Psychological Manipulation – Their sneaky ways to keep you onboard.
- A Battle Over the Brain – How information warfare makes the decision‑making messier.
- An unexpected twist: the Plate, because even the food’s part of the plot.
Keep listening—there’s a lot more to uncover!
What to do?
Take Charge of What’s in Your Plate
Ever feel like the grocery aisles are a maze of “just‑right” labels? Let’s cut through the clutter.
Skip the Big‑Box Bureaucracy
Those mega‑chains are great for quick shopping trips, but they also push a lot of questionable products onto our tables. Picture a beef that’s been through a bunch of hormones, added preservatives, and a corporate agenda. Why swallow that?
Instead, grab your fork and head straight to the farmer’s market. Interacting with ranchers directly means you get the raw story behind your meat—no corporate detour.
Inside the MAHA Report
Last week, Health & Services and the White House slammed out the MAHA Report. It’s basically a blueprint for re-thinking America’s food supply stack, putting local farmers at the centerpiece.
Key take‑away? We’ve gotta decentralise: keep the supply chain tight, bring the pasture back into the spotlight, and ditch those big‑box suppliers pulling the strings.
The Beef Initiative: Shake Your Rancher’s Hand
The motto is literally “Shake your rancher’s hand”. It’s not just a catchy phrase; it’s a rallying cry for transparency. Know where your steak comes from. Know it’s clean. Know the rancher’s methods and standards.
- Spotlight on Standards – Support farms that live up to the highest animal welfare and safety guidelines.
- Direct Dialogue – Build that hands‑on connection with producers.
- Informed Choices – Only put what you want into your body.
Why You Should Care
Because you and your family deserve meat that feels honest, not corporate‑fueled. When you’re buying from a local farmer, you’re not just buying beef—you’re investing in a sustainable, healthier system.
Let’s keep our meals honest, ground‑rooted, and a little bit spirited. Your plate is your power; use it!
Meet Fitts and Her Trust‑Fueled Philosophy
What the Big Boss is Saying
Fitts just wrapped up a killer interview, and she nailed it with one of her go‑to Swiss quotes:
“The currency of the future will be relationships of trust.”
Talk about a power‑move. She’s essentially saying, “If you want to win this game, you gotta build good vibes and solid connections.”
Why You Should Tune In
- Snag the full interview (everything, no spoilers).
- Get the inside scoop on how to keep your meat worry‑free—clean, GMO‑free, mRNA‑free, hormone‑free, straight from the ranch.
- Find out why relationship matters more than anything else.
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