Kicking off Monday, January 19, 2026, I opened the Radio Ranch with network updates and dove straight into the metals chatter lighting up our audience: claims about sudden U.S. Mint silver repricing, what that could mean for physical vs. paper markets, and why some seasoned voices favor a longer‑term, contrarian play in copper for listeners who can’t (or don’t want to) chase silver and gold at current premiums. We compared proof vs. bullion coin dynamics, trading ratios, and the evergreen lesson of buying low and sitting tight—plus a quick trip down memory lane to “Brown’s Bottom” and earlier cycles. From there we widened the lens: reports of “debanking” controversies (e.g., Scott Ritter vs. Citizens), the line between compliance and politics, and practical banking tips our community has used without incident. We touched geopolitics (Russia, Iran, Zelensky, and the media crossfire), notable analysts and interviews to watch (Whitney Webb, Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog, Judge Napolitano, Ray McGovern), and a preparedness note on the Cascadia subduction zone and extreme winds in the Mountain West. Throughout, we kept it local-first and sovereignty-minded: know your sources, verify claims, and make decisions that fit your time horizon and risk tolerance. 'U.S. Mint – Official site': https://www.usmint.gov 'American Eagle Silver Coins – U.S. Mint program page': https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-medal-programs/american-eagle/american-eagle-silver-coins 'Rio Tinto (global mining company)': https://www.riotinto.com 'Amazon Web Services (AWS)': https://aws.amazon.com 'USAWatchdog (Greg Hunter)': https://usawatchdog.com 'Cascadia Subduction Zone overview': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascadia_subduction_zone 'Bosphorus (strait referenced in discussion)': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosphorus 'Gordon Brown – Brown’s Bottom (UK gold sales background)': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown%27s_Bottom 'Jesse Livermore (investor referenced)': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Livermore 'Scott Ritter (background)': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Ritter 'Citizens Bank (Citizens Financial Group)': https://www.citizensbank.com 'Andrew Napolitano (Judge Napolitano)': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Napolitano 'Ray McGovern (former CIA analyst)': https://raymcgovern.com 'Whitney Webb – Unlimited Hangout': https://unlimitedhangout.com 'Bill Holter – precious metals commentary': https://billholter.com 'Peter Thiel (background)':