From the budget sequesters to the volatile state of the job market, our daily news is filled with reports of impending financial doom for the United States and the rest of the world. Andy Hoffman gives us an unflinching look at our economy and reveals the deceit behind mainstream media's "official" story.

Analyst Andrew Hoffman explains how the government, investment firms and traditional banks have contributed to our precarious global economy.

Is it only a matter of time before the world’s monetary system collapses? Yes, says analyst Andrew Hoffman, who recommends a return to the gold standard economy. Be sure to watch this replay of Andrew’s compelling conversation with Regina Meredith.

Andrew Hoffman, CFA, is Marketing Director at Miles Franklin. For a decade, he was a U.S.-based buy-side and sell-side analyst, most notably as an II-ranked oil service analyst at Salomon Smith Barney. Since 2002, his focus has been entirely on Precious Metals, and since 2006 has written free missives regarding gold, silver and macroeconomics under the moniker "Ranting Andy." Prior to joining the company, he spent five years working as an Investor Relations officer or consultant to numerous junior mining companies.