255. Paul Musson | Capital Offense: Why Some Benefit At Your Expense.

Join us for ⁠BookThinkers LIVE 2025⁠! Happening Novemeber 9, 2025!⁠https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Paul Musson, author of Capital Offense: Why Some Benefit At Your Expense.Paul is a veteran investment expert and the founder of Paddington Capital Management. With over 30 years in the financial industry—most notably as the lead portfolio manager for the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments—he brings a deep, insider understanding of how our economic system truly works. Through his blog, Paulitical Economy, Paul breaks down complex economic issues into clear, actionable insights for everyday people.In this episode, you’ll learn why inflation is a hidden form of wealth transfer, how central bank policies distort real value, and what every citizen needs to understand about the money system before it's too late. Paul also shares why he believes education—not conspiracy—is the key to systemic change.Now get ready to learn and enjoy this incredible conversation with Paul Musson.To Learn More about Paul and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/dn2UPLVWebsite/Socials: https://paddingtoncapitalmgmt.com/https://x.com/paddingtoncap Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:34 Problems for investors bad policies makers and short-term views8:09 Understanding motivations of key financial agents11:23 Becoming aware of what is going on17:28 How to communicate relevant information with simplicity21:40 What is money and capital creation?28:46 Benefits from inflation for the government30:54 The problem with the housing market and redistribution of wealth without capital creation39:31 Consequences of current economic policies for young adults47:31 “Be free & do no harm”________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!