He specializes in macroeconomic analysis as well as studies in mainstream media disinformation, and is now focusing on the creation of a national network of barter markets designed to insulate and protect local economies from the inevitable collapse of the current unsustainable fiat system. His work has been published in numerous places including LewRockwell.com.

Anthony Wile: Give us some background. Where did you grow up and go to school?

Brandon Smith: I've lived all over the country in every environment America has to offer. The Pacific Northwest and the "Redoubt" has always been my favorite, and that is where I live now. My schooling experience was like any other person's experience who went to one of our fine public institutions: monotonous, pointless, and it probably did some irreversible psychological damage.