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Doug Casey's Take

By: Matthew Smith
  • Summary

  • Best-selling author, world-renowned speculator, and libertarian philosopher Doug Casey has garnered a well-earned reputation for his controversial insights into politics, economics, and investment markets. Doug literally wrote the book on profiting from periods of economic turmoil. *Crisis Investing* spent weeks as #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and became the best-selling financial book of 1980. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including David Letterman, Merv Griffin, Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin, Maury Povich, NBC News, and CNN; has been the topic of numerous features in periodicals such as Time, Forbes, People, and the Washington Post; and is a regular keynote speaker.
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Episodes
  • They're Trying to Control The Whole World
    May 3 2024

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    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro

    The uranium stock picks (00:00:02)
    Discussion of the success of uranium stock picks and the impact of geopolitical events on the market.

    Using gold watches and jewelry for moving money internationally (00:02:50)
    The value of using gold watches and jewelry for moving money internationally and the comparison with Bitcoin.

    The writings of John Steinbeck (00:07:32)
    Opinions on the writings of John Steinbeck and his impact as a writer.

    Impact of the closure of the Groningen gas field on the Dutch economy (00:11:11)
    Discussion on the impact of the closure of the Groningen gas field on the Dutch economy and its long-term consequences.

    Justification for the construction of a military pier off of Gaza (00:15:31)
    Questioning the justification for the construction of a military pier off of Gaza and potential implications.

    Clip of Jared Bernstein discussing government borrowing and printing money (00:18:44)
    A clip of Jared Bernstein discussing government borrowing and printing money, highlighting confusion around economic concepts.

    Jim Cramer questioning CEO about the decline in comp store numbers at Starbucks (00:24:22)
    Jim Cramer grilling the CEO of Starbucks about the decline in comp store numbers and the company's expansion strategy.

    Starbucks and Leadership (00:25:51)
    Discussion on Starbucks' leadership and corporate activism, including the impact on consumer perception.

    Government Crackdown on Bitcoin (00:32:17)
    Analysis of recent government actions targeting individuals associated with Bitcoin, including Roger Ver and the founder of Binance.

    Corporate Influence and Immigration (00:30:21)
    Discussion on the rise of individuals from the subcontinent in corporate America and its potential impact, drawing parallels to historical societal shifts.

    Antisemitism Legislation (00:38:49)
    Opinions on the passing of the Antisemitism Awareness Act and its potential implications on free speech and societal values.

    Ukrainian Residency Abandonment (00:43:09)
    Examination of Ukraine's decision to stop offering consular services to Ukrainians living abroad and its potential impact on their residency.

    Campus Protests and Organized Tactics (00:46:48)
    Insights into the organization and tactics employed by participants of campus protests, highlighting the presence of organized efforts.

    Rising Male Virginity Rates (00:51:11)
    Reflection on the increasing percentage of young men reporting zero female sex partners and potential societal factors contributing to this trend.

    The social dynamics (00:52:07)
    Discussion on the profound change in social dynamics and its impact on Western civilization.

    The decline of Western civilization (00:52:37)
    Observations on the decay of Western civilization and nostalgia for the past.

    Nostalgia for the past (00:53:57)
    Reflections on the optimistic view of the past and the American dream realized.

    Closing remarks (00:54:42)
    Concluding the discussion with anticipation for future amusing events.

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    55 mins
  • 9/11 Building 7 and Other Lies You Must Not Question
    Apr 26 2024

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    Books mentioned in this episode:

    "180 Degrees: Unlearn the Lies You've Been Taught to Believe" book (00:06:28)
    Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth: Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth (00:08:53)
    "What If" book series (00:12:17)
    Isaac Asimov's short story "The Final Question" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:27:03
    Robert Heinlein's science fiction works - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:28:03
    Arthur C. Clarke's "Rendezvous with Rama" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:28:03
    Jules Verne's science fiction works - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:28:03
    Olaf Stapleton's book "The Last and First Men" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:28:03
    Joe Haldeman's "The Forever War" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:28:03
    Larry Niven's "Ringworld" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:29:11
    Neil Stephenson's "Diamond Age" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:29:11
    Cixin Liu's "The Three-Body Problem" - mentioned by speaker 2 at 00:29:11
    John Taylor Gatto's books on education - mentioned by speaker 1 at 00:37:44
    Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov - mentioned at 00:51:00
    Decline of the West by Oswald Spengler - mentioned at 00:55:12

    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro

    The suggestion to move to Argentina (00:01:04)
    Doug explains the differences between moving from California to Arizona and moving from Europe to Argentina.

    Owning land in Paraguay (00:03:13)
    Doug discusses the unique characteristics of Paraguay and why he does not own land there.

    Questions about the 9/11 building collapse (00:06:28)
    Doug shares his thoughts on the controlled demolition theory of Building 7's collapse and the lack of awareness about it.

    Historical events and numbers (00:12:17)
    Doug discusses the questionable historical numbers related to the H**** and the disappeared people in Argentina.

    Political and societal narratives (00:15:40)
    The conversation delves into the simplification of historical events and the creation of false narratives.

    Current political climate and potential civil unrest (00:21:39)
    The discussion touches on the potential for civil unrest and the escalation of political tensions.

    The right to bear arms and recreational nukes (00:21:56)
    Doug addresses the question of individuals' rights to possess nuclear weapons, emphasizing the impracticality and risks involved.

    The proliferation of dangerous weapons (00:23:13)
    Discussion on the potential dangers of modern warfare, including computer hackers and bio-weapons.

    Trump's solution to de-dollarization (00:25:02)
    Critique of Trump's economic ideas and comparison to the current government.

    Influence of science fiction literature (00:27:03)
    Doug Casey's appreciation for science fiction literature and its impact on his views.

    Libertarian ideals in science fiction (00:29:18)
    The presence of libertarian ideals in science fiction and the elite's disdain for the genre.

    Airlines as an investment (00:30:22)
    Warren Buffet's perspective on airline industry and Doug Casey's stance on airline stocks.

    Rising costs of public education (00:32:40)
    Discussion on the increasing costs of public education and the inefficiencies in the system.

    Biden's tax proposal (00:38:41)
    Analysis of Biden's tax proposal and its potential impact on the capital system.

    Economic war with Russia (00:44:07)
    Discussion on the economic conflict with Russia, including the repo act and potential consequences.

    The Ukraine Conflict (00:47:51)
    Discussion on the US funding and prolonging the war in Ukraine, contrasting it with Israel's defense spending.

    Israel and Palestine (00:49:29)
    Debate on the US government's support for Israel and its impact on the Palestinian conflict.

    Psychopathic Leadership (00:50:29)
    Analysis of the US government's upper levels being populated by psychopaths and sociopaths.

    Economic and Trade Wars (00:52:03)
    Discussion on US-China relations, including Blinken's visit and Yellen's comments on China's industrial capacity.

    Hopeless Situation (00:54:04)
    Reflection on the current state of affairs and pessimistic outlook for the future.

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    56 mins
  • Did Russia Shoot Down Israeli F-35 bound for Iran with a Nuke?
    Apr 24 2024

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    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro

    Barbra Streisand's Birthday (00:00:12)
    Discussion about the significance of Barbra Streisand's birthday and the "Barbra Streisand effect."

    North Korea's Nuclear Announcement (00:01:26)
    Reflection on North Korea's announcement of having nuclear capabilities and the potential for nuclear weapons in wealthy American families.

    US Hostage Rescue Attempt (00:04:14)
    Analysis of the 1980 US expedition to free hostages in Iran, highlighting the military's state and comparing it to the Afghanistan war.

    Iran-Israel Escalation (00:11:16)
    Pepe Escobar's claim about a potential Israeli F-35 nuclear bomb mission and its aftermath over Iran.

    Yellen's Asset Conversion Proposal (00:16:57)
    Discussion of Janet Yellen's proposal to convert 10% of assets to treasuries before withdrawal eligibility and its implications.

    FTC's Non-Compete Rule (00:19:38)
    The impact of the Federal Trade Commission's rule making it illegal for bosses to enforce non-compete agreements.

    Department of Labor's Overtime Threshold Increase (00:22:54)
    The impact of the Department of Labor's decision to raise the overtime threshold for salaried employees.

    These are the timestamps covered in the podcast episode transcription segment, along with the titles given to each topic.

    Salaried Employees and Micromanagement (00:25:28)
    Discussion on the challenges of managing salaried employees and the need for micromanagement due to new regulations.

    Threats to Chinese Banks (00:28:45)
    Analysis of the US threatening to cut Chinese banks off from the global financial system and its potential impact.

    US-China Trade Tensions (00:29:53)
    Discussion on the escalating trade tensions between the US and China and the potential impact on global trade.

    FBI Director's Concerns (00:33:11)
    The FBI director's concerns about potential coordinated attacks in the US and the implications of his statement.

    Impact on Dollar Utility (00:34:53)
    The detrimental impact of US actions on the utility of the dollar for global transactions and the potential consequences.

    Investment Opportunities (00:36:05)
    Exploration of investment opportunities in gold, uranium, and oil amidst the current chaotic global environment.

    Uranium Investment Report (00:37:07)
    Promotion of a free report on uranium investment and its endorsement by an expert in the field.

    These are the topics covered in the given podcast episode transcription segment, along with their corresponding timestamps.

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    38 mins

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