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Doug Casey's Take

Doug Casey's Take

By: Matthew Smith
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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. Economics Personal Finance Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What Happens To Gold Stocks In A Crisis?
    Feb 6 2026

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    In this episode, Doug discusses a range of topics from Bitcoin's long-term viability and real estate opportunities in Argentina, to strategic investments in gold and specific mining stocks. He also addresses listener questions on fractional reserve banking, the state of the Japanese stock market, and the impact of financialization on various assets. Additionally, Doug gives his insights on a new Hollywood movie, the difference between commodity prices in the East and West, and strategies for investing in small and medium enterprises.

    00:00 Introduction and Subscriber Questions

    00:21 Bitcoin's Viability as a Currency

    05:18 Bitcoin's Financialization and Market Dynamics

    12:44 Real Estate Opportunities in Argentina

    19:01 Investing in Small and Medium Enterprises

    21:18 Gold Mining Stocks and Market Analysis

    28:18 Christianity's Influence on Western Civilization

    40:29 Doug's Take on Ari's Strategic Mining

    43:40 Review of DiCaprio's New Film

    47:34 Gold as a Tier One Asset and Tax Implications

    49:51 Investing in the Japanese Stock Market

    54:36 Silver Market Dynamics and Arbitrage

    59:12 Fractional Reserve Banking and Usury

    01:04:53 Stock Market Crash and Precious Metals

    01:11:42 Stop-Loss Strategies in Mining Stocks

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • State Capitalism & Mining Stocks
    Feb 4 2026

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    In this episode, Doug and Matt discuss the recent activity in metals and mining markets, including the U.S. government's strategic initiatives to stockpile critical minerals. They scrutinize Trump's $12 billion Project Vault and proposals to expand the export-import bank's budget, exploring how these moves could affect the mining industry. The conversation then shifts to the burgeoning AI landscape, noting developments in AI that enable bots to interact, remember, and even form communities autonomously. Doug and Matt also delve into the criticism of governmental interference and potential impacts on investors, touching on the broader implications of AI on the job market and future technological advancements. The episode wraps up with investment advice and Doug's thoughts on regulatory changes.

    00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

    00:16 Government Interventions in Mining

    01:06 Economic Implications of Government Actions

    03:23 Historical Context and Strategic Metals

    11:05 AI Developments and Ethical Considerations

    18:35 Impact of AI on Jobs and Industries

    23:09 Gold and Silver Market Dynamics

    30:13 Conclusion and Investment Advice

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    33 mins
  • Silver Top? When to Sell?
    Jan 30 2026

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    Doug and Matt Discuss Iran Tensions, Precious Metals Market, and Investment Strategies In this episode, Doug and Matt tackle timely questions from their subscribers, focusing on the escalating tensions with Iran and potential U.S. actions under President Trump. They explore the potential impacts on regional stability and the global economic landscape, including how it might affect oil prices and military strategies. The conversation shifts to the precious metals market, with an emphasis on silver and gold's recent bullish run, investment strategies, and the arbitrage between different markets. Doug and Matt also advice on when to sell and swap precious metals, discuss the impact of industrial demand on prices, and address the importance of a global perspective on investments.

    00:00 Introduction and Subscriber Questions

    00:14 Potential Conflict with Iran

    06:16 Market Reactions and Precious Metals

    07:17 Silver Market Dynamics

    10:53 Investment Strategies and Market Chaos

    20:49 Portfolio Management and Broker Recommendations

    25:18 Big Producer and Royalty Names

    28:08 Physical Precious Metal Storage

    31:24 Financial Newsletters for Investments

    35:49 Gold and Silver Market Trends

    38:52 Antiquated Metals Pricing in Mining Reports

    42:30 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

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    44 mins
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