Doug Casey's Take

Matthew Smith

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.

  1. 22 HR AGO

    Iran & Epstein Fallout

    Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Doug and the host discuss escalating tensions with Iran and the risks of US military action, then pivot to media and politics including Washington Post subscriber losses/layoffs, Trump's cabinet optics, Pam Bondi's testimony, and expectations around the Epstein files. They answer subscriber questions on the DEAGEL report, the dollar and immigration, retiring in El Salvador vs. the Southern Cone, robot leasing and rapid advances in China, unrealized-gains taxation in the Netherlands, rare-earth supply constraints, lawfare experiences and AI-driven enforcement, Hong Kong property, and why they favor gold/silver and mining stocks over overpriced US equities. 00:00 Iran War Drumbeat: Carriers, Motives, and Blowback Risks 04:06 Nukes, News Fatigue, and Tuning Out the Doom Cycle 07:22 Washington Post Meltdown: Subscribers, Layoffs, and AI Newsrooms 10:53 Scouting America & Eagle Scout Perks (Plus a Fed Chair Joke) 15:48 Pam Bondi, Trump's Cabinet Optics, and the Epstein Files Fallout 20:47 Subscriber Q&A: The Deagel Report—Forecast or Psyop? 23:31 If the Dollar Loses Reserve Status: Immigration, Inflation, and Tariffs 26:46 Retiring to El Salvador vs. the Southern Cone (Argentina Rumors) 29:21 Free Speech vs. the State: When "Hate" Becomes a Censorship Pretext 29:50 Robot Ownership Goes Subscription: Leasing, Updates, and Remote Kill Switches 31:28 China's Humanoid Robot Boom: Dances, Kung Fu, and a Friendly Terminator Future 32:25 Netherlands' Unrealized Gains Tax Shock: Capital Flight, Passports, and US Spillover 35:10 Can the West Replace China's Rare Earth Processing? The Real Bottleneck 36:54 Lawfare in Practice: The Domain Name Lawsuit That Cost $35K 39:11 AI + the Legal System: $3,500/hr Lawyers and the Coming Explosion of Automated Enforcement 41:52 If Democrats Sweep Power: Portfolio Defense, Debt Reality, and Why Gold Stays 44:03 Seasteading & City-States: Why It's a Billionaire's Game (Minerva, Honduras, and Coast Guards) 47:45 Hong Kong Property Revisited: Common Law, Deflation, and a Legendary Real Estate Win 49:25 Should You Avoid US Stocks? Overvaluation, Currency Debasement, and the Mining Stocks Bet (Wrap-Up)

    52 min
  2. 6 FEB

    What Happens To Gold Stocks In A Crisis?

    Get an education on mining stocks: https://expertsroundtable.substack.com/p/rua-gold-corp-doug-caseys-experts Free newsletter on critical minerals: https://statespeculator.substack.com/ Subscribe to CrisisInvesting.com 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

    1h 15m
  3. 28 JAN

    Our Portfolio Booms While Things Fall Apart

    → 20% off link: https://www.crisisinvesting.com/2026 In today's episode, Doug goes further than most people are willing to go in public: he argues Trump can be charming and effective and still be dangerous—because he doesn't operate from a moral or philosophical center. We dig into the weird split-screen reality where Trump will savage someone in public, then play nice in private… and what that says about the incentives driving this whole moment. If you've been cheering deportations but haven't thought through what a "bag-and-grab" culture becomes when the political winds shift, this conversation is for you. And then we pivot from street-level power to monetary reality—because while the media fixates on the daily outrage cycle, the dollar is quietly bleeding out and metals are screaming something big. Gold is at fresh all-time highs (we talk about $5,280), silver is over $100 (we cite $113), and the public still isn't participating the way a true mania would look. Doug's take: this isn't a "bubble"—it's a new equilibrium forming as central banks dump dollars and reach for the only reserve asset that isn't someone else's liability. The actionable part: we explain why the real asymmetry isn't in the metal—it's in the miners. Our Crisis Investing portfolio is up about 20% in the last month, with individual names up as much as ~65%, and Doug's argument is that the move still hasn't matched what higher metal prices will do to earnings, buybacks, dividends, and ultimately institutional attention. (He repeats the old rule that matters: be right, sit tight.)   If you want the exact portfolio, the back issues, and the monthly issues as they drop, this is where you upgrade to a paid subscription to Crisis Investing. I'm including a link that gives you 20% off an annual subscription, and it's only open for about 36 hours: → 20% off link: https://www.crisisinvesting.com/2026 If this episode hits a nerve - especially the Minneapolis/ICE segment—come back for the Friday Q&A. Doug expects pushback, and honestly, it'll be a good test of whether people can argue the facts without losing their cool or surrendering their principles.

    42 min
  4. 23 JAN

    Silver over $100! What comes next?

    Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com   In this enlightening episode, Matt and Doug discuss the historic highs in silver, breaching $100 per ounce, and gold approaching $5000. They analyze the rapid movement in the precious metals markets, discuss strategies for holding and buying more, and delve into the lagging performance of mining stocks. They touch on broader economic issues, including Trump's political maneuvers, global unrest, and the absurdity of the ongoing drug war. Doug shares insights on historical U.S. territorial expansion, the implications of Alberta's potential secession, Trump's so-called 'Board of Peace,' and the intense dynamics involving China and other global powers. Listener questions spark discussions on diverse investing strategies, private ownership, and managing personal wealth amidst chaotic global markets. 00:00 Market Madness: Silver and Gold Surge 02:00 Mining Stocks: The Hidden Gems 04:17 Experts Roundtable: Insights and Discussions 06:43 Trump's WEF Speech and Political Reactions 08:16 The Board of Peace: Trump's Global Strategy 13:56 Drug War and Societal Issues 18:15 Global Territories: Greenland, Cuba, and More 30:21 The Pathological Behavior of Leaders 30:41 Jared Kushner's Vision for Gaza 31:40 The Unpredictable Future 32:53 Comparing Trump and Gorbachev 35:58 David Rogers Webb's Choice to Stay in Europe 41:52 Investing in Newsletters and Media Outlets 51:27 Alternative Investments: Farmland and Royalties 56:10 The Future of the US Dollar 58:49 Conclusion and Farewell

    59 min
  5. 17 JAN

    Trump's Debt Band-Aids And The New "Board of Peace"

    Mentioned in this video:  CrisisInvesting.com Expertsroundtable.substack.com swpcayman.com (gold storage)  In this episode, Doug Casey and the host discuss a variety of topics including Trump's recent recognition of the cost of living crisis in America and his proposed solutions, like a 10% cap on credit card interest and a $2,000 rebate on tariffs. They also dive into Trump's Board of Peace for the Gaza Peace Plan and the individuals involved. The conversation extends to commentary on healthcare, mortgage plans, and the broader economic outlook, alongside Doug's personal insights on various geopolitical issues such as El Salvador's crackdown on MS gangs, Alberta's potential independence, and prospects of underwater mining. Viewers' questions range from precious metals storage to the viability of gemstone investments, making it a comprehensive discussion on multiple pertinent topics. 00:00 Introduction and Viewer Questions 00:10 Trump's Cost of Living Proposals 03:05 Critique of Trump's Economic Plans 06:46 Healthcare and Insurance Issues 11:49 Housing Market and Mortgage Ideas 17:06 Trump's Gaza Peace Plan 27:58 Viewer Questions on Investments and Global Politics 33:24 Discussing El Salvador's Prison System 38:06 Stock Ownership and Physical Certificates 42:33 Real Estate Market During Economic Crisis 46:35 Dividends in Physical Gold 54:03 Alberta's Potential Independence 55:39 Deep Underwater Autonomous Mining 57:50 Speculation on Iraqi Dinar Reevaluation 01:02:52 Casey's Speculation and Development 01:05:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    1h 6m

About

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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