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Doug Casey's Take

Doug Casey's Take

Matthew Smith 100 Episodes Oct 7, 2026

Doug Casey, a best-selling author and libertarian philosopher, shares his controversial insights on politics, economics, and investment markets. Known for his book 'Crisis Investing,' which topped the New York Times bestseller list, he has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows. The podcast features his perspectives on profiting from economic turmoil and current events.

Episodes

Is This World War III?
Is This World War III? Oct 7, 2026 43:50   Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com After a brief hiatus, Doug and Matt discuss Trump's escalating rhetoric about Iran potentially nuking U.S. cities and argue the U.S. bears historical responsibility for the conflict, citing oil interests, the CIA-backed coup against Mossadegh, the Shah, and the 1979–1980 embassy crisis. Doug says Trump's actions have worsened the situation, advocates a public a
Investing, Morality, and Drones
Investing, Morality, and Drones Sep 18, 2026 46:07 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com  Doug and Matt discuss escalating Yemen-Houthi conflict impacts, including disruption of Saudi oil infrastructure and potential wider geopolitical fallout as oil supplies to Europe tighten and fuel prices rise. They pivot to U.S. policy and market fragility, criticizing short-term political decision-making (including possible diesel export bans), warning about de
Lies, Chaos, and 9/11
Lies, Chaos, and 9/11 Sep 11, 2026 50:44 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com  Doug speaking at New Orleans Investment Conference: https://neworleansconference.com/casey-2/ Doug and Matt reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, arguing the official narrative remains unconvincing, citing unresolved issues like Building 7 and the lack of thorough investigation, and linking this to widespread public distrust in government. They discuss escala
AI Data Centers, a Stock Market Hyper-Bubble, and the Coming Love & War Robot Age
AI Data Centers, a Stock Market Hyper-Bubble, and the Coming Love & War Robot Age Sep 9, 2026 37:17 Matt and Doug discuss the rapid buildout of AI data centers, local backlash, and Doug's view that the frenzy reflects an unprecedented stock-market "hyper-bubble" led by major tech and AI firms. Doug argues most data-center capacity is used to surveil and influence citizens more than to "manipulate atoms" in the real world, making it a threat to personal freedom, and notes the trend runs counter t
Lindsay Clancy, Data Centers, And Another Falklands War
Lindsay Clancy, Data Centers, And Another Falklands War Sep 4, 2026 50:23 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com  Doug and Matt discuss the Lindsay Clancy case, noting reports of an 11–1 jury split favoring a temporary-insanity outcome and debating punishment versus lifelong institutionalization, deterrence, and an anarcho-capitalist justice model focused on restitution rather than "debt to society." They react to a Gallup poll showing 89% of Americans believe government co
The Great Game with michael Yon
The Great Game with michael Yon Sep 3, 2026 01:16:38 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com  Find  @michaelyon  at https://substack.com/@michaelyon Michael Yon the "Great Game": Chokepoints, Hydraulic Warfare, and Where Conflict Spreads Next The host interviews Michael Yon from Japan as he prepares for his baby's imminent birth, briefly discussing Japanese traditions around the kiri (paulownia) tree, then shifts to geopolitics and Yon's view of a global
Special Guest: Kolja Spöri
Special Guest: Kolja Spöri Aug 28, 2026 55:10 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Read Dr. Danger Zone by Kolja Spöri at https://www.amazon.com/dp/3903713023 Doug and Matt interview elite traveler Kolja Spöri about his new book, Dr. Danger Zone, a collection of 25 highlight stories from a lifetime of travel to remote and dangerous places, paired with his on-the-ground conclusions that often contradict mainstream narratives. Kolja recounts driv
Special Guest Bill Buppert
Special Guest Bill Buppert Aug 25, 2026 01:16:22 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com  Find Bill at https://substack.com/@cgpodcast  The U.S. Military Is a Trillion-Dollar Paper Tiger—Drones, Carriers, and Strategic Failure The hosts interview retired U.S. Army officer and military historian Bill Buppert, fellow at the Libertarian Institute and host of the Chasing Ghosts podcast, about U.S. military shortcomings and strategic failures since 1945.
Are We Living in 1984?
Are We Living in 1984? Aug 21, 2026 45:09 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Doug and Matt answer viewer questions on which dystopian story best fits the West today, focusing on expanding surveillance tech and a drift toward "1984," plus a nod to a second dystopia involving "Soma." They discuss the U.S. pressuring the Netherlands via the MATCH Act to curb ASML chip-tool sales to China, arguing there's no legitimate state role and warning
Is Academia Riddled with Fraud?
Is Academia Riddled with Fraud? Aug 19, 2026 24:57 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com  The hosts discuss the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, describing him as Cambridge's youngest Black full professor and alleging his career was built on fabricated claims and widespread plagiarism, with media framing his death as a tragedy potentially linked to press scrutiny. They argue plagiarism and DEI bureaucracy are widespread in academia and conne
Doug Casey's $10,000 Bet: Trump Won't Finish His Term
Doug Casey's $10,000 Bet: Trump Won't Finish His Term Aug 14, 2026 37:09 War Expands, Trump's Security Fears, and the Case for Commodities as AI Accelerates The speakers discuss the ongoing war and recent reports of Trump appearing fearful, citing images of him golfing behind concertina wire with air-defense systems and an earlier escape in a catering vehicle, alongside a $10,000 bet that he will not finish his term. They warn of potential Iranian retaliation and domes
Special Guest: Colonel Douglas Macgregor
Special Guest: Colonel Douglas Macgregor Aug 12, 2026 01:25:48 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com  Find Col. Douglas MacGregor at www.macgregorwarrior.substack.com https://www.youtube.com/@macgregorwarriordiplomacy  and https://nationalconversation.org/ No Existential Threat from China/Russia—America's Real Crisis Is Internal In a wide-ranging discussion, Col. Douglas MacGregor argues there are no existential military threats to the United States from China o

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