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Doug Casey's Take

Doug Casey's Take

Matthew Smith 100 Episodes Aug 21, 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

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
The Camp of the Saints
The Camp of the Saints Jul 31, 2026 37:37 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Ceuta Migrant Surge, Fauci Senate Testimony, DEI in Nolan's The Odyssey, and Escalation Toward World War III Matt and Doug discuss a sudden influx of about 49,000 Moroccans into Spain's small enclave of Ceuta, questioning how the territory can house and feed them, whether NGOs and Moroccan authorities facilitated the crossing, and how Spain or the EU could respon
The Camp of the Saints
The Camp of the Saints Jul 31, 2026 37:37 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Ceuta Migrant Surge, Fauci Senate Testimony, DEI in Nolan's The Odyssey, and Escalation Toward World War III Matt and Doug discuss a sudden influx of about 49,000 Moroccans into Spain's small enclave of Ceuta, questioning how the territory can house and feed them, whether NGOs and Moroccan authorities facilitated the crossing, and how Spain or the EU could respon
The Saudi Nuke Deal, Section 219, and the "Golden Age"
The Saudi Nuke Deal, Section 219, and the "Golden Age" Jul 24, 2026 45:55 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Doug and Matt discuss headlines and subscriber questions, starting with a survey claiming 30% of Americans admit to shoplifting and what that says about social trust, morality, and societal decline. They talk about New York's worsening conditions, Trump's announced Saudi nuclear deal and subsequent reversal, and a House-passed NDAA provision (Section 219) calling
Trump's Price Tag
Trump's Price Tag Jul 17, 2026 40:20 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Matt and Doug discuss a proposed Trump "$1 gold coin," calling it inappropriate for a sitting president and a sign of "end-stage empire," comparing it to Rome's shift to leaders' faces on coinage. They also cover a plan to sell early access to Trump's Truth Social posts for $100,000/month amid allegations of stock front-running, plus a $500,000-entry private D.C.
Looming Economic Cataclysm
Looming Economic Cataclysm Jul 8, 2026 42:33 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com  The hosts discuss Trump saying an Iran MOU is "over" after reported attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz area, a major U.S. strike, and Iranian retaliation against U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, while noting uncertainty about attribution. They argue markets appear complacent despite the potential for a severe real-economy shock from disrupted oil flows, S
"Dangerous and Capable of Almost Any Kind of Stupidity" — Doug Casey on America at 250
"Dangerous and Capable of Almost Any Kind of Stupidity" — Doug Casey on America at 250 Jul 3, 2026 01:02:35 Find us at https://www.CrisisInvesting.com  1976 vs Today: Patriotism, Demographics, Tech, and Subscriber Q&A on Capital Controls, Uranium, Cuba, and Milei On the July 3 observed July 4 holiday, Matt and Doug compare America's 1976 Bicentennial mood with today, citing major shifts in demographics, a larger population, widening class divides, the decline of manufacturing, and especially computeriza
Doug Casey: "Trump Will Not Fully Serve Out His Term"
Doug Casey: "Trump Will Not Fully Serve Out His Term" Jul 1, 2026 38:00 Doug Casey on oil's new floor, the $1.4 billion grift, and why the next president will make Trump look like a moderate Doug made a call on this week's episode that stopped me mid-conversation: he's betting Trump resigns before 2028. Not impeachment. Not the 25th Amendment. Resignation — dressed up, in Doug's telling, with "some nonsensical reason why. Well, time for Vance to get groomed or whateve
Trump's Peace Deal: "It's Going to Blow Up"
Trump's Peace Deal: "It's Going to Blow Up" Jun 19, 2026 42:34 Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Matt and Doug discuss the proliferation of U.S. holidays, including Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Day, before turning to the opening of Obama's presidential library and Trump's competing, highly theatrical library renderings, comparing modern presidential libraries to pyramids and noting Biden's reported difficulty raising funds. They debate Trump's showmansh

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