Doug Casey’s Take, Released on 8/21/24

In this episode, Doug and I discuss coming exchange controls, the proper role of government, the historical annexation of Hawaii, and the effectiveness of political parties in the U.S. We take a look at Kamala Harris’ economic plans, the implications of Trump’s immigration policies, and the burdens of modern governmental regulations on the economy. As usual, we emphasize the importance of individual action in a failing political system and caution against unrealistic reliance on political leaders.

00:00 Introduction: Government and Coercion
00:57 Political Circus and Economic Facts
01:07 Hawaii’s Statehood: A Historical Mistake
05:48 Government Overreach and Economic Control
06:52 Revised Job Numbers and Economic Policies
08:15 Kamala Harris’s Economic Plan
09:48 Critique of Government Policies
20:00 Trump’s Immigration Stance
27:15 Future Concerns and Final Thoughts

Doug Casey is an American-born libertarian economist and advocate of the free market. He is a bestselling financial author, international investor, entrepreneur, and the founder and chairman of Casey Research, a provider of subscription financial analysis about specific market verticals including natural resources/metals/mining, energy, commodities, and technology. Since 1979 he has written or co-written the monthly metals-and-mining-focused investment newsletter The International Speculator. He has authored four books, including Crisis Investing, the top-selling investing book of all time, Totally Incorrect, and Right on the Money. His latest novel is Assassin. He also published a video podcast called Doug Casey’s Take.

  economy, freedom, politics, price controls