Doug Casey’s Take, Released on 5/28/25

In this episode, we return from a week off to discuss the latest political and economic happenings. They delve into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that has been passed by the House, although not yet by the Senate. Highlights of the bill include permanent tax cuts, adjustments in the child tax credit, and increased defense spending. The conversation also covers Elon Musk’s struggles with government cuts, the convoluted student loan system, and the rise of AI regulations. With in-depth analysis, they discuss the geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Iran. Additionally, they explore the intricacies of the Golden Dome defense project, rising cyber attacks, and the concerning state of mining companies in the market. The episode concludes with discussions on nonprofit oversight, the controversial portrait of Donald Trump on a government building, and notable figures like Rahm Emanuel considering a presidential run.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap
00:05 Overview of the OBA Bill
00:20 Permanent Tax Cuts and Deficit Concerns
01:14 Doge Provisions and Musk’s Resignation
03:55 Child Tax Credit and SALT Deduction Cap
05:11 Tax Exemptions and Trump’s Savings Accounts
07:08 Debt Ceiling Increase and Financial Concerns
08:22 Healthcare and Social Services Reforms
12:16 Student Loan Policy and Education Costs
14:27 Defense Spending and Border Security
17:37 AI Regulation Moratorium and Green Energy Rollbacks
18:36 IRS Direct File Program Termination
20:28 University Endowment Tax and Nonprofit Oversight
24:28 National Debt Increase and Senate Opposition
25:59 Trump’s Megalomania and Public Image
29:12 Rahm Emanuel’s Presidential Ambitions
30:29 Kanye West’s Cancellation and Comeback
31:26 Dual Citizenship in High Government Positions
32:19 Trump’s Control and Indictments
33:35 Epstein’s Death and FBI’s Response
35:54 Washington Post’s Book Recommendations
38:49 Golden Dome and Modern Warfare
41:12 Cyber Attacks and Global Tensions
49:03 Israel-Iran Conflict
56:04 Mining Stocks and Market Trends
01:00:26 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

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. He has authored four books, including Crisis Investing, the top-selling investing book of all time, Totally Incorrect, and Right on the Money. He also publishes a video podcast called Doug Casey’s Take and publishes articles at International Man.