Doug Casey’s Take, Released on 1/17/25

In this episode, Doug and Matt return after a brief hiatus to discuss a range of pressing issues. They delve into the controversial TikTok ban in the United States and the shift of users to RedNote, revealing surprising insights from users interacting with the Chinese platform. The conversation also touches on the LA fires, the pitfalls of government intervention, and the misconceptions held by Western societies about China and its people. Wrapping up, they explore the geopolitical implications of renaming the Gulf of Mexico, speculations on integrating Canada into the U.S., and the potential global reshuffling of state relationships, alongside a look at recent and future political developments.

00:00 Introduction and Recent Events
00:26 TikTok Ban and RedNote
01:05 Freedom of Speech and Property Rights
03:24 Exploring RedNote
06:35 Perceptions of China and the West
11:14 Economic Comparisons and Propaganda
19:21 LA Fires and Government Incompetence
31:52 The Future of Urban Living
32:50 Historical Insights on Panama and the Canal
36:29 Greenland and the Concept of Modern Empires
42:22 The Gulf of America and Renaming Controversies
44:18 Canada as the 51st State?
48:20 Global Political Shifts and Predictions
51:03 Stock Market Predictions and Economic Concerns
52:33 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Inauguration

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.