Doug Casey’s Take, Released on 5/16/25

Doug Casey addresses questions from subscribers of Crisis Investing, discussing a variety of topics including a controversial new DHS reality TV show concept where migrants compete for citizenship. The conversation also covers Trump’s ventures in reality TV, potential legal and ethical issues around his financial maneuvers, and broader discussions on corruption in government. Additionally, Doug shares his thoughts on the future of currency, including the potential shift towards a gold-backed system and the implications of global fiat currencies. The episode also delves into the significance of silver as an investment, recommendations for libertarian TV shows, and broader geopolitical considerations.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:14 Reality TV Show for Migrants
02:10 Government and Entertainment Merger
05:09 Trump’s Financial Ventures
07:47 Corruption in Government
16:03 Privatization and Sovereign Wealth Fund
20:06 Questions from the Community
20:20 Analyzing Silver Investments
23:18 Discussing Popular TV Shows
27:09 Legalizing Bribery for American Companies
30:52 China’s Economic Strategies and Global Impact
36:49 Future of Global Currencies
38:48 Podcast Recommendations and Closing Remarks

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.