Doug Casey’s Take, Released on 3/28/25

In this episode, Doug and his co-host dive into the controversy surrounding the use of the Signal app by top U.S. security officials and discuss the implications of leaked war plans. They analyze the U.S.’s involvement in Yemen, the intricacies of attacking Iran, and the chaotic situation in the Middle East. The conversation also covers the challenges of obtaining reliable news in a digital age, the impact of tariffs on the global economy, and China’s evolving stance towards the U.S. The hosts debate about unlocking pension savings in Europe, the threat of capital levies, and the potential privatization of the TSA. Finally, they touch on the rising copper prices and what this could mean for the economy. They wrap up with a look at the future of European migration trends and the ongoing challenges in finding credible information on global events.

00:00 Introduction and Signal App Controversy
01:44 US Military and Yemen Conflict
04:32 Israel and Middle East Tensions
06:10 Signal Chats and War Ethics
18:10 Government Overstaffing and Waste
22:24 Economic Policies and Tariffs
28:01 Mark Carney’s Public Comment and Trump’s Statements
28:21 Concerns Over the Digital Euro and European Savings
28:52 European Exodus: Where to Go?
31:31 Unlocking Savings: Historical Context and Implications
34:10 Trump’s Government Reallocations and Capital Levies
38:19 Epic City: Islamic Property Development in Texas
48:01 Copper Prices and Economic Predictions
51:54 Gold Stocks and Market Outlook
53:00 Conclusion and Farewell

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. 

  economy, politics