Doug Casey’s Take, Released on 6/5/25

In this episode, We delve into a wide array of current political and economic issues. We begin by discussing a revealing clip about Trump’s reshoring agenda and its implications for national security and economic chaos. The conversation then shifts to broader topics such as the potential for Trump to be pushed out of office due to chaos from his policies, including tariffs and economic instability. We also discuss issues relating to data centralization, exemplified by the Palantir system, and the implications for a police state in the US. The dialogue covers historical events and their potential lessons for current geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine situation. Furthermore, they touch on educational institutional issues, such as administrative bloat and ethics violations. The episode ends with a reflection on key historical anniversaries and their significance. Overall, this episode offers a deep dive into the intersecting realms of politics, economics, history, and technology.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:08 Trump’s Reshoring Agenda
01:20 Chaos in Trump’s Policies
02:04 US Armament Trade and China Relations
03:28 Sovereign Wealth Fund and Economic Insanity
04:48 Trump’s Popularity and Deep State Opposition
07:22 Palantir and Privacy Concerns
12:47 Financial Markets and Potential Collapse
14:58 Russia-Ukraine Conflict
18:01 Harvard Professor Scandal
21:32 William F. Buckley’s Legacy
26:12 Journalistic Attitudes Towards Gold and Debt Crisis
27:44 Media Bubble and Bad Judgment
30:06 The 19th Amendment and Democracy
36:17 Historical Events: Dunkirk and Midway
43:12 Current Events and Political Climate
50:44 Concluding Thoughts and Membership Information

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. 

  geopolitics, politics, Trump