
Best-selling author, world-renowned speculator, and libertarian philosopher Doug Casey has garnered a well-earned reputation for his controversial insights into politics, economics, and investment markets. Doug literally wrote the book on profiting from periods of economic turmoil. *Crisis Investing* spent weeks as #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and became the best-selling financial book of 1980. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including David Letterman, Merv Griffin, Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin, Maury Povich, NBC News, and CNN; has been the topic of numerous features in periodicals such as Time, Forbes, People, and...
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<p>Markets, Middle East Escalation, and Global Risk: Subscriber Q&A on Investing, Relocation, and Ethics</p> <p>Doug and Matt answer subscriber questions, focusing first on an escalating conflict involving Iran and the Gulf that they view as extremely serious despite a muted market response; Doug says stock and bond markets are overpriced, warns of a potential crash, criticizes demands like "unconditional surrender," questions U.S. involvement (including insuring ships in the Strait of Hormuz), and expects global economic spillovers, noting Gulf vulnerabilities such as desalination, food supply chains, and remittances. They then discuss Paraguay's unusual culture and land-based...

<p>Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com</p> <p>Matt and Doug discuss the reported US invasion of Iran and warn it could escalate unpredictably and badly, potentially toward a wider regional conflict or even World War III. They argue information from the war zone is unreliable, but note Iran's missile/drone capabilities and the economic asymmetry of expensive US interceptors versus cheap attacks. They criticize launching strikes during negotiations, question US motives tied to Israel and long-standing regional history, and describe risks around the Strait of Hormuz for oil, gas, and fertilizer flows. They debate claims about attacks on...

<p>Doug & Matt Q&A: Scam Warnings, Private Placements, Gold Outlook, Business Advice, and Living Abroad</p> <p>Doug and Matt warn subscribers about scammers impersonating them on Substack to pitch a mentorship program with urgent funding deadlines, stressing they will never solicit business opportunities and that their only related activity is sharing private placement ideas with VIP members. They discuss strong recent performance in small mining stocks, arguing the sector remains tiny, illiquid, and largely unowned by the public and fund managers, and explain why they favor private placements for discounts and warrants, citing a VIP deal in Midnight...

<p>Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Doug and the host discuss escalating tensions with Iran and the risks of US military action, then pivot to media and politics including Washington Post subscriber losses/layoffs, Trump's cabinet optics, Pam Bondi's testimony, and expectations around the Epstein files. They answer subscriber questions on the DEAGEL report, the dollar and immigration, retiring in El Salvador vs. the Southern Cone, robot leasing and rapid advances in China, unrealized-gains taxation in the Netherlands, rare-earth supply constraints, lawfare experiences and AI-driven enforcement, Hong Kong property, and why they favor gold/silver and mining stocks over...

<p>Crisis Investing Q&A: Gold Miners, US Politics, and Safe Investments with Doug Casey</p> <p>In this episode, Doug Casey addresses questions from Crisis Investing subscribers. Topics include the impact of gold prices on miners and explorers, the potential benefits of keeping a portion of your portfolio in cash, and the possible advantages of investing in Aris Mining's planned move to the NYSE. Doug also gives his take on meeting political figures, the risks of investing in private companies, and the merits of retiring in Panama. Additionally, Doug discusses the issues with security in Mexico, the implications of...

<p>Get an education on mining stocks: https://expertsroundtable.substack.com/p/rua-gold-corp-doug-caseys-experts</p> <p>Free newsletter on critical minerals: https://statespeculator.substack.com/</p> <p>Subscribe to CrisisInvesting.com</p> <p>In this episode, Doug discusses a range of topics from Bitcoin's long-term viability and real estate opportunities in Argentina, to strategic investments in gold and specific mining stocks. He also addresses listener questions on fractional reserve banking, the state of the Japanese stock market, and the impact of financialization on various assets. Additionally, Doug gives his insights on a new Hollywood movie, the difference between commodity prices in...

<p>Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, Doug and Matt discuss the recent activity in metals and mining markets, including the U.S. government's strategic initiatives to stockpile critical minerals. They scrutinize Trump's $12 billion Project Vault and proposals to expand the export-import bank's budget, exploring how these moves could affect the mining industry. The conversation then shifts to the burgeoning AI landscape, noting developments in AI that enable bots to interact, remember, and even form communities autonomously. Doug and Matt also delve into the criticism of governmental interference and potential impacts on investors, t...

<p>Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com</p> <p>Doug and Matt Discuss Iran Tensions, Precious Metals Market, and Investment Strategies In this episode, Doug and Matt tackle timely questions from their subscribers, focusing on the escalating tensions with Iran and potential U.S. actions under President Trump. They explore the potential impacts on regional stability and the global economic landscape, including how it might affect oil prices and military strategies. The conversation shifts to the precious metals market, with an emphasis on silver and gold's recent bullish run, investment strategies, and the arbitrage between different markets. Doug and Matt...

<p >→ 20% off link: https://www.crisisinvesting.com/2026</p> <p >In today's episode, Doug goes further than most people are willing to go in public: he argues Trump can be charming and effective and still be dangerous—because he doesn't operate from a moral or philosophical center.</p> <p>We dig into the weird split-screen reality where Trump will savage someone in public, then play nice in private… and what that says about the incentives driving this whole moment.</p> <p>If you've been cheering deportations but haven't thought through what a "bag-and-grab" culture becomes when the political winds shift, this convers...

<p>Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com</p> <p> </p> <p>In this enlightening episode, Matt and Doug discuss the historic highs in silver, breaching $100 per ounce, and gold approaching $5000. They analyze the rapid movement in the precious metals markets, discuss strategies for holding and buying more, and delve into the lagging performance of mining stocks. They touch on broader economic issues, including Trump's political maneuvers, global unrest, and the absurdity of the ongoing drug war. Doug shares insights on historical U.S. territorial expansion, the implications of Alberta's potential secession, Trump's so-called 'Board of Peace,' and the intense d...