International Man: Why does the assassination of JFK still matter today? Doug Casey: Assassination has always been part and parcel of the political landscape since at least the days of the Egyptian pharaohs. Sometimes, assassinations can change the course of world history. Two outstanding examples are that of Julius Caesar in 44 BC, which precipitated Rome’s change […]
International Man: Since its inception in 2009, the US government has been largely hostile toward Bitcoin—but that changed dramatically with Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. For the first time, the leader of the world’s most powerful nation is openly pro-Bitcoin. What’s your take on this remarkable shift? Doug Casey: Maybe Trump was brought around to appreciating […]
International Man: At $1.1 trillion, annualized interest on the US federal debt is now the second-largest budget item—and is on track to become the largest. Meanwhile, long-term interest rates are climbing, even as the Fed lowers short-term rates. Can the US government keep kicking the can down the road? Or will Trump have to reset the […]
International Man: For decades, mainstream financial commentators have dismissed gold as a “barbarous relic.” Federal Reserve officials and policymakers routinely downplay its importance, insisting that fiat currency and central banking make gold obsolete. Yet, despite this public stance, the US government still holds one of the world’s largest gold reserves. So, what’s really going on here? […]
Porter Stansberry: Robots, Market Crashes, and the Biggest Mistakes in History by Matt Smith Doug Casey’s Take [ep.#375] Read on Substack Porter Stansberry joined Doug Casey and me for a conversation packed with big ideas, predictions, and blunt truth-telling. It’s classic Porter—unfiltered, provocative, and deeply insightful. We dug into some fascinating questions: As always, Porter […]
International Man: At $1.1 trillion, annualized interest on the US federal debt is now the second-largest budget item—and is on track to become the largest. This could lead to discussions about the need for a Monetary Reset. Meanwhile, long-term interest rates are climbing, even as the Fed lowers short-term rates. Can the US government keep kicking […]
International Man: China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) platform has stunned the world, outperforming US AI models while using just a fraction of their resources. Some are even calling it the “OpenAI killer.” What’s your take on this development? Doug Casey: Technology—all technologies—inevitably become better and cheaper over time. That trend has been in motion, at an accelerating […]
International Man: Let’s begin by defining our terms. How would you define a speculator? Doug Casey: The word “speculator” is generally misused and poorly defined. Let’s put it in context, along with some related terms that it’s usually confused with. First, what is a speculator? A speculator is someone who capitalizes on distortions in the market. These distortions are […]
by Doug Casey International Man International Man: Vivek Ramaswamy recently faced backlash for supporting the H-1B visa program and criticizing American culture. Many saw his comments as endorsing replacement immigration for highly paid tech jobs (link). What’s your take? Doug Casey: Unfortunately, he’s mostly right about US workers. Their work ethic has been corrupted by cradle-to-grave benefits, class […]
Doug Casey, International Man International Man: Looking at the intersection of finance, economics, politics, and culture, what is your most significant prediction for 2025? What major event or trend should people prepare for that most are currently overlooking? Doug Casey: The trends that appeared, seemingly against all odds, in 2024 are going to accelerate. The climate changed with […]