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 Letter ...
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Become an EMPOWERED INVESTOR. Survive and thrive in today's economy! With over 2,000 episodes in this Monday, Wednesday, Friday podcast, business and investment expert Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door ...
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2322 FBF: Corruption at the World Bank with Karen Hudes Whistleblower and Former Attorney with the World Bank & Export Import Bank of the US
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 345, published last November 5, 2013. Karen Hudes studied law at Yale Law School and economics at the University of Amsterdam. She worked in the US Export Import Bank of the US from 1980-1985 and in the Legal Department of the World Bank from 1986-2007. She established the Non Governmental Organization Committe…
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Fear: The Insidious Implications of Epstein
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Unveiling the Epstein Case: Corruption, Fear, and Global Politics In this episode, Doug and the host delve into various pressing topics including the shocking developments in the Epstein case, the implications of governmental corruption, and the fear-driven actions of key figures like Bonino and Patel. They explore potential consequences of these a…
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2321: Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: Revolutionizing Real Estate Investing and Saving on Taxes
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Jason presents Travis King, CEO of Realm, a real estate investor collective, focusing on the "Big Beautiful Bill" and its positive implications for real estate investors. They discuss specific provisions like accelerated depreciation and the permanent grandfathering of Opportunity Zones, highlighting their role in attracting capital back into the m…
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Initial Thoughts On The Big Beautiful Bill
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Join Us in October for our Plan B Conference: https://www.crisisinvesting.com/p/the-plan-b-uruguay-conference-with-72c In this episode, we dive into a wide range of topics, starting with the significance of Independence Day. We then discuss the implications of a newly passed bill touching on farming subsidies, defense spending, and industrial polic…
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2320 FBF: Adapting to Change with Jared Diamond Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author of ‘Guns, Germs and Steel’ & ‘The World Until Yesterday’
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This Flashback Friday and 10th show is from episode 340, published last Sep 25, 2013. Renowned author, physiologist, evolutionary biologist and bio geographer, Dr. Jared Diamond, joins Jason Hartman for a discussion of his newest book, The World Until Yesterday. Dr. Diamond’s unique background has shaped his integrated version of human history. He …
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In this episode, Matt and Doug delve into the zeitgeist and analyze viewer comments from a recent interview Doug had with Kim Iversson. They discuss the polarized public reactions, including accusations of hypocrisy, criticisms on the topic of having children, and various opinions on social and political views. The conversation sheds light on the p…
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2319: Housing Market SHOCKER: Why It's NOT 2008 (The REAL Reason Home Sales are Down)
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Jason discussed concerns about Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's leadership and the current state of the housing market, including analysis of historical relationships between housing supply and economic downturns. He explored various market conditions, including the impact of interest rates, inventory levels, and differences between single-fam…
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Join Us In October: https://www.crisisinvesting.com/p/the-plan-b-uruguay-conference-with-72c?r=3p7f&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Today we answer questions from viewers of phyle.co Doug discusses a variety of topics including US local and national politics, the upcoming Plan B workshop, and the potential economic impacts. He expresses views on t…
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2318 FBF: Commodities Investing with Dr. Chris Kacher & Gil Morales Managing Directors of VirtueOfSelfishInvesting.com
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This is Flashback Friday is from episode275 published last August 29, 2012. While the last several years have seen huge losses for most investors in stocks, it has provided some valuable insights and allowed development of new concepts for stock investing. Jason Hartman talks with Dr. Chris Kacher and Gil Morales, principles and managing directors …
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2317: Beyond the Headlines: Edward Dowd Exposes Unseen Health & Economic Data
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Greeting's from Saint Thomas Island! Jason's on the Real Estate Guys' Investor Summit at Sea cruise and reminds his listeners to sign up for the FREE MASTERCLASS every second Wednesday of the month! https://jasonhartman.com/wednesday Jason and Edward Dowd discussed the book "Cause Unknown: The Epidemic of Sudden Deaths" and its focus on the increas…
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2316 FBF: The Financial Health of America’s Social Classes with Dr. H. Woody Brock Author of ‘American Gridlock’
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 283 published last October 26, 2012. Between 1980 and 2000, the wealth of our nation grew enormously. Interest rates dropped, dot com businesses grew, and then the housing market was rocketing. We then went into a tricky period where overall net worth grew a bit until the dot com crash; the middle class was sus…
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Join Us In October: https://www.crisisinvesting.com/p/the-plan-b-uruguay-conference-with-72c?r=3p7f&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web In this episode, we delve into the chaos surrounding recent events in Iran, highlighting the unreliability of media portrayals and the influence of political agendas. We discuss public statements versus on-ground real…
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2315: The Tax Advantage: Unlock Your Real Estate Riches with Scott Saunders
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Jason focuses on income property as the most tax-favored asset class in America, including discussion of tax-saving opportunities like the 1031 exchange for investors. He promotes the availability of free monthly masterclasses on jasonhartman.com/Wednesday for listeners to register and attend. JasonHartman.com/Wednesday Jason then introduces Scott …
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War in Iran and What's Coming This Weekend...
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Doug's article on Palantir: https://internationalman.com/articles/doug-casey-on-palantir-the-intersection-of-government-and-corporate-power/ Geopolitical Tensions: A Deep Dive into Iran, Israel, and Palantir Technologies In this episode, Doug and Matt delve into the evolving geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, discussing potential implic…
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2314 FBF: Deregulated Hedge Funds with Les Leopold Author of ‘How to Make a Million Dollars An Hour’
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 332 published last August 11, 2013. Jason talks with Les Leopold on his new book: "How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour: Why Financial Elites get away with siphoning off America's Wealth." In the interview, Les details just how hedge funds are making unthinkable amounts of money. Les Leopold co-founded and cur…
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2313: The Future of Real Estate: Exploring Bitcoin Mortgages & Crypto Loans with Milo
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Jason discusses the innovation in crypto mortgages and the importance of maintaining an optimistic outlook despite doom and gloom predictions. He encourages listeners to attend the Wednesday masterclasses and reminds them to register for future sessions. Jason emphasizes the value of comparing current situations to historical contexts, highlighting…
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Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com In this episode, Doug and I delve into the recent fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, exploring the implications and underlying tensions between the two influential figures. The episode also examines historical events from the American Revolutionary War, reflecting on key battles and figures such as Nathan…
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2312 FBF: The Collapse of Bear Stearns with Douglas Brunt Author of "Ghosts of Manhattan" & Former CEO of Authentium
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 337, published last September 6, 2013. Doug Brunt is the former CEO of Authentium and author of, "GHOSTS OF MANHATTAN." In his new book, he transports readers back to the extravagant times before Bear Stearns collapsed, exposing a culture with boundless bonuses, where the company expense account was routinely u…
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Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com 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…
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2311: Investing Like Warren Buffett | Unlocking Wealth Through Boring Real Estate
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Jason talks about the increase in customs revenue under Trump's policies, highlighting a significant rise from $4 billion in 2015 to $22.3 billion, though he noted it would not solve government debt issues. He predicted a likely decrease in interest rates due to the disappearance of the inflation threat, which could lead to a surge in home buyers, …
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Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com In this episode we discuss recent financial news including the UK's potential mandate for pension funds, and delve into the implications for US and Canadian investors. We cover a range of topics directed by questions from private group members, including the necessity of backup financial plans, the philosophy of g…
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2310 FBF: Creation vs. Evolution with Dr. Geoffrey Simmons of the Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 210 published last April 24, 2011. Jason talks with Dr. Geoffrey Simmons, a physician who is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Disaster Medicine. He has a B.S. in Zoology and has completed the course work for a Masters degree in Microbiology. Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/Jaso…
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Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com In this episode, we return from a week off to discuss the latest political and economic happenings. They delve into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that has been passed by the House, although not yet by the Senate. Highlights of the bill include permanent tax cuts, adjustments in the child tax credit, and increased…
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2309: Strong Rental Market Demand, The Age of Bitcoin and the Coming Ai Disruptions with Mark Moss
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Jason provides insights into the current real estate market conditions and investment opportunities, particularly noting trends in rental rates and the potential for note investments. Jason examines the impact of economic uncertainty on rental trends and predicts future pressures on rental prices due to increased demand and institutional investor i…
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2308 FBF: Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris and The Fall of Merrill Lynch and the Near Collapse of Bank of America with Author Greg Farrell
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 257 published last May 1, 2012. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Greg Farrell, author of Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris, The Fall of Merrill Lynch, and the Near Collapse of Bank of America, for a discussion of the economic crash and the resulting bailouts, as well as some of the inside dealings wi…
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2307: No Monthly Payments: Your Guide to Home Equity Agreements (HEA)
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Jason introduces Home Equity Investments (HEI), a growing industry where companies buy a portion of homeowners' equity, awaiting a future liquidity event like a sale or refinance, without requiring monthly payments. Hartman views this as a significant indicator of institutional investors' bullish outlook on residential real estate, similar to "buil…
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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 …
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2306 FBF: Free Markets vs Big Government with Steve Forbes Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media and Author of ‘Freedom Manifesto’
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 302, published last February 25, 2013. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Steve Forbes, the editor in chief of Forbes Media, to propose and attempt to answer the question: Why does government get bigger and bigger when we know it doesn’t work well? Mr. Forbes states that history proves free markets work…
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2305: The US Economic Ponzi Scheme: Avoiding Collapse and the Path to Stability with Les Rubin
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Today Jason covers a few key real estate investing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging properties with high loan balances for inflation-induced debt destruction and better insurance claim handling. He advises against paying off mortgages, highlighting tax benefits and the "refi till you die" plan. He introduces the concept of a "…
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Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com In this episode, Doug Casey answers questions from members of the Crisis Investing community. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including the global outlook for 2028 amid political turmoil, the future of the US dollar, economic predictions, and strategies for preserving wealth through investing in gold …
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2304 FBF: Nominal Dollars vs Real Dollars & Understanding Investor Psychology with Investment Counselor Sara
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This Flashback Friday is from episode 304 published last Mar 6, 2013. Jason talks with investment counselor, Sara, about investor psychology, overcoming obstacles and getting out of our own way. The smoke-and-mirrors propaganda perpetuated by mainstream media (lamestream media as Sarah Palin says) in reporting the new high in the Dow Jones Industri…
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