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The Era Of Big Man Politics
Aug 13, 2025 Doug Casey's Take
In this episode, Doug and the host discuss the chaotic and unpredictable life of a hedge fund manager during Trump 2.0. They explore various financial and political topics, including Trump's tariffs, the influence of his policies on global markets, the complexities of trading under such circumstances, and the colossal rise in national debt. They also delve into the potential geopolitical consequences of Trump's deals with countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, Congo, and Rwanda. Doug shares his investment strategies and insights on navigating through the noise and making reasonable decisions in these turbulent times. Tune in for a deep dive into the unpredictable world of finance and politics under the current administration.
Article Mentioned: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/eve...
27:29
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:03 The Chaotic Life of a Hedge Fund Manager
00:50 Trump's Influence and Global Chaos
04:32 Trade Tariffs and Business Uncertainty
06:13 ICE Hiring and Government Spending
08:22 International Deals and Diplomacy
15:13 Economic Speculations and Investments
26:27 Conclusion and Upcoming Plans
The U.S. president will arrive at the much-anticipated meeting with his Russian counterpart on Friday armed with a number of money-making opportunities for Putin. They will include opening up Alaska’s natural resources to Moscow and lifting some of the American sanctions on Russia’s aviation industry, The Telegraph can reveal.
And, by all means, let’s make a deal with a child-stealing war criminal so we can maybe help bail out Ruptured Duck LLC. Stand by for the really big payoff.As well as lifting sanctions, The Telegraph can now reveal that the U.S. is preparing to offer Putin other financial incentives to end the war, including access to rare earth minerals in the areas of Ukraine currently occupied by Russia. Ukraine is thought to hold 10 percent of the world’s reserves of lithium, used in the production of batteries. Two of its largest lithium deposits are in areas held by Russia, and Putin has staked his claim to the valuable minerals found in the regions his forces occupy. “There are a range of incentives, in which a potential mineral/rare earth deal could be one,” a source with knowledge of the proposals told The Telegraph.
Was a bit dumfounded to read this but must admit........she's spot on.