The Market Mindset – Unveiling Asymmetric Investment Opportunities

On today’s episode of Today’s Take, Andrew O’Donnell reacts to a critical discussion from the Patrick Bet-David Podcast, where North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum warns that America’s real energy crisis isn’t high prices — it’s falling behind China in nuclear power.

As the U.S. stalls on nuclear permitting and energy policy reform, China is accelerating, building out dozens of nuclear reactors while America’s strategic infrastructure — from AI data centers to national security systems — faces energy uncertainty.

Burgum’s appearance on PBD was more than a policy conversation — it was a wake-up call about geopolitical risk, tech vulnerability, and the consequences of federal inaction.

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"China's Nuclear Dominance" – Doug Burgum WARNS U.S Energy Crisis Is COMING!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FExBdTzc-u8

🔍 Topics Covered:
Key takeaways from Doug Burgum’s conversation on the Patrick Bet-David Show

How China is leading the world in nuclear reactor construction

Why America’s data centers and military infrastructure could face power shortfalls

The case for small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear

How policy gridlock is weakening U.S. energy and national defense

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In an age where anyone with a ring light and a TikTok account can call themselves a financial expert, how can you tell who’s legit?

On this episode of Today's Take, we break down the rising wave of “fin-fluencers” — social media personalities offering advice on wealth-building, investing, and financial “hacks.” Some deliver real value. Others? Not so much.
We’re joined by Richard Coffin, investment analyst at WDS Investment Management and the voice behind the popular YouTube channel The Plain Bagel. He shares how to navigate the flood of online finance content and reveals 3 red flags and 3 green flags to help you separate solid advice from hype.

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🔍 Key Topics:
• How to recognize harmful or misleading financial advice
• What makes a trustworthy financial creator
• Why even good content isn’t one-size-fits-all

📺 Full segment inspired by Yahoo Finance's Wealth with Brad Smith

Watch the original interview here:
🔗 https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/wealth

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Today’s Take with Andrew O’Donnell featuring John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate

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As robotics, automation, and AI continue to surge globally, one question matters more than ever: How will we power it all?
In today’s episode, Andrew O’Donnell sits down with John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate, to examine how lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are poised to become the foundational energy source for the next technological era—from AI data centers and electric vehicles to home robotics and grid-scale storage.

Key Data and Market Trends:
• The global robotics market is projected to reach $160 billion by 2030
• Industrial robotics alone will exceed $75 billion by the same year
• Personal robotics—particularly in home assistance, transport, and healthcare—are expected to double in market size from 2025 to 2030

• The LFP battery market is set to grow from $16.93 billion in 2024 to $72.76 billion by 2034
• Total cathode chemistry supply forecasts show LFP dominating through 2040, reflecting its superior scalability

Topics Covered:
• Why LFP batteries are outpacing other chemistries in robotics, EVs, AI infrastructure, and residential storage

• The safety, cost, and environmental advantages of LFP: non-toxic, thermally stable, and cobalt/nickel-free

• How First Phosphate is building a North American supply chain for purified phosphate to support the LFP battery boom

• The influence of global trade policy, tariffs, and energy security concerns on battery supply chains

• The broader implications for investors as automation and energy storage markets converge

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Today’s Take with Andrew O'Donnell featuring Goliath Resources Ltd.
Title: Goliath Resources: Unlocking High-Grade Gold and Silver in British Columbia

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On today’s episode of Today’s Take, Andrew O’Donnell welcomes Goliath Resources Ltd., a discovery-focused mining company aggressively advancing multiple high-grade gold and silver projects in British Columbia’s prolific Golden Triangle and surrounding regions.

Led by an experienced management team, including CEO Roger Rosmus, Goliath Resources is strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for precious metals. With their 100% controlled Golddigger Project — located next to major players in the region — Goliath is targeting robust mineralized zones that show the potential for significant resource growth.
As gold and silver prices push to new highs, companies like Goliath are drawing fresh attention for their high-grade exploration results, tight share structure, and near-term catalysts. We’ll dive into why Goliath's discovery-driven strategy stands out in today’s market.

🔍 Topics Covered:
• Overview of the Golddigger Project and recent high-grade drill results
• Strategic advantages of operating in BC’s Golden Triangle
• Upcoming milestones for Goliath Resources in 2025
• The broader outlook for gold and silver exploration companies amid rising metal prices

🔗 Learn more about Goliath Resources Ltd.:
https://goliathresourcesltd.com/management/

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In this episode of Today’s Take, Andrew O’Donnell examines two powerful stories that represent a clash between innovation and environmental responsibility.

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🔹 On one side: a $5 trillion forecasted market for humanoid robots by 2050. With Wall Street and Big Tech pushing toward automation and AI-driven labor, humanoid robotics are set to disrupt everything from logistics to elder care.
🔹 On the other side: thousands of acres of the Amazon rainforest destroyed to build a highway ahead of the United Nations’ COP30 climate summit in Brazil. While officials tout “sustainable” infrastructure, critics say the project represents a staggering contradiction — clearing a vital carbon sink to host a global conservation conference.

This episode challenges viewers to ask: Is progress still progress when it comes at the cost of the natural world?

🔍 Topics Covered:
• The humanoid robotics gold rush: Who’s investing and who’s winning
• The ethics and practical hurdles of AI labor replacing human jobs
• Brazil’s highway project through protected Amazon rainforest land
• Greenwashing and the hypocrisy of global environmental summits
• How policymakers, investors, and citizens must confront uncomfortable trade-offs

🔗 Featured Articles:
• CNBC: How to play a $5 trillion market for humanoid robots by 2050
• LiveMint: ‘Everything was destroyed’—Large patch of Amazon rainforest cleared for COP30 highway

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Today on Today’s Take, Andrew O'Donnell is joined by Chris Marcus, founder of Arcadia Economics and author of The Big Silver Short, to dive into the critical role of silver amid today's global financial uncertainty.

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With gold hitting record highs and renewed volatility across commodities, silver remains a key asset for investors seeking protection against inflation, sovereign debt risk, and systemic financial shifts. As central banks continue aggressive monetary policies and nations compete for critical resources, silver is uniquely positioned — not only as a monetary hedge but also as a critical industrial metal driving the energy transition.

Chris Marcus brings his deep market insight, emphasizing why understanding the manipulation, scarcity, and future value of silver is more important than ever in 2025.

🔍 Discussion Topics:
• The role of silver in today's inflationary environment
• The impact of monetary and fiscal policy on precious metals
• Why silver is a critical component for the green energy transition
• Current market distortions and future opportunities for silver investors
• How retail demand and physical shortages could redefine price discovery

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https://arcadiaeconomics.com/

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In this episode of Today’s Take, Andrew O'Donnell explores five major developments shaping the future of global commodities, energy security, and financial markets. From escalating government action to investor demand for precious metals, these stories reflect a critical shift in how nations and companies are responding to the evolving resource landscape.

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Topics Covered:

• Trump’s Executive Order on Deep-Sea Mining
A new directive aims to accelerate U.S. access to seabed minerals amid growing geopolitical competition.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trump-expected-sign-deep-sea-mining-executive-order-thursday-sources-2025-04-24/

• ExxonMobil Secures Lithium Rights in Arkansas
Exxon edges out Occidental in a key domestic lithium deal that may shape America’s EV future.
https://www.ft.com/content/7b229e31-692a-4342-8973-3147f6063a99

• EU Invests €22.5B in Critical Minerals Supply
Europe launches a major initiative to reduce dependency on Chinese-controlled mineral markets.
https://apnews.com/article/c99de1a69863092fb40731a08f592e0d

• Gold Hits All-Time Highs Above $3,500/oz
Gold prices continue to rally as investors seek safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty.
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/golds-record-run-gains-further-traction-market-conquers-3500oz-2025-04-22/

• Costco Reports Spike in Gold Bar Sales
Retail demand surges as consumers look for tangible protection against inflation and volatility.
https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-gold-buyers-rewards-price-surge-2025-4

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In this episode of Today’s Take, Andrew O’Donnell breaks down the underreported but rapidly accelerating global crisis surrounding critical minerals — the building blocks of clean energy, defense, and high-tech innovation.

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As the world rushes toward decarbonization and digitization, demand for lithium, copper, rare earths, and other critical inputs is exploding, while supply chains remain fragile, underinvested, and highly concentrated in geopolitically sensitive regions like China.

Governments, corporations, and investors are waking up to what could be a new era of resource-driven competition, one that will shape everything from foreign policy to inflation.

🔍 We'll explore two key perspectives:

Ten global issues to shape mining and metals markets in 2025” – Control Risks
https://www.controlrisks.com/our-thinking/insights/ten-global-issues-to-shape-mining-and-metals-markets-in-2025

Saskatchewan’s rare earth bet aims to loosen China's grip – Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/52990ac7-6ba6-4c1d-aa52-ae265695ca30

We’ll break down:
- The geopolitical realignment driven by critical minerals
- How Canada is stepping up with processing and refining investments
- Why China’s dominance in rare earths remains a global risk
- What investors and policymakers need to be thinking about now

📢 Join the conversation and tell us: Is this the new Cold War over resources?

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