Frisby's Bulls And Bears

The first of two programmes discussing the UK property market, and our economic and social policy, with Michael Hampton of Global Edge Investors and Fred Harrison of The Renegade Economist . Read about Fred's 18-year cycle at Moneyweek.

Matthew Elliott , CEO of The Tax Payers' Alliance and author of The Bumper Book Of Government Waste, discusses government waste, Gordon Brown's profligacy, David Cameron's opportunity and his latest book, Fleeced.

Dave Skarica of Addicted To Profits visits London and talks markets ...

Dominic Frisby meets up with Bob Hoye of Institutional Advisors in London.

A Reading by Dominic Frisby of his essay on gold for The Idler Magazine . Buy The Latest Magazine: Idler 42, Smash The System ,  How To Be Idle or How To Be Free, The Book Of Idle Pleasures (In my opinion the greatest lavatory companion of the modern era). Download full essay here.

Olympus Pacific Minerals (CA:OYM, OTCBB:OLYMF) are a junior gold producer operating in Vietnam. With a small amount of production, lots of exciting exploration upside, a small market cap and 'first-mover advantage' this is an exciting story. Chairman, CEO and major shareholder Dave Seton gives us an overview. (Click for chart)

Mike 'Mish' Shedlock , editor of Global Economic Analysis, and Michael Hampton, aka Dr Bubb, of Global Edge Investors , discuss their outlooks for 2009. To read Mish's post Reflections on 2008, Themes for 2009, click here. NB CWR is uploaded irregularly. To make sure you don't miss a show, please subscribe to the show, perhaps via itunes.

Some of CWR's favourite guests from across the pond give their outlook for 2009 James Turk of Goldmoney 'Gold To Break Out Over $1500 David Morgan of Silver-Investor 'A mixed year, but a strong first quarter. 2010 will be the big year for the metals.' John Rubino of Dollar Collapse and Green Stock Investing -  'Lots of five and ten-baggers in the juniors' Bob Hoye of Institutional Advisors - 'Policy-makers will continue to flounder. They really don't know what they're doing ... Back to a gold standard within 5 or 6 years.'

'We're turning moose pasture into a gold mine'. Tim Coughlin, President and CEO of Lydian International (CA:LYD), tells us about his company and about exploring for metals in the credit crunch. Lydian International Ltd. is a diversified UK mineral exploration and development company, with expertise employing “first mover” strategies in international emerging environments. Currently the Company is focused on Eastern Europe in the Western Balkans and the Caucasus regions, advancing a pipeline of highly prospective precious and base metal projects. In the Caucasus region Lydian is operating an exploration joint venture with Newmont Overseas Exploration Ltd. a subsidiary of Newmont Mining Corporation. The Company's two flagship projects are a newly discovered gold project at Armulsar in Armenia, and an advanced zinc, lead, silver and gold project at Drazhnje in Kosovo. Lydian's two largest share holders are Newmont Mining Corporation and the International Finance Corporation (part of the World Bank Group). The Lydian Management Team has a proven discovery track record, and is highly experienced in emerging environments.

Fred Harrison, The Renegade Economist, discusses the 18-Year Property Cycle and suggests ways for Gordon Brown, or whoever should succeed him, to avoid boom and bust in the future. Fred's prophetic 2005 Moneyweek Article. And his more recent from November 2007. Plus Michael Hampton of Global Edge Investors shares his views on Fred's cycle and the London property market. View Mike's video for talkview.com on Fred Harrison and his 18-year Cycle here.

Notorious short-seller, Simon Cawkwell, the man who made a million shorting Northern Rock, shares his thoughts. To read Evil Knievil's diary at t1ps.com, click here. And Michael Hampton is back talking shorting, oil and uranium.

So says CWR favourite, 'Zapata' George Blake, a features guest in our most recent show, along with regular and favourite Michael Hampton of GEI. To view Michael chart's which accompany is discussion, click here.

In this week's show I talk to Bob Hoye, chief financial strategist with Institutional Advisors. Bob shares his thoughts on the direction of the stock markets, gold and silver; he also explains why he doesn't expect the hyperinflationary scenario which many are predicting. Do please suggest any companies or individuals you would like to hear interviewed. I do get your suggestions and I promise I am (slowly) acting on them

John Rubino, author of The Coming Collapse Of The Dollar, talks gold, green stock investing and stock markets. While Michael Hampton predicts the future rather accurately. (Click here for the charts to go with the interview). John's Website Michael's Website

Our all-star line-up of experts make their predictions in a Special New Year's Commodity Watch Radio: Dr Marc Faber James Turk Michael Hampton Zapata George Campbell Smyth Dave Skarica Jim Rogers If you have any guests or companies that you would like to hear interviewed, do please let me know. Happy Listening and Happy 2008. With Best Wishes, Dominic