Episode 22: Misinformation and How to Frame Bitcoin with Matthew Facciani
My guest today is Dr. Matthew Facciani, who is an expert in misinformation. He is a postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University in the Medicine, Health, and Society department. His forthcoming book, Misguided: Where Misinformation starts,...
Episode 21: Flipping the Switch on Renewables and Bitcoin Mining with Ali Chehrehsaz and Nima Tabatabai
My guests today are solar energy experts Ali Chehrehsaz and Nima Tabatabai of Optimize Infrastructure. We cover: Why can’t we just switch to RE tomorrow? Solar value deflation and curtailment Why is Bitcoin a...
Episode 20: Human Rights and the Progressive Case for Bitcoin with Alex Gladstein
My guest today is Alex Gladstein. Alex is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and has served as the Vice President of Strategy for the Oslo Freedom Forum. Since 2018 Alex has...
Episode 19: Bringing Bitcoin to the US Senate with Bryan Solstin
My guest today is Bryan Solstin, a software developer and aerospace propulsion engineer who is running for US Senate for the state of Washington. He is running primarily on a platform supporting Bitcoin and STEM....
Episode 18: The Ethical Case for Bitcoin with Pete Rizzo
My guest today is prominent Bitcoin journalist, Pete Rizzo. We focus on his Forbes article from 2021 that makes the ethical case for Bitcoin compared to other cryptocurrencies. We cover: Why Pete has focused...
Episode 17: Inclusion and Bitcoin Adoption with Mandy Campbell and Sarah Satoshi
Today's episode is with guests Mandy Campbell and Sarah Satoshi. Through OkCoin and Ladies in Bitcoin, respectively, they are focused on fostering inclusion in Bitcoin adoption. We cover: Their paths into Bitcoin Ladies in...
Episode 16: Bitcoin and US National Security with Matthew Pines
Today's guest is US National Security expert and Bitcoin Policy Institute Fellow, Matthew Pines. We cover: What is the Bitcoin Policy Institute? Why is Matthew focused on Bitcoin? Can Bitcoin support US economic growth...
Episode 15: Unbanked & Deplatformed in Adult Entertainment with Allie Rae
My guest today is Allie Rae who has started the adult content platform We cover: Her career as a NICU nurse Why she needed to leave her career as a nurse Life as...
Episode 14: Surfing, Addiction, and Bitcoin in South Africa with Bitcoin Ekasi
Today's episode is with Hermann Vivier and Senior surfing coach, Luthando. Together, Hermann and Luthando are bringing surfing to their local township while also promoting Bitcoin adoption in the community. We cover: The connection...
Episode 13: The Bitcoin FAQ with Bradley Rettler
Today's episode is with philosophy professor and prolific Bitcoin writer, Bradley Rettler. We go through as many of the frequently asked questions regarding Bitcoin as we can in a nearly 3 hour marathon. This is...