Best Michael Voorhees Podcasts (2024)

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What Bitcoin Did with Jack Mallers, Matt Odell, & Harry Sudock - WBD859 2:54:06

1h ago2:54:06

2:54:06

That’s a wrap! What Bitcoin Did is over, and what better way to close out the podcast than an episode with three of our favourite Bitcoiners, Jack Mallers, Matt Odell and Harry Sudock. In this one we did a little bit of reminiscing, discussed Bitcoin as hope, how the space is evolving and why we decided to end the podcast. – Show notes: https://www…

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Who Owns Bitcoin with Troy Cross - WBD858 1:26:54

22m ago1:26:54

1:26:54

Troy Cross is a Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College & Chief Editor at The Nakamoto Project. In this interview, we discuss Democratic corruption & conspiracy, how Bitcoin transcends politics, Bitcoin’s morality & perception, and how we reach the next level of adoption. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/who-owns-…

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Jack Mallers on Why Bitcoin - WBD857 1:07:27

3d ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Jack Mallers is the CEO of Strike. In this interview, we discuss debt as time travel, how Jack would run the US, the broken fiat system, why society is crumbling, proof of work & why the world needs Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/jack-mallers-on-why-bitcoin This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustaina…

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Thinking Strategically about Energy Savings, with Victoria Yarbrough 47:19

5h ago47:19

47:19

We're joined this week by Victoria Yarbrough, who serves as Assistant City Manager for Sierra Vista, AZ. She talks to us about how her city has leveraged tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in economic development, including capitalizing on Sierra Vista's unique "high desert" climate to nurture a thriving sports tourism industry.…

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The Bitcoin Evolution with Colin Harper - WBD856 1:29:24

32m ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Colin Harper is the editor-in-chief at Blockspace Media. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin conferences and journalism, the evolution of Bitcoin culture, ossification, Nostr and the degradation of political discourse. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-bitcoin-evolution This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done S…

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Bitcoin Level 2 with Harry Sudock - WBD855 1:04:07

21m ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Harry Sudock is the Chief Strategy Officer at Griid. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin mining in the US, how the mining industry has been on easy mode, what changed after the recent halving and businesses now have to adapt and level up to survive. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoin-level-2 This episode’s sponsors: IREN…

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All In on Bitcoin with Will Reeves - WBD854 1:15:02

22m ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Will Reeves is the CEO and a co-founder of Fold. In this interview, we discuss the phase shift that’s happening in Bitcoin right now, the importance of businesses creating satsflow, Fold going public and how Bitcoin is changing the world. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/all-in-on-bitcoin-will-reeves This episode’s sponsors: IRE…

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Public Money in the Beehive State, with Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks 47:31

2h ago47:31

47:31

In the latest installment of our state treasurer series, we speak with Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks. He talks to us about why he made the jump from investment banker to the state treasurer's office, financial education programs for Utah students, and of course, some fascinating unclaimed property stories! In Ripped from the Headlines, we break down a …

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MicroStrategy, Metaplanet, & Real Bedford with Dylan LeClair - WBD853 1:26:50

13d ago1:26:50

1:26:50

Dylan LeClair is the Director of Bitcoin Strategy at MetaPlanet and Senior Market Analyst at Bitcoin Magazine Pro. In this interview, we discuss Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy, and how they are implementing this at Metaplanet. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/microstrategy-metaplanet-real-bedford This episode’s sponsors: IREN…

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Protecting Your Bitcoin with Jameson Lopp - WBD852 1:20:49

21m ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Jameson Lopp is the co-founder & CTO of Casa. In this interview, we discuss politicians coming to Bitcoin, how Jameson was swatted, how to think about your Bitcoin security and the rise of physical attacks on Bitcoiners. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/protecting-your-bitcoin This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done…

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Bitcoin Reformation or Revolution? With American HODL & Erik Cason - WBD851 1:46:40

22d ago1:46:40

1:46:40

American HODL is an OG Bitcoin investor and Erik Cason is a cypherpunk and author of Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss the transcendent orange political movement, re-forging the American meritocracy, and Bitcoin reformation vs revolution. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podc…

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Measuring Municipal Climate Risk, with Steve Bullock 44:45

1d ago44:45

44:45

By the 2050s, one in five U.S. counties will face compound material exposure to two or more acute climate hazards such as drought, extreme heat, wildfires, and flooding. This week, we're joined by Steve Bullock, who leads the Research and Methodology Team at S&P Global Sustainable1. He helps us break down the data and analytics being used to provid…

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276. “Kelly Clarkson’s Big Wreck is Gonna Be Alright” 10:16

16d ago10:16

10:16

Full LP Mashup v1.3 Full credit to Kelly Clarkson for "Save You" and Big Wreck for "It Comes as No Surprise". Used without permission as a tribute to both original artists and to 3's mommy - for all she does and all she's put up with. I occasionally mashup songs, usually dedicated to someone or with something special in mind but always in honor of …

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Escaping Hyperinflation with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo - WBD850 1:14:34

20d ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is a Founder & the Chief Strategy Officer of Ledn. In this interview, we discuss mining Bitcoin in Maduro’s Venezuela, the mining crackdown, escaping hyperinflation, shorting fiat, and how the world will come to Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/escaping-hyperinflation This episode’s sponsors: IREN…

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BONUS EPISODE: Deep dives with Jon Mondillo 23:14

15d ago23:14

23:14

We weren't able to fit everything from our conversation with Jon Mondillo (abrdn) into one episode, but we still wanted to share the rest of it! Enjoy this bonus episode, where Jon talks to us about affordable housing, charter schools, and trends in hospital systems and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.…

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Lyn Alden on Japan's Unwinding, US Recession & Social Unrest - WBD849 1:05:46

15d ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Lyn Alden is a macroeconomist, investment strategist and General Partner at Ego Death Capital. In this interview, we discuss the unwinding of the Japan carry trade, the Fed cutting interest rates, how broken money leads to social unrest and what all of this means for Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/lyn-alden-on-japans-…

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Resistance Money with Andrew Bailey, Bradley Rettler, & Craig Warmke - WBD848 1:21:43

18d ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Andrew Bailey, is a Professor of Philosophy at Yale-NUS College, Bradley Rettler is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wyoming and Craig Warmke is a Professor of Philosophy at Northern Illinois University. In this episode we discuss their book Resistance Money and the global net-benefits of Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoin…

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Relative Value in Municipal Bonds and their Issuers, with Jon Mondillo 42:43

18d ago42:43

42:43

This week, we talk to Jon Mondillo, Head of North American Fixed Income at abrdn. He tells us about taking advantage of strong demand in the marketplace, relative value and perceptions of the interest rate cycle, and the implications that the extension (or lack of extension) of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have on municipalities and municipal iss…

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Bitcoin Marginalism with Eric Yakes - WBD847 1:00:24

23d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Eric Yakes is the Managing Partner at Epoch and the Author of The 7th Property: Bitcoin and the Monetary Revolution. In this interview, we discuss the economic theory of marginalism, how this translates to Bitcoin, Bitcoin adoption cycles and the challenges of investing in Bitcoin companies. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitc…

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Will Trump be the First Bitcoin President? With Vivek Ramaswamy - WBD846 48:23

13d ago48:23

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Vivek Ramaswamy is an American entrepreneur. In this interview, we discuss fears about America’s current path, burgeoning state power, regulatory capture, dismantling the administrative state, restoring America's prosperity, and why American ideals are fundamentally aligned with Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/will-tru…

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The US Government Needs Bitcoin with Luke Gromen & Preston Pysh - WBD845 1:14:48

1M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Luke Gromen is the Founder and President of Forest for the Trees and Preston Pysh is a founder of The Investor Podcast Network. In this interview, we discuss the desperate global debt problem, American decline & global monetary strategies, Bitcoin vs dollar milkshake scenarios, and how the US could back treasuries with Bitcoin to alleviate its loom…

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The Human Capital Crisis in State and Local Public Finance, with Heidi Voorhees 52:15

16d ago52:15

52:15

State and local governments are struggling to hire public finance professionals. Is this due to a shortage of qualified individuals, or something else? We talk with Heidi Voorhees, co-founder of GovHR USA and GovTempsUSA about recruiting strategies and how government agencies can incentivize professionals - from recent college grads to those workin…

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Bitcoin War Games with Matthew Pines - WBD844 2:10:36

25d ago2:10:36

2:10:36

Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this interview, we discuss geopolitical flashpoints of destabilisation, global nuclear-threat game theory, the implications of extraterrestrial technology, and the nation-state Bitcoin race. – Show notes: https://www.whatb…

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Bitcoin’s Inflection Point with Rob Hamilton - WBD843 1:08:45

19d ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Rob Hamilton is a co-founder and the CEO of AnchorWatch. In this interview, we discuss polarisation in geopolitical vs Bitcoin spheres, American ethos and the Bitcoin-Trump alliance, the bitcoin-dollar games being played, Bitcoin leverage attacking the dollar, and Bitcoin’s adoption inflection point. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/pod…

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A Mental Framework for Bitcoin with Christian Keroles - WBD842 1:06:35

1M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Christian Keroles is the Director of Financial Freedom at the Human Rights Foundation. In this interview, we discuss the virality and volatility of the adoption chasm, mental models for hyperbitcoinisation, and the rewards of Bitcoin repricing the world. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/a-mental-framework-for-bitcoin This episod…

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The New Politics of Local Budgeting 57:16

1M ago57:16

57:16

From small municipalities to large urban centers, how do we define "politics" in local government budgeting? How do elected officials and finance professionals build trust and credibility with the public? And what does politics mean as we "reinvent" local budgeting. Join us for a master class on these and other questions in our third and final inte…

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The Fourth Turning is Here with Brandon Quittem - WBD841 1:14:11

25d ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Brandon Quittem is the VP of Revenue at Swan Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss The Fourth Turning, how the cycles play out and what they mean, the clear signs we’re in a fourth turning, the possibility of total war and how Bitcoin can be instrumental in the proceeding first turning. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-four…

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The Bitcoin US Dollar Hegemony with Whitney Webb & Mark Goodwin - WBD840 1:29:55

27d ago1:29:55

1:29:55

Whitney Webb is an independent investigative journalist and founder of Unlimited Hangout & Mark Goodwin is the author of The Bitcoin Dollar. In this interview, we discuss the Bitcoin dollar system, corruption & compromised elites and proliferating the US dollar hegemony. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-bitcoin-us-dollar-heg…

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Whitney Webb & Mark Goodwin on How Intelligence Agencies Capture Everything - WBD839 1:22:33

1M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Whitney Webb is an independent investigative journalist and founder of Unlimited Hangout & Mark Goodwin is the author of The Bitcoin Dollar. In this interview, we discuss the bitcoin-dollar system, financial terrorism, and how intelligence agencies have captured elites, global finance firms, and tech giants to control a new monetary system. – Show …

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Leveraging Federal Money, with Kevin Bain 44:33

2M ago44:33

44:33

How has Detroit turned around their finances to receive a major credit upgrade? What challenges still linger, especially when it comes to using federal money and tax credits effectively to invest in the community? Learn the answers to these questions and more in our second installment of interviews from the 2024 GFOA conference, where we spoke with…

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Resisting a Surveillance Technocracy with NVK - WBD838 1:16:18

1M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

NVK is the founder of Coinkite and a board member at OpenSats. In this interview, we discuss the threat of centralised AI, building a decentralised alternative with Bitcoin, and the power of open source in resisting a surveillance technocracy. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/resisting-a-surveillance-technocracy This episode’s s…

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The Coming Digital Dystopia with Charles Guillemet & Ian Rogers - WBD837 2:11:47

1M ago2:11:47

2:11:47

Charles Guillemet is the Chief Technology Officer at Ledger & Ian Rogers is Chief Experience Officer at Ledger. In this interview, we discuss vulnerabilities and the foundations of secure Bitcoin wallet design, exploits and grey markets, secure silicon vs opensource, and building tools for the future of digital freedom. – Show notes: https://www.wh…

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Bitcoin v The US Debt Bomb with Matthew Mežinskis - WBD836 1:25:56

1M ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Matthew Mežinskis is the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast and Porkopolis Economics. In this interview we discuss the history of central bank debt and crises, money destruction & printing, hyperinflation, and Bitcoin’s base money update and price models. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoin-v-the-us-debt-bomb This episode…

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Investing in the Prairie State, with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs 53:34

2M ago53:34

53:34

Our state treasurer series continues with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We discuss responsible financial stewardship; the state of ESG; Illinois' investment strategies; and hear about some unique and fascinating unclaimed property stories! In Ripped from the Headlines, we discuss the effects of out-migration on Illinois' economy and the chal…

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Is the Bitcoin Cycle Broken? With The Rational Root - WBD835 1:11:23

1M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

The Rational Root is a Bitcoin on-chain & cycle analyst. In this interview, we discuss the Bitcoin ETF flows and how this cycle compares to previous ones, where we are on Root’s spiral chart, the supply dynamics at play and how liquid supply is dropping rapidly. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/is-the-bitcoin-cycle-broken This e…

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The Bitcoin Mining Arms Race with Marshall Long - WBD834 1:28:19

1M ago1:28:19

1:28:19

Marshall Long is the Head of Architecture for Rhodium Enterprises. In this interview, we discuss the risks of mining centralisation from both the miner & pool perspective and how we can mitigate these and the geopolitical arms race for Bitcoin mining. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-bitcoin-mining-arms-race This episode’s s…

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A Bitcoin Society with Aleks Svetski - WBD833 1:50:05

2M ago1:50:05

1:50:05

Aleks Svetski is an entrepreneur, author and Bitcoin advocate. In this interview, we discuss his upcoming book “The Bushido of Bitcoin,” governance & power vacuums, monarchy vs democracy, CEO-kings, and virtues for a Bitcoin world. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/a-bitcoin-society This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining.…

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The Moving Parts of California's Budget, with Jennifer Johnston 52:21

2M ago52:21

52:21

Housing affordability, the boom-and-bust cycle of the tech industry, and fiscal policymaking at the ballot box. How does a credit analyst view California's unique state and local public finance? Join us as we sit down with Jennifer Johnston, Senior Vice President and Director of Municipal Bond Research at Franklin Templeton to hear her perspective.…

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Bitcoin's Coiled Spring with Checkmate - WBD832 1:31:19

2M ago1:31:19

1:31:19

Checkmate is an on-chain analyst and founder of checkonchain. In this interview, we discuss the Mt.Gox coins that are about to hit the market, where we are in this cycle, ETF flows and the futures cash and carry trade and if Checkmate’s $250k price prediction is still in play. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoins-coiled-spr…

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Why Bitcoin Takes All with Michael Goldstein - WBD831 2:09:42

2M ago2:09:42

2:09:42

Michael Goldstein is the co-host of the Noded Podcast and President of the Nakamoto Institute. In this interview, we discuss the re-launch of the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute, ending the fed, libertarianism, monetary economics, and preserving generational Bitcoin values. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/why-bitcoin-takes-all This …

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The Dysfunctional State with Michael Malice - WBD830 1:32:48

2M ago1:32:48

1:32:48

Michael Malice is an anarchist, author, and podcaster. In this interview, we discuss US & UK elections, Warren’s corruption, Trump’s legal case and whether Texas will secede from the United States. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-dysfunctional-state This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably. Swan Bitc…

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Rethinking Financial Reporting? 39:18

2M ago39:18

39:18

In our season 3 premiere, we caught up with speakers from the panel on "Rethinking Financial Reporting" at the 2024 GFOA Conference in Orlando. We dive into themes from the panel like technology in finance, the future of financial reporting, and careers in government finance with our guests, David Guo, Regents Distinguished Professor of Public Fina…

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The Truth About Bitcoin Scaling with niftynei - WBD829 1:30:59

2M ago1:30:59

1:30:59

niftynei is a CoreLN contributor and a Bitcoin educator. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin education, Lightning development, sovereignty, ecash, ossification, covenants, time-locks, tokens, and zero-knowledge tech. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-truth-about-bitcoin-scaling This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining…

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Will Bitcoin End Central Banking? With Lyn Alden - WBD828 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Lyn Alden is a macroeconomist and investment strategist. In this interview, we discuss the role of the Fed and central banks, fractional reserve vs free banking, how bitcoin could change these dynamics and if we should actually end the Federal Reserve System. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/will-bitcoin-end-central-banking-lyn-…

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Breaking Bitcoin with Casey Rodarmor - WBD827 1:26:28

2M ago1:26:28

1:26:28

Casey Rodarmor is a bitcoin developer and the creator of the ordinals, inscriptions, and runes protocols. In this interview, we discuss ordinal theory & inscriptions, the purpose of runes and why these projects have received so much backlash. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/breaking-bitcoin-with-casey-rodarmor This episode’s sp…

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The Bitcoin White Pill with Marty Bent - WBD826 1:33:22

2M ago1:33:22

1:33:22

Marty Bent is a Venture Partner at Ten31 and founder of the Bitcoin-focused media company TFTC.io. In this interview, we discuss the state of corporate media, how the deep state is fighting bitcoin and the game theory of Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-bitcoin-white-pill This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mini…

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Erik Voorhees on Bitcoin & AI - WBD825 1:27:34

2M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

Erik Voorhees is the founder of Satoshi Dice, ShapeShift & Venice.ai. In this interview, we discuss the size and role of government, the growth of Bitcoin & how it can help restrain the power of the state as well as Venice AI and the future of artificial intelligence. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/erik-voorhees-on-bitcoin-ai …

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The AI Threat to Freedom with Natalie Smolenski - WBD824 1:32:31

3M ago1:32:31

1:32:31

Natalie Smolenski founded and leads the Texas Bitcoin Foundation. In this interview, we discuss AI and its progression towards artificial general intelligence, the implications of AI in warfare, issues of censorship and governance, and the potential for misuse of AI in the future. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-ai-threat-t…

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The Technocratic State with Derrick Broze - WBD823 1:51:48

2M ago1:51:48

1:51:48

Derrick Broze is an investigative journalist, author, documentary filmmaker, and activist. In this interview, we discuss Trump & Bitcoin, the Ross Ulbricht case, the rise of the technocratic state, surveillance & privacy and the AI digital arms race. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-technocratic-state This episode’s sponsors…