Best Michael W Dean Podcasts (2024)

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Where Money Comes From with Richard Werner 49:26

1h ago49:26

49:26

On this episode, University of Winchester professor and economist Richard Werner joins Oren Cass for a discussion on monetary policy. The two discuss where money comes from, the ways that government policy can help and hurt markets, and how to differentiate between productive and non-productive finance. For more, read his latest book, Where Does Mo…

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Revisiting the CHIPS Act with Senator Todd Young 33:26

9d ago33:26

33:26

On this episode, Senator Todd Young (R-IN) joins Oren Cass for a conversation about the CHIPS Act on the two-year anniversary of its passage. They discuss its ongoing implementation, where those efforts have fallen short or been supplanted by unrelated policy objectives, and what policymakers need to do to revitalize American manufacturing more bro…

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How Ephemeral Rollups Will Change Blockchain Gaming (feat. MagicBlock) 57:53

7d ago57:53

57:53

Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/62 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod Notes from the show Magic Block is a high-performance engine for fully on-chain games and applications. It aims to make it easy for developers to build entirely on-chain games and leverage the unique features that…

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Tariffs and Market Power with Michael Lind 50:23

17d ago50:23

50:23

On this episode, author and academic Michael Lind joins Oren Cass for a wide-ranging conversation about the U.S. economy. The two discuss the merits of tariffs, the public purpose of markets and market power, and how best to provide social insurance. For more, read Lind's recent Compass Point essay, "So What If Tariffs Are Taxes?," and check out hi…

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Solana Actions and blinks - Share blockchain anywhere with a link 55:53

13d ago55:53

55:53

Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/61 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …

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When Markets Fail with Ruchir Sharma 45:11

25d ago45:11

45:11

On this episode, author and founder of Breakout Capital Ruchir Sharma joins Oren Cass to discuss the consequences when markets fail. The two walk through the history of government intervention in the market, the problems with over-regulation, and how a more populist economics could provide a corrective. For more, check out Sharma's latest book, Wha…

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Amazing AI Generated Art on Blockchain (feat. 0xGRAFFITO) 1:04:30

24d ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/60 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …

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Unpacking the Vance VP Pick with Henry Olsen 48:48

1M ago48:48

48:48

On this episode, Ethics and Public Policy Center senior fellow Henry Olsen joins Oren Cass to discuss the selection of JD Vance as Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate and what the move means for the future of conservatism. Henry and Oren talk through the history of conservative support for government intervention, how Reagan's legacy was co-…

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Blockchain gaming with walk-to-earn exploration (feat. Albert, co-founder of Genopets) 43:41

28d ago43:41

43:41

Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/59 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …

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Making Sense of Electric Vehicles with Oren Cass 44:37

1M ago44:37

44:37

On this episode, host Oren Cass takes the guest seat to discuss his recent Compass Point essay about electric vehicles, “The Electric Slide.” Cass and managing editor Drew Holden discuss America’s electric vehicle policy and its limitations, the threat of China dominating the global market, and why conservatives—long critical of the technology—shou…

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Blockchain Developer Education (feat. Dan, co-founder Heavy Duty Builders) 58:09

1M ago58:09

58:09

Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/58 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …

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Reindustrializing America with Dean W. Ball 43:42

2M ago43:42

43:42

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren Cass is joined by Dean W. Ball, research fellow at the Mercatus Center's Artificial Intelligence & Progress Project, to discuss the future of American manufacturing. The two evaluate what AI could mean for domestic manufacturing, the prospect of reindustrialization, and how frontier technologies…

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The Realignment of the Working Class with Batya Ungar-Sargon 45:53

2M ago45:53

45:53

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Newsweek opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Oren Cass for a wide-ranging conversation about the politics of working-class Americans. The two discuss her new book, Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women, and how the political beliefs of working-class Americans have …

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Exploring Futarchy: Governance by Markets with MetaDAO's Founder 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/57 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …

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Anti-Competitive Amazon with Dana Mattioli 44:13

2M ago44:13

44:13

On this episode, Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli joins Oren Cass to discuss her new book about how Amazon has ruthlessly bullied its way to dominating nearly every industry and the implications of its anti-competitive actions on corporate power and regulation, as well as the current Federal Trade Commission case against the company. For …

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Digital Object Tokens x Coca-Cola on Solana (feat. Vito, founder All Art) 58:53

2M ago58:53

58:53

Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/56 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …

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Confronting the Federal Deficit with Reps. Khanna and Arrington 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

On a special episode of the American Compass Podcast, progressive Representative Ro Khanna and Republican Chairman of the House Budget Committee Jodey Arrington each join Oren Cass to discuss plausible approaches to the federal deficit and what serious fiscal responsibility would look like given political realities within each of their parties. For…

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Fastest blockchain payments on Solana with Sphere Pay (feat. Arnold, co-founder of Sphere) 58:12

2M ago58:12

58:12

A conversation with Arnold, the co-founder of Sphere (a payments and banking platform on Solana). PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun experiments planned) Summary Arnold sha…

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Return of the Fiscal Conservatives 46:29

2M ago46:29

46:29

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren Cass and Chris Griswold discuss American Compass’s new tax and budget collection, Return of the Fiscal Conservatives. They talk through why fiscal conservatives need to focus on revenue as well as spending, the importance of limited government, and the evolving shift away from the orthodoxy of viewing …

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DRiP and the Creator Economy on Solana (feat. Vibhu, founder) 56:34

2M ago56:34

56:34

A conversation with Vibhu, the founder of DRiP.haus, one of the most popular consumer apps in all of crypto (being focused on the creators). We are also happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some…

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America's Broken Immigration System with Mark Krikorian 49:11

3M ago49:11

49:11

On this episode, Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Oren Cass to unpack America’s broken immigration system. They walk through the history, the economics, and how public statements and policies from the Biden administration precipitated and fueled the current crisis. Mark helps demystify the confusing la…

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Evolution of the Keystone Hardware Wallet (feat. Lixin, founder) 56:12

3M ago56:12

56:12

A conversation with Lixin, the founder of Keystone Wallet, an open source hardware wallet that is fully airgapped and has a touchscreen. PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Summary T…

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The Rise of American "Neopopulism" with David Leonhardt 38:42

3M ago38:42

38:42

On today’s episode, New York Times senior writer David Leonhardt joins Oren Cass for a discussion of “neopopulism,” the realignment of American politics, and a bit of the history that got us here. For more, read David’s recent NYT piece discussing this push for a more responsive politics. And check out his recent book, Ours Was a Shining Future, ab…

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Web3 Domains on Solana with AllDomains (feat. Vlad Toni, founder) 52:08

3M ago52:08

52:08

A conversation with Vlad Toni, the founder of AllDomains, a web3 domain platform on Solana. PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Summary This conversation delves into All Domains' shi…

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The Wolves of K Street with Brody Mullins 42:58

3M ago42:58

42:58

On this episode, Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Brody Mullins joins Oren Cass to discuss his new book, coauthored with Politico’s Luke Mullins, about the corrosive influence of corporate power in politics, the evolution of the lobbying industry, and changes that could make Congress more responsive to the will of the voters. For more, ch…

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NeoSwap: Smart auctions for perfect swaps (w/ John Ennis, founder of NeoSwap) 1:00:45

3M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

A conversation with John Ennis, the founder of NeoSwap, a multi-way trading platform where everyone wins. PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Summary NeoSwap is a platform that aims …

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Broadening the Defense Industrial Base with Marathon’s Robert Delfeld 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

On this episode, Oren is joined by the Marathon Initiative’s Robert Delfeld to discuss how to broaden and strengthen the defense industrial base. They dig into the history and politics of the defense industry, the effects of deindustrialization on the supply chain, and a blueprint for supporting the defense industrial “sub-base.” Read Robert’s new …

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Building a Solana Test Validator on Steroids w/ Thorsten Lorenz (Luzid) - Solfate Podcast #50 53:35

3M ago53:35

53:35

A conversation with Thorsten, the creator of Luzid, a Solana test validator at light speed. PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Summary Thorsten, the creator of the Luzid validator, …

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Educational Pluralism with Ashley Rogers Berner 48:29

4M ago48:29

48:29

Ashley Rogers Berner, director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, joins Oren for a discussion of educational pluralism: the key to ensuring choice and standards in K–12 schools. They survey the international landscape, trends in educational philosophies, and what it would look like to fully embrace a pluralistic model in the Unite…

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Cross-chain Stable Coin Bridges (w/ Andriy, founder of AllBridge) 56:23

4M ago56:23

56:23

A conversation with Andriy, the founder of AllBridge, a cross-chain bridging protocol that uses stable coins. PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Full show notes: solfate.com/podcast…

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The Future of American Energy with Thomas Hochman 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

On this special Earth Day episode of the podcast, Oren is joined by Thomas Hochman, a research associate at the Foundation for American Innovation. They discuss American energy policy, the promise of nuclear, climate change, regulatory hurdles, and much more. For more from Thomas, check out: A Nuclear Renaissance?, The New Atlantis It’s Not Just NE…

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Michael Pettis on Dollar Dominance 56:04

4M ago56:04

56:04

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren is joined by Michael Pettis, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, for an in-depth discussion of the dollar as the global reserve currency: pros, cons, and what it all means for the American economy. Further Reading The High Price of Dollar Dominance (Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs) Bad Trad…

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Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look | Anil Ananthaswamy 12:49

4M ago12:49

12:49

Our memories and bodies give us clues about who we are, but what happens when this guidance shifts? In this mind-bending talk, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy shares how the experiences of "altered selves" -- resulting from schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, foreign limb syndrome or other conditions -- shed light on the constructed nature of identity. He…

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Scaling the Solana Hackathons (w/ Matty, co-founder of Colosseum) 51:37

4M ago51:37

51:37

A conversation with Matty, the co-founder of Colosseum and former Head of Growth at the Solana Foundation. Full show notes: solfate.com/podcast/48 PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot…

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: The American Appetite for Government 37:19

5M ago37:19

37:19

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris dive into American Compass’s latest survey results on American attitudes toward the role and scope of government. Conventional wisdom says Americans are hopelessly polarized over “big government” vs. “small government,” but our new survey reveals a much more complicated picture. Read the full…

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Inside the CHIPS Act Rollout with Micron Technology 34:43

5M ago34:43

34:43

On this episode, Oren Cass is joined by Scott Gatzemeier, Corporate Vice President of Front End U.S. Expansion at Micron Technology, to discuss the on-the-ground reality of the CHIPS Act rollout. In this fascinating discussion, Scott shares details on Micron’s plans to build new semiconductor fabs in the U.S., enabled by the CHIPS Act. He and Oren …

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Constructing Conservatism in the Secular Age 41:35

5M ago41:35

41:35

This month, Oren Cass delivered the 2024 First Things Lecture in Washington, DC, on the topic, "Constructing Conservatism in the Secular Age." What should conservative politics look like at a time when many Americans are no longer religious?By American Compass

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Building Solana: Chewing Glass with Toly (co-founder of Solana Labs) 55:41

5M ago55:41

55:41

A conversation with Toly, the co-founder of Solana Labs and the Solana blockchain. Full show notes: solfate.com/podcast/47 PS: Checkout the Snapshot newsletter: a byte-sized email newsletter filled with the biggest updates from Solana ecosystem teams and builders. ~5 minute read. Every 2 weeks. 👉 https://solfate.com/snapshot Notes from the show In …

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Patrick Ruffini on Populism and the Realignment 41:52

5M ago41:52

41:52

In this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren Cass talks with Patrick Ruffini, founding partner of Echelon Insights, about his book "Party of the People," which examines the Republican Party's transformation in recent years. Ruffini argues that the divide between college-educated and non-college voters has become the defining cleavage in Am…

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The Media and Conservatism with David Leonhardt, Emily Jashinsky, and Idrees Kahloon 57:56

6M ago57:56

57:56

How can the media better understand the reality of American life outside the Beltway, and what are reporters missing about these shifting economic and political debates? From American Compass's recent symposium on the New Conservative Story, David Leonhardt of the New York Times moderates a discussion with Emily Jashinsky (National Journalism Cente…

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Elusiv: Enabling Private Token Swaps on Solana (w/ Nico, co-founder) 54:34

6M ago54:34

54:34

A conversation with Nico, the co-founder of Elusiv. ❤️‍🔥 Click here to mint this episode as an NFT on Solana - solfate.link/mint46 💪 Full show notes: solfate.com/podcast/46 Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :) Notes from the show Elusiv is a privacy protocol built on Solana that allows users to conduct p…

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Realignment Politics with Jerry Seib, Michael Brendan Dougherty, and Tim Chapman 50:57

6M ago50:57

50:57

What does the right-of-center's economic debate mean for political leaders and how is it being translated into electoral politics in 2024 and beyond? From American Compass's recent symposium on the New Conservative Story, Jerry Seib of the Wall Street Journal moderates a discussion with Michael Brendan Dougherty (National Review) and Tim Chapman (A…

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The Future of Conservative Economics with Julius Krein, Michael Strain, and Rana Foroohar 1:01:24

6M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

How is conservative thinking about economic policy and the role of government changing? From our recent symposium on the New Conservative Story, Rana Foroohar of the Financial Times moderates a discussion with Julius Krein (American Affairs) and Michael Strain (American Enterprise Institute) digging into how the American right-of-center is thinking…

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John A. Burtka IV on Building a Better Elite 43:31

6M ago43:31

43:31

On this episode of the American Compass podcast, Oren Cass is joined by John A. Burtka IV, president and CEO of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and author of the new book of old wisdom on governing, Gateway to Statesmanship. They discuss how to cultivate and educate a better elite, what the “mirrors for princes” tradition has to teach today’s…

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Building Mycelium, the Integrated DePIN Testbed (feat. Rishi founder of Mycelium Network) 58:34

6M ago58:34

58:34

By Nick and James

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Support for Families 35:19

6M ago35:19

35:19

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris weigh in on the ongoing fight over the Child Tax Credit in Congress and discuss more broadly the question of how conservatives should think about supporting families—without getting mired in 30-year-old fights about welfare. Further Reading: Our new survey: The Family Policy Renaissance, Expl…

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Phantom Wallet: The most popular Solana wallet (feat. CEO/co-founder & Head of Growth) 59:51

7M ago59:51

59:51

A conversation with Brandon M, the CEO and co-founder of Phantom, and David Wu, Head of Growth at Phantom. ❤️‍🔥 Click here to mint this episode as an NFT on Solana - solfate.link/mint44 💪 Full show notes: solfate.com/podcast/44 Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :) Notes from the show In this conversation…

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Blockchain analytics and data on Flipside Crypto (w/ GJ Flannery) 1:03:23

7M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

A conversation with GJ Flannery, the Head of Community at Flipside Crypto. ❤️‍🔥 Click here to mint this episode as an NFT on Solana - solfate.link/mint43 💪 Full show notes: solfate.com/podcast/43 Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :) Notes from the show In this conversation, GJ Flannery, the Head of Commu…

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Globalization 40:35

7M ago40:35

40:35

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris discuss globalization—how we got here, the problems it has created, and what policymakers should do now. Drawing on our new survey (out today!), they dig into what voters think and how and why economists and policymakers are so disconnected from average Americans on this issue. Specifically, …

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