Macroeconomie Podcasts

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Bitcoin educator and podcaster Charlene Fadirepo to discuss Bitcoin adoption in emerging markets, how Bitcoin can promote financial inclusion, and what we can do as an industry to drive Bitcoin adoption forward. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:29 Introducing Charlene and her Bitcoin 2…

Sam Callahan sat down with Matthew Pines @matthew_pines and Natalie Smolenski @NSmolenski to discuss Bitcoin and the growing surveillance state, the current status of China-US relations, and why the battle for control over networks will be a key story in the coming decade. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:53 Introducing Natalie and Ma…

Swan Bitcoin CIO, Rapha Zagury @alphaazeta and Greg Foss @FossGregfoss bring decades of experience in traditional finance to evaluate the current state of Bitcoin, its potential value as it gains mass adoption, and Rapha’s Nakamoto Portfolio nakamotoportfolio.com — a set of tools, research and open source code to explore the ground breaking effects…

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Alex Gladstein and Jeff Booth for a wide-ranging discussion about the IMF/World Bank and their exploitation of the developing world, why Bitcoin represents a paradigm shift, and what tools Bitcoiners are building to help free these countries from a system that’s been weaponized against them. Timesta…

On 2 May 2023, I spoke at Yonsei University in Seoul on the topic ‘Choosing openness: How regional partnerships boost economic dynamism’. The full text of the speech is available at https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2022/speeches/address-yonsei-university-seoulBy Andrew Leigh MP

We sat down with Pierre Rochard @BitcoinPierre and Steve Barbour @SGBarbour for a wide-ranging discussion including the benefits of Bitcoin mining to the energy industry, the scam of carbon accounting, and how Bitcoin can reduce electricity prices for entire communities. Connect with Guests: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Pierre Rochar…

Jesse Myers (@Croesus_BTC) and Joe Burnett (@IIICapital) are feeling bullish as the fundamental case for a bright Bitcoin future remains unchanged. Volatility will lead to higher prices over the long term as we approach the next halving. Connect with Guests: Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Jesse: https://twitter.com/Croesus_BTC Joe: https://twit…

Saifedean Ammous @saifedean and Stephan Livera @stephanlivera break down fiat, fragility, and fractional reserve banking in the latest Swan Signal episode. Learn about the banking cartel and why they don’t want us to have sound money. Connect with Guests: Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Saifedean: https://twitter.com/saifedean Stephan: https://t…

Robert Breedlove @Breedlove22 and Tuur Demeester @TuurDemeester cover Bitcoin, inflation, and the central bank black hole. Can the Fed and Treasury just keep printing dollars forever? Connect with Guests: Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Robert: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22 Tuur: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeester Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Sig…

On 5 April 2023, I delivered a short speech at the National Small Business Summit on the role of fairness in competition laws. The full transcript is here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2022/speeches/address-cosboa-national-small-business-summit-melbourneBy Andrew Leigh MP

Preston Pysh @PrestonPysh and Andy Edstrom @edstromandrew check in on the markets for the latest quarterly report. They cover the broad economy, Bitcoin cycles, and wether the bull has begun to run. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:46 Travel, Vacations and Robot Competitions 00:03:20 Correct Calls from Preston and Andy, December 2022 …

Financial advisors Isaiah Douglass @IDFinancial and Morgen Rochard, CFA, CFP @MorgenRochard discuss orange-pilling clients, Bitcoin adoption, and investment portfolio management strategies that make sense in today’s fast-changing economy. Connect with Guests: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Morgen Rochard: https://twitter.com/MorgenRoch…

Mark Moss @1MarkMoss and Tone Vays @ToneVays discuss the possible systemic bank failures in real time, out-of-control government debt levels, and why Bitcoin is a lifeboat on a sinking ship. Connect with Guests: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Tone Vays: https://twitter.com/ToneVays Mark Moss: https://twitter.com/1MarkMoss Timestamps: 0…

On 17 March 2023, I addressed a conference at Monash University Business School on the theme of ‘Opportunities and challenges of the digital revolution’. The full speech text is available here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2022/speeches/address-monash-university-business-school-melbourne…

Joe Consorti @JoeConsorti and Dylan LeClair @DylanLeClair_ weigh in on the current banking crisis, the Fed’s response, and why they are stacking Bitcoin for the long term. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:26 Introducing Dylan and Joe 00:02:36 Silvergate Banking Collapse 00:07:00 Chokepoint 2.0 00:09:23 Issues with Liquidity/Settlement…

Joe Carlasare and Nik Bhatia join the show to discuss the current economic landscape, the state of bond market, the promise of Lightning yield, and the recent regulatory developments throughout the broader crypto industry. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:43 Introducing Nik and Joe 00:03:15 Jerome Powell’s Comments 00:07:50 How High C…

On 2 March 2023, I delivered a speech at a Per Capita event (hosted by Maurice Blackburn), titled “How Uncompetitive Markets Hurt Workers”. The full text of the speech can be found here: https://www.andrewleigh.com/how_uncompetitive_markets_hurt_workers_speech_melbourneBy Andrew Leigh MP

On this episode of Swan Signal, Jeff Booth and Troy Cross join us for a wide-ranging discussion that explored the precarious state of the fiat system today, the ethics of Bitcoin and fiat, and what a transition to a Bitcoin system might look like for our world. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal”Intro 00:01:50 Introducing Jeff and Troy 00:02:28 Cent…

On 16 February 2023, I spoke with Rebecca Giblin and Cory Doctorow about their new book, “Choke Point Capitalism”. The event was held at the Australian National University, as part of the ANU / Canberra Times ‘Meet the Author’ series. Thanks to the ANU for permission to post this podcast recording.By Andrew Leigh MP

Preston and James come on the show to talk about structural inflation, Bitcoin as a solution to the deficit problem, and whether or not innovation will be enough to grow us out of this mountain of debt. Connect with Guests: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Preston Pysh: https://twitter.com/PrestonPysh James Davolos: https://twitter.com/H…

Dr.Jeff Ross and James Lavish, two fund managers, joined us to discuss their experience in the hedge fund world, the current macro landscape, inflation, and Bitcoin. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:50 Introducing Dr.Jeff and James 00:03:04 Will Active Hedge-Fund Managers Outperform Passive Investors? 00:07:42 The Cardinal Rule of Inv…

On this episode of Swan Signal, Greg Foss and Lawrence Lepard join us to talk about the math behind the fiat ponzi, how they see the next decade playing out and why they are so passionate about Bitcoin and its ability to empower future generations. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:02:02 Introducing Greg and Lawrence 00:02:42 The Difficul…

Interview on ABC RN Breakfast to discuss my summer reading.By Andrew Leigh MP

On this episode of Swan Signal, Lyn Alden and Parker Lewis join us to discuss the recent Bitcoin rally, inflation, and the dollar-debt dilemma. Lyn also breaks down how individuals can protect themselves from currency debasement, and Parker makes the case for why Bitcoin is the solution to inflation. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:5…

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom sit down for another edition of the quarterly report where they breakdown all the Bitcoin and macro developments that occurred in Q4 2022 and share their forecasts about what 2023 might bring! Chapters: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:00:23 Brady’s Swan Song! 00:04:14 Introducing the new Host of Swan Signal Live, …

Lyn Alden, investment strategist and Cory Klippsten, founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin join me to discuss crypto VC exploit the retail markets, the fall out from FTX, the yield inversion curve and how they believe Bitcoin will be able to get us out of the economic debt spiral. Chapters 00:00:00 Swan Bitcoin Services 00:03:10 “The Race to Avoid the Wa…

On this episode Sam and Natalie discuss the ongoing development around Central Bank Digital Currencies by central banks around the world, why America should reject a CBDC, and how Bitcoin represents an alternative to a CBDC that is more aligned with American values. Chapters: 00:00:00 "Swan Signal Live" Intro 00:03:00 What Are CBDC's? 00:05:05 Curr…

On 7 December 2022, I gave the fourth of my competition reform talks. This one focused on markups, and was delivered at the Sydney Institute. The full text is available here: https://www.andrewleigh.com/address_to_the_sydney_institute_speech_sydneyBy Andrew Leigh MP

On 2 December 2022, at the National Press Club, I launched Scott Prasser and David Clune’s edited book ‘The Whitlam Era’. The speech text is available at https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2022/speeches/book-launch-whitlam-era-national-press-club-canberraBy Andrew Leigh MP

On 23 November 2022, I delivered the WD Borrie Lecture at the Australian Population Association Conference, held at the Australian National University, on the topic “Health Inequalities in the COVID Pandemic: Evidence from Australia”. The text of the speech may be found here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2022/speeches/wd…

On 14 November 2022, I delivered the Warren Hogan Lecture at the University of Sydney, on the topic of ‘Economic Dynamism: A Global Perspective’.By Andrew Leigh MP

On 2 November 2022, Frank Bongiorno joined me on stage in Canberra to discuss his new book, ‘Dreamers and Schemers: A Political History of Australia’. The event was held as part of the ANU / Canberra Times Meet the Author series.By Andrew Leigh MP

On 17 October 2022, Andrew Leigh delivered a talk in the Sydney Ideas series – Sydney University’s flagship speech series. Here is a summary: “In October 1992, Prime Minister Paul Keating announced the establishment of a major independent inquiry into competition policy in Australia. Fred Hilmer’s review sparked the National Competition Policy refo…

Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom sit down for another edition of the quarterly report where they breakdown all the developments that occurred in macro and Bitcoin over the last quarter and give some predictions for what to expect in the next quarter and beyond. Chapters: 00:00:00 Pacific Bitcoin Conference! 00:02:55 “As Trust Goes Down, Price of Good …

I joined Waleed Aly and Scott Stephens on The Minefield to discuss my new book Fair Game, and to answer the question: What can sport teach us about justice and virtue? Learn more: Fair Game – Monash University PublishingBy Andrew Leigh MP

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VP of Research at Riot Blockchain, Pierre Rochard and Morgen Rochard, Author of the book, "Personal Finance Quickstart Guide", join me to discuss Bitcoin and Financial Advisors, the continued Institutional adoption of Bitcoin, as well as a Bitcoin mining update, and more! Chapters: 00:00:00 Pacific Bitcoin Conference! 00:02:58 Swan Advisor Services…

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Author of “Why Buy Bitcoin”, Andy Edstrom and Managing Director for Swan Bitcoin, John Haar joins me for a conversation about macro, Swan Advisor Services and what the advisor market means for Bitcoin. Chapters: 00:00:00 Pacific Bitcoin Conference! 00:04:46 Questioning Legacy Finance and asking, What is Money? 0…

On 25 August 2022, I delivered the Fred Gruen Lecture at the Australian National University on ‘A More Dynamic Economy’. The text of the talk is available at https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2022/speeches/fh-gruen-lecture-australian-national-university-canberra.By Andrew Leigh MP

Investment Strategist, Lyn Alden and Head of Research & Development for Swan Bitcoin, Pablo Fernandez join me for a detailed conversation about the Bitcoin Lightning Network. We discuss Lyn's most recent article, "A Look At the Lightning Network" & discuss the exciting developments & innovation happening on the Lighting Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 …

We are joined by Tone Vays, Founder of the Financial Summit 2022 & Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-Founder & CSO at Ledn. In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin borrowing/lending, proof of reserves, and the current contagion spreading from troubled crypto lenders throughout the industry. Chapters: 00:00 "Swan Signal Live" Intro 00:47 Pacific Bitcoin Confer…

Today we are joined by Preston Pysh of the Investors Podcast Network and Andy Edstrom, author of Why Buy Bitcoin for our Quarterly Report! We discuss the latest events in Bitcoin over the past few months, the risks of leverage, crypto crashes & More! Chapters: 00:00:00 The Pacific Bitcoin Conference, Brought to you by Swan 00:03:24 Discussing Jerom…

In this episode, we're joined by Anders Larson and Allen Farrington to discuss the recent contagion spreading from the broader crypto market, the differences between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and why Bitcoin will survive while other cryptocurrencies are likely to fail in this rapidly changing macroeconomic environment. Chapters: 0:00 "Swa…

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Darin Feinstein, Co-Founder of Core Scientific and Nic Carter, Partner at Castle Island Ventures, join me to talk about their time at the Oslo Freedom Forum, the need for "proof of reserves" , Bitcoin mining and more! Timestamps: 0:00 Swan Signal Live Intro 0:43 The Pacific Bitcoin Conference by Swan Bitcoin 3:1…

On 10 May 2022, Toby Walsh was in conversation with Andrew Leigh, discussing Toby’s new book ‘Machines Behaving Badly: The Morality of AI’. Toby, a world-leading researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, examines the ethical issues we face in a future dominated by artificial intelligence. Is Alexa racist? Can robots have rights? What happ…

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Max Keiser from The Orange Pill Podcast and Greg Foss join us to talk about the latest in markets, inflation, the crash of Terra and breakdown the network effects of Bitcoin. Timestamps: 0:00 - New content from Swan Studios! 3:36 - What gets Greg & Max fired up in Bitcoin! 9:23 - Breaking down the Terra Luna cra…

On this episode of Swan Signal Live Parker Lewis, Business Director at Unchained Capital and Investment Strategist, Lyn Alden join us to talk about Bitcoin market, the macro environment and the Fed's conundrum, the crash of UST and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro. 0:21 - Stack with Swan Bitcoin! 2:48 - Bitcoin price action. 9:36 - Explaining the lat…

On this episode of Swan Signal Live Matthew Pines, National Defense Fellow at The Bitcoin Policy Institute and David Zell, Executive Director at The Bitcoin Policy Institute joins us to talk about increased Bitcoin adoption at the government level, how they are helping educate policymakers on this new technology, and what steps we can all take to h…

On this episode of Swan Signal Live Max Keiser from The Orange Pill Podcast and Simon Dixon join special host Andy Edstrom for this exciting episode! We discuss the early days of Bitcoin.What were some crucial moments that surprised you? Becoming your own bank and the importance of the education of money and bitcoin! Timestamps: 0:00 - Stack with S…