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The Currency is a podcast about the ideas that drive society. Join Mike Gastin each week as he breaks down current events and how the ideas behind these events are shaping the world we live in.
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Where can one go for good news? Which network can you trust if you're trying to understand the world around you? In this episode, I provide the secret to becoming informed and getting excellent access to the truth.By Mike Gastin
How the deceptively simple wisdom of a 14th century English friar can help the West overcome the Chinese Communist Party's continuing campaign of demoralization.By Mike Gastin
Secret election cabals, right-wing domestic terrorism, QAnon myths, voter fraud, COVID-19 rumors: the world is rife with lies and disinformation. Whatever are we to do? Maybe the government can fix it for us—maybe we need a Truth Czar.By Mike Gastin
The game is on! It's the elites versus the people. Ricky Vaughn is probably going to jail while Wallstreetbets take it to the Hedge Fund giants.By Mike Gastin
Nothing's better than a good story and 2021 has a nice one ready for your enjoyment. Join Mike Gastin as he unpacks what looks to be the feel-good story of the year.By Mike Gastin
Burger King rebrands after 20 years and I like it. CNN is saying goodbye to its airport network and adios to the majority of its viewership. And, well, let's talk about the truth.By Mike Gastin
We've got the Duke and Dutches of Sussex podcasting, the CIA rebrand, QAnon Shaman as metaphor, and an unity that will never happen.By Mike Gastin
Universal Basic Income (UBI) is gaining popularity. Who doesn't like the idea of free money? But it has a fundamental flaw that transcends economics and no one seems to be talking about it.By Mike Gastin
2020 has been a heck of a year—so much so, I don't want to look back. Here's how I am approaching 2021.By Mike Gastin
Join Mike Gastin for probably the most un-Christmas-like Christmas message you'll hear.By Mike Gastin
Can we trust the education of our future generations in the hands of an increasingly totalizing state?By Mike Gastin
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The Mystery of the Disappearing Data
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The CDC, Johns Hopkins, and Dr. Hodkinson—the data tells us something, but it's being buried and would we hear the message anyway?By Mike Gastin
Taking a moment to recognize the power of gratitude in light of the Thanksgiving week.By Mike Gastin
There's a war raging within progressivism—a war over which animating vision will prevail.By Mike Gastin
Joe Biden and his campaign have embraced a level of conservatism so far unheard of. Join Mike as he unpacks Joe's presumptive victory and the world to come.By Mike Gastin
Remembering Sean Connery, Joe Rogan and Spotify are at it again, New York State's unprecedented border rules, and what a Donald Trump win might mean.By Mike Gastin
Cognitive bias has taken over the show and all we're left with is actors with either halos or horns.By Mike Gastin
Democracy has a fatal flaw and it's taking its toll. Join Mike Gastin as he talks about this issue.
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President for Life with Tom Hoefling
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Tom Hoefling is running for President. Join Mike Gastin as he and Tom talk about Tom's candidacy, his reason for running, and his thoughts on third-party politics.By Mike Gastin
Trump has COVID, the first debate, and the direction of my content going forward.By Mike Gastin
Mascots are getting cut left and right. What is their future in a postmodern world?By Mike Gastin
We explore the technical elements of Neuralink, as well as future applications and the ethical questions surrounding its use.By Mike Gastin
Lululemon Athletica, a publicly traded company valued at $40 Billion, want to help you get woke and resist capitalism. Oh the irony!By Mike Gastin
The Haymarket Affair, labor unions, collectivism, the Labor Day Weekend, and the deeper truth of labor and how it can transform your life.By Mike Gastin
Join host Mike Gastin for a discussion on the power of action.By Mike Gastin
Join Mike Gastin as he deconstructs Kamala Harris' brand and what her pick as Joe Biden's running mate means for the Democrat Party.By Mike Gastin
Join Mike for a rambling chat as he broadcasts from the podcast's new home on YouTube: Mike Gastin Live.By Mike Gastin
Join Mike Gastin as he covers the government award of $765 million to Kodak to produce pharmaceutical ingredients.By Mike Gastin
In this episode we talk about how a $3.1 billion company—the Washington Redskins—fumbled their rebranding and lost their moment to shine.By Mike Gastin
We cover this week's hack of prominent Twitter accounts, including Elon Musk, Barak Obama, and Joe Biden; what the media's reaction tells us, and how platforms like Twitter frame our perspective on the world around us.By Mike Gastin
Join Mike Gastin as he covers the removal of the Big Boy mascot, Kanye 2020, and Gilead Sciences' Remdesivir.By Mike Gastin
Uncle Ben and a host of other brand mascots just lost their jobs! Join Mike Gastin as he talks about the decisions made by Pepsico, Mars, Conagra, and Land-O-Lakes to get rid of their questionable mascots.By Mike Gastin
Join Mike as he talks about the ubiquity and power of narrative in our lives.By Mike Gastin
Gil Scott-Haron said in his famous song from 1971, that the revolution will not be televised. Unfortunately, the revolution is being coopted by giant corporations and brands. In this episode we talk about the current BLM protests and how global brands seem to be jumping on the bandwagon.By Mike Gastin
Join me as we talk about the juxtaposition of one of man's greatest accomplishments—sending people into space—while at the same time cities burn over the unjustified killing of George Floyd by police.By Mike Gastin
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Modernizing Neurosurgical Tools with Casey Grage
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Casey Grage and her team have developed a better way to give surgeons intracranial access. Listen in as she shares her entrepreneurial story.By Mike Gastin
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Impacting Lives Through Design with Dave Beinetti
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Automating the Last Mile with William Sachiti
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The Mystery of State and Local Taxes with Dave Veniskey
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How My Video Went Viral and What I Learned
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Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition with Len Caric
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Automation & Human Ingenuity with Patrick Tobin
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Patrick Tobin is the president of Han-Tek, a company that designs and installs automation systems throughout North America. You'd be forgiven for thinking a company that automates manufacturing facilities is more interested in engineering than people. But, just the opposite is true. Join Mike as Patrick shares his story and how he and the people of…
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Formulating Excellence with Rob Ecklin, Jr.
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Rob Ecklin, Jr. is a natural entrepreneur. He's the president of Stoner, Inc., a chemical formulator in Lancaster County, PA. He's also heavily involved in real estate development, owns a nationally-recognized classic car restoration company, and travels the US racing an Aston Martin in an IMSA series as part of the Automatic Racing Team. Listen in…
Two buddies tried making beer for their frat brothers back in the late 80s. Today, what began as a dorm-room escapade has now become Yards Brewing company—a multimillion-dollar business with over 150 employees, a huge retail location, and Philadelphia's most advanced brewing operation. Join host Mike Gastin as Tom Kehoe, founder and brewmaster of Y…
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Greatness Through Servanthood with Kent Martin
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Kent Martin decided to take a gap year and work a little before college. 30 years later, that gap year has turned into a multi-million-dollar business that employs close to 150 people and ships product across the US. Welcome to the story of Signature Custom Cabinetry, one of the country's leading makers of custom cabinets, with projects averaging b…
