Best Vested Finance Podcasts (2024)

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Capitol Gains Ep2: Climate, insurance and risk management with Carolyn Kousky 36:58

2h ago36:58

36:58

The team is on break, so we're sharing the second episode of James McIntyre and Matt Posner's new podcast Capitol Gains, the latest edition to the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network. In this episode James and Matt had the pleasure of hosting Carolyn Kousky of the Environmental Defense Fund. With an extensive background in climate risk management and polic…

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Rent-Vesting vs. House-Hacking: Weighing Your Real Estate Investment Options 39:18

14h ago39:18

39:18

Rent-Vesting vs. House-Hacking: Weighing Your Real Estate Investment Options In this week's Mr. Mortgage Show, Mark Eitel takes a critical look at the rising trend of "rent-vesting," a strategy that encourages renters to purchase investment properties in markets outside their living area. While proponents see it as a viable option for those unable …

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A political proxy battle⁠ for the soul of tech, youth-lens investing in Africa, and recycling is having a moment 21:06

8h ago21:06

21:06

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: The political proxy battle for the soul of tech, innovation and social impact, what youth led protests mean for the impact agenda, and how recycling is having a moment.

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Pay More, Spend Less: Mastering Seller Concessions for Better Deals 39:20

4h ago39:20

39:20

Pay More, Spend Less - Buyer strategies that work in today's real estate market! This week on The Mr. Mortgage Show, we unveil a strategic approach for home buyers and sellers under the intriguing concept of "Pay More, Spend Less." We explore how buyers can leverage seller concessions to buy down their mortgage rate, resulting in significant saving…

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New strategies for refugee-lens investing, deadlines approach for the GGRF, and a preview of Capitol Gains 21:10

4h ago21:10

21:10

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with Jessica Pothering. Up this week: Refugee-lens investing: https://impactalpha.com/new-tools-for-humanitarian-relief-in-crisis-zones-blended-finance-offtake-contracts-and-debt-swaps/ GGRF deadlines: https://impactalpha.com/epa-melds-private-and-public-capital-and-a-surplus-of-opinions-to-beef-u…

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The Anatomy of a Housing Crash: Lessons from the Past, Insights for Today 39:20

3h ago39:20

39:20

The Anatomy of a Housing Crash: Lessons from the Past, Insights for Today In this week's episode of The Mr. Mortgage Show, we dissect the concept of a housing crash, examining why despite increased inventory and widespread expectations, the housing market remains surprisingly resilient. We delve into the historical context of the Great Recession, a…

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Wait, there's good economic news? Plus, TPG's AI enabled, smart city play. 13:49

1d ago13:49

13:49

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: the good economic news that’s been largely overlooked — or at least overshadowed — in the current tumultuous news cycle: https://impactalpha.com/left-behind-communities-ride-bipartisan-policies-if-not-politics-to-prosper-at-last/ Plus, an impact investment fro…

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Indigenizing agri-finance for Native-led businesses with Skya Ducheneaux 15:05

16d ago15:05

15:05

Skya Ducheneaux of Akiptan, a Native community development financial institution on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, SD. joins David Bank on the latest Agents of Impact Podcast.

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Watching the Fed's Next Move: It's Not That Important! 39:20

6d ago39:20

39:20

This week’s episode on The Mr. Mortgage Show, we take a closer look at the importance or lack thereof of the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions regarding interest rates. Many people closely monitor the Fed's moves, anticipating significant impacts on their personal financial decisions, particularly in real estate. However, we'll explain why these…

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The Supreme Court's impact, US political risk, and driving community homeownership without displacement 24:53

9d ago24:53

24:53

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: The implications of this term’s Supreme Court rulings on the business environment for sustainable finance: https://impactalpha.com/supreme-court-rulings-threaten-to-turn-policy-tailwinds-into-headwinds-for-impact-investors/ How impact investors are preparing f…

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Is Housing Really In Crisis? The Data Will Surprise You! 39:20

1M ago39:20

39:20

This episode of The Mr. Mortgage Show takes a critical look at the popular narrative surrounding a housing crisis. Is the current state of the housing market truly a crisis, or is it being amplified as a political talking point and sensational news story? We explore the data and perspectives that challenge this narrative, discussing how perceptions…

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How New Ventures is scaling up by going deep, Obran's plan to build a worker coop conglomerate, and why Surdna is doubling down on their impact strategy 18:58

17d ago18:58

18:58

Host Brian Walsh takes up top stories with ImpactAlpha’s Jessica Pothering. Up this week: How New Ventures is aiming to scale by going deep instead of big:https://impactalpha.com/going-big-by-going-niche-how-new-ventures-rodrigo-villar-is-specializing-for-deeper-impact-qa/ Obran’s worker owned cooperative conglomerate: https://impactalpha.com/worke…

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Waiting on Rate Cuts? Why It's Time to Rethink Your Strategy 39:19

1M ago39:19

39:19

This week, we discuss the increasing unlikelihood of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the near future. As many hopeful buyers and refinancers wait for lower rates, we delve into why this strategy may not be beneficial. We analyze current economic indicators, Federal Reserve policies, and market trends to explain why waiting for rate cut…

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Roundtable: The backlash to the ESG backlash, who is colluding with whom? 24:05

1M ago24:05

24:05

Imogen Rose-Smith joins David Bank and Brian Walsh for a classic ImpactAlpha roundtable discussion about ESG, DEI, and public policy. Subscribe to ImpactAlpha: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://impactalpha.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode featured music by Isaac Silk

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Zero Down Mortgages Return: Are We Headed for Trouble? 39:21

2M ago39:21

39:21

Let's explore the resurgence of the 100% mortgage and address concerns about a potential repeat of the lending practices that led to the 2008 housing crisis. This week on The Mr. Mortgage Show. Is history poised to repeat itself, or have lessons been learned? We deep dive into the details of this new mortgage program, examining the safeguards and c…

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ESG backlash in Congress and at Tesla, gender lens in vesting in LatAm; and Ava Duverney rewrites the Hollywood funding script 16:03

2M ago16:03

16:03

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Congressional hearings on ESG: https://impactalpha.com/political-risk-antitrust-hearing-escalates-republican-attacks-on-climate-action/ Shareholder votes at Tesla: https://impactalpha.com/elon-musks-pay-grab-is-a-skirmish-in-the-broader-battle-of-the-billionaires/ Women’s g…

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Debunking the Crash Myth: Rate Stability and Softening Prices 39:21

2M ago39:21

39:21

In this episode of The Mr. Mortgage Show, we delve into the current real estate landscape where interest rates are holding steady and home prices are beginning to soften slightly. Amid widespread predictions of a market crash, we question the likelihood and timing of such an event. Drawing a parallel with egg price inflation and the cost-effectiven…

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Impact funds steer capital towards debt, impact fails in Africa, and Sam Polk of Everytable 24:46

2M ago24:46

24:46

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with senior editor Jessica Pothering. Up this week: This month’s list of impact funds actively raising capital: ⁠⁠https://impactalpha.com/impact-fund-managers-steer-private-credit-to-places-equity-fears-to-tread/⁠⁠ Liist submissions: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfm5qIOqogtbI3xRx4-0X…

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Hope Mago of HCAP: Finding alpha with a 'gainful jobs' strategy 23:28

2M ago23:28

23:28

Hope Mago of HCAP Partners, the San Diego private equity firm known for its ‘Gainful Jobs’ strategy joins David Bank for another in our series of conversations with Agents of Impact across the landscape of impact investing. and sustainable finance, from asset owners to managers and of course, founders and entrepreneurs.…

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Bucking the Trend: Capitalizing on Hidden Real Estate Opportunities 39:21

2M ago39:21

39:21

This week Mark tackles the daunting combination of high home prices, soaring interest rates, escalating taxes, and spiraling insurance costs—factors many cite as reasons to avoid the real estate market. Despite these challenges, unique buying and selling opportunities exist that are often overlooked. We uncover these hidden gems and discuss how to …

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Climate on the ballot in Mexico, India and beyond; impact accounting standards; funding climate's missing middle 22:27

2M ago22:27

22:27

This Week in Impact. Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: Climate on the ballot: https://impactalpha.com/mexico-chooses-a-new-president-amid-extreme-heat-and-little-urgency-on-climate-action/ Impact accounting standards: https://impactalpha.com/a-decade-in-the-making-impact-accounting-standards-a…

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Navigating the Surge: Understanding High Rates, Prices, and Rents 39:21

2M ago39:21

39:21

This week on the The Mr. Mortgage Show, we delve into the current dynamics of the housing market, where high mortgage rates, escalating property prices, and soaring rental costs are becoming the norm. What’s driving this surge? We break down the fundamental principle of supply and demand that governs these changes and its impact on pricing across t…

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New impact products, investing in 'entrepreneurial households in industrious communities,' and the rise of workers 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week New impact products: https://impactalpha.com/impact-products-aim-to-shift-portfolio-allocations-in-bonds-private-credit-and-cash/ Entrepreneurial households in industrious communities: https://impactalpha.com/calls/ The rise of worker empowerment: https://impac…

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Lafayette Square’s Damien Dwin: Investing in working-class people and places 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

As a lender to middle-market companies, Lafayette Square gives a discount to borrowers that adopt strategies to help their low- and moderate-income workers save for retirement, access health benefits, reduce financial insecurity and increase economic mobility. Damien Dwin joins David Bank for an Agents of Impact interview.…

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Data Over Drama: Finding Real Opportunities in Real Estate 39:21

3M ago39:21

39:21

In this episode of The Mr. Mortgage Show shifts focus from sensational headlines to solid data, urging listeners to concentrate on real estate facts rather than emotional narratives. Mark discusses how, despite having no control over interest rates or market pricing, there are always opportunities available for those looking to buy a primary reside…

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Chinese tariffs, the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, and valuing the care economy 23:34

3M ago23:34

23:34

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Biden’s new Chinese tariffs: ⁠https://impactalpha.com/as-trade-wars-heat-up-climate-investors-look-to-back-homegrown-challenger-technologies/⁠ The Global Fund for Coral Reefs’ efforts: https://impactalpha.com/global-fund-for-coral-reefs-blends-opportunity-and-urgency-to-fin…

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Does the Federal Reserve Control Mortgage Rates? 39:20

3M ago39:20

39:20

In this week's Mr. Mortgage Show, we clear up a common misconception: the Federal Reserve directly set mortgage interest rates. While the Fed's policies can influence the economic environment in which these rates are determined, waiting for Fed action to dictate your mortgage decisions might lead to missed opportunities. We delve into the relations…

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David's dispatch from MIE and Milken, and a call for sustainable mining 19:29

3M ago19:29

19:29

This Week in Impact. Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: David dives into the divergent differing vibes at Mission Investors Exchange and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Plus a call for efforts to sustainably harvest the metals needed for the energy transition. Tonya Allen Q+A: https://i…

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The opportunity in local climate innovation with VertueLab’s Aina Abiodun 42:06

3M ago42:06

42:06

VertueLab’s Aina Abiodun chats with Sherrell Dorsey about financing climate innovation with a justice lens, place-based investing, and worforce development. For more and a link to the video go to: https://impactalpha.com/plugged-in-the-opportunity-in-local-climate-innovation-with-vertuelabs-aina-abiodun-video/ And, check out our profile of Aina: ht…

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Parents & Grandparents Building Future Homeowners: Gifting the Dream 39:21

3M ago39:21

39:21

This week, we explore a burgeoning strategy developed by Mark Eitel and the Mr. Mortgage team, where parents and grandparents purchase rental homes with the intent to eventually sell them to their children and grandchildren. This method, which includes gifting equity, is gaining popularity as a proactive way to secure the dream of homeownership for…

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The state of blended finance, restoring forests and carbon market credibility, and investing endowments for DEI 23:24

3M ago23:24

23:24

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: The state of blended finance: https://impactalpha.com/blended-finance-rebounds-in-2023-with-focus-on-climate-and-bigger-deals/ How Big Tech can restore both forests – and credibility - in voluntary carbon markets: https://impactalpha.com/how-big-tech-can-resto…

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When Does A Refinance Make Sense? The Path Is In The Math 39:20

3M ago39:20

39:20

Higher Rate, Big Savings: A Debt Consolidation Success Story. This week on The Mr. Mortgage Show, we dissect a real-world example that defies conventional wisdom: refinancing into a higher mortgage rate to achieve substantial monthly savings. We take you through the journey of a homeowner who, despite the rise in their mortgage rate, managed to sav…

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Family offices target climate transition, foundations invest in AI for good, and a voluntary carbon credit brouhaha 28:46

3M ago28:46

28:46

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: Family offices have the opportunity to invest in the climate transition: https://impactalpha.com/the-climate-transition-and-investment-opportunities-for-family-offices/ Three leading foundations make for-profit investments in an OpenAI competitor: https://impa…

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Franchising indoor farms to build a billion dollars in Black wealth 18:00

3M ago18:00

18:00

Loren Taylor and Zaru Systems want to build a billion dollars in Black wealth in the next eight years by franchising sustainable turnkey businesses. First up, modular vertical farms. Hear his conversation with David Bank on this week's Agents of Impact podcast. Subscribe to ImpactAlpha today: http://www.impactalpha.com/subscribe…

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Going Solo: Mastering the Art of Selling Your Home Without a Realtor 39:20

3M ago39:20

39:20

In this episode of The Mr. Mortgage Show, we delve into the nuances of selling a home without the assistance of a realtor, a timely topic in light of the recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) commission lawsuit and proposed settlement. With many homeowners now questioning the need to pay substantial real estate commissions, we explore the p…

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Good economic news, the legacy of Participant Media, and a dispatch from the World Bank 22:36

4M ago22:36

22:36

Brian Walsh and ImpactAlpha editor David Bank take up the good news on the good economy, Participant Media’s lasting legacy and the signs of change at the World Bank. Plus: an exclusive early listen to the electrifying single, “I’m Your Heat Pump.” To learn more about heat pumps and home electrification, visit The Switch is On and Rewiring America …

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Building equitable food systems with reparative capital and community 44:21

4M ago44:21

44:21

On this week’s Agents of Impact Podcast, Sherrell Dorsey chats with Olivia Watkins of Black Farmer Fund. The fund aims to meet the modern needs of Black farmers and food entrepreneurs with affordable capital and technical assistance.

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Together Under One Roof: The Rise of Multigenerational Living 39:20

4M ago39:20

39:20

Multigenerational housing and the purchase options: Yes they are a thing! In this insightful episode of The Mr. Mortgage Show, we explore the growing trend of multigenerational living and its myriad benefits. As families look for ways to support aging parents while managing their own households, the concept of buying a home that accommodates multip…

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Reconnecting communities, impact investing in Puerto Rico, and how business owners are exiting to employees 24:43

4M ago24:43

24:43

Brian and David explore the federal funds that are catalyzing capital to reconnect communities from the legacy of racial segregation, the huge impact investing opportunity in Puerto Rico, and the mechanisms that investors and business owners are using to exit to employees. Links to this week's stories: Reconnecting communities - https://impactalpha…

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Ep 21 - Infinite Banking 8:33

4M ago8:33

8:33

Jess wants to bank on herself like the Rockefellers. Dan points out the Rockefellers never needed life insurance to buy whatever they wanted.By Daniel Yerger & Jessica Goedtel

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Alison Taylor: The broken chain from transparency to accountability to corporate action 26:43

4M ago26:43

26:43

NYU Professor Alison Taylor joins David Bank to discuss the evolution of the role of business in society, and how regulation and disclosure affect impact. Alison's book: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/higher-ground-how-business-can-do-right-thing-turbulent-world Sign up for our free newsletters: https://impactalpha.com/…

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Unlocking Savings: The Power of Debt Consolidation Refinances 39:21

4M ago39:21

39:21

Join us as we tackle the often-overlooked strategy of debt consolidation refinances and how it can be a financial game-changer for many homeowners. Amidst the struggle with high-interest rate debts from credit cards and car loans, many cling to their historic low mortgage rates without realizing the potential for massive monthly savings. We dive in…

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EPA (finally) announces who will distribute $20 billion fund, lessons from blended finance, and universal owners vote their proxy 20:43

4M ago20:43

20:43

Brian and David continue to unpack the EPA’s blockbuster $20 billion in government grants to mobilize commercial investment in climate solutions, learn lessons from dozens of blended finance transactions, and discuss how shareholders are voting to have companies mitigate economy-wide risks. Links to this week's stories: https://impactalpha.com/inve…

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National green bank funding, basket bonds, and Brazil's burgeoning impact ecosystem 20:03

4M ago20:03

20:03

Brian Walsh and David Bank discuss the players likely to receive massive funding from the EPA to create a national green bank, how people are investing in Brazil’s impact economy, and how a $75 million ‘basket bond’ is catalyzing climate lending to small businesses in emerging markets. Read more: Green bank: https://impactalpha.com/epas-new-partner…

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Ep 20 - Unregulated Financial Advice 17:59

4M ago17:59

17:59

Jess asks if she should work with a financial coach. Dan points out that she knows more than them, and is actually liable for her advice.By Daniel Yerger & Jessica Goedtel

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Building an inclusive economy through capital, community, and coaching with Lenore Champagne Beirne 43:43

4M ago43:43

43:43

Sherrell Dorsey speaks with Bright Ventures’ Lenore Champagne Beirne. about how she’s working to build an inclusive economy through capital, community, and coaching. Champagne Beirne founded Bright Ventures as a strategic advisory and executive coaching service prior to expanding to include an early-stage fund. For more: https://impactalpha.com/plu…

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NAR's Proposed Settlement: Will This Really Save Consumers Money? 39:20

4M ago39:20

39:20

The NAR Settlement Explained. In this week's episode of The Mr. Mortgage Show, we delve deep into the proposed settlement of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit and its potential impact on consumers. Will this legal resolution truly lead to savings for homebuyers and sellers, or is the outcome less promising than it appears? Join us …

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How Texas’s anti ESG campaign is costing it money, cookstoves and carbon markets, and Vanguard gets punked 27:45

4M ago27:45

27:45

David Bank joins Brian Walsh to discuss some of the top stories from ImpactAlpha this week. Stories mentioned on the podcast: Texas boots Blackrock: https://impactalpha.com/texas-boots-blackrock-saddling-texans-with-the-costs-of-its-campaign-against-esg/ Clean cooking: https://impactalpha.com/leveraging-the-carbon-markets-for-clean-cooking-climate-…

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Assumable Mortgages: How to Save Big on Your Home Purchase 39:20

5M ago39:20

39:20

In this informative episode of The Mr. Mortgage Show, we uncover the often-overlooked strategy of buying a home with an assumable mortgage; a tactic that could save buyers thousands of dollars. As interest rates fluctuate, the appeal of assuming an existing mortgage with favorable terms becomes increasingly attractive. We dive deep into what assuma…

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Ep 19 - NFTs 11:48

5M ago11:48

11:48

Jess asks if she should buy NFT art, and Dan points out that NFTs are worthless and it's an insult to art to call them art.By Daniel Yerger & Jessica Goedtel

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