Best Andres Maya Podcasts (2025)

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The Future of Finance: Bitcoin, Financial Independence, and Golf | Trey Sellers 1:09:42

4h ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Trey Sellers from Unchained Capital to dive into the intersection of Bitcoin, global finance, and even the (Financial Independence, Retire Early) FIRE movement. Trey shares his insights on why Bitcoin is such a powerful tool for people around the world, specially tho…

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How Bitcoin and Golf Are Revolutionizing Community Building | Bitcoin Sports Network 40:50

4d ago40:50

40:50

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, In this episode, I sit down with Chris and Frieda from the Bitcoin Sports Network, who are blending their love for Bitcoin and sports into something truly unique. They share their journey from discovering Bitcoin to building a company that hosts sports events—starting with golf tournaments—and how t…

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Congress of 2025 and the Gulf of America With Hans Nichols 33:59

5d ago33:59

33:59

Bakari Sellers is joined by Axios political reporter Hans Nichols to discuss how Senator John Thune’s leadership as majority leader compares to Mitch McConnell's (10:07), how realistic Donald Trump’s imperialistic plans (like taking over Greenland) are (15:20), and the prospects of the budget reconciliation bill (22:10). Plus, a comparison of Repre…

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Andre Powell and the Black-Owned Rideshare App, Goldsainte 26:47

8d ago26:47

26:47

Bakari Sellers is joined by entrepreneur and CEO of the rideshare company Goldsainte Andre Powell to discuss policymakers' effects on small businesses (6:06), the founding and creation of Goldsainte (7:11), and what differentiates the rideshare platform from others (11:05) Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Andre Powell Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Execut…

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What Happens When a Bitcoiner Runs for President | Maya Parbhoe 1:10:19

10d ago1:10:19

1:10:19

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Maya Parbhoe, a powerhouse from Suriname who’s leading a movement to bring Bitcoin adoption to her country and shake up their corrupt political system. Maya talks about how she’s driving grassroots Bitcoin adoption, including how SATs from international Bitcoiners ar…

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Think You’re Late to Bitcoin? Think Again | Luke Broyles 1:37:55

13d ago1:37:55

1:37:55

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, we’re diving into an incredible conversation with Luke Broyles about Bitcoin’s massive potential to change the world. Luke shares why he believes Bitcoin isn’t just a financial revolution but the tool that could save the most lives this century. We talk about Bitcoin’s role in creating circular econ…

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Live at the Fillmore with the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers 49:35

17d ago49:35

49:35

Bakari Sellers moderates a panel at the Fillmore Minneapolis for the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) joined by Natalie E. Hudson, Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, Camille M. Davidson, Dean of Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and Duchess Harris, Special Assistant to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives & Professor of Ameri…

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The Bitcoin Golden Visa: How You Can Invest in Freedom | André Loja 58:07

17d ago58:07

58:07

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I’m sitting down with André Loja, the mastermind behind Free Madeira, a groundbreaking Bitcoin project on the stunning island of Madeira, Portugal. In this episode, André shares his incredible journey from being the only Bitcoiner in his region to leading a movement that’s transforming Madeira into …

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The Brutal Truth About Bitcoin Wallets | Lukas Duczko 52:54

20d ago52:54

52:54

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Lukas to talk about his wild journey into Bitcoin and his recent dive into leading the Blink wallet project. Lukas shares how he stumbled into Bitcoin years ago, learned some hard lessons during the 2017 bull market, and eventually became a hardcore Bitcoiner. We div…

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The Blueprint for Bitcoin Payments: Inside Money Badger | Carel Van Wyk 1:02:57

27d ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sat down with Carel Van Wyk, a true Bitcoin pioneer from South Africa, to hear his incredible journey in the Bitcoin space. Carel shared how a sci-fi book planted the seeds for his belief in a non-governmental digital currency and how he stumbled across Bitcoin back in 2010. From helping build Sou…

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Trump, Diddy, and Legal News With Laura Coates 40:27

28d ago40:27

40:27

Bakari Sellers is joined by CNN host Laura Coates to discuss what goes into preparing for her show on a daily basis (1:19) and her journey from the Department of Justice to network television (3:13). Then a reaction to ABC's settlement with Donald Trump (6:13 ), what to take from the last Trump administration to prepare for the next (13:14), and th…

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“What Kind of Bitcoiner Will You Be?” The Virtues That Shape the Future | Aleks Svetski 53:37

29d ago53:37

53:37

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Aleks Svetski, one of the busiest minds in Bitcoin, to talk about his latest book, The Bushido of Bitcoin, and his journey through the space. Aleks dives into how his book explores the virtues we’ll need as Bitcoiners to build a better world, drawing lessons from the…

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Andrea Joy Campbell and Accountability in the Trump Administration 27:42

1M ago27:42

27:42

Bakari Sellers is joined by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell to discuss her decision to dedicate her career to public policy (4:49), her action plan as the country prepares for the Trump administration (14:24), and the fellowship of Black attorneys general (18:59) Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Andrea Joy Campbell Producer: Donnie Be…

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From El Zonte to Victoria Falls: How Bitcoin is Changing Lives Around the World | Adam Cowperthwait 26:30

1M ago26:30

26:30

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Adam Cowperthwait, a passionate Bitcoiner who's on a mission to spread Bitcoin adoption in unique and underserved communities. Adam shares the story of how his visit to El Zonte in 2022 inspired him to create Bitcoin Victoria Falls in Zambia and launch a new project …

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Discussing the Democratic Disconnect With Fred Hicks 27:48

1M ago27:48

27:48

Bakari Sellers is joined by political strategist and commentator Fred Hicks to dig into the disconnect with democrats and Black voters (7:26), what Kamala Harris could have done differently (12:12), and the role culture wars played in the election (16:50). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Fred Hicks Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarro…

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Bitcoin for the People: How Machankura is Fixing Financial Access in Africa | Kgothatso Ngako 44:13

1M ago44:13

44:13

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sit down with Kgothatso Ngako, the brilliant mind behind Machankura—a project that’s changing the game for Bitcoin adoption in Africa. We dive into how Machankura is enabling people without smartphones or internet access to send and receive Bitcoin using only SMS, and why that’s a game-changer for…

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Data, Facts, and the 2024 Election With Terrance Woodbury 31:17

1M ago31:17

31:17

Bakari Sellers is joined by Terrance Woodbury, a Democratic pollster and founding partner at HIT Strategies, to discuss what the f--k happened in the 2024 election according to the data (1:07), the role that sexism played and didn’t play in the results (5:42), and what to do and expect in the lead-up to the next elections (14:09). Host: Bakari Sell…

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Bitcoin Mining, Geothermal Power, and How El Salvador is Leading the Revolution | Pierre Rochard 34:18

1M ago34:18

34:18

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sat down with Pierre Rochard, VP of Research of Riot Platforms Inc, at the Adopting Bitcoin Conference, and we covered a lot. Pierre shared how he first discovered Bitcoin, his journey from traditional finance to becoming a leader in the Bitcoin space, and how his passion for accounting and open-s…

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The Future of the Senate With Ursula Perano 28:46

1M ago28:46

28:46

Bakari is joined by Axios political reporter Ursula Perano to talk about her early experiences in the muck of Florida politics (2:19) before they break down the new Senate majority leader, John Thune (4:00), and what will happen with Democrats in the Senate (9:18 ). Plus, what to expect from the newest members of Congress (12:08). Host: Bakari Sell…

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From Wall Street to Bitcoin Beach: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Future | Tone Vays of Unconfiscatable 59:00

1M ago59:00

59:00

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with the one and only Tone Vays, a long-time Bitcoin advocate, educator, and Wall Street veteran. We dive into Tone’s fascinating journey into Bitcoin—starting with how the Cyprus banking crisis and WikiLeaks opened his eyes to Bitcoin’s power as censorship-resistant mone…

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The Georgia Electoral Autopsy With Maya King 23:12

2M ago23:12

23:12

Bakari is joined by Maya King, Southeast politics reporter at The New York Times, to take a look at how the 2024 election played out in Georgia (1:34), the media strategies of the two presidential campaigns (8:38), and what the future may hold for some local Georgia politicians (12:49). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Maya King Producer: Donnie Beacham…

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VanEck, Bitcoin ETFs, and El Salvador: Everything You Need to Know | Matthew Sigel 44:09

2M ago44:09

44:09

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sat down with Matthew Sigel from VanEck for an eye-opening conversation about Bitcoin, ETFs, and the incredible economic transformation happening here in El Salvador. Matthew shared his journey from Bloomberg journalist to Bitcoin advocate, his take on El Salvador’s groundbreaking Bitcoin experime…

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The 2024 Election: Where the F--- Do We Go From Here? 56:57

2M ago56:57

56:57

Bakari is joined by former White House official David Axelrod to break down what happened (1:37), how much to blame Joe Biden for the loss (3:45), and what posture should be taken to fight Trump (20:57). Then chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton joins to discuss what happened to Kamala Harris in North Carolina (41:09), crit…

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Bitcoin Surfers in South Africa Doing More for Humanity Than Central Banks Ever Will | Hermann Buhr-Vivier 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I’m joined by Hermann Buhr-Vivier, the inspiring founder of Bitcoin Ekasi in South Africa. Hermann shares the incredible story of how he’s using Bitcoin to transform a South African township, starting with a surf program that’s been running for over a decade. We talk about how Bitcoin integrates int…

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Bringing Electricity To An Entire African Village Using Bitcoin Mining | Erik Hersman 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Erik Hersman, co-founder of Gridless, to talk about how Bitcoin mining is lighting up rural Africa—literally. Erik shares how Gridless uses stranded energy in places like Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia to not only mine Bitcoin but also power homes, schools, and clinics in…

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The 2024 Election: What the F**k Happened? 50:27

2M ago50:27

50:27

Bakari is joined by civil rights activist Gary Chambers to discuss where the Democrats went wrong in reaching Black voters in the Deep South (1:15), combating misinformation with new media (9:36), and James Carville’s criticism of the Democrats’ use of identity politics in the election (11:55). Then, conservative political strategist Shermichael Si…

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BREAKING: This US State Is Making Bitcoin Part of Its Strategic Treasury! | Dennis Porter 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, to talk about the exciting push to bring Bitcoin into U.S. state policies and beyond. Dennis shares his personal Bitcoin journey—from running fitness studios to becoming one of the leading voices advocating for Bitcoin-frien…

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‘John Lewis: A Life’ With David Greenberg 26:44

2M ago26:44

26:44

Bakari is joined by writer, historian, and professor David Greenberg to discuss his new book ’John Lewis: A Life’ (2:37), Lewis’s time as the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (5:42), and the 1986 race against his friend, Julian Bond, for an open congressional seat in Georgia (10:30). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: David Greenb…

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Omniculturalism and the Aspen Institute With Désirée Jones-Smith 23:32

2M ago23:32

23:32

Bakari is joined by senior program manager of the Aspen Citizenship and American Identity Program, Désirée Jones-Smith, to give insight on the work the program does (3:51), the importance of omniculturalism (9:14), and its role in the future depending on the outcome of the 2024 election (13:32) Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Désirée Jones-Smith Produc…

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Inside El Salvador’s Most Legendary Bitcoin Conference (get in now while you still can) 1:09:58

2M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, we’ve got a special episode for you today! I’m passing the mic over to the crew behind the Adopting Bitcoin Conference to dive into what’s coming up at this year’s Bitcoin event in El Salvador. This is the conference to be at if you’re interested in seeing Bitcoin as a real medium of exchange in act…

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Higher Learning/Bakari Sellers Election Night Livestream 59:19

2M ago59:19

59:19

It's still way too early call...BUT...Bakari Sellers, Van Lathan, and Rachel Lindsay are here to help you process what's happening, as it's happening. We Live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer

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W. Kamau Bell: 2024 Election and "Who’s Gonna Catch Your Kid?" 25:12

3M ago25:12

25:12

Bakari is joined by comedian, director, and Peabody Award-winning producer W. Kamau Bell to discuss his new political ad, "Who’s Gonna Catch Your Kid?" (:59), Black men’s support of Kamala Harris (3:48), and masculinity in the election cycle (8:54). Plus, some insight into his Showtime docuseries, 'We Need to Talk About Cosby’ (15:00). Host: Bakari…

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How Bitcoin is Changing Culture and Community in El Salvador | Reyna Chicas of Mi Primer Bitcoin 58:30

2M ago58:30

58:30

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I’m joined by Reyna Chicas, one of the amazing leaders behind Mi Primer Bitcoin. Reyna shares her journey from working in call centers to becoming a Bitcoin advocate, helping Salvadorans understand and embrace the opportunities Bitcoin brings. We talk about how Bitcoin isn’t just about “buying BTC” …

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The Steele Dossier and ‘Unredacted’ With Christopher Steele 25:29

3M ago25:29

25:29

Bakari is joined by British former intelligence officer Christopher Steele to discuss his career with the Secret Intelligence Service (:56), his new book, ‘Unredacted,’ and the so-called Steele dossier (6:00). Plus, a reaction to some of the latest intelligence news in the U.S. and abroad (12:59). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Christopher Steele Prod…

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#Bitcoin Circular Economies - Bitcoin Beach Grants Winners | Afribit Kibera 33:41

3M ago33:41

33:41

Bitcoin Beach Twitter Spaces - Grants Winners Edition, we will host a space with a project from #Nairobi Tune in to hear all about @AfribitKibera Live From Bitcoin BeachBy Mike Peterson

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Mark Cuban on Kamala Harris, Cost Plus Drugs, and the Dallas Mavericks 41:14

3M ago41:14

41:14

Bakari Sellers is joined by businessman, TV personality, and part owner of the Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban to discuss the arc of his career (1:04), his transition to pharmaceuticals with his new business Cost Plus Drugs (4:34), and the challenge of raising good kids as a billionaire (13:19). Plus, where he stands on the electoral races in Texas and…

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What Actually Happens When You Move To El Salvador? | Jeni From Livin' Like A Local 1:24:08

3M ago1:24:08

1:24:08

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Jeni, who shares her incredible story of relocating to El Salvador during the pandemic with her five daughters. What started as a world-schooling adventure quickly turned into a new life, filled with unexpected twists—including meeting her husband and launching a suc…

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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan Vote 27:45

3M ago27:45

27:45

Bakari Sellers is joined by Lt. Governor of Michigan Garlin Gilchrist II to discuss early voting turnout in the state’s biggest city, Detroit (1:19), expectations from Black men as a voting bloc (9:59), and the electoral outlook for the rest of the state (17:45). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. …

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Abby Phillip and the Entertaining Exchange of Ideas 34:13

3M ago34:13

34:13

Bakari is joined by anchor and host of CNN NewsNight Abby Phillip to reflect on her experience hosting the show for the past year (2:58), Kamala Harris’ non-traditional media strategy (8:38), and Barack Obama’s comments towards Black male voters (13:01). Plus, a comparison of the media’s coverage of Trump’s gaffe’s and those of Biden (22:15). Host:…

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El Salvador Real Estate: Bubble or Opportunity of a Lifetime? How To Make Sure You Don’t Overpay In Bitcoin Country | Good Life El Salvador 1:12:13

3M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I finally got the hardest guests to get on the show – Lexi Cross and Roman Martinez! In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of real estate in El Salvador, especially buying property with Bitcoin. We talk about the challenges and quirks of the local market, like how listings can have multip…

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April Verrett on Labor Unions and the 2024 Election 24:03

3M ago24:03

24:03

Bakari is joined by April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), to discuss the idea of building a modern day labor movement (4:54), dealing with the movement's historical and present relationship with race (6:29), and the state of college athletics and the future of collective bargaining in student athletics (8:30)…

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#Bitcoin Circular Economies - Bitcoin Beach Grants Winners | Bitcoin Nairobi 57:00

3M ago57:00

57:00

Bitcoin Beach Twitter Spaces - Grants Winners Edition, we will host a space with a project from #Nairobi Tune in to hear all about @btcnairobi featuring @MartinMutonga_ Live From Bitcoin BeachBy Mike Peterson

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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Joins the Show 25:33

3M ago25:33

25:33

Bakari is joined by the Second Gentleman of the U.S. Doug Emhoff to discuss teaching law at Georgetown University while married to the Vice President (1:01), he and Kamala’s approach to starting a blended family (7:34), and his fight against anti-Semitism as the first Jewish principal in the White House (11:53). Plus, Emhoff gets into the role he e…

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Decentralized Healthcare in El Salvador: How Nostr is Empowering Patients to Reclaim Sovereignty | Fabian 1:16:38

3M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I’m excited to bring you a fascinating conversation with Fabian, a true freedom enthusiast who's on a mission to transform healthcare as we know it. In this episode, Fabian shares his journey from the Netherlands to Australia, and eventually to El Salvador, in search of more freedom and self-soverei…

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‘Democracy in Retrograde’ With Sami Sage 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

Bakari is joined by author and cofounder of Betches Media Sami Sage to discuss how she got the female led entertainment brand started when she was just 21 years old (3:11), and her new book ‘Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives’ (12:15). Plus, the big and small changes she thinks will help save …

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#Bitcoin Circular Economies - Bitcoin Beach Grants Winners | Bitcoin Calabar 1:15:16

3M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Bitcoin Beach Twitter Spaces - Bitcoin Circular Economies Grants Winners Edition we will host a space with a project from #Nigeria Tune in to hear all about @BitcoinCalabar Live From Bitcoin BeachBy Mike Peterson

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Talking Senate Races With Stephen Neukam 25:06

3M ago25:06

25:06

Bakari is joined by Axios congressional reporter Stephen Neukam to talk about the state of swing-state Senate races (2:18), before digging into the Maryland race between Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks (11:15). They then discuss the prospect of having more Black senators than ever and the potential impact of that on the Senate (13:39). Host: Baka…

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The Truth About Building a Bitcoin Community in El Salvador | Jordan Urbs 1:15:19

3M ago1:15:19

1:15:19

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, in this episode, I sit down with Jordan Urbs to dive into the behind-the-scenes of the retreats he and his partner Michael have been organizing in El Salvador. We talk about the challenges of pulling off these events, the amazing people who attend, and why so many are drawn to El Salvador—especially…

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Ari Berman and Protecting the Right to Vote 25:48

4M ago25:48

25:48

Bakari welcomes Mother Jones national voting rights correspondent Ari Berman to discuss protecting the vote in the face of new restrictions (3:22), whether proposed voting rights bills go far enough (10:11), and his most recent book ‘Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People―and the Fight to Resist It’ (13:32) Host: Bakari Sell…

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#Bitcoin Circular Economies - Bitcoin Beach Grants Winners | Bitcoin Loxion 53:57

3M ago53:57

53:57

Bitcoin Beach Twitter Spaces - Bitcoin Circular Economies Grants Winners Edition we will host a space with a project from #SouthAfrica Tune in to hear all about @BitcoinLoxion Live From Bitcoin BeachBy Mike Peterson

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