Best Nic Amp Mike Podcasts (2024)

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Bank Failures, Crypto Contagion, & Bitcoin Culture with David Bailey 43:32

5M ago43:32

43:32

This episode was recorded on April 23, 2023 In this episode, Brad is joined interviews David Bailey for a discussion on the ethical complexities within the cryptocurrency landscape. They tackle the tensions between libertarian values and the reality of Ponzi schemes that sometimes tarnish the industry's reputation. The conversation delves into the …

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The Mechanics of QE and Banking Solvency with former Fed Employee Joseph Wang 1:34:08

5M ago1:34:08

1:34:08

This episode was recorded on June 3, 2022 In this episode, Brad Mills interviews author and former Federal Reserve market specialist, Joseph Wang. Known for his work "Central Banking 101," Joseph offers a treasure trove of insights from his tenure at the Fed, drawing on his experiences navigating the financial landscape post the 2008 crisis. Brad a…

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Can Bitcoin Thrive in the AI-Centric Future? with Nic Gregory 44:41

4M ago44:41

44:41

This episode was recorded on April 27, 2023 In this episode, Brad Mills is joined by Nicolas Gregory, an AI connoisseur, fervent bitcoiner, and co-writer of the CivKit White Paper. Amidst a backdrop of financial tumult as depicted in cinematic tales such as “Margin Call” and “The Big Short,” Gregory recounts his evolution from a software engineer e…

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The Ethical Dilemmas of AI and Crypto: A Critical Examination with Liron Shapira 1:34:49

5M ago1:34:49

1:34:49

This episode was recorded on April 25, 2023 In this episode, Brad Mills is joined by Liron Shapira, a vocal critic of the cryptocurrency landscape and an advocate for rational thinking in the age of digital disruption. Together, Brad and Liron navigate the tricky topic of artificial intelligence - dissecting the existential threats that loom over h…

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John Carvalho on Bitcoin's Role in Web Decentralization 1:36:24

6M ago1:36:24

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This episode was recorded on December 8, 2022 In this episode, Brad Mills interviews the knowledgeable and insightful John Carvalho. Brad and John dive deep into a range of topics including different perspectives on Bitcoin, decentralized technology, and the challenges of creating alternative solutions. They also explore the concept of slash tags, …

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Jameson Lopp, Adam Back, & Austin Alexander on Bitcoin’s Evolution 1:21:52

1y ago1:21:52

1:21:52

On this episode of Magic Internet Money, Brad Mills hosts a discussion with Adam Back, Austin, and Jameson Lopp. They cover topics such as the competitive nature of the cryptocurrency market, bitcoin's performance improvements, side chains, and the controversy surrounding Altcoins. The speakers also delve into the problems with the banking system a…

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Fear of the Fed: Is Bitcoin Threatened by Policy? 1:25:56

1y ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Round Two with Lyn Alden and Joseph Wang On this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites two previous guests back onto the show. Lyn Alden, an investment strategist with a focus on macroeconomics and Joseph Wang, the CIO of Monetary Macro, return to the show to discuss macroeconomics and Bitcoin with Brad. Brad delivers a recap of …

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Bitcoin is the Perfect and Only Money 1:34:57

1y ago1:34:57

1:34:57

In this episode, Brad teams up with Alex Stanczyk — an avid Bitcoiner, a daily Bitcoin chat host on Twitter spaces and a former gold and silver trader who now works as private team MD at Bitcoin savings company Swan Bitcoin. Alex's Bitcoin backstory as someone in those capacities and who only recently had an epiphany about Bitcoin is teeming with i…

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Bitcoin is The Real Occupy Wall Street 1:09:00

1y ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Bitcoin is The Real Occupy Wall Street with Kent Halliburton In this episode, Brad is joined by Kent Halliburton, the COO of Sazmining — a company that promotes Bitcoin mining using renewable energy technologies. Sazmining is one of several emerging green Bitcoin mining companies looking to flip the narrative in an industry often vilified for its r…

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Can Banking be Saved? 1:17:50

1y ago1:17:50

1:17:50

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, Brad invites amateur economist, Bitcoiner, and fan of the show, Henry Magram, onto the show to discuss in-depth two major concepts; The first being Austrian economics and the second being fractional reserve banking. Brad and Henry mostly agree on a few things, but there are the matters of the fine print to s…

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Canadian Politics, Money Printing, and Championing Bitcoin 1:50:02

1+ y ago1:50:02

1:50:02

In this episode, Brad sits down with Sunny Ray and Kyle Kemper. Ray is the cofounder of one of the largest exchanges in India, Unocoin, while Kemper is Justin Trudeau's half-brother and a diehard Bitcoiner. Ray and Kemper are also the hosts of the Love and Freedom podcast, a platform that discusses "current events, challenges, & the opportunities f…

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Fabric Protocol and Bitcoin Development 2:11:25

1+ y ago2:11:25

2:11:25

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites lifelong hacker and Bitcoin entrepreneur, Eric Martindale onto the show to discuss Bitcoin, his journey working as a developer for Bitcoin related companies, and his layer 3 software called Fabric. Brad kicks the show off describing life in Cape Breton and the lessons of that experien…

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Navigating the Cryptocurrency Chessboard 1:56:12

1+ y ago1:56:12

1:56:12

On this episode of Magic Internet Money host Brad Mills invites investment strategist Lyn Alden, and analysts Dylan LeClair, and Checkmate onto the show to get into the thick of the technology of blockchains, namely on the topic of censorship resistance and the potential impact the Ethereum 2.0 merge might have in the world of cryptocurrencies. Tim…

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Freedom Currency for the Freedom Convoy 2:12:52

2y ago2:12:52

2:12:52

On this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites Freedom Convoy activist and Bitcoin advocate, BJ Dichter onto the show. They discuss his experience with the Freedom Convoy movement and the consequent protests in Ottawa in 2022. BJ tells the story of how he got into Bitcoin and blockchain technology slowly but surely during his time…

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Thinking Clearly about the Banking System 2:16:09

2y ago2:16:09

2:16:09

Frances Coppola (author of The Case for People’s Quantitative Easing) joins Brad Mills to break down the evolution and inner workings of the financial system. The two walk through the last 100 years of changes to central banks and monetary policy to arrive at the current state of banking in 2020 and beyond. This episode helps contextualize bitcoin …

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Bitcoin Entrepreneurialism 1:27:05

2y ago1:27:05

1:27:05

In this episode, Brad sits down with Anthony "Pomp" Pompliano. Pompliano — colloquially called Pomp, is an entrepreneur, investor and podcast host. He's also one of the most recognizable personalities in crypto — with 1.5+ million followers on Twitter and regularly appearing on TV to debunk misinformation about bitcoin throughout the industry. Pomp…

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Zion: The Lightning Social Network 1:18:12

2y ago1:18:12

1:18:12

On this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills meets with entrepreneur Justin Rezvani to discuss his social media project, Zion. Inspired by a censorship-heavy environment on large social media platforms whose hands are forced by governments, Rezvani introduces a social network that is built on Bitcoin. Mills shares his experiences with t…

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Bitcoin, DeFi, and Long-Term Perspectives 1:36:41

2+ y ago1:36:41

1:36:41

Brad Mills talks about the issues he sees in the current Web3 landscape and venture capital’s role in shaping it. He discusses how NFTs, DeFi yield farming, and memecoins are a potential blackhole for uninformed investment money in the long-term. Preston Pysh and Jeremy Rubin join and provide commentary on their positions when it comes to Bitcoin a…

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Cape Breton Bitcoin Culture 2:27:36

2+ y ago2:27:36

2:27:36

Brad Mills invites fellow Cape Breton bitcoiners Steven Manley and Dominic onto the show to discuss early adoption of crypto and its relation to Cape Breton culture. Steven talks about his past involving early cryptography, Brad elaborates on the state and history of Cape Breton. Dominic talks about his history retiring from the military and retire…

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Exploring Brad’s Bitcoin Backstory 2:25:59

2+ y ago2:25:59

2:25:59

This is the second episode with Go Full Crypto podcast hosts Keegan Francis and Mrugakshee Palwe. I managed to do an in-person interview with them in my homeland of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The major focus of this podcast was on financial literacy and the structure of the financial system. Keegan and Mruga ask me lots of questions on my backstory.…

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Bitcoin Fundamentals 1:18:09

3y ago1:18:09

1:18:09

Show Notes Brad interviewed Robert Breedlove on Real Vision Finance. This episode is a discussion on Bitcoin fundamentals and how they stack up against all the new features and developments taking place on other blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. Robert brings a deep philosophical approach to the topic of finance in general, always supporting …

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Coffeezilla on Tether and Bitcoin 1:18:05

3y ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Coffeezilla joins Brad to dig into his motivation for creating the "Exposing Tether" video on YouTube. The two discuss Coffeezilla’s own crypto story, and what made him produce videos that expose scams. Coffeezilla provides a healthy sense of skepticism, and criticism for tether, while Brad drips historical context and commentary throughout. Timest…

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Bitcoin, Money Printing, and the Economic Problems of Today 3:26:39

3y ago3:26:39

3:26:39

Junseth joins Brad Mills for a discussion about economics and finance. Some think that many of the world’s problems can be traced back to the federal reserve, and the printing of money. Junseth makes a cogent argument throughout that things are a bit more nuanced than this perspective would lead you to believe. Many financial concepts are discussed…

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Lightning on the Bitcoin Beach Wallet 57:45

3y ago57:45

57:45

Nicolas Burtey joins Brad to discuss what it is like building the Bitcoin Beach Wallet on the Lightning Network. Nicolas is the co-founder of Galoy Money, a company that works on bringing the lightning network to the people who need it, through open sourced, community based applications. This episode covers a range of topics including Bitcoin Beach…

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Real Vision and Finance 1:47:06

3y ago1:47:06

1:47:06

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites Coindesk editor Ash Bennington onto the show to talk about Real Vision, Ash’s online web show about the world of finance. The duo discuss Ash’s experience at Coindesk and during the Dotcom bubble in the late 90’s. Brad questions Ash on the part he plays in his own show, most notably a…

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Why Buy Bitcoin 1:34:50

3y ago1:34:50

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On this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites Why Buy Bitcoin author Andy Edstrom onto the show to discuss the potential that Bitcoin has in the world of finance. The two open with a discussion about “number go up (NGU)” tech and Andy’s book. Brad asks Andy for his take on how institutional backing stands to benefit Bitcoin. Andy…

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Bitcoin Breaking Into Traditional Finance 2:08:20

3y ago2:08:20

2:08:20

Brad Mills invites financial expert Greg Foss onto the show to talk about Bitcoin breaking into traditional finance. Greg discusses his 30 years of experience in the field of engineering and finance. Greg further explains to Brad the differences between a closed end fund and an ETF, and why a closed end fund in Canada is a big step for Bitcoin. The…

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The Price of Tomorrow 1:04:02

3y ago1:04:02

1:04:02

In this episode, Brad teams up with Jeff Booth, author of 'The Price of Tomorrow' and one of the leading voices on technology and its impact. His book delves into how technology brings forth abundance and the danger of holding onto the economic systems of the past. As a person who's worked in the technology space for over 20 years and is an avowed …

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Popping the NFT bubble 1:27:33

3y ago1:27:33

1:27:33

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites fellow podcaster Jordan Harbinger onto the show to discuss NFTs, second passports, taxation, and money laundering. Both parties agree on the speculation that NFTs are a tulip style bubble, but are here to stay. The duo share their experiences paying taxes in the cryptocurrency space. …

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The Future of NFTs 1:20:36

3y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites lead editor of BoxMining.com, Michael Gu onto the show to discuss the recent NFT boom. Brad warns it’s a “tulip style bubble”, but remarks it’s a technology that’s here to stay. Michael offers his experience working in the field of gaming as an example of the future of NFTs. The two d…

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Exploring NFTs 1:11:33

3y ago1:11:33

1:11:33

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites NFT (Non-Fungible Token) specialist and art collector, Steve Wand to the show to discuss the recent boom in NFTs. Steve explains what NFTs are and his experience with virtual assets and collectables pre-NFT. For the unaware, the short version is that NFTs are a blockchain signature th…

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Opting Out of Unfair Systems 1:10:54

3y ago1:10:54

1:10:54

In this episode, Brad is joined by Justin Rhedrick, a.k.a Bitcoin Vegan. As a Bitcoin maximalist, a black man, and an ex-prisoner, Justin's Bitcoin story provides a unique perspective that's world's apart from that of the average Bitcoiner. After getting out of prison, Justin discovered Bitcoin through his grandfather, then his friend Isaiah Jackso…

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Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Outrage Culture 55:23

3+ y ago55:23

55:23

Brad is joined by friends Bryan O’Gorman and Nick Beaton for a fun comedy style podcast. Bryan and Nick come to Brad with fresh questions from a beginners perspective after the recent run up with Bitcoin. This episode has topical conversations on Outrage Culture and how it is affecting the comedy scene. Additionally, the trio discusses Elon Musk an…

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Bitcoin and Black America 1:02:16

3+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

On this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites Isaiah Jackson onto the show to discuss how Bitcoin is benefitting the black community. Isaiah informs Brad of how racism is baked into the financial system. Isaiah explains the resistance in the black community towards libertarian mindsets and adopting Bitcoin. The duo discuss their …

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Occupy Wall Street 2.0 1:00:44

3+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

On this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites fellow podcasters Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert onto the show to discuss the stock market fiasco caused by r/WallStreetBets. The group discusses how it resembles the 2008 housing bubble and other stock market crashes. Max passionately defends Millennials and Generation Z’s “right to co…

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Bitcoin Only vs ETH/DeFi/Altcoins 1:32:40

3+ y ago1:32:40

1:32:40

In this episode, Brad taps Ivan Brightly to analyze Bitcoin's current crazy rally and its lifting of altcoins with it. Ivan is Brad's friend, fellow Bitcoiner, and investment partner. He was also an early partner at Mike Novogratz's crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital. The two get into one of the space's most touchy debates: should you put your m…

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The Fourth Turning, Mycelium networks and Bitcoin 1:36:08

3+ y ago1:36:08

1:36:08

On Episode 35 of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills invites Brandon Quittem on the show to talk about mycelium networks, a generational theory called The Fourth Turning, and the global financial system. Brandon introduces himself and his background in yoga and travelling India for four years. He transitions into the discussion about how Bitcoin …

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GoFullCrypto Crossover Episode 1:49:21

3+ y ago1:49:21

1:49:21

In this episode, Brad is joined by Keegan Francis and Mrugakshee Palwe. Keegan and Mrugakshee are behind Go Full Crypto, a podcast and service that helps people transition into crypto. Mrugakshee, being a woman from India, represents the diverse faces in Bitcoin and crypto. As a native of India, what are her Bitcoin lessons? Tune in for this and ev…

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Expert Bitcoin Analyst Willy Woo 1:35:03

3+ y ago1:35:03

1:35:03

Magic Internet Money: Willy Woo In this episode, Brad is joined by one of world’s most popular personalities: Willy Woo. Willy has over 200,000 followers on Twitter and is Substack's currently best-rated investment newsletter. Most people know Willy as the on-chain analyst, but they haven't gotten the chance to hear him one on one. He talks for the…

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Ivan Brightly as the Super Bitcoin Bull 1:07:24

3+ y ago1:07:24

1:07:24

In this episode of Magic Internet Money, host Brad Mills discusses guest Ivan Brightly’s time being partnered with Galaxy Digital. Galaxy began as a hedge fund that has since shifted its scope to become the “Goldman-Sachs of Crypto”. Ivan discusses his experience with the company before his departure in January. The pair discuss the impact that ETF…

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Dismantling Financial Apartheid 1:08:00

3+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

In this episode, Brad Mills, host of the Magic Money Internet Podcast, is joined by Ray Youssef, the founder of Paxful. The two discuss a range of topics during this episode such as Bitcoin, Africa, and the story of how Ray founded Paxful. Today, Paxful is a network with more than 5 million global users, with more than half of them from the contine…

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How Does Bitcoin Affect Human Rights? 1:05:34

3+ y ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Alex Gladstein is a Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation which is a registered charity that has been helping protect individual rights in authoritarian countries in the world since 2006. In this episode, we talk about bitcoin being the trojan horse that can supersede all fiat currency as well as helping overthrow corrupt, communist…

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Magic Internet Money on the Ledger Cast Podcast 1:59:23

3+ y ago1:59:23

1:59:23

Produced by Brad Mills - Twitter, Hamilton - YouTube, Jason Sanderson - Podcast Tech Other Credits: bitconnect theme by schmoyoho, graphics by CryptoScamHub, Magic Internet Money inspired by u/mavensbot, invention of bitcoin & all cryptocurrencies by satoshi nakamoto.By with Brian Krogsgard

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Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins - Bitcoin Security with Jameson Lopp 2:01:00

3+ y ago2:01:00

2:01:00

Thank you for tuning into the Magic Internet Money Podcast! I'm Brad Mills and this is the podcast where you can learn how to short the banks and bank on being your own bank! Today's episode is with the legendary Jameson Lopp! He's well known in the space as a great adversarial thinker, privacy advocate, defender of bitcoin and one hell of a model …

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Bitcoin, Privacy, and Human Rights with Janine 1:46:26

3+ y ago1:46:26

1:46:26

In this episode, Brad teams up with Janine Roem, a privacy advocate, and cypherpunk journalist. Janine was the first woman to appear on Brad's podcast, which is big. She's the author of the newsletter This Month in Bitcoin Privacy, where she covers everything between new tech and info to protect yourself while using Bitcoin. Privacy has become a ho…

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How to Sail Against the Winds of Life with Preston Pysh 1:51:22

3+ y ago1:51:22

1:51:22

Brad teams up with Preston Pysh in this episode to talk life and Bitcoin. Preston is a successful investor and host of the podcast "We Study Billionaires." He's also an author and former navy officer. Preston is one of the leading voices in Bitcoin, and he's played a big role in persuading Wall Street elite to see the bullish case for Bitcoin. He's…

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Phil Mckernan on Purpose Your Relationship with Money 1:13:36

3+ y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Philip is an Irish author, filmmaker and keynote speaker. He is best known for his Rich on Paper Poor on Life book and his Give & Grow feature film. In 2012, he founded One Last Talk, a live speaking platform that helps ordinary people tell they're extraordinary stories.By Brad Mills

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FIAT Money is the Problem with Jamie King 1:56:18

3+ y ago1:56:18

1:56:18

In this episode, Brad teams up with Jamie King to talk about Bitcoin vs. Fiat and other relevant topics in our times. Jamie is a filmmaker, a podcast host, and an early and huge fan of the peer-to-peer concept. His 2006 film: Steal This Film is a documentary pushing back against the concept of intellectual property and a promotion of peer-to-peer d…

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Being a Bitcoin Centrist with Mike in Space 1:23:14

3+ y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Topics Discussed: Maximalists And The One True Coin Was The De-Fi Bubble Successful Or Was It A Casino? What Is The Use Case For Bitcoin In 2020? Floppyblock.com And Mikes Rabbit Hole Story Mikes Thoughts On Big Companies Buying btc Should You HODL BTC Or Play AltCoin Bubbles? De-Fi Yield Investments Explained…

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The Cotton Bubble Accomplished with Barry Sheehy 1:08:16

3+ y ago1:08:16

1:08:16

In this episode, Brad taps Barry Sheehy, an accomplished author and historian, to talk about the American civil war's economic backstory. The two get together when Brad visits his family on Canada's east coast and is introduced to Barry. Barry has a wealth of knowledge on an array of issues, including what motivated Lincoln to create the greenback,…

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