Cronyism, Jacksonian Hard Money Movement, & "Old Bullion" | Patrick Newman

Andy Flattery talks with Patrick Newman about 19th century cronyism, Thomas Hart "Old Bullion" Benton, and the parallel to today's hard money debates surrounding bitcoin.

Newman is the author of "Cronyism: Liberty Vs. Power in America, 1607-1849"

Show Notes: https://simplewealthkc.com/cronyism-jacksonian-hard-money-movement-old-bullion-patrick-newman-podcast/

Interlude & Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL1fBP-Xf50

Intro music is Ryan O'Connor's

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