The Pomp Podcast Bitcoin vs. The Fed: Former Congressman Thinks Bitcoin Is the Answer | Jeb Hensarling
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Oct 6, 2025 
Jeb Hensarling, former U.S. Congressman and financial services leader, shares his insights on monetary policy and the rise of Bitcoin. He discusses his opposition to the 2008 bailouts and views Bitcoin as a safeguard against inflation and a tool for private property rights. Jeb emphasizes the importance of stablecoins for U.S. competitiveness and argues for greater engagement between the crypto industry and lawmakers. He envisions a future where financial technology and traditional finance converge to democratize finance and drive progress.
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Leading The Bailout Opposition
- Jeb Hensarling recounts leading conservative pushback against the 2008 bank bailouts and offering a bail-in alternative.
- He believed the bailout precedent would increase government control and weaken market discipline.
Unreturned Tools Expand State Power
- Hensarling argues central banks perfected unconventional tools and never returned them to the toolbox.
- That precedent expands state influence and reduces incentives for congressional accountability.
Bitcoin As Protection For Property
- Hensarling calls Bitcoin "the solution" to erosion of purchasing power and threats to private property.
- He highlights bitcoin's cross-border protection and strengthening of private property rights.