Alex Kirshner

In this conversation with Alex Kirshner, a contributing writer at Slate specializing in cryptocurrency and finance, the discussion centers on Trump's controversial pardoning of crypto figures. Kirshner unpacks how Binance’s Changpeng Zhao leveraged political ties for personal gain and why Trump's pardons often favor financial criminals. He explores the surprising connections between crypto and politics, as well as the implications of these pardons on accountability in the industry. The conversation highlights the complex relationship between financial favor and political power.