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Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 41min

231. Kenya, Energy & the IMF with Jusper Machogu

Kenyan farmer Jusper Machugo discusses the challenges of agriculture without hydrocarbons in Kenya. Topics include the importance of fossil fuels in African agriculture, the influence of international financial institutions on energy investments, corruption and debt cycle in Kenya, and the role of Bitcoin in economic independence and stability.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 2h 5min

230. China with Arnaud Bertrand

Entrepreneur Arnaud Bertrand challenges Western misconceptions about China, discussing its social credit system, foreign policy, Uyghur situation, and contrasting it with US policies. Topics include geopolitics, human rights, re-education camps, population movements, and media portrayal.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 17min

229. XBTO with Philippe Bekhazi

Philippe Bekhazi, CEO of XBTO, discusses their unique denominated Bitcoin fund, diversifying funds for high net worth individuals, exploring blockchain potential, effects of fixed money supply on interest rates, lending dynamics in a Bitcoin economy, and future of banking in Bitcoin world.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 8min

228. The Bitcoin Standard with Rep. Thomas Massie

US Congressman Thomas Massie joins Saifedean to discuss The Bitcoin Standard, Austrian economics, American politics, AIPAC, the importance of Bitcoin reserves, challenges in global affairs, and potential future implications of water trading as a global currency.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 48min

227. Gaza Genocide with Dan Cohen

Independent journalist Dan Cohen discusses his experiences in Palestine, revealing inequalities and racism in the West Bank. He sheds light on Israeli settlements in Hebron, debunks misconceptions about Palestinian history, and explores the intersections of Zionism and Judaism. The podcast delves into media propaganda, military actions in Gaza, and the consequences of beliefs in the conflict, offering insights into the complex humanitarian ramifications.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 27min

226. Fedimint with Obi Nwosu

Obi Nwosu discusses Fedimints, a decentralized digital currency system interoperable with Lightning Network. The podcast explores the history of e-cash, challenges of centralized digital currencies, and the innovative concept of federated mints. It also touches on the evolution of e-cash with Bitcoin integration, trust in Bitcoin transactions, scalability solutions, and a community-based approach to Bitcoin key backup.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 5min

225. CIVILIZATION: Principles of Economics Lecture 18

Explore the connection between civilization and economics, emphasizing the importance of private property rights for economic development. Learn about the role of division of labor in modern civilization and the impact of capitalism on society. Discover Bitcoin as a decentralized alternative to fiat central banking and its potential to save human civilization from corrupt monetary systems.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 43min

224. Fiat Medicine with Ahmad Ammous

Saifedean interviews his brother, Dr. Ahmad Ammous, on problems of modern fiat medicine, diet, heart disease, statins, Niacin, and seed oils. They discuss the historical links between fiat money and healthcare, the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical decision-making, and the potential impact of Bitcoin on transforming the healthcare industry towards better patient-focused care.
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May 28, 2024 • 57min

223. Live from Bitcoin Beach El Salvador

Cryptocurrency expert Saifedean discusses the evolution of money and Bitcoin's rise, surprises in writing The Bitcoin Standard, understanding Bitcoin's difficulty adjustment, strategic approach to Bitcoin cash balance, transitioning to a Bitcoin standard, and Bitcoin activities in El Salvador.
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May 21, 2024 • 38min

222. Central Banking Works

Saifedean, economist and author, discusses the success of central banking from an Austrian school economist perspective. The podcast explores the efficiency of central banking as a monopoly and advocates for Bitcoin as a solution in the economic landscape. Topics include property rights, productivity, GDP, purchasing power, devaluation, and the future of money.

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