
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast
Saifedean's The Bitcoin Standard Podcast is the place to discuss Bitcoin and economics from the Austrian school's perspective. Listen to the weekly saifedean.com discussion seminar, where a group of learners from all over the world discuss the website's online courses, as well as a wide variety of economic, political, and social issues, and occasionally host special guests for the discussion. The podcast also includes the most interesting interviews conducted with Saifedean on other shows.
Latest episodes

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Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 11min
210. Money and Liberty with James Turk
Author and businessman James Turk discusses monetary history, the emergence of gold & silver as money, their link to liberty, and the future of gold vs bitcoin. The podcast explores the evolution of digital gold currency, Bitcoin's position as a top currency, comparing gold and bitcoin as forms of money, and the future of copper, silver, gold, and Bitcoin in the monetary system.

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 52min
209. Fiat Science with Dr. Willie Soon
Dr. Willie Soon discusses the sun's impact on human climate, corruption in climate science, hydrocarbons' origins, and challenges in modern science. The podcast explores solar activity, climate modeling complexities, Bitcoin as an inflation solution, and the interplay of money, science, and resources. It also unravels academic publishing corruption and the interplay of orbital influences on climate change.

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 42min
208. Principles of Economics: A discussion with Brian Demint
Brian Demint from the Orange Pill App hosts Saifedean to discuss Principles of Economics, economic misconceptions among Bitcoiners, respecting property rights, the Orangeville app, principles of economics and human civilization, and simplified infrastructure for accepting Bitcoin.

Feb 6, 2024 • 38min
207. Central Bank Digital Currencies with Glenn Greenwald
Investigate journalist Glenn Greenwald discusses Central Bank Digital Currencies and their impacts on financial freedom and monetary policy. Topics include the vulnerabilities of centers of power in the digital age, the differences between CBDCs and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and the advantages of Bitcoin in the face of financial collapses.

Jan 30, 2024 • 2h 24min
206. Fiat Wars with Scott Horton
Scott Horton, long-term antiwar writer, discusses the negative impacts of US wars, dangers of government encroachment during crises, weaponization of state power, American Empire's influence on the world, motivations behind American foreign policy, establishment of influential think tanks, dangers of military Keynesianism, skepticism surrounding nuclear power, broken promises and massacre in Iraq, consequences of interventionist foreign policies, psychology of conforming to beliefs, and the shift in sentiment on Israel and Palestine.

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Jan 23, 2024 • 2h 32min
205. The Palestine-Israel Conflict and Private Property with Robert Breedlove
Robert Breedlove interviews Saifedean to get the Palestinian perspective on the Palestinians/Israeli conflict. They discuss the conflict as a conflict over property rights and not religion or race. They explore historical contexts, including discriminatory views towards Jews and the impact of European ethno-nationalism. They also delve into the role of property rights, the dynamics of brainwashing, and the potential impact of Bitcoin in preventing situations like apartheid.

Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 47min
204. Milei's Argentina with Philip Bagus
Austrian economist Philip Bagus joins to discuss Milei's Argentina, the challenges of libertarian politics, the role of IMF and World Bank, advantages of holding Bitcoin, and the potential impact of Bitcoin in Argentina.

Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 46min
203. Coming to Palestine with Sheldon Richman
Sheldon Richman, libertarian author, discusses the Palestinian/Israeli conflict and his libertarian approach. Topics include the history of Palestine, the violation of property rights, the displacement of Palestinians, the punishment faced by Palestinian Arabs, and the complex situation in Palestine.

Jan 2, 2024 • 47min
202. CAPITAL: Principles of Economics Lecture 6
This podcast lecture explores the importance of capital in economics and its often overlooked significance. It delves into the role of capital goods in the production process and how they enable the financing of long-term projects. The episode highlights the importance of capital in increasing productivity and debunks misconceptions around saving and its impact on society.

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Dec 26, 2023 • 2h 1min
201. Fiat Food with Dr. Ken Berry
Dr. Ken Berry, expert in helping people regain their health through a meat-based diet, discusses corruption in the food and medical industry, the benefits of a carnivore diet, and the importance of blood testing on low carb and carnivore diets. They also explore a unique approach to nutrition for children and the impact of Bitcoin as an individual alternative to the traditional monetary system.
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