

Free Cities Podcast
Timothy Allen
The official podcast of the Free Cities Foundation hosted by Timothy Allen.
Timothy conducts in-person, long-form discussions with the preeminent thought leaders in the Free Cities ecosystem, including builders, investors, residents, entrepreneurs & people who value liberty & prosperity for all. Everyone is welcome, especially skeptics.
Topics: Private Cities, Pioneer Communities, Charter Cities, Seasteading, Homesteading, Libertarianism, Anarcho-Capitalism, Bitcoin, Economics, Geopolitics, Flag Theory, Homeschooling, Technology, Free Markets & Digital Nomadism.
New episodes every Friday.
Timothy conducts in-person, long-form discussions with the preeminent thought leaders in the Free Cities ecosystem, including builders, investors, residents, entrepreneurs & people who value liberty & prosperity for all. Everyone is welcome, especially skeptics.
Topics: Private Cities, Pioneer Communities, Charter Cities, Seasteading, Homesteading, Libertarianism, Anarcho-Capitalism, Bitcoin, Economics, Geopolitics, Flag Theory, Homeschooling, Technology, Free Markets & Digital Nomadism.
New episodes every Friday.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 11min
152 - Thomas D. Walls: Diplomacy By Example
Liberland, Diplomacy, Recognition, Croatia Dispute, Global Community, Libertarian Ideals, Free Republic, The Ark Project, Self-Sovereignty.
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Timothy Allen speaks with Thomas D. Walls .
Thomas is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Free Republic of Liberland.
In this episode, Thomas discusses Liberland’s evolving diplomacy and the nation’s efforts to foster peace and cooperation with its neighbours. The conversation explores ongoing dialogues with Croatia and Serbia, the delicate balance of seeking international recognition, and the challenges posed by territorial disputes and differing political realities.
Thomas shares insights into “diplomacy by example,” explaining how Liberland aims to demonstrate its legitimacy through tangible regional benefits, including investment, innovation, and community development. He also discusses Croatia’s paradoxical stance, legal hurdles, and the gradual softening of attitudes from local authorities.
Beyond borders, Thomas highlights Liberland’s ambition to build a global libertarian community, attract supporters worldwide, and create real-world alternatives such as The Ark, a pioneering community project on the Serbian side of the Danube. The episode also touches on broader themes of economic resilience, self-governance, and the role of free societies in an era of global uncertainty.
Enjoy the conversation.
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SHOW SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.veritasvillages.com/freecities
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Veritas Villages are building off-grid, energy self-sufficient communities for freedom lovers in Latin America. Bitcoin is accepted at all villages, including for the purchase of property.
All the podcast links: https://linktr.ee/FreeCitiesPodcast
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
Free Cities Conference: https://freecitiesconference.com/
Free Cities Foundation Newsletter: https://free-cities.org/subscribe
Conference Guide to Prague: https://tinyurl.com/FreeCitiesPragueGuide
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00:30 – Introduction To Episode
0:06:15 – Start of Conversation
0:07:56 – The Challenge of Reaching Agreement with Croatia
0:10:00 – Local vs National Opposition Inside Croatia
0:13:50 – UN Administration & the Erdut Agreement: The Backstory
0:20:38 – Croatia’s Monopoly on Force and Order
0:22:48 – Enforcement Dilemmas: Rules Without Recognition
0:25:16 – Liberland as a Network State
0:28:01 – Travel Hurdles for Non-EU/Schengen Visitors
0:33:14 – Proposal: Special Autonomous Zone Status
0:36:54 – Meeting Ron Paul & Receiving an Award
0:39:13 – The Paul Influence: Liberty in Practice
0:55:34 – Thinking and Acting Like a Nation
1:00:41 – Inspiring “Other Liberlands” Worldwide
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Oct 14, 2025 • 3min
BONUS 004 - Giacomo Zucco: Governance Innovation Meets Bitcoin
Welcome to bonus episode number 4 of the Free Cities Podcast.
These bonus episodes are available exclusively to our subscribers on Fountain.fm, and I’ll be dropping them periodically throughout the year, especially during the weeks when subscribers already have early access to the current main episode.
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If you're not on Fountain, you can access the episode here:
https://fountain.fm/episode/CznBcyiApWPOqLrYaiZS
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Today’s bonus episode is a Plan B Hangout, in which Giacomo Zucco interviews me.
According to their website, Plan B Network “Aims to provide the best tools and educational content worldwide, empowering people to regain their sovereignty, from individuals to communities. We are here to help you along your Bitcoin journey.”
It’s an educational platform, and Giacomo himself is a bit of a Bitcoin OG, most people in the space know him. I’m currently in the process of writing an educational syllabus for Plan B Network about Free Cities - If you’re listening to this sometime in the future, check out their website at planb.network for the course.
Here’s a quick summary of today’s episode so you can decide whether or not to dive in:
"In this episode of the Plan B Hangout, Timothy Allen from the Free Cities Foundation discusses the concept of Free Cities, their evolution, and their intersection with Bitcoin and individual freedom. Key topics include the Free Cities Foundation, Prospera in Honduras, competition between governance models, sovereign individuals versus Free Cities, securing a Free City, the relationship between the Free Cities movement and Bitcoin, filtering out scammers and unrealistic projects. And finally, we talk about seasteading."
I didn’t know this beforehand, but Giacomo was actually a seasteader back in the day. I might have even rekindled his interest in it.
All in all, this should serve as a pretty solid overview of the current Free Cities space and its integration with Bitcoin.
Apologies in advance for my croaky voice and occasional shouting; I really need to work on my online interview game… and I will!
Enjoy the conversation.

Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 38min
151 - Susie Violet Ward: The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism, Privacy, Surveillance, Bitcoin, Freedom, Technology, Government Control, Autonomy, Community, Responsibility, Democracy, Censorship, Data Sovereignty, Resistance.
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Timothy Allen speaks with Susie Violet Ward.
Susie is a financial analyst and journalist specializing in bitcoin content. She is also the CEO and co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK.
In this conversation we explore the bittersweet reality of living at a time when technological innovation and financial revolution coexist with growing surveillance and control.
From the UK’s Online Safety Act to digital IDs and the normalization of data collection, we unpack how our modern conveniences may be costing us more than we realize. Yet amid the concerns, you can find hope, in Bitcoin, in community, and in the power of individual action.
Enjoy the conversation.
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SHOW SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.veritasvillages.com/freecities
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Veritas Villages are building off-grid, energy self-sufficient communities for freedom lovers in Latin America. Bitcoin is accepted at all villages, including for the purchase of property.
All the podcast links: https://linktr.ee/FreeCitiesPodcast
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
Free Cities Conference: https://freecitiesconference.com/
Free Cities Foundation Newsletter: https://free-cities.org/subscribe
Conference Guide to Prague: https://tinyurl.com/FreeCitiesPragueGuide
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00:30 – Introduction To Episode
0:06:06 – Start of conversation
0:10:12 – Tornado Cash, UK’s Online Safety Act, and Mass Surveillance
0:12:26 – FATF Travel Rule and KYC Data Collection
0:14:41 – Online Safety Bill: A Gateway to Complete KYC
0:19:56 – Criminalizing VPN Use
0:24:16 – The System Incentivizes The Worst People to Seek Power
0:27:30 – Digital ID: Privacy Only Exists If Everyone Does It
0:29:39 – Can You Spend Bitcoin Without Being Surveilled?
0:33:01 – Genius Act, CBDC Bills, and Stablecoins
0:41:16 – Bitcoin Centralization: Mining Pools and Censorship
0:45:26 – Can You Combat 'The Blob'
0:55:18 – U.B.I. Plus Two Salaries
0:59:50 – A Complete System Collapse
1:10:10 – Letting Go of the Idea of Living in the UK
1:19:50 – The Centralisation of Everything
1:27:30 – Tomorrow You May Become a Criminal
1:35:00 – Bitcoin is Hope
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Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
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Bitcoin Policy UK: https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/
SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.veritasvillages.com/freecities
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 52min
150 - Knut Svanholm: Democracy Leads to Totalitarianism
Bitcoin, Culture, Property Rights, Natural Law, Liberty, Democracy, Security, AI, Economics, Personal Responsibility, Geopolitics, Bitcoin Education.
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Timothy Allen speaks with Knut Svanholm.
In this conversation we discuss the evolution of Bitcoin culture, security, and the balance between fear-based narratives and empowerment through self-sovereignty.
Knut highlights natural law, property rights, and the non-aggression principle, connecting these ideas to Bitcoin’s role as a tool for peaceful trade and communication.
The conversation also touches on AI’s limitations, personal responsibility within the Bitcoin community, and critiques of democracy versus trade-driven societies.
We also explore geopolitics, the erosion of freedom, and how Bitcoin offers hope, resilience, and emancipation for the individual.
Enjoy the conversation.
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SHOW SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.veritasvillages.com/freecities
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Veritas Villages are building off-grid, energy self-sufficient communities for freedom lovers in Latin America. Bitcoin is accepted at all villages, including for the purchase of property.
All the podcast links: https://linktr.ee/FreeCitiesPodcast
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
Free Cities Conference: https://freecitiesconference.com/
Free Cities Foundation Newsletter: https://free-cities.org/subscribe
Conference Guide to Prague: https://tinyurl.com/FreeCitiesPragueGuide
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00:30 – Introduction To Episode
0:07:26 – Start of conversation
0:10:00 – What happened to Andreas Antonopoulos?
0:17:31 – Bitcoin Security and kidnapping
0:18:53 – Everyone’s Trying to Sell You FUD
0:21:34 – Humans, Conflict, and Communication
0:29:15 – Is Property Derived from Work?
0:32:50 – Why Aren’t All Prices Dropping Forever?
0:43:20 – The Austrian Model for Thinking
0:51:04 – Crypto & Ethics
1:02:33 – Democracy Doesn't Work: The Hardest Pill to Swallow
1:17:42 - Vote With Your Feet
1:29:31 – Bitcoin Infinity Academy
1:35:50 – Impressions of El Salvador
1:42:50 – The Future: AI, Geopolitics, and Freedom
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Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
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Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/
SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.veritasvillages.com/freecities
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Oct 1, 2025 • 7min
BONUS 003 - Jake Hamilton: Mind, Machines and Meaning
Welcome to this bonus episode of the Free Cities Podcast. These episodes are exclusively available to our subscribers on Fountain.fm, and I will be releasing them periodically throughout the year, especially during weeks when our regular episodes are ones subscribers have already had early access to.
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If you're not on Fountain, you can access the episode here: https://fountain.fm/episode/727p2ykSx85aTmeNbC8N
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Where should I begin with this one? It is a very long episode—over three and a half hours in total—but as always, there is a reason for that.
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A bit of background: in November 2022, I was in San Salvador speaking at Adopting BTC, a Bitcoin conference in El Salvador. At the opening party, I met a gentleman by the name of Jake Hamilton and we had a very interesting late conversation over dinner that struck a chord within me.
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Later during the trip, I had a day off and reached out to him to ask if he would sit down and and have a conversation with me. Nothing was off the table; the plan was simply to start talking and see where it went. That is exactly what we did.
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We began by discussing Urbit, a decentralized operating system that Jake is a developer for. That was my original reason for wanting to speak with him. However, the conversation quickly branched off into a huge range of topics.
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When I edit these podcasts, I usually keep a running list of subjects we cover. By the end, it helps me get a clear picture of what we talked about and makes writing an episode description much easier. For this conversation, that list grew to more than sixty topics. To give you a sense of what you’re in for, we started with Urbit and moved on to digital nomadism, ethics, complex systems, artificial intelligence, the Akashic records, Bitcoin and time, Planck seconds, non-computational quantum physics, metaphysics, the origins of humans, the digital realm, religion, Christianity, simulation theory, the end of humanity, DMT, psychedelics and near-death experiences, fasting, spirituality, ketamine, spirit animals, sugar, proof of work, existential traps, narcissism, StarkNet, the Bitcoin circular economy, Bitcoin maximalism, the philosophy of Bitcoin, Bitcoin as monetary critique, digital aliens, the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto, Neuralink, conflict, and cultural patrimony. And that is only part of the list.
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I even asked an AI to summarize it, and it came back with: “Urbit, Bitcoin, digital nomadism, effective altruism, and various aspects of technology, consciousness, and the future of humanity.” I prefer my own list.
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This is exactly the kind of podcast I love to make, and I am very grateful to Jake for agreeing to do it. After all, he was just someone I met at a party. We had never met before, and I have not met him since. Yet he was incredibly generous with his time, sitting down with me for three and a half hours at their Urbit developer house in San Salvador.
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I think this episode is a perfect bonus because it is quite technical and especially relevant to the Nostr community, the value-for-value community, and of course, Bitcoiners. It has essentially never been heard. I originally recorded it for a podcast I had just started at the time, but that project went nowhere because I launched this show a few weeks later. So this recording has been sitting untouched for a couple of years, just like the other episodes I will be releasing here.
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If you want to follow Jake and hear more of his unique perspectives, you can find him on Twitter at his intriguing handle 36_72541890. He once explained the meaning of that number to me, but I have completely forgotten it, and even ChatGPT cannot figure it out.
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Settle in for this one. You may really want to sit back and relax. I hope you enjoy it. I certainly did, and conversations like this are one of the reasons I get up in the morning.
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Enjoy.

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 25min
149 - Vít Jedlička: Liberland’s Path to Prosperity
Liberland, Micronation, Liberty Island, Voluntary Taxation, Croatia Dispute, Smart Contract Constitution, Justin Sun, International Recognition, Free Republic
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Timothy Allen speaks with Vít Jedlička.
Vít is the founder and president of the micronation Liberland.
This discussion spans the current development on Liberland, including building houses, pontoon structures, and tourist infrastructure on Liberty Island, as well as the ongoing territorial disputes with Croatia. Key themes include attempts at international recognition, the role of blockchain-based governance, the Liberland dollar, and the country’s constitution as a smart contract. Other topics explored are voluntary taxation, private property rights, flood-resistant construction, and the integration of e-residency and global financial systems.
The conversation highlights the broader struggle to create an alternative model of governance and economic freedom, balancing individual liberty and innovative legal frameworks in the face of external pressures and challenges.
Enjoy the conversation.
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SHOW SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.veritasvillages.com/freecities
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Veritas Villages are building off-grid, energy self-sufficient communities for freedom lovers in Latin America. Bitcoin is accepted at all villages, including for the purchase of property.
All the podcast links: https://linktr.ee/FreeCitiesPodcast
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
Free Cities Conference: https://freecitiesconference.com/
Free Cities Foundation Newsletter: https://free-cities.org/subscribe
Conference Guide to Prague: https://tinyurl.com/FreeCitiesPragueGuide
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00:30 – Introduction To Episode
0:05:24 – Start of conversation
0:09:06 – Building on Liberty Island
0:11:07 – Croatian Constitution and Liberland's Jurisdiction
0:21:05 – Liberland Diplomacy in El Salvador & Justin Sun
0:26:30 – Safety & Relationships with the Local Police
0:30:32 - Floating Homes & Pontoon Houses
0:36:05 – Why Should People Take You Seriously?
0:42:18 – Developing the Liberland Constitution
0:52:51 – Finding Free Places in the World - Paraguay Residency Program for Citizens
0:59:14 – Longevity and Spa Project in Serbia
1:01:17 – Sovereign Guarantees for Investments in Liberland
1:03:54 – The Liberland Dollar Ecosystem
1:08:52 – Building a Sovereign System Independent of Bitcoin
1:17:26 – Liberland Is Outgrowing Croatia
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LEGACY SOCIAL MEDIA:
Vít Jedlička: https://x.com/JedlickaVit
Liberland: https://x.com/Liberland_org
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
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OTHER LINKS:
Liberland: https://linktr.ee/llblockchain
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/
SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.veritasvillages.com/freecities
Become a resident or business owner in Próspera: https://prospera.co/r/freecities

Sep 19, 2025 • 2h 11min
148 - Patrick Henningsen: The Grand Conspiracy
Alternative Media, Propaganda, Geopolitics, Ukraine Conflict, NATO, Russia, Anglo-American Empire, Petrodollar, Israel, Middle East, Conspiracy, Migration, Transnational Corporations, Technological Authoritarianism
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Timothy Allen speaks with Patrick Henningsen.
Patrick is a writer, filmmaker, and global affairs analyst best known as the founder of the alternative media site 21st Century Wire and host of Sunday Wire and The Patrick Henningsen Show.
The discussion spans the Ukraine conflict, Western narratives, and geopolitical struggles between the Anglo-American empire and rising Eurasia, with emphasis on U.S. dominance, the role of Israel, and strategies of global control. Other key themes include migration as both a byproduct of wars and a tool of destabilization, the erosion of democracy and freedoms, and the risks of technology amplifying authoritarian power. The conversation underscores a broader struggle between centralized power and the pursuit of individual and collective autonomy in an increasingly controlled digital age.
Enjoy the conversation.
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SHOW SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.ecovillages.life/freecities
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Veritas Village Coronado is a phenomenal project in Panama, building off-grid, energy self-sufficient luxury homes for freedom lovers. Bitcoin is accepted at all villages, including for the purchase of property.
All the podcast links: https://linktr.ee/freeCitiesPodcast
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
Free Cities Conference: https://freecitiesconference.com/
Free Cities Foundation Newsletter: https://free-cities.org/subscribe
Conference Guide to Prague: https://tinyurl.com/FreeCitiesPragueGuide
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00:30 – Introduction To Episode
0:10:30 – Start of conversation
0:14:54 – The UK Column, COVID-19 & Consensus Reality
0:31:20 – The Saga of Macron’s Wife
0:36:00 – Alex Jones & The Political Power of Podcasters
0:42:58 – Discussion on the Ukraine Situation
0:55:46 – Candace Owens, Macron, and Donald Trump
1:01:39 – The Anglo-American Empire
1:03:10 – The 300-Year Great Game Playbook
1:15:05 – The Migration Conspiracy
1:18:40 – The Importance of Israel
1:24:40 – Pro-Israel and the State of America
1:34:30 – Old Order vs New Reality
1:47:00 – Failing Democracy & The Collectivist Plan
1:58:50 – Free Market, Interventionism & Political Risk
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LEGACY SOCIAL MEDIA:
Patrick Henningsen: https://x.com/21WIRE
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
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UK Column: https://www.ukcolumn.org/
21st Centure Wire: https://21stcenturywire.com/
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/
SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.ecovillages.life/freecities
Become a resident or business owner in Próspera: https://prospera.co/r/freecities

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Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 52min
147 - Jeff G: Privacy and the Architecture of Freedom
In this insightful discussion, Jeff G, a Nostr developer specializing in privacy tech, shares his expertise on secure communication through White Noise. He delves into the limitations of popular messaging platforms and the importance of metadata privacy. The conversation touches on the relevance of Bitcoin and eCash in enhancing personal security along with the potential of mesh networks. They also explore the balance between innovation in AI and the need for stringent privacy measures, painting a picture of a decentralized, freer internet.

Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 34min
146 - Efrat Fenigson: Stop Bitching, Start Solving
Censorship, Community, Psilocybin Microdosing, Spirituality, Israel, Propaganda , Bitcoin, Privacy, Encryption, CBDCs, Shadow banning, Parallel Systems.
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Timothy Allen speaks with Efrat Fenigson.
Efrat is an independent journalist, marketing expect and host of her own hugely successful podcast, ‘You’re the voice’. This is a wide-ranging conversation about navigating an increasingly chaotic world.
We explore censorship, shadow banning, and freedom online, and how community and personal branding can help push back. Efrat highlights Bitcoin and privacy as essential tools for reclaiming sovereignty in the digital age.
The discussion also dives into personal growth and resilience, touching on microdosing, psychedelics, spirituality, and life as a digital nomad. Efrat speaks candidly about Israel, reflecting on propaganda, resistance, and her own choice to leave the country and embrace a new way of living. She stresses the need for hope, creativity, and building parallel systems that allow individuals and communities to thrive beyond centralized control — blending the personal with the political, the digital with the spiritual, and offering a vision of freer futures.
Enjoy the conversation.
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SHOW SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.ecovillages.life/freecities
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Veritas Village Coronado is a phenomenal project in Panama, building off-grid, energy self-sufficient luxury homes for freedom lovers. Bitcoin is accepted at all villages, including for the purchase of property.
All the podcast links: https://linktr.ee/freeCitiesPodcast
Free Cities Telegram Community: https://t.me/+im6c6r4jQkUzMjU0
Free Cities Conference: https://freecitiesconference.com/
Free Cities Foundation Newsletter: https://free-cities.org/subscribe
Conference Guide to Prague: https://tinyurl.com/FreeCitiesPragueGuide
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DONATE Bitcoin to the Free Cities Podcast: bc1q5jun0nzxzqepch84rqk0jnv0rd8uvns28df7mg
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00:30 – Introduction To Episode
0:05:45 - Start of conversation
0:07:25 – Efrat's Decentralized Strategy against censorship
0:08:06 – Community and Personal Branding
0:13:46 – Bitcoin's Impact on Efrat's Focus
0:20:09 – Spiritual Awakening and Intellectual Ability
0:23:16 – Microdosing: Process and Effects
0:42:07 – Privacy as a Forbidden Concept
0:46:40 – The Ability to Spend Money
0:50:58 – Digital Encryption
1:06:20 – Stop Bitching About Everything
1:09:38 – Israelis’ Lack of Perspective
1:13:35 – Israelis Resisting War
1:16:17 – Exploring Nomading and Its Impact
1:29:10 – Hope for a Glorious Future
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Free Cities Foundation: npub1lsj8pmgedqqamt89c27tzjjnlf0wn7q7udjm7j2cl9xxz97eacns2mwpee
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LEGACY SOCIAL MEDIA:
Efrat Fenigson: https://x.com/efenigson
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
Free Cities Foundation: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound
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OTHER LINKS:
Efrat's Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/efenigson
Episode 105 - Efrat Fenigson: Unmasking Agenda 2030: https://fountain.fm/episode/Rf9Pr4vmvXvJarTPchzT
Episode 086 - Efrat Fenigson: Preparing for Central Bank Digital Currencies: https://fountain.fm/episode/NwTIf1N3MTD9fBleNogR
Free Cities Foundation: https://free-cities.org/
SPONSOR: Veritas Villages: https://www.ecovillages.life/freecities
Become a resident or business owner in Próspera: https://prospera.co/r/freecities

Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 42min
145 - Freddie New: The State is Failing
Personal Sovereignty, Surveillance, Bitcoin, Financial Freedom, Economic Collapse, UK Politics, Freedom Tech, Social Credit Scores, Deep State, Online Safety Bill, Data Privacy.
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Timothy Allen speaks with Freddie New.
Freddie, is a lawyer and Head of Policy at Bitcoin Policy UK. In this conversation we explore the battle for individual freedom in an age of surveillance, financial instability, and growing state power. We discuss the tools and principles that can safeguard personal sovereignty, from Bitcoin and privacy tech to the responsibility each of us carries in resisting economic debasement and government overreach.
Enjoy the conversation.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00:30 – Introduction To Episode
0:06:47 - Start of conversation
0:09:43 - The UK as an Example of Bad Governance
0:12:50 - Politicians' Incentive to Create More Laws
0:15:09 - Banning VPNs and Human Rights
0:15:41 - The Online Safety Bill: Porn, Kids, and Data Collection
0:18:17 - ID to Surf the Internet: A Looming Threat
0:21:37 - Compliance and the Enforceability of Ridiculous Rules
0:23:15 - The Growing Bureaucracy and the Rehash of Everything
0:28:37 - Algorithmic Enforcement and the Good Citizen Score
0:39:11 - Taxing Wealthy People and Ending Up with Less Revenue
0:47:54 - Microsoft and the Life Cycle of Organizations
0:49:53 - Independence on an Individual Basis
0:57:50 - Personal Freedom and the Social Credit Score
1:02:21 - Government's Monopoly of Money
1:19:21 - Government Regulation and Global Power
1:36:33 - Some Solutions and First Steps Toward Freedom Tech
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LEGACY SOCIAL MEDIA:
Freddie New: https://x.com/freddienew
Timothy Allen: https://twitter.com/MrTimothyAllen
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