The Progressive Bitcoiner

"We need to be using less energy, which is coming from these forms, which is contributing to carbon emissions, but a whole lot more of forms which are flexible, which are stranded, which are carbon neutral or better even greenhouse negative."My guest today is Daniel Batten. Daniel is an entrepreneur, author, cleantech investor and co-founder of CH4 capital, a climate tech fund whose mission is to accelerate humanity's response to removing methane from our atmosphere, with methane being one of the worst greenhouse gas emitters for how it traps heat in our atmosphere. In this episode we discuss effective communication techniques for progressives seeking to educate peers about Bitcoin's climate benefits. Daniel advocates for bold, data-driven claims backed by scientific consensus to convey Bitcoin's potential to environmentalists and ESG investors. We discuss bitcoin as a source of hope for progressives that can reignite passion from the progressive and environmentalist movements, and how to have open, thoughtful discussions with folks that still have yet to understand bitcoin's potential and benefits. We discuss Bitcoin's evolving environmental narrative, quantifying and using data to avoid vague speech that sounds like greenwashing, increasing mainstream media coverage of bitcoin in a positive light, and the work still needed to be done to show why Bitcoin is the greatest ESG asset and tool of our time. A couple of referenced articles: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/bitcoin-mining-solar-wind-renewable-energy-b2454666.html https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c05445 Follow Daniel:https://twitter.com/DSBatten https://batcoinz.com/ Daniel's book, "How to change the world with one pitch: A blueprint for winning at life one conversation at a time," with the updated 2nd edition just released! https://a.co/d/7y6Iuuh Trey Walsh: https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSORS:BitBox: My favorite bitcoin hardware wallet for keeping your bitcoin safe in cold storage. Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=byyhN2mCGXlu. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. 00:00:00 Start00:00:27 Introduction00:01:13 Bitcoin Narrative Shift00:02:40 Daniel Batten00:04:04 Communication Strategy00:07:15 Theater Improv Principles00:09:30 Positivity Over Negativity00:11:10 Quantification Importance00:15:00 Mainstream Media Narrative Shift00:21:12 Communicating Mindsets00:26:00 Communication Tactics00:33:15 Perspective Shift Example00:35:40 Listening and Understanding00:42:00 Agreement Building00:47:51 Methane Mitigation Example00:56:08 Solar Transition Timeline Comparison01:00:17 Intention SettingSupport The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner The Team:Producer/Editor: @DamienSomersetBranding/Art: @DanielWebsite: @EvanPrim This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

"Regardless of what is happening in the wider world, what is it that you can build right where you are today that others can inherit from you that leaves the world better?" My guest today is Natalie Smolenski. Natalie is a political and economic anthropologist, Founder and Executive Director of the Texas Bitcoin Foundation and Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this episode we discuss the philosophy, theory, and political implications of Bitcoin and beyond. We discuss the flaws in left vs right political framing, scientific political theory, global affairs, charismatic leaders, freedom vs surveillance, the Israel-Palestine conflict, finding hope and purpose, and more. Natalie provides unique insights on political vibes vs political science, the role of the state, economic policy, and how Bitcoin offers an opportunity to rethink money and power. Natalie is one of the most intelligent thinkers and authors on social and political anthropology, and my hope is that this episode can provide everyone, especially progressives, some food for thought in terms of the state, typical political polarization, and what our world could look like if we were to move beyond our current social and political hinderances. Natalie invites us to ask, what could a science of the political look like v. just political vibes? What could an anthropological theory of money look like? Where can hope be found as a society and people in the face of dystopian challenges? Please support Natalie's work if you can by donating to the Texas Bitcoin Foundation, and following along at the handles below: Texas Bitcoin Foundation: https://twitter.com/txbitcoinfound Natalie Smolenski: https://twitter.com/NSmolenski Trey Walsh: https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSORS: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=byyhN2mCGXlu. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. SHOUTOUT: Tim Niemeyer is an Educator @zoomout21, author @HistEchoBTC, and co-host of @BTCLincolnLand. Tim is our first "shoutout" sponsor, and we are promoting his book "History Echo's Bitcoin," which I encourage everyone to get. https://sites.google.com/view/historyechoesbitcoin/home To learn more about how you can receive a shoutout ad, head to our geyser fund to learn more and to support to The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner 00:00:00 Start 00:04:10 Interview Begins 00:09:00 Disciplinary Approach 00:15:30 Left vs Right Politics 00:21:50 Social Media & Politics 00:27:00 State Power & Money 00:33:00 Small Government 00:39:30 Cultural Empathy 00:45:00 Left Theory of Money 00:52:00 Deficits & Inflation 00:59:30 Local Political Action 01:06:30 Surveillance State 01:12:00 Academia & Indoctrination 01:19:00 Israel-Palestine Conflict 01:25:00 Hope & Purpose The Team: Producer/Editor: @DamienSomersetBranding/Art: @DanielWebsite: @EvanPrim This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

"Bitcoin is the most powerful tool to protect human rights and financial freedom all over the world." My guests today are Laura and Rikki, aka the Bitcoin Explorers. In addition to their work through the Bitcoin Explorers, where they travel the world reporting on Bitcoin adoption, Laura is a graphic designer and social media manager and Rikki is an activist and host of the Bitcoin Italia podcast. In this episode we discuss their travels promoting Bitcoin adoption and peer-to-peer use cases around the world. They talk about using Bitcoin for human rights activism, the importance of the Lightning Network, realities of hyperinflation, embracing Bitcoin cultural diversity, empowering women, intentional community building efforts worldwide, and more. Laura and Rikki share firsthand stories of Bitcoin's resilience and sparking hope even where governments oppose it. The Bitcoin Explorers: https://twitter.com/btcexplorers Laura: https://twitter.com/Laurastacksats Rikki: https://twitter.com/Rikki6ixx Trey: https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSORS: BitBox: My favorite bitcoin hardware wallet for keeping my bitcoin safe in cold storage. Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. Support The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner The Team: Producer/Editor: @DamienSomersetBranding/Art: @DanielWebsite: @EvanPrim This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

"Gen Z...recognize the problems, but it just comes down to how they can be equipped." - Arsh My guests today are Ella Hough and Arsh Molu. Ella is a junior at Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences, pursuing degrees in Cognitive Science, Information Science and Business, studying the dynamics of Bitcoin’s diffusion through society, and Project Lead for Generation Bitcoin, a community of high school and college students inspring the younger generation to learn about bitcoin. Arsh works for the Human Rights Foundation, focusing on their financial freedom work, and is the co-founder of Generation Bitcoin. In this episode we focus on empowering the younger generation through Bitcoin, and how critical this is considering the unpredictable future this generation faces. We discuss common misconceptions, overcoming resistance, Bitcoin as a tool for financial freedom and human rights, aligning incentives, finding purpose, critical thinking, short time preferences in culture, and more. Ella and Arsh are both incredibly bright and great representatives for the hope and power bitcoin can bring to future generations looking to make a positive impact in our world. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjqFF2E3eD4 Ella Hough: https://twitter.com/21MMforthe21st Arsh Molu: https://twitter.com/arshmolu Trey Walsh: https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSORS: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. 00:00:00 Start 00:02:06 Introducing Ella 00:04:14 Introducing Arsh 00:06:11 Arsh Joins Human Rights Foundation 00:09:16 Generation Bitcoin Mission 00:15:39 Bitcoin Misconceptions 00:24:34 Real Issues to Address in Bitcoin 00:32:33 Psychological Barriers to Adoption 00:44:39 Overcoming Resistance 00:56:18 Self-Interest and Bitcoin Incentives 01:02:23 Purpose Through Bitcoin 01:10:28 Conclusion Support The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner The Team: Producer/Editor: @DamienSomerset Branding/Art: @Daniel Website: @EvanPrim Head to our website to find where to subscribe and our social channels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

"If you want to see a world where the US is a leader on Bitcoin...you need to be engaged in the process." - Dennis Porter My guests today are Dennis Porter and Jason Brett. Dennis is the CEO & Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund and the President & Founder of Satoshi Action Educate, non-profits focused on building policy and education for lawmakers and regulators on Bitcoin & Proof-of-Work mining. Jason is a former FDIC Capital Markets Regulator during the 2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis, a policy advisor at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, and Founder & Chairman of the Board at Value Technology which encompasses the use of blockchain to form decentralized, secure data exchanges. In this episode we discuss bitcoin's regulatory and political landscape, including the hotly debated FinCen proposed new regulation to enhance transparency in convertible virtual currency mixing and combat terrorist financing. While this proposed rule in many ways in overreaching and emotionally tuned, there is much to be hopeful for in terms of the regulatory landscape in the United States toward bitcoin, our legal system, the potential and anticipated Bitcoin spot ETF's, and some bipartisan efforts to promote bitcoin. That said, there is still a lot of disappointment in anti-Bitcoin rhetoric and what many politicians, especially progressives and democrats, seem to be missing about bitcoin. We discussed how to engage in the political process regarding bitcoin and what progress folks like Dennis and Jason have been making on that front and so much more. We are incredibly lucky to have Dennis and Jason on team bitcoin, engaging in this mainstream, political world that is critical to positioning the U.S. as a leader in bitcoin and having U.S. citizens reap the full benefit of what a pro-bitcoin US regulatory and political landscape could look like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjMVuyCjEhs Jason Brett: https://twitter.com/RegulatoryJason Dennis Porter: https://twitter.com/Dennis_Porter_ Trey Walsh: https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSORS: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. 00:00:00 Start 00:06:19 Introductions 00:26:21 Bitcoin Regulation 00:39:47 Environmental Benefits 00:58:55 Political Engagement 01:11:37 Bitcoin ETF Speculation 01:16:55 Closing Remarks 01:18:43 Contact Info Support The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner The Team: Producer/Editor: @DamienSomerset Branding/Art: @Daniel Website: @EvanPrim This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

"If you really care about fixing problems, you really have to take a look at these solutions like Bitcoin." My guests today are Lisa Hough and Dom Bei. Lisa is a former natural gas trader and currently serves as the VP of Strategic Relationships at Custodia Bank. Dom is a proud fire fighter, former President of the Santa Monica Fire Fighters, and Founder of Proof of Workforce, a non-profit helping workers, unions, and businesses with education-based Bitcoin adoption. Lisa also serves on the board of directors at Proof of Workforce. In this episode we explore Bitcoin's potential as a tool for better savings for workers, as well as examining renewable mining incentives, pension solvency, income inequality, government surveillance, financial privacy, and uniting political divides. We also get into Bitcoin's decentralized nature protecting human rights and economic justice globally, contrasted with proposed anti-privacy regulations. Lisa and Dom made this a fun, personal, and relatable discussion and I'm incredibly grateful for their work in the bitcoin space, and how they are both reaching mainstream audiences about the benefits of Bitcoin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6ST-SsGdFI Lisa Hough: https://twitter.com/lisa_hough_ Dom Bei: https://twitter.com/Beiwatch1 Trey Walsh: https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSORS: BitBox: My favorite bitcoin hardware wallet. Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:06 Intros 00:02:25 Bitcoin Solutions 00:10:20 Bitcoin for Pensions 00:23:10 Bitcoin & Progressives 00:31:15 Energy Usage Debate 00:37:13 Financial Privacy 00:44:18 Political Divides 00:49:51 Broken Money 00:58:59 FinCEN Regulations 01:13:31 Surveillance Dangers 01:20:52 Conclusion Support The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner The Team: Producer/Editor: @DamienSomerset Branding/Art: @Daniel Website: @EvanPrim This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

"The history of social change shows us that it's not fear that leads to better situations. It's Hope." - Rabble My guests today are Ben Arc and Rabble. Ben is a FOSS (free and open source software) hobbyist and activist, founder of LNbits, bitcoin/lightning software and hardware builder, and creator of one of the first twitter clones utilizing the nostr protocol. Evan “Rabble” Henshaw-Plath is a social media pioneer, Jack Dorsey's former boss at Odeo (where they worked together on code that would become what we now know as twitter/x), and and creator of Nos social, a nostr client. In this episode we discuss all things social media and how Bitcoin-inspired tech like Nostr aims to reinvent social media as an open ecosystem beyond the control of big tech gatekeepers. Beyond social media and bitcoin, we discuss culture, how we interact with one another in this rapidly evolving and information intensive world, and hope we have for social change. It's such a pleasure to sit with two technology/social media pioneers like Ben and Rabble and hear their reflections on the world and a possible path forward. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsu_VInPazY Ben Arc twitter: https://twitter.com/arcbtc nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1c878wu04lfqcl5avfy3p5x83ndpvedaxv0dg7pxthakq3jqdyzcs2n8avm Rabble: twitter: https://twitter.com/rabble nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1wmr34t36fy03m8hvgl96zl3znndyzyaqhwmwdtshwmtkg03fetaqhjg240 Trey: https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a hosted bitcoin mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:06 Introducing Guests 00:06:02 Bitcoin and Social Media 00:17:16 Building on Nostr 00:25:21 Freedom of Association 00:31:15 Economics and Social Change 00:38:52 Hopes for the Social Web 00:45:30 Sponsor Ad 00:46:05 Early Adoption Challenges 00:55:01 The Shock Doctrine 01:10:00 Building Connections 01:18:10 Conspiracy Theories 01:27:02 Catastrophe and Control 01:35:10 Slow Change Over Sudden Revolution 01:41:00 Where to Find the Guests 01:45:36 Conclusion SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 The Team: Producer/Editor: @DamienSomerset Branding/Art: @Daniel Website: @EvanPrim Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

"Bitcoin has tremendous promise to penetrate some of the inertia and perpetual suffering we see in the world." My guest today is Alex Gladstein. Alex is Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit which promotes and protect democracy & human rights around the world, with a focus on authoritarian regimes. He is the author of "Check Your Financial Privelege" and his latest book "Hidden Repression: How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Development." In this episode we discusses how Bitcoin can serve as a tool for freedom and empowerment around the world. Alex talks about Bitcoin's ability to help activists and democratic movements resist authoritarian abuses, evade censorship, bypass the global inequities of the existing financial system, protect individual liberties, and shift power away from centralized governments back towards ordinary people and communities. We also get into some current global affairs, and the exciting moment in history we are in concerning bitcoin and censorship resistant technologies' future. Alex was instrumental to me early on in my bitcoin journey, helping me understand Bitcoin's human rights angle through his interviews and writings, so it was an honor to have him on the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz0R0v3dTQU Alex Gladstein twitter: https://twitter.com/gladstein nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1trr5r2nrpsk6xkjk5a7p6pfcryyt6yzsflwjmz6r7uj7lfkjxxtq78hdpu Trey Walsh https://nostree.me/[email protected] BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. 00:00:00 Start 00:05:23 Bitcoin's Potential for Human Rights 00:09:58 How Bitcoin Circumvents Financial Censorship 00:16:07 Spreading Bitcoin Education Globally 00:21:15 Bitcoin Adoption Rising Internationally 00:31:19 Bitcoin Benefits Rival Powers, Not Just One Group 00:39:47 Bitcoin for Peaceful Palestinian Resistance 00:45:50 Why Bitcoin Aligns With Progressive Values 00:54:55 Challenges Building Decentralized Social Media 01:03:15 Bitcoin's Revolutionary Promise for the Global Financial System 01:09:59 Conclusion SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Support The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner The Team: Producer/Editor: @DamienSomerset Branding/Art: @Daniel Website: @EvanPrim This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

"I think the Left probably has a bigger disconnect on money than we see elsewhere." My guest today is Lyn Alden. Lyn is a macroeconomist, author, and founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy. Far from a niche libertarian curiosity, Lyn compellingly frames bitcoin as aligning with progressive values of financial inclusion, human rights, environmental sustainability and transparency. By tracing the evolution of monetary systems, she builds a thoughtful bipartisan case for why progressives should reconsider biases against this new form of "hard money." In this conversation we discuss her new book Broken Money, which I think is one of the best books for low and working class people that exposes our current broken money and global financial system which benefits wealthy elite at the expense of every day people. We analyze global financial systems, the need for financial inclusion, Bitcoin's opt-out properties, and how Bitcoin transcends traditional partisan divisions. Lyn makes a compelling yet nonpartisan case for why those on the left concerned with human rights, the environment, and social equity should take a fresh look at Bitcoin's possibilities. My hope is that this conversation will help folks from the left gain a better understanding of money, our global financial system, and yearn to learn more by reading Lyn's book and other resources about how we can actually help people the way our values and social programs desire to. We can't being to fix the world until we fix the money. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFhIZCyz09I Lyn Alden: twitter: https://twitter.com/LynAldenContact nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1a2cww4kn9wqte4ry70vyfwqyqvpswksna27rtxd8vty6c74era8sdcw83a Trey Walsh: https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:02:01 Introducing Lynn Alden 00:04:29 The Progressive Disconnect on Money 00:08:20 How Bitcoin Could Appeal to Progressives 00:14:15 Educating Politicians on Economics 00:19:18 Currency Debasement and War 00:24:40 The True Costs of Inflation 00:29:05 Escaping the Debt Spiral 00:35:00 Regulating Bitcoin in the U.S. 00:40:14 Bipartisan Bitcoin Support 00:44:46 The Trojan Horse Effect of ETFs 00:51:31 Updating Securities Laws 00:57:18 The Crypto Scam Environment 01:03:21 Bitcoin's Human Rights Appeal 01:08:55 Technological Solutions Beyond Politics 01:14:09 Macro Themes: Energy and Debt 01:14:42 Where to Find Lynn Alden 01:14:53 Conclusion SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner The Team: Producer/Editor: @DamienSomerset Branding/Art: @Daniel Website: @EvanPrim This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Bradley Rettler. Bradley is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wyoming and a member of the research collective Resistance Money alongside Andrew Bailey and Craig Warmke. In this episode we discuss how Bitcoin connects to progressive values like privacy, freedom, economic justice and inclusion. We also discuss Bitcoin's potential for marginalized groups, protesting authoritarian regimes, campaign finance reform, reproductive rights, philosophy, critical thinking, renewable energy, and Bitcoin's independence from government control. Bradley is one of my favorite people to talk to about Bitcoin and how it can intersect with the real world and these things we as progressives really care about, and I couldn't be more excited for "Resistance Money" the book to be published in the coming months, which we will keep you all posted on. https://www.resistance.money/ https://www.resistance.money/book/ Bradley Rettler twitter: https://twitter.com/rettlerb Trey Walsh https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:44 Intro to Bradley 00:01:14 Bitcoin basics 00:02:04 Progressive values 00:03:58 Bitcoin book intro 00:07:12 Bitcoin & progressives 00:09:57 Bitcoin & money printing 00:12:12 Bitcoin policy 00:14:42 Progressive politicians 00:17:50 Congressional reform 00:20:00 One issue voters 00:23:05 Effective messaging 00:25:25 Critical thinking 00:28:15 Book timeline SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Subscriber Content via Supercast: https://progressivebitcoiner.supercast.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, (a part of Block), which focuses on building open source, decentralized technologies. In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike discusses Bitcoin's relationship to politics, culture, and decentralization. He argues against simplistic views of Bitcoin as an all-encompassing solution and for nuance over maximalism. We discuss Bitcoin as a tool, the risks of centralization, using Bitcoin to advance liberal democracy and human freedom, romantics v skeptics, and more. I really enjoy Mike's perspectives, passion for optimism and philosophy, and commitment to decentralized tech. Are we as divided as we think? Mike doesn't seem to think so, and feels we are more united and bipartisan in many ways than people, especially on social media, will have us think. https://www.tbd.website/ Mike Brock twitter: https://twitter.com/brockm Trey Walsh https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. 00:00:00 Start 00:02:58 Mike Brock's Background 00:08:20 Bitcoin is Political But Not Partisan 00:13:44 Bitcoin Culture Lacks Diversity 00:24:00 Bitcoin as an Instrument 00:32:39 Bitcoin Adoption Will Be Gradual 00:44:54 Politics Are Calming Down 00:50:48 Leaving Twitter and Echo Chambers 01:00:10 The Risks of Centralization 01:08:12 Decentralizing Social Media 01:13:40 Promoting Open Debate in Bitcoin 01:23:29 Romantics vs. Cynics 01:27:30 Focusing On What Really Matters 01:38:04 Social Media Less Important Than We Think 01:44:10 On Political Polarization 01:49:43 Improving Bitcoin Culture SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Google: https://zurl.co/Wci3 Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Subscriber Content via Supercast: https://progressivebitcoiner.supercast.com/ Join The Progressive Bitcoiner Community: https://t.me/progressivebitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Ian Gaines. Ian is the Government Relations Assistant Director for The Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) in Washington D.C. COSSA is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to promote and advance the social and behavioral sciences in federal policymaking. Ian has worked with Black Bitcoin Billionaires, Bitcoin Policy Institute, and is co-authoring a book, writing a chapter focusing on economic empowerment. Needless to say, he has played a huge part in a lot of behind the scenes policy work regarding bitcoin in the U.S. In this conversation Ian shares his personal bitcoin journey, provides historical context around financial alternatives needed for marginalized communities in the US, discusses assumptions some progressives have about bitcoin, emphasizes the importance of free speech principles, and touches on upcoming crypto policy/legislation and needed research on bitcoin's real-world societal impact. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuwzqHXpeuU COSSA: https://cossa.org/ Black Bitcoin Billionaires: https://www.blackbitcoinbillionaire.com/ Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Ian Gaines Twitter: https://twitter.com/NatureofG Trey Walsh https://nostree.me/[email protected] SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 00:01 Intro 00:02 Ian's bitcoin journey 00:07 Historical context 00:12 Financial alternatives 00:19 Real world impact 00:24 Sponsor break 00:25 Unbanked in the US 00:31 Assumptions about bitcoin 00:38 Free speech principles 00:46 Having honest conversations 00:50 Slippery slope of censorship 00:56 Values from the left 01:00:00 Cultural shift 01:07:00 Bitcoin and national security 01:13:00 Research on bitcoin's impact 01:19:00 Do you think there's a problem? 01:25:00 Making bitcoin accessible 01:27:00 Where is policy moving? 01:31:00 Outro SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8 RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2 Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Google: https://zurl.co/Wci3 Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Subscriber Content via Supercast: https://progressivebitcoiner.supercast.com/ Join The Progressive Bitcoiner Community: https://t.me/progressivebitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today I am joined by Gerson Martinez, Chief Strategy Officer at Volcano Energy. Gerson, who’s family immigrated from El Salvador to the United States, shares how Bitcoin is transforming safety, remittances, education, and financial sovereignty in El Salvador. We discuss the history of El Salvdaor and misconceptions about El Salvador perpetuated in Western media and advocate for amplifying local Salvadorian voices. Gerson also talks Bitcoin mining, nonprofit work, Bitcoin Beach, and why time with family is one of the most cherished things in life. See the links below for great Salvadorian led initiatives to follow and support: Volcano Energy: https://twitter.com/Volcano_Energy My First Bitcoin: Free, impartial bitcoin education in El Salvador: twitter: https://twitter.com/MyFirstBitcoin_ Website: https://miprimerbitcoin.io/en/my-first-bitcoin/ The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador: https://twitter.com/bitcoinofficesv Bitcoin Beach: A circular bitcoin economy based in El Zonte, El Salvador: twitter: https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeach Website: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/ Gerson Martinez Twitter: https://twitter.com/gersonmartinez Trey Walsh Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub164q45vfa8prpl7f63stsl9qm9n22v6julkasjdqxjc8kevchsj0sp42rl3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 03:18 Gerson's background & nonprofit work 13:16 Bitcoin Beach 18:14 Change in life pace at BTC Beach 20:00 Kids response to BTC beach 21:57 Safety in El Salvador 27:20 Political history of El Salvador 33:02 What actual safety feels like 34:30 USA exported gangs to El Salvador 40:47 Is Bukele bad for El Salvador? 45:54 Media outlets shaping opinions about El Salvador 55:31 Trey's mission work & experience 59:45 Bitcoin adoption & education 01:09:47 Bitcoin mining 01:15:32 Time preference SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8 Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2 Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Join the Progressive Bitcoiner Telegram Group: https://t.me/progressivebitcoiner Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Subscriber Content via Supercast: https://progressivebitcoiner.supercast.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today I am joined by Anita Posch. Anita is a renowned Bitcoin educator, author, and founder of Bitcoin for Fairness, a non-profit initiative raising awareness and understanding of Bitcoin for people in emerging countries and for disadvantaged communities. Anita also has a new online platform we discuss, “Crack the Orange,” A scholarship program for aspiring educators and builders in the Global South to foster knowledge and boost Bitcoin adoption. In addition to all these things she’s been busy working on, we discuss the importance of bitcoin for marginalized communities and how bitcoin enables freedom for all through permissionless and borderless access. We discuss stories of people using bitcoin to escape authoritarian regimes, gain financial freedom, and overcome obstacles from the legacy financial system and how bitcoin has the potential to unite people across borders, genders, and ideologies if the community focuses on bitcoin's humanitarian benefits over politics. https://anitaposch.com/ https://bffbtc.org/ https://my.cracktheorange.com/ Anita Posch nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1tjkc9jycaenqzdc3j3wkslmaj4ylv3dqzxzx0khz7h38f3vc6mls4ys9w3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnitaPosch Trey Walsh Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub164q45vfa8prpl7f63stsl9qm9n22v6julkasjdqxjc8kevchsj0sp42rl3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:05:20 Bitcoin Adoption 00:10:00 Financial Freedom 00:15:30 Women in Bitcoin 00:20:15 Surviving Dictatorships 00:25:00 Privacy Matters 00:30:45 Promoting Freedom 00:35:00 Bitcoin Inclusivity 00:40:15 Content Creation 00:45:00 Building Community 00:50:00 De-Politicizing Bitcoin 00:55:00 Mainstream Adoption 01:00:00 Napster Discussion 01:05:00 Monetizing Content 01:10:00 Bitcoin's Impact 01:15:00 Bitcoin For All 01:20:00 The Bitcoin Dream 01:25:00 Conclusion SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8 Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2 Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 SUPPORT Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Subscriber Content via Supercast: https://progressivebitcoiner.supercast.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today we are joined by Ayelen Osorio. Ayelen is a human rights/financial freedom advocate and shares stories, interviews, and writings on this through her newsletter “Notes from the Margin.” Ayelen brings fresh and much needed perspective and stories to the bitcoin and financial freedom space, focusing on marginalized communities and freedom. In her own words, “I believe that within marginalized communities exists an enormous untapped potential – that when unleashed through economic and financial empowerment will uplift the world in ways we can’t imagine.” I have no doubt you’ll continue to hear more from Ayelen through her own work, interviews on other podcasts, and conferences around the world. Subscribe to “Notes from the Margin” here: https://notesfromthemargin.substack.com/ Ayelen Osorio nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1rscuek38p87xeawmpg9ssump8cjkgmz2j3rhnha4artvh0xjacwq9upeqk Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayelen_Osorio Trey Walsh Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub164q45vfa8prpl7f63stsl9qm9n22v6julkasjdqxjc8kevchsj0sp42rl3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:05:20 Bitcoin Adoption 00:10:00 Financial Freedom 00:15:30 Women in Bitcoin 00:20:15 Surviving Dictatorships 00:25:00 Privacy Matters 00:30:45 Promoting Freedom 00:35:00 Bitcoin Inclusivity 00:40:15 Content Creation 00:45:00 Building Community 00:50:00 De-Politicizing Bitcoin 00:55:00 Mainstream Adoption 01:00:00 Napster Discussion 01:05:00 Monetizing Content 01:10:00 Bitcoin's Impact 01:15:00 Bitcoin For All 01:20:00 The Bitcoin Dream 01:25:00 Conclusion SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8 Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2 Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Support The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today we are joined by Justin Rhedrick, aka Bitcoin Vegan. Justin is an author, has been involved with education projects with Black Bitcoin Billionaires, and is the co-founder and Executive Director of Bitcoin Transformation Community, a nonprofit focused on education, advocacy and workforce development, with a particular focus on going into US correctional facilities to identify and educate people incarcerated to develop the skills necessary to work within the bitcoin ecosystem upon release. Justin himself, as you’ll hear from in this podcast and others, was formerly incarcerated and knows first hand the challenges these folks face in re-entry, employment, and life. Justin’s heart and passion for bringing practical bitcoin education and tools to everyday people in the United States is undeniable, and we’ll do everything we can to support this project. If you’re a bitcoin business looking to hire, especially in mining, get in touch with Justin for access to an incredible talent pipeline. Bitcoin Transformation Community: https://bitcointransformationcommunity.org/who-we-are/ Bitcoin Transformation Community on twitter: https://twitter.com/BTCTC1sat Donate bitcoin/sats to BTCTC via: https://geyser.fund/project/frombarstobitcoinprisonreentrytour Justin’s book "From Bars to Bitcoin": https://www.amazon.com/Bars-Bitcoin-Justin-Rhedrick/dp/1737826607 Justin Rhedrick: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bitcoin_Vegan Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1vqruagpa7jh89d5yzs2uxj9zdjf9j72edakqdt7sm83xm0qm8h5qplnh6h Trey Walsh: Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub164q45vfa8prpl7f63stsl9qm9n22v6julkasjdqxjc8kevchsj0sp42rl3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 02:19 Justin's background 05:34 From Bars to Bitcoin Documentary 09:35 Bitcoin Academy Marcy Projects 16:16 Income inequality 20:50 Growing up in Charlotte, NC 23:17 Friend gets killed 26:36 Finding Bitcoin 30:23 Vegan 40:20 Ishai Jackson & BBB 43:57 Scams & SBF 51:18 Mass adoption 58:12 Educating & jobs for prison population SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8 Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2 Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW & SUPPORT Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today we are joined by Farida Nabourema, citizen of Togo and human rights and pro-democracy activist. We discuss the history of Togo, authoritarian regimes, the CFA Franc colonial currency used in Togo and other African states, the human rights movement, bitcoin, activism, women’s rights, and more. Farida has been one of my favorite guests, because through her advocacy, work, and brilliance in speaking and writing, she is showing the world the importance of resistance and pro-democracy movements, and the importance of technology like bitcoin as an alternative to the present currency that is used to fund citizens’ repression. Learn more about Farida and her work at https://nabourema.com/ Learn more about and support the Africa Bitcoin Conference: https://www.afrobitcoin.org/ Farida Nabourema: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Farida_N Trey Walsh Nostr: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:06:20 Frida's Background 00:09:10 Colonial Pact in Togo 00:12:28 Military Regime History 00:15:30 Political Repression 00:18:30 Resource Exploitation 00:21:22 Restrictions from Colonial Pacts 00:24:41 Struggle for Justice 00:27:24 Bitcoin as a Lifeline 00:29:37 Education on Bitcoin 00:32:53 Evangelizing Bitcoin 00:35:47 Bitcoin Use in Togo 00:40:29 Bitcoin Energy Use 00:43:54 Unbanked Populations 00:47:05 Politicians and Bitcoin 00:51:30 Renewable Energy 00:56:14 Bitcoin for Farmers 01:00:08 Who Needs Bitcoin? 01:03:19 Bitcoin for Activists 01:07:51 Stable Economies and Bitcoin 01:10:06 Necessity Drives Adoption 01:12:50 Diverse Bitcoin Communities 01:15:59 Bitcoin for Women SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8 Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2 Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW & SUPPORT Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today we are joined by Taimur Ahmad, who focuses on Energy, Macro/Finance and Geopolitics and is a recent graduate of Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. We discuss progressive ideas in bitcoin, bitcoin as ultimate financial inclusion, community and movement building and what bitcoin does–and doesn’t–fix. Taimur is very thoughtful in his approach to these very nuanced topics and takes care to look at all angles. Be sure to check out Taimur’s writings at his substack, Fictitious Capital: https://fictitiouscapital.substack.com/ Taimur Ahmad: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtaa324 Trey Walsh Nostr: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:01:34 Tamur's Background 00:03:23 Bitcoin Discovery 00:05:18 Economics & Energy 00:10:12 Bitcoin Skepticism 00:15:31 Bitcoin Use Cases 00:19:49 Adoption Concerns 00:23:37 Status Quo Systems 00:28:57 Bitcoin Solutions? 00:31:00 Political Capture 00:34:20 Complex Conversations 00:39:43 Motivating Change 00:44:00 Local Use Cases 00:49:02 Wasted Focus? 00:53:50 Climate Activism 00:57:31 Market Solutions? 01:03:44 Reform The State 01:08:17 More Questions 01:13:01 Community Building 01:19:49 Proof of Work 01:19:51 Embracing Change 01:28:57 A Technology of Hope SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8 Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2 Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW & SUPPORT Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today we are joined by former Governor of New York, David Paterson. Governor Paterson is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who was the 55th governor of New York, succeeding Eliot Spitzer and serving out nearly three years of Spitzer’s term from March 2008 to the end of 2010 following Spitzer’s resignation. Governor Paterson has made history as the first legally blind governor in the nation, and the first African American Governor of New York. I was most interested in having Governor Paterson on the show to discuss his time as governor of New York during the Great recession. He did not disappoint…His candor, storytelling, humor, and openness to technologies like Bitcoin made this one of my favorite conversations. It was also refreshing to hear from a Democratic politician who is open to bitcoin and the ideas it represents as a tool to utilize in the face of a system that, “clearly isn’t working” in his words. Governor David Paterson Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYGovPaterson55 Website: www.davidpaterson.com Purchase a copy of Governor Paterson’s Book “Black Blind & In Charge” https://a.co/d/9ez3WNF Trey Walsh Nostr: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPBPod SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:06 Introduction 00:02:04 Bitcoin Basics 00:05:18 Paterson's Background 00:10:12 The Great Recession 00:15:31 New York's Budget Crisis 00:19:27 AIG Bailout 00:23:37 Bitcoin Origins 00:25:33 Education and Progress 00:30:05 Wealth Inequality 00:34:15 Partisan Politics 00:39:10 Crime in New York 00:44:08 Federal vs State Elections 00:49:21 Kennedy Jr. Campaign 00:53:42 Dark Times in U.S. 00:57:31 Bitcoin Solutions 01:13:25 Getting the Word Out 01:19:51 Embracing Change 01:28:57 A Technology of Hope SUBSCRIBE Website: https://zurl.co/z6c8 Libsyn: https://zurl.co/Bkw2 Apple Podcasts: https://zurl.co/WPZg Spotify: https://zurl.co/Y41f Amazon: https://zurl.co/io24 Fountain: https://zurl.co/c7bl RSS: https://zurl.co/wHWC Youtube: https://zurl.co/VT9p FOLLOW & SUPPORT Nostr: https://zurl.co/q7qB Bluesky: https://zurl.co/0w35 Twitter: https://zurl.co/k1ay Instagram: https://zurl.co/rYZW Threads: https://zurl.co/KcMx Facebook: https://zurl.co/Zekf LinkedIn: https://zurl.co/SGY2 Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Patreon: https://patreon.com/ProgressiveBitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today we are joined by Jason Maier, High School Math teacher and author of "A Progressive's Case for Bitcoin". We get into his book, imagining a different system and way of thinking about things, speaking to progressives about bitcoin and his journey as a life-long learner and educator, and more. I think Jason has written one of the best introductory books on Bitcoin that can engage anyone, but especially those from the political left. He does incredible work educating people about bitcoin and how it is not antithetical to progressive values, but rather folks may find bitcoin aligns very well with many of their progressive values. Be sure to get a copy of Jason's book (referral link below) if you haven't already! Jason Maier https://www.bitcoinprogressive.com/ nostr: npub1dc84762hpnp0y4jcvjcgwt8l7sepng93j3hg63hfm80ph6kt82eqktjwqd twitter: https://twitter.com/cjasonmaier Trey Walsh Nostr: npub164q45vfa8prpl7f63stsl9qm9n22v6julkasjdqxjc8kevchsj0sp42rl3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?re... Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:01:31 Intro 00:02:32 Jason background 00:04:21 Teaching complex ideas 00:09:00 Bitcoin is the first step 00:12:43 Bitcoin exposes systemic flaws 00:17:23 Imagining a different system 00:24:33 Bitcoin changes incentives 00:30:07 Progressives are NOT corporate Democrats 00:35:22 What is a progressive? 00:43:03 Bitcoin transcends ideology 00:51:46 Inequality 00:56:34 Fiat is not a meritocracy 01:00:11 Owning your money 01:05:03 9/11 & privacy 01:09:54 Political neutrality 01:13:54 Wrap up SUBSCRIBE Website: https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/thepodcast/ Libsyn: https://bit.ly/3pu0NiA Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PBpAMc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CVj6jS Amazon: https://amzn.to/46wIIRG Fountain: https://bit.ly/443Ilfz RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/389039/rss Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@progressivebitcoiner FOLLOW & SUPPORT Nostr: www.theprogressivebitcoiner.com/nostr Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tpb.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPBPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressivebitcoiner/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@progressivebitcoiner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094783514624 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressivebitcoiner Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Patreon: https://patreon.com/ProgressiveBitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today we are joined by Marce Romero who is a marketing professional and journalist from The Nostr Report. While this show is focused on bitcoin, one of my favorite things to talk about is Nostr, with its emphasis on decentralized, censorship-resistant communications. It is already shaking up the landscape of social media, and that’s just the beginning. We discussed nostr, journalism and freedom globally, privilege in western nations, bitcoin adoption, the politicization of things, and more. The Nostr Report - nostr.report Npub19mduaf5569jx9xz555jcx3v06mvktvtpu0zgk47n4lcpjsz43zzqhj6vzk Marce Romero nostr: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarceMR19 Trey Walsh Nostr: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: BitBox: Use promo-code TPB during checkout to get 5% off your purchase: https://bitbox.swiss/tpb Sazmining: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin: Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:02:35 Nostr & Bitcoin Advocacy 00:06:25 Joining Nostr Report 00:09:20 Diverse Nostr Community 00:12:40 Responsibility of Journalism 00:16:30 Untapped Nostr Potential 00:20:05 Optimism & Realism 00:25:56 Passionate Nostr Advocates 00:30:02 World view 00:30:43 Mom's book review 00:30:59 Need to learn 00:31:22 Learn legacy system 00:31:41 Not for me, but learn 00:32:04 Left & right perspectives 00:32:35 Diverse voices 00:32:58 Perception of Bitcoin 00:33:22 Bitcoin & left values 00:33:48 Bit Box 00:34:26 Freedom & individuality 00:35:39 Educate mainstream 00:59:24 - Venezuelans Crossing Central America 01:00:06 - Difficulties Crossing Continental America 01:00:49 - Immigration Challenges 01:01:18 - Lack of Resources in Home Countries 01:02:17 - Impact of Inflation in the US 01:03:08 - The Global South Seeking Solutions 01:04:00 - Argentina's Monetary Problems 01:04:42 - Embracing Decentralization 01:06:09 - Governments and Taxation 01:19:09 - The Power of Communities and Nostalgia SUBSCRIBE Website: https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/thepodcast/ Libsyn: https://bit.ly/3pu0NiA Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PBpAMc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CVj6jS Amazon: https://amzn.to/46wIIRG Fountain: https://bit.ly/443Ilfz RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/389039/rss Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@progressivebitcoiner FOLLOW & SUPPORT Nostr: www.theprogressivebitcoiner.com/nostr Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tpb.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPBPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressivebitcoiner/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@progressivebitcoiner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094783514624 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressivebitcoiner Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Patreon: https://patreon.com/ProgressiveBitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today we are joined by Jameson Lopp - privacy expert, technologist, cypherpunk, co-founder and CTO of Casa, and more. Jameson is a guru in all things privacy and building tools that empower individuals. This was a rich conversation about privacy, self-sovereignty, Jameson's experience disappearing into ultimate privacy after a swatting experience, the future of technologies like bitcoin, nostr, and more. I think these types of conversations are really important for folks to begin to understand, and how folks on the left who value human freedom and humanitarian issues may see the value in these tools and methods that empower and protect individuals. You can follow Jameson's work at https://www.lopp.net/ Jameson Lopp: https://twitter.com/lopp npub17u5dneh8qjp43ecfxr6u5e9sjamsmxyuekrg2nlxrrk6nj9rsyrqywt4tp Trey Walsh: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh npub164q45vfa8prpl7f63stsl9qm9n22v6julkasjdqxjc8kevchsj0sp42rl3 SPONSOR: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 02:48 Jameson's background 08:06 Governance 14:35 Why should progressives care about BTC? 20:32 Getting swatted 26:16 NY Times article 27:50 Beginner privacy advice 30:49 Threat awareness & privacy 34:23 Motivation 39:40 History of Bitcoin Maximalism 45:28 Democratic party flaws 50:39 BTC politicians tracker 54:28 Casa 59:40 Nostr 01:04:50 Nostr vs traditional social media 01:07:02 Blue Sky 01:12:17 Platform moderation & AI 01:16:55 Saving people from themselves 01:21:05 The Last of Us ep. 3 01:22:38 Optimism & the Great Filter SUBSCRIBE Website: https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/thepodcast/ Libsyn: https://bit.ly/3pu0NiA Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PBpAMc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CVj6jS Amazon: https://amzn.to/46wIIRG Fountain: https://bit.ly/443Ilfz RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/389039/rss YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@progressivebitcoiner FOLLOW & SUPPORT Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPBPod Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Patreon: https://patreon.com/ProgressiveBitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today we are joined by Margot Paez, climate change physicist and fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Margot has a lot of wisdom on politics of the left, the occupy movement, journalism, freedom, doing the right thing in life, bitcoin and the environment and so much more. As one of the orginal core members of progressives in bitcoin, Margot remembers when this podcast first started and was an integral part of encouraging and support The Progressive Bitcoiner. This one is for the progressive bitcoiners, the left of center folks who are skeptical of bitcoin, and those on the right who may be skeptical of the left, and the rich history of libertarianism and anarchism from the left. Enjoy! Margot Paez: https://twitter.com/jyn_urso Trey Walsh: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. Get a copy of Jason Maier’s book “A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin” here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 04:44 Margot's background w/ BTC 12:53 Main Bitcoin sticking point 20:57 Progressive policies & Bitcoin 24:03 Bitcoin research by Bitcoiners 31:29 Money is evil 39:48 Occupy wall street & BTC 45:52 Democratic party flaws 48:43 Warren's anti-crypto army 53:36 Alt candidates for 2024 01:00:13 Putting people first 01:15:18 Bitcoin is for anyone 01:17:47 FEELING LIKE YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE 01:24:10 Margot research progress SUBSCRIBE Website: https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/thepodcast/ Libsyn: https://bit.ly/3pu0NiA Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PBpAMc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CVj6jS Amazon: https://amzn.to/46wIIRG Fountain: https://bit.ly/443Ilfz RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/389039/rss FOLLOW & SUPPORT Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPBPod Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Patreon: https://patreon.com/ProgressiveBitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

The Search for Truth | Peter McCormack | The Progressive Bitcoiner Ep.42 Today we are joined by Peter McCormack, host of the What Bitcoin Did Podcast, Chairmen of Real Bedford FC, and great supporter of The Progressive Bitcoiner and the movement to diversify voices and perspectives in Bitcoin. He also wrote the forward to Jason Maier's new book "A Progressive's Case for Bitcoin." You can purchase Jason's book here, https://bit.ly/3XuEcyV, using promo code TPB for 10% off the book. https://whatbitcoindid.com https://www.realbedford.com/ Peter McCormack: https://twitter.com/PeterMcCormack Trey Walsh: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb. Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start03:16 Booking progressive guests 08:58 There was no progressive messaging in BTC 12:17 The "whys" of bitcoin 16:24 European feedback on the show 20:58 Tribalism 24:37 Politics 27:52 Search for truth 30:32 Covid 34:08 Online ads don't work 35:38 Divorce 37:01 Reflecting on the journey 40:42 Bukele interview 44:16 Explanting your job in BTC 46:33 Authenticity 49:41 Are progressives statists? 53:22 Selling points of being progressive 56:43 Bitcoin is just a starting point for learning 01:01:37 Wrap up SUBSCRIBE Website: https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/thepodcast/ Libsyn: https://bit.ly/3pu0NiA Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PBpAMc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CVj6jS Amazon: https://amzn.to/46wIIRG Fountain: https://bit.ly/443Ilfz RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/389039/rss FOLLOW & SUPPORT Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPBPod Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Patreon: https://patreon.com/ProgressiveBitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Reclaim Your Health & Your Life | Mark Stephany | The Progressive Bitcoiner Today we are joined by Mark Stephany, author of SOVEREIGN HEALTH: Reclaim Your Health and Your Life and former host of this podcast. You can purchase Mark’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/SOVEREIGN-HEALTH-Reclaim-Your-Health/dp/B0BT6ZRPHL Mark Stephany: https://twitter.com/Mark_MNLocal Trey Walsh: https://twitter.com/ktreywalsh SPONSOR: Get $50 off the purchase of a miner using the following link: https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=tpb Sazmining is a Hosted Bitcoin Mining provider with a commitment to using 100% renewable energy for your mining operation. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 02:37 History of the podcast 07:37 Doctor Mark 09:33 Why medicine? 12:47 Writing the book 17:58 Medical care vs health 23:08 Armchair experts 28:01 Lack of trust 31:55 Changing the profession 35:09 Can politics help? 40:51 Bitcoin, individuals & community 47:13 Connection between BTC & being a doctor 57:21 Money as a tool 01:03:03 Who does the system serve? 01:07:21 Savior complex LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE Website: https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/thepodcast/ Libsyn: https://bit.ly/3pu0NiA Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PBpAMc Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3CVj6jS Amazon: https://amzn.to/46wIIRG Fountain: https://bit.ly/443Ilfz RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/389039/rss FOLLOW & SUPPORT Twitter: https://twitter.com/TPBPod Send Some Sats: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

The Progressive Bitcoiner is back, with new host Trey Walsh. www.theprogressivebitcoiner.com https://twitter.com/progressivebtcr nostr: npub1fpcd25q2zg09rp65fglxuhp0acws5qlphpg88un7mdcskygdvgyqfv4sld This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is climate scientist Dr. Sergio Sejas. Sergio received his doctorate in meteorology from Florida State University and is currently working at NASA Langley Research Center. Sergio does climate research on polar warming, global warming, and Earth's energy budget. We cover: Sergio's research: negative greenhouse effect, earth's energy budget What does the average climate activist/denialist get wrong about climate change? Why does a transition from fossil fuels to RE make sense? Interactions with other scientists regarding Bitcoin Sergio's Bitcoin dream @SergioSejas https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sergio-Sejas https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today Andy Schoonover. Andy is Co-Founder and CEO of Crowd health, a community-based means of paying for healthcare. We cover: Andy's reason for starting Crowd Health The problems with traditional health insurance What are the limitations of the model? Who might not be the ideal customer? The community focus of Crowd Health Incentivizing healthy behaviors within the communities How Bitcoin is integrated into the service https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ @SchoonoverAndy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Lili from Foundation Devices, where she serves as Head of Business Development. Lili is a privacy advocate and expert in Bitcoin privacy best practices. We cover: Why she cares about privacy in the first place The areas of privacy that concern her the most in Bitcoin How do we build systems that are inherently private Why strong UI/UX is essential for privacy tools Tornado Cash What it was like to leave the corporate world. https://twitter.com/Marketsbylili https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Brady Swenson, head of marketing and education at Swan Bitcoin. Brady brings a unique perspective to the conversation, having grown up in a politically active Democratic family. We cover: Growing up in a Democratic family and how Bitcoin fits into his politics When the family doesn't align on Bitcoin Did his political views and values change after learning more about Bitcoin What does a Bitcoin future look like Need a new hardware wallet, check out Bitbox! https://shiftcrypto.ch/progressive This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

This was a Twitter Spaces with Abe Cambridge. We covered lots of topics and took some fantastic questions from the audience. https://thesunexchange.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Something new for today's episode! Myself and our audio extraordinaire, Tom Maxwell, sit down for a wide-ranging discussion: Tom's life in music How has medicine affected Mark's worldview What sacrifices would you be willing to make to ensure the survival of Bitcoin? Libertarian Socialism/Anarchism Capitalism is PoS What’s the biggest belief that you no longer hold that was most transformed by Bitcoin? Dream guests for the podcast Do you think we’ll see Bitcoin on par with or overtaking the US dollar as a worldwide means of exchange in your lifetime? Tom's definition of Libertarian Socialism was drawn from: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/ulli-diemer-what-is-libertarian-socialism https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Scott Wolfe. Scott is the Executive Director at the Canadian Association of Community Health Centres and Global Coordinator at IFCHC. He has been a lifelong advocate for health and social policy for historically marginalized communities. Scott views Bitcoin as a new system by which to address many social justice issues. We cover: Scott's work in health advocacy and policy His Bitcoin journey Bitcoin as a new system for social justice Concerns with the "progressive movement." Will Bitcoin eat your lunch? @ScottAWolfe https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Jason Maier. Jason is a secondary school math teacher, who after learning about Bitcoin, realized its potential for aiding in progressive values. He is writing a book entitled A Progressive's Case for Bitcoin whose Kickstarter has already met its goal! But ongoing donations will go toward the audio version – donate below! We cover: Jason's journey into Bitcoin and why mathematics helped establish his conviction. Why is he writing a book about the progressive case for Bitcoin The details of his book and why he chose the topics he did How to teach Bitcoin Why is he focusing on Bitcoin only Our call to action https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cjasonmaier/a-progressives-case-for-bitcoin @cjasonmaier We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Daniel Batten. Daniel is an entrepreneur, coach, ClimateTech VC, and author. He is a lifelong environmental advocate who has lent an objective eye to Bitcoin’s environmental impact. Daniel has researched and written extensively on Bitcoin mining and shares his insights during this amazing episode. We discuss: His professional life as a coach to leaders and tech entrepreneurs The lessons he has learned during his entrepreneurial career Being open to all ideas His long history of environmental advocacy Exponential Founders Found Bitcoin mining and the environment https://batcoinz.com/ @DSBatten We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Merissa Coello. Merissa has her Masters in Geography from UCSB and her undergrad in environmental engineering. As a lifelong environmental advocate addressing climate change has been her personal and professional goal. Despite discouragement from her academic advisors, Merissa remains a passionate advocate for Bitcoin’s potential to address the climate crisis. We cover: Merissa's decision to Master out of her Ph.D. program What her advisors think about Bitcoin Why Bitcoin is important for climate change advocacy and human rights Her hopes for a future in Bitcoin https://www.linkedin.com/in/merissa-coello/ @merissa_co We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Logan Bolinger. Logan, is an attorney and prolific writer on Bitcoin. He has been a welcomed voice in the space as he draws from his experience as an attorney and Bernie Sanders supporter, as well as his Master's degree in English literature. We cover: Why Logan wrote a letter to his new daughter about Bitcoin His Bitcoin journey from Bernie Sanders supporter to Bitcoin Bitcoin as a new system for change Bitcoin versus crypto and the big question of unregistered securities https://thinkbitcoin.substack.com/ @TheWhyOfFI We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Margot Paez. Margot Paez is a PhD candidate in the civil engineering department at Georgia Institute of Technology. She has an MS in physics from GT and works on climate change statistical-based modeling, primarily in relation to water resources. She is also a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Over the past few years, her focus has turned to Bitcoin and how it can help foster a renewable energy renaissance. We cover: New York's bill to ban proof of work Degrowth and Bitcoin What some environmentalists get wrong about Bitcoin and PoW Bitcoin's energy use and the value of Bitcoin https://medium.com/@magusperivallon https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/new-york-cryptocurrency-mining-from-moratorium-to-task-force We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Dr. Patrick Melder, surgeon and founder of Bitcoin Lake in Guatemala. Inspired by Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador, Bitcoin Lake wants to educate the local community on the various benefits and possibilities of Bitcoin and the lightning network. His current focus is Bitcoin mining with biomass from local wastewater facilities. We cover: Leaving the surgical profession The origins of Bitcoin Lake How the indigenous people have responded to the project Wastewater management and Bitcoin mining Mistakes and hopes for the future http://bitcoinlake.io/ We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is entrepreneur and author of "The Price of Tomorrow," Jeff Booth. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Inc.com, The Globe and Mail, BNN, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2015, he was named BC Technology Industry Association’s (BCTIA) Person of the Year, and in 2016 Goldman Sachs named him among its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. We cover: Lessons from entrepreneurship The connection between inflation and inequality Is there a connection between a deflationary economic environment and the degrowth movement? How can climate change be solved through a system that must grow forever? Ego Death Capital Selgin's tweet: will Bitcoin lead to a severe recession? A credit system on a Bitcoin standard? Manipulation of money is the root of all evil https://thepriceoftomorrow.com/ We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Gilles Buck, teacher and founder of the Bitcoin Nature Fund, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity dedicated to habitat restoration, conservation and rewilding. A lifelong environmentalist and educator, he believes that Bitcoin can be leveraged to improve conservation and reform the environmental movement. This is our first sponsored episode! We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner In this episode we cover: Gilles' Bitcoin journey from investment to advocacy Bitcoin and complex systems What compelled Gilles to start the Bitcoin Nature Fund Illegal gold mining in Peru Reducing gold's monetary premium https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/bitcoin-fixes-illegal-gold-mining-in-the-amazon https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Sun Exchange Founder and CEO, Abe Cambridge. Sun Exchange identifies schools, businesses, and organizations that want to go solar and allows platform users to earn Bitcoin from leasing this solar power. We cover: Abe's background in climate science and his interest in Bitcoin Why Abe started Sun Exchange The Nhimbe Fresh solar project Silicon & Solar + Silicon & Bitcoin The problems faced by the energy infrastructure in Africa What is needed for a global energy transition https://thesunexchange.com/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Anita Posch. Anita is a Bitcoin advocate, educator, podcaster, author, and the founder of Bitcoin for Fairness. Bitcoin for Fairness is a non-profit initiative raising knowledge and understanding of Bitcoin for people in emerging countries and for disadvantaged people. We cover: Her current travels in Africa; Bitcoin in Africa. What property of Bitcoin resonates the most with people she has met? Why is Anita doing this work? Is it important to do more than hodl? Miss Aura's Bitcoin experience https://anitaposch.com/ https://bffbtc.org/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today's guest is Nathaniel Harmon. Nathaniel received an M.S. in Marine Geology and Geochemistry from the University of Hawai‘i Manoa. Having been involved with Bitcoin since 2013 he has incredible insights into what Bitcoin means for progressive values. He also is pioneering the use of Bitcoin mining and OTEC technology with his new venture OceanBit. We cover: Nathaniel's Bitcoin journey The history of the Mora et al paper and what it got wrong What do environmentalists miss regarding Bitcoin? Hal Finney's CO2 tweet OTEC + BTC mining Manganese nodules! His progressive case for Bitcoin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-harmon-19b5b6b7/ https://twitter.com/blockchainHI1 https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Dr. Matthew Facciani, who is an expert in misinformation. He is a postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University in the Medicine, Health, and Society department. His forthcoming book, Misguided: Where Misinformation starts, how it spreads, and what to do about it, will be published in 2022. We cover: What is misinformation and how does it differ from disinformation? Demographics susceptible to misinformation How to counteract misinformation How to frame Bitcoin for progressives http://www.matthewfacciani.com/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guests today are solar energy experts Ali Chehrehsaz and Nima Tabatabai of Optimize Infrastructure. We cover: Why can’t we just switch to RE tomorrow? Solar value deflation and curtailment Why is Bitcoin a unique solution to the problems of solar energy? Do we still need BTC mining if we have batteries? Overbuilding and capital incentives A call to action https://www.linkedin.com/in/nima-tabatabai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alichehrehsaz/ https://optimizeinfrastructure.com/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Alex Gladstein. Alex is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and has served as the Vice President of Strategy for the Oslo Freedom Forum. Since 2018 Alex has served as the key voice for the intersection between Bitcoin and human rights. We cover: Why Alex was drawn to working in human rights The mission of the Human Rights Foundation Why he was initially skeptical of Bitcoin Bitcoin's governance as a foundational layer to build on Can Bitcoin democratize the financing of humanitarian aid? Pitching Bitcoin to liberal voters The domestic case for Bitcoin What keeps Alex motivated and who are his role models https://hrf.org/ https://oslofreedomforum.com/ Alex Gladstein https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is Bryan Solstin, a software developer and aerospace propulsion engineer who is running for US Senate for the state of Washington. He is running primarily on a platform supporting Bitcoin and STEM. We cover: His journey away from hierarchical religion How two books influenced Bryan to pursue meditation and ultimately Bitcoin Complexity and the political process How to build consensus How he defines being a "social liberal" US Debt, housing prices, and homelessness Bitcoin is the real ESG UBI over the Lightning Network https://solstin.org/ https://zenimal.xyz/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

My guest today is prominent Bitcoin journalist, Pete Rizzo. We focus on his Forbes article from 2021 that makes the ethical case for Bitcoin compared to other cryptocurrencies. We cover: Why Pete has focused his career on Bitcoin Comparing his experience with reporting on Bitcoin versus other journalists What rights does Bitcoin grants its users? Alternatives to Bitcoin recreating the current system of financialization Why should the Left care about Bitcoin? @pete_rizzo_ https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterizzo/?sh=2268e3951744 https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/pete-rizzo-bitcoin-journalist Bitcoin and the American Dream https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Today's episode is with guests Mandy Campbell and Sarah Satoshi. Through Okcoin and Ladies in Bitcoin, respectively, they are focused on fostering inclusion in Bitcoin adoption. We cover: Their paths into Bitcoin Ladies in Bitcoin Okcoin's "Crypto for All" Why women should learn more about Bitcoin. How does Bitcoin empower women toward financial independence? Role models @SatoshiSarah @mandyzcamp https://blog.okcoin.com/2022/03/07/our-commitment-to-crypto-for-all/ https://www.bitcoinladies.org/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com