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The Progressive Bitcoiner

Bitcoin is for Everyone

Exploring Bitcoin as a tool for financial freedom and empowerment around the world. Busting myths to educate and inspire ✊🌱🧡 | Hosted by Margot Paez 🗣️🎧 progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

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62:52

TPB 113 - Scientist Reveals: Bitcoin is Kinda Cringe?

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2025/08/22

Margot and Patrick return after a hiatus, discussing their absence and the evolution of the podcast discussing these topics:Bitcoin's Cultural Shift - A deep dive into the changing narrative of Bitcoin, from a peer-to-peer cash system to a store of value for the wealthy. Stablecoin Legislation - An exploration of the recent stablecoin bill, its implications for private money, and the potential risks of corporate-controlled currencies. Libertarianism vs. Cooperation - A discussion on the balance

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90:05

TPB 112 - The Real Reason Bitcoiners are Joining...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2025/04/08

Join us as The Wise Rabbit shares his powerful journey from economics to activism, exploring the urgent need for climate action. In this thought-provoking discussion, we dive deep into the evolving role of Bitcoin in protest culture, the power of performance art in activism, and the importance of community in driving social change. 🌱 Discover the connection between decentralized activism, sustainability, and the Esperanto language as a tool for global cooperation. It's a conversation that blends

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96:27

TPB 110 - The Perfect Destruction of Nature with...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2025/01/28

In this conversation, Anjan Sundaram, a journalist and author, discusses his experiences in Rwanda, exploring themes of authoritarianism, the role of Western powers, and the personal narratives that shape journalism. He reflects on the complexities of living under a dictatorship, the normalization of fear, and the impact of international organizations on local governance. The discussion highlights the challenges of truth-telling in oppressive regimes and the importance of personal experience in

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93:33

TPB 108 - What we Learn from Occupy Wallstreet for...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/10/31

In this episode of the Progressive Bitcoiner podcast, host Margot Paez engages with Alan Minsky, the executive director of the Progressive Democrats of America, to discuss the upcoming presidential election and the evolving political landscape in the U.S. They reflect on the impact of the Occupy Wall Street movement, the role of progressive politics within the Democratic Party, and the challenges faced by candidates like Kamala Harris. The conversation also touches on the complexities of U.S

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5:00

TPB107 - How to Upset the World of Bitcoin with...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/10/28

Margot Paez on her return to independent journalism. Will this upset people inside and outside the world of bitcoin equally? Will The Progressive Bitcoiner's social media burst? Let's find out together!EXCLUSIVE SPONSORS:BitBox: Get the open-source Bitbox02 Bitcoin only edition. It’s my favorite bitcoin hardware wallet for you to take self-custody of your bitcoin and keep your private keys safe in cold storage. You, our listener! Thank you to our supporters. To support The Progressive Bitcoiner and

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100:19

TPB103 - Can Bitcoin Fix our Broken Politics? with...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/09/03

“Bitcoin is a sort of systemic cleanup of the world's economy and the world's political economy as well.” My guests today are American HODL and Erik Cason. HODL is an OG Bitcoiner, speaking on bitcoin stages and podcasts around the world, and Erik is a crypto-anarchist and author of “Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin.” In this episode American HODL and Erik discuss how they shifted from traditional status-quo left political ideologies to embracing Bitcoin, criticizing

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100:16

TPB102 - The Importance of Bipartisan Support for...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/08/27

“When I think about US politics, the single-minded focus I have is reducing the probability of tail risk draconian anti-Bitcoin types of regulation.” - Lyn AldenMy guest today is Lyn Alden, Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, GP at Ego Death Capital and BoD at Swan. In this episode we discusses the current U.S. political landscape and the importance of pushing for bipartisan support of Bitcoin, Bitcoin's role in global economics, the future of US fiscal policy, and the importance of financial

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139:17

TPB101 - Democrats Crypto "Reset" Incoming? with Mike...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/08/20

"We need to engage with skeptics' concerns about Bitcoin in a serious way." - Mike BrockMy guest today is Mike Brock. Mike is Lead for TBD at Block, Inc. TBD is building infrastructure that enables everyone to access and participate in the global economy.In this episode we explore Bitcoin's place in democracy, discussing regulatory challenges, the founding fathers' vision for our nation and democracy, and the impact of social media on society. We delve into the importance of common good, patriotism,

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54:17

Reflecting on #Crypto4Harris Town Hall w/ Jason Maier...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/08/18

X spaces, August 16th, with Trey Walsh and Jason Maier discussing the recent Crypto4Harris Town Hall which featured many democratic politicians, industry leaders and more, with hopes to amplify the importance of Bitcoin/crypto to the Harris administration for positive change and policy. https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4829807-crypto-friendly-democrats-harris-campaign/To learn more, visit our websiteFollow the pod on X | Nostr | Bluesky | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn |Join in on

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59:21

TPB100 - U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve with Yael...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/08/13

"Getting that strategic reserve to be essentially a path forward to transition from the dollar to Bitcoin, is critical." - Pierre RochardMy guests today are Yael Ossowski and Pierre Rochard. Yael is Deputy Director at the Consumer Choice Center and a visiting fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Pierre is VP of Research at Riot Platforms. In this episode we explore the debate around a potential US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, including legislation introduced by Representative Cynthia Lummis,

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73:59

TPB99 - Would Mao Hold Bitcoin? with Roger Huang

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/08/06

"The fact that [Bitcoin] is used throughout the world in so many places now, I think speaks to how it resonates, and how useful it is and the need to dilute the power of tyrants wherever they are." - Roger My guest today is Roger Huang. Roger is an author and journalist having previously written for TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and currently is a contributor for Forbes. In this episode we discuss his new book, “Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?: The Past, Present and Future of Bitcoin in Techno-Nationalist

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57:47

TPB96 - Bitcoin is for Unions with Pat O'Brien

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/07/16

"Firefighters are like great risk managers and can understand holding and managing Bitcoin" - Pat O’BrienMy guest today is training Captain Pat O’Brien repping the Taunton, Massachusetts fire department. These firefighters just made history as the 4th union in the U.S. to add Bitcoin to their balance sheet. How cool is that? Shoutout to Dom Bei and Proof of Workforce for the assistance they provide to unions like the one here in Taunton as they explore getting on and growing their exposure to

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77:47

TPB91 - Bitcoin is Resistance Money with Bradley Rettler

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/06/11

“A system that works only when the people that you trust are in power is not a very good system." - Bradley Rettler My guest today is Bradley Rettler. Bradley is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wyoming and author of “Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin” (alongside Andrew Bailey and Craig Warmke). In this episode we discuss his new book Resistance Money and explore Bitcoin's potential as a tool for empowerment, privacy, and resistance against authoritarianism

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77:54

TPB89 - Bitcoin Privacy, Development, and Education...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/05/28

"Privacy is a human right. It's not just something that criminals need." - Stacie Waleyko My guest today is Stacie Waleyko. Stacie is a Bitcoin developer and educator having previously worked as a developer for Casa, and now focusing on contributing to Bitcoin open source projects, Boston BitDevs, education via her website and zines and beyond. In this episode we discusses Bitcoin core development, the slow and deliberate process behind it, and the challenges faced by developers in a hostile

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87:28

TPB85 - Bitcoin Mining and the Future of Energy with...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/04/30

"Bitcoin is those last five puzzle pieces we're waiting for to achieve incredible quality of life." - Harry SudockMy guest today is Harry Sudock. Harry is the Chief Strategy Officer at Griid, a purpose-built American-based infrastructure company operating bitcoin mining facilities since 2019 utilizing low-cost, low-carbon energy, and a partner at Bitcoin Park, a community supported campus in Nashville focused on grassroots freedom tech adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate,

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76:29

TPB84 - Bitcoin Mining is Climate Action with Troy...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/04/23

"We do these things not because we expect to win, but because it's the right thing to do ethically or morally." - Margot PaezMy guests today are Troy Cross and Margot Paez. Troy is an environmentalist and Professor of Philosophy at Reed College, having also written, researched and consulted on Bitcoin mining and its intersection with energy, environmentalism, and climate change. Margot is a climate change physicist and PhD candidate at the Georgia Institute of Technology, focusing on research

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82:07

TPB82 - A Snapshot of Hyperinflation in Lebanon with...

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/04/09

"Every day, fiat currency buys you a little bit less Bitcoin." - AhmedMy guest today is Ahmed Klink. Ahmed is Co-Founder and Partner at Manhattan based BIPOC & Women-owned creative company Sunday Afternoon, which also supports Bitcoin brands like Zeus. Born in Lebanon and later moving to France, then the U.S., Ahmed discusses the currency crisis in Lebanon, his family history and perspectives in Lebanon before and after hyperinflation and currency collapse, the role of Bitcoin in global sound money

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75:02

TPB79 - Bitcoin on the Ballot in 2024 with Kyle Schneps

The Progressive Bitcoiner ·

2024/03/19

"Bitcoin is designed and decentralized to survive and not be controlled or destroyed. But governments can slow down the adoption we want to see in our lives, our children's lives." - Kyle Schneps My guest today is Kyle Schneps. Kyle is a former U.S. Intelligence Officer, former White House fellow under the Obama administration, co-founder of BTC Vets, advisor to the Bitcoin Today Coalition, a 501c4 nonprofit devoted to educating U.S. lawmakers on the benefits of Bitcoin, and currently the VP of

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