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

Dr. Saifedean Ammous


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    The Bitcoin Standard Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in delving into the world of cryptocurrency and understanding its economic implications. As someone who was new to crypto, I found this podcast to be an excellent resource for gaining knowledge and insight. Unlike other shows that focus solely on hype and speculation, The Bitcoin Standard Podcast offers in-depth discussions and debates about the economic dynamics behind Bitcoin and why it may be the currency of the future.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the host, Saifedean Ammous. As a professor and expert in economics, he has a remarkable gift for teaching complex information and concepts in a way that is accessible to listeners. His ability to provide clear answers and explanations makes the podcast highly educational and valuable for those seeking a deeper understanding of Austrian economics, Bitcoin, and how they relate to practical real-world scenarios.

    Another standout feature of The Bitcoin Standard Podcast is its underappreciated content. While there may be many popular podcasts out there, this one has flown somewhat under the radar despite its quality. For individuals who are looking for well-reasoned arguments backed by solid research, this podcast is an excellent choice. It serves as an eye-opener, providing clarity to what may have previously been seen as mere gut feelings or intuitions.

    Additionally, this podcast appeals not only to crypto enthusiasts but also to parents who are invested in their children's success in life. Saifedean Ammous' insights into economics can help parents understand why it is crucial to educate their children about money management and financial literacy from a young age. This added dimension makes the podcast even more relevant and beneficial.

    However, no review would be complete without mentioning any potential drawbacks. One aspect that some listeners might find challenging is the complexity of the subject matter discussed on this podcast. While Saifedean Ammous does an excellent job simplifying concepts, there are still moments where listeners without a background in economics may struggle to fully grasp the content. However, this should not deter anyone from listening, as it is an opportunity to learn and broaden their understanding.

    In conclusion, The Bitcoin Standard Podcast is an exceptional resource for those interested in Austrian economics, Bitcoin, and gaining practical insights into the world of cryptocurrency. With Saifedean Ammous' expertise and talent for teaching, listeners are sure to walk away with a newfound understanding of the economic dynamics behind Bitcoin and its potential as the currency of the future. Whether you are new to crypto or already well-versed in the subject matter, this podcast is a valuable addition to your listening lineup.



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    275. The Bitcoin Enlightenment with Ricardo Salinas Pliego

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 59:40


    Mexican billionaire and hardcore bitcoiner Ricardo Salinas Pliego discusses his new book, The Bitcoin Enlightenment, published today by The Saif House. We are also joined by his coauthors Pascal Hügli and Daniel Jungen.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    274. Zawda: Rising from Lebanon's ashes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 60:25


    Odey Qemal tells us the story of how he experienced hyperinflation in Lebanon, was saved by bitcoin, and founded Zawda, a new bitcoin startup in the Middle East.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    273. Bitcoin Bushido with Aleks Svetski

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 152:14


    Aleks Svetski joins to discuss his latest book The Bushido of Bitcoin: A Code of Virtue for a World on a New Economic Standard.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    272. Mises Institute's Tom DiLorenzo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 118:57


    President of the Mises Institute Tom DiLorenzo discusses his work on US history and economics, and the increasing influence of the Mises Institute and Austrian school economics.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    271. Trump's Tariffs with Pomp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 71:24


    My interview with Anthony Pompliano on the Trump Tariffs, the dollar, stablecoins, and Bitcoin.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    270. Crowdhealth with Andy Schoonover

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 78:40


    Crowdhealth founder and CEO Andy Schoonover joins us to discuss the progress Crowdhealth has made at offering a compelling and successful free-market alternative to health insurance.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    269. Nomad Capitalist Andrew Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 86:32


    Nomad Capitalist CEO Andrew Henderson joins us to discuss how to achieve freedom in the 21st century!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    268. Christianity in Palestine with Omar Harami

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 96:31


    Omar Harami is the director of the Sabeel Ecumenical Center in Jerusalem (and Saifedean's high school best friend!) He joins to discuss the state of Christianity in Palestine and the challenges facing Christians and Palestinians.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    267. The Big Print with Lawrence Lepard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 58:57


    Lawrence Lepard joins to discuss his new book, The Big Print!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    266. Bitcoin Age with Nik Bhatia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 64:43


    Nik Bhatia joins us to discuss his new book, Bitcoin Age!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    265. 5 Years of Coronahysteria with Francis Pouliot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 127:36


    Francis Pouliot, CEO of Bull Bitcoin, joins us to reminisce about the time five years ago when the whole world lost its mind.Links: 1. Epidemiology as Pseudoscience: https://x.com/saifedean/status/12570829520281722882. Bitcoin and the Collapse of Fiat: https://x.com/saifedean/status/12556425463002275873. Lockdowns: https://x.com/saifedean/status/12972157569549967374. Bitcoin and Inflation: https://x.com/saifedean/status/13584427705081856045. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): https://x.com/saifedean/status/1477239420185190402Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    264. 5 Years of Coronahysteria with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 75:20


    Dr. Mary Talley Bowden was suspended and threatened for prescribing cheap drugs that helped thousands of patients, but hurt the bottom line of the fiat medical cartel. She established an independent practice, sued the FDA and won, and continues to fight against the dangerous and highly profitable drugs of pharmaceutical companies. She joins us to offer her perspective on 5 years of coronahysteria.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    263. Nuclear power and Bitcoin, with Kenji Tateiwa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 90:57


    Kenji Tateiwa is a nuclear engineer with the Tokyo Electric Power Company and a bitcoiner. He joins us to discuss nuclear power, its safety and reliability, and the prospects for Bitcoin mining with nuclear and renewable energy.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    262. Shawn Baker, the Carnivore MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 111:34


    Shawn Baker is a world-record-holding athlete, an orthopedic surgeon, a carnivore, bitcoiner, and an old friend! He rejoins to discuss how he's using dietary intervention to help people regain their health on Revero.com.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    261. John Perkins: The Economic Hitman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 76:38


    John Perkins worked in the fiat debt slavery business with international financial institutions and wrote an international bestseller on the topic, Confessions of an Economic Hitman.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    260. Aaron van Wirdum: The Genesis Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 97:58


    Bitcoin Magazine editor in chief Aaron van Wirdum joins to discuss his new book on the birth of bitcoin and the anarchists, cypherpunks, and economist who inspired it.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    259. Cory Klippsten and Swan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 92:53


    Cory Klippsten, founder of Swan Bitcoin, joins to discuss the Age of Scambling, and how he sees the bitcoin market evolving.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    258. Investment on a Bitcoin Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 78:14


    What would capital markets look like on a Bitcoin Standard? Why would people invest if savings appreciate? Would hard money increase or decrease investment? We discuss all these questions in this recent saifedean.com seminar.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    257. Principles of Economics: An overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 63:24


    Saifedean gives an overview of his third book, Principles of Economics, at the launch of the Spanish translation of the book at the Rafael del Pino Foundation in Madrid.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    256. Nomad Capitalist Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 51:34


    Andrew Henderson the Nomad Capitalist interviews Saifedean to discuss economic freedom and mobility and how bitcoin helps you live the life you want.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    255. Is bitcoin a currency or a commodity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 63:00


    In this seminar with saifedean.com members, we discuss whether bitcoin can best be understood as a currency, commodity, or something else.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    254. Provoked with Scott Horton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 96:46


    Antiwar.com editor Scott Horton joins to discuss his new book on the Russian-Ukrainian war.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    253. Semler Scientific on The Bitcoin Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 66:12


    Eric Semler is the chairman of Semler Scientific, a company that has followed the Microstrategy playbook by going on a bitcoin standard, and using bitcoin as a reserve cash asset.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    252. The Gold Standard: Chapters 1-4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 52:02


    In this episode, Saifedean reads the first four chapters of his new book, The Gold Standard: An Alternative Economic History of the Twentieth Century. Preorder your copy today from saifedean.com/TGS, in fine cloth hardcover, ebook, or audiobook, or a personally signed and dedicated cloth hardcover!

    251. The Gold Standard: Saifedean's Next Book!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 33:02


    Saifedean introduces his next book, The Gold Standard: an alternative economic history of the twentieth century, where fiat money died in 1915. What would the world look like if we had a gold standard in the twentieth century? What would life be like with constantly appreciating money and declining prices? What would have happened if governments could not have financed themselves with inflation in the last century without accountability? How would living standards and wages have changed? How would the state have evolved? What would have happened to education, technology, politics, and our production of energy?The Gold Standard attempts to answer these questions with a fictional economic history of an alternative twentieth century in which the fiat money experiment fails in 1915. French aviation pioneer Louis Blériot partners with the Wright brothers in 1911 to build an airplane-based decentralized peer-to-peer gold clearance service, the Bleriot Transport Corporation (BTC). Contrary to expectations, BTC is a success and demand for its services is robust, and when the Great War begins in the summer of 1914, BTC offers citizens everywhere the chance to escape central bank inflation by exporting their wealth to neutral countries. The result is a global financial panic in September 1915 that bankrupts all the world's major central banks and destroys their currencies. A new decentralized modern gold standard is built around peer-to-peer airplane gold clearance, and an entirely different twentieth century unfolds.Read the first four chapters for free on saifedean.com and pre-order your copy now for delivery in March 2025!

    250. Fiat Architecture and Time Preference

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 80:03


    The Yeoman podcast with Geoff Graham hosts Saifedean Ammous, Austin Tunnel, and Jaime Izurieta-Varea to discuss the relationship between easy money and architecture.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com

    249. Daylight Computer with Anjan Katta

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 75:57


    Anjan Katta has built the Daylight computer, a low-time-preference, paper-like full function computer that's easy on your eyes and great for outdoor use.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    248. Geyser Fund with Mick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 71:10


    Mick the founder of Geyser Fund crowd-funding platform, joins us to discuss his journey down the bitcoin rabbit hole and how bitcoin helps crowdfunding.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    247. Can Interest Rates Fall to Zero on the Free Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 42:49


    Dr. Saifedean Ammous discusses the history of interest lending and the economic explanations for it, culminating in the Austrian time preference theory of interest rates, which he uses to propose an original explanation of how interest rates can naturally be eliminated in a free market with hard money. Presented at Professor Hans-Hermann Hoppe's Property and Freedom Society conference in September 2024.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    246. USD vs BTC: Debate with Brent Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 70:54


    Can bitcoin actually replace the dollar? Saifedean debates USD enthusiast Brent Johnson in a Zero Hedge debate moderated by George Gammon.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    245. Strike with Jack Mallers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 93:48


    CEO Jack Mallers joins us to discuss his company, Strike, and his bitcoin journey.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    244. Econ Bro: Nigeria's Austrian Economist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 86:12


    Econ Bro is a Nigerian economist who is teaching Nigerians economics in the Austrian school tradition. He joins us to discuss his Austrian perspective on Nigerian economics, inflation, and the relationship between inflation and ritual sacrifice!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    243. The Bitcoin Way to Secure Your Bitcoin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 67:53


    Tony from The Bitcoin Way discusses the best practices for securing your bitcoins and protecting against threats to it.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    242. War, Palestine, and Bitcoin with Simon Dixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 80:56


    Simon Dixon from BitcoinHardTalk hosts Saifedean to discuss the war on Palestine, how fiat central banking perpetuates conflicts, and the bitcoin path to peace.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    241. Austrian economics intro with The Bitcoin Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 88:31


    The Bitcoin Way Podcast hosts Saifedean to give an intro class on Austrian economics and fiat central banking!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    240. Preston Pysh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 91:57


    Investor Preston Pysh joins us to discuss bitcoin and fiat markets.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    239. Michael Saylor's 4 years of bitcoin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 140:35


    Michael Saylor has now been in bitcoin for a full four year cycle! He joins us to celebrate, reminisce, and project how bitcoin will evolve in the next 20 years.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    238. Legal Foundations of a Free Society with Stephan Kinsella

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 123:51


    Legal Scholar Stephan Kinsella joins to discuss his new book, Legal Foundations of a Free Society, in which he discusses libertarianism as a system for determining legitimate property rights, why property rights are important, and the problem with intellectual property rights.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    237. Peter St. Onge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 132:20


    Economist Peter St Onge joins to give us his perspective on a wide range of economic issues, from gold and bitcoin to fertility to government financing.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    236. CFA and Bitcoin with Rajat Soni

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 76:11


    Rajat Soni is a CFA who read The Bitcoin Standard and became a bitcoiner, which caused him some trouble with the CFA Institute. He joins to discuss his transformation and why the investment industry may not like bitcoin.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    235. The Google Archipelago with Michael Rectenwald

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 91:17


    Former Marxist professor Michael Rectenwald joins to discuss his transformation into a libertarian, and his books on surveillance and economic control.Links: Michael Recetenwald's website - https://www.michaelrectenwald.com Michael Recetenwald's substack - https://mrectenwald.substack.com The End of Socialism and the Calculation Debate Revisited - https://mises.org/review-austrian-economics/end-socialism-and-calculation-debate-revisitedEnjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    234. NPCs for Genocide with Konstantin Kisin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 81:51


    How are NPCs programmed to cheer for a genocide thousands of miles away? I hosted Konstantin Kisin and found that it's done by programming them to view any Israeli murder of civilians as justified self-defense, to believe everything the Israeli government says except when it says it's committing a genocide, and to use no data from before October 7.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    233. Deflation with Jeff Booth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 74:10


    Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow, joins us to discuss deflation and economics, as well as the Fedi protocol.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    232. Coinbits with Dave Birnbaum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 62:30


    Coinbits is back better than before, and we are joined by their VP of product Dave Birnbaum to discuss their new product offerings.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    231. Kenya, Energy & the IMF with Jusper Machogu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 100:11


    Kenyan farmer Jusper Machugo joins us to tell us about the awful reality of agriculture without hydrocarbons, and how the Kenyan government, the IMF, and international organizations make it harder for Africans to get the energy they need.Jusper Machogu's X account - https://x.com/JusperMachogu?t=ZStY6da03-AYxmTfAPQtLg&s=09 Jusper Machogu's substack - https://juspermachogu.substack.com/Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    230. China with Arnaud Bertrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 124:05


    Is China carrying out a genocide? Is it a rising imperialist power exploiting and dominating poor countries? Is it a capitalist or communist regime? How does it compare to the American regime? Arnaud Bertrand is an entrepreneur based in China and joins us to discuss what western media gets wrong about China.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    229. XBTO with Philippe Bekhazi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 75:54


    XBTO are offering an investment fund denominated in bitcoin, their CEO and founder Philippe Bekhazi joins to discuss why they are one of the first asset managers to go on a bitcoin standard!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    228. The Bitcoin Standard with Rep. Thomas Massie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 68:28


    US Congressman Thomas Massie has read The Bitcoin Standard and enjoyed it so much he tabled legislation to end the Fed! He joins Saifedean to discuss The Bitcoin Standard, Austrian economics, American politics, AIPAC and much more!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    227. Gaza Genocide with Dan Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 108:21


    Dan Cohen is an independent journalist and filmmaker who joins us to discuss his travels in Palestine and his work on the Israeli Palestinian conflict.Resources:Killing Gaza Documentary - https://killinggaza.com/Latest documentary on Haiti - https://youtu.be/LO6CMvSP2rw?si=Awch5mfdkV1XgtXCEnjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    226. Fedimint with Obi Nwosu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 87:24


    Obi Nwosu joins us to discuss Fedimints, a new implementation of ecash interoperable with the lightning network.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

    225. CIVILIZATION: Principles of Economics Lecture 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 65:52


    This is the final lecture of Saifedean's online course Principles of Economics, entitled Civilization. You can watch all lectures and join weekly discussion seminars by becoming a member of Saifedean.com!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!

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