Podcasts about local currency

We are living through a time between stories—where the old economic narratives of scarcity, extraction, and separation are crumbling, and a new one is seeking to be born. At the heart of this transition is the question: What do we truly value, and how do we express that value in ways that nourish life?Imagine a society where every act of care, contribution, and kindness is not only appreciated but economically recognised. Schools, councils, and local businesses become part of an ecosystem where value flows back and forth amongst the people who create it. This doesn't replace wages or public services—it enhances them.This is a good step of the way towards a culture that's predicated on solid core values of compassion, integrity and generosity of spirit, and where we value what we care about, rather than what we can grab.  So how do we build this in ways that work - and do so inside the current system? This week's guest, Peter Kemp, calls himself a professional dot-joiner.  Peter is a UK-based digital innovator and social entrepreneur whose career has spanned web technology, media production, civic engagement, and alternative economics. He was a co founder of HullCoin, and currently serves as CEO of Value Squared (V2) Ltd and the Social Value Academy, organisations dedicated to reimagining how we understand, measure, and reward social value.As part of his work, Peter has helped to establish Citizen Coin - a digital, values-led complementary currency designed explicitly to recognise and reward social, environmental, and civic contributions that often go unpaid and undervalued in the mainstream economy.  He says, 'The current economic model—predominantly built around fiat currencies and centralised systems—is increasingly failing to deliver equitable outcomes, community cohesion, or environmental resilience. Citizen Coin offers a new approach: a digital token earned through pro-social actions—such as volunteering, participating in community initiatives, or engaging in sustainable practices. These actions are verified by local authorities, public sector bodies, or accredited third-party partners. Unlike traditional money, which is often scarce and controlled, Citizen Coins are abundant where social value is being generated.'Crucially, Citizen Coin is not a replacement for fiat currency. Instead, it operates as a complementary economy—a parallel system that strengthens local resilience, incentivises positive behaviour, and redistributes recognition for care work and civic participation.  More than a technology, this offers a shift in worldview—a move from scarcity to abundance, from extraction to contribution. As we face overlapping crises of inequality, climate, and mental health, complementary economies like this are no longer radical—they are necessary.  Citizen Coin is not just about digital infrastructure or economic reform. It is about choosing a new story—one where we honour the unseen, uplift the essential, and move from domination to stewardship. It is about birthing an economy in service to life.Value Squared https://www.value-squared.com/#aboutCitizen Coin https://www.citizencoin.uk/If you're interested in joining us at a Gathering, or in the Membership, please follow the links below: Accidental Gods Gatherings https://accidentalgods.life/gatherings-2025/Accidental Gods Membership https://accidentalgods.life/join-us/

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The persistent demand pressures for the dollar would continue to weigh negatively on the cedi's performance this week. This follows a marginal depreciation of the local currency last week, taking its year-to-date loss to about 3.0%.

On this WPN Call #295, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Doug Tjaden, an author and expert on farming and economics. He discusses two important topics, which are the status of the global food supply chain and the possibility of creating local currency.      Website: https://regeneco.org/     Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord.     Follow us on social media:  facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org

Emerging market debt portfolio manager Ward Brown joins Rob for this podcast to dig into the uniqueness of local emerging markets debt investing, the trajectory of EM economies and business cycles, and potential opportunities going forward.   (00:48) – Understanding Local Currency Debt (02:27) – A Practitioner's Approach to EM Investing (05:04) - Understanding EM Business Cycles (08:09) - A View on the Global Economy and Central Banks (11:29) – How is this EM Cycle Different? (14:19) - The Importance of Country Selection in EM Investing   This material is intended for investment professional use only and not intended for retail investors.­ ­ The views expressed are those of the speaker and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security, or as an offer of securities or investment advice. No forecast can be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please keep in mind that a sustainable investing approach does not guarantee positive results and all investments, including those that integrate ESG considerations into the investment process, carry a certain amount of risk including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Distributed by: U.S. – MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc., MFS Investment Management and MFS Fund Distributors, Inc.; Latin America – MFS International Ltd.; Canada – MFS Investment Management Canada Limited. No securities commission or similar regulatory authority in Canada has reviewed this communication; Note to UK and Switzerland readers: Issued in the UK and Switzerland by MFS International Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales with the company number 03062718, and authorised and regulated in the conduct of investment business by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. MIL UK, an indirect subsidiary of MFS®, has its registered office at One Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5ER. Note to Europe readers: Issued in Europe by MFS Investment Management S.à r.l. – authorized under Luxembourg law as a management company for Funds domiciled in Luxembourg and which both provide products and investment services to institutional investors and is registered office is at S.a r.l. 4 Rue Albert Borschette, Luxembourg L-1246. Tel: 352 2826 12800. This material shall not be circulated or distributed to any person other than to professional investors and should not be relied upon or distributed to persons where such reliance or distribution would be contrary to local regulation; Singapore – MFS International Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Australia/New Zealand - MFS International Australia Pty Ltd holds an Australian financial services licence number 485343. MFS Australia is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.; Hong Kong - MFS International Limited, a private limited company licensed and regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. MIL HK is approved to engage in dealing in securities and asset management regulated activities and may provide certain investment services to "professional investors" as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance.; For Professional Investors in China – MFS Financial Management Consulting Co., Ltd. 2801-12, 28th Floor, 100 Century Avenue, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, 200120, China, a Chinese limited liability company registered to provide financial management consulting services.; Japan - MFS Investment Management K.K., is registered as a Financial Instruments Business Operator, Kanto Local Finance Bureau No.312, a member of the Investment Trust Association, Japan and the Japan Investment Advisers Association. As fees to be borne by investors vary depending upon circumstances such as products, services, investment period and market conditions, the total amount nor the calculation methods cannot be disclosed in advance. All investments involve risks, including market fluctuation and investors may lose the principal amount invested. Investors should obtain and read the prospectus and/or document set forth in Article 37-3 of Financial Instruments and Exchange Act carefully before making the investments.­ Unless otherwise indicated, logos, product and services names are trademarks of MFS and its affiliates and may be registered in certain countries.

THIS.. IS BOB'S WORLD GOOD MORNING I'M BOB WELCH EVEN IN 2023.. OR MAYBE.. ESPECIALLY IN 2023…. ALWAYS CARRY SOME OF THE LOCAL CURRENCY ON YOU. THAT'S WHETHER YOU'RE TRAVELING.. OR NOT.. A CAUTIONARY TALE FROM A CANADIAN GAS STATION CHAIN IN A MINUTE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bobwelch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bobwelch/support

 There are many factors and things to take into consideration when it comes to road trips and one of them is money, paper, local currency.In today's podcast, I'm going to talk about why you need to bring local currency and bills in case of tolls (depending on where you're road tripping)About Marina 'Travel Experta'I am an Experience Collector, World Traveler, Expat Mama and WifeI have been an expat for over 20 years, raising 2 trilingual sonsMy family and I have traveled to over 40 countries and counting …I'm here to inspire you to travel, move internationally, have fun with your family and so much more!Did you enjoy the podcast?Leave a review on Apple Podcast! They are one of THE most important factors for podcasts, and it's super easy to do: Click on “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review.Thanks, you're super! 

Should you be charging in USD, no matter where you are? It's a good question. Today is Q&A Wednesday, and we've got a listener with their own business in Europe, who noticed that competitors list their prices in American currency.  Why? What's the advantage, and are there disadvantages? Now that even the smallest business can […] The post MBA2150 Q&A Wednesday: Do I charge in US Dollars or my local currency? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Should you be charging in USD, no matter where you are? It's a good question. Today is Q&A Wednesday, and we've got a listener with their own business in Europe, who noticed that competitors list their prices in American currency.  Why? What's the advantage, and are there disadvantages? Now that even the smallest business can […] The post MBA2150 Q&A Wednesday: Do I charge in US Dollars or my local currency? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Last updated : 2022.09.26 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

Over the past 10 years, we've seen impressive and rapid growth in Vietnam's local currency corporate bond market, with much more potential still to be unlocked. Thanks to a number of catalytic and first-of-its-kind transactions, GuarantCo's contribution to the growth of the bond market is helping to accelerate infrastructure development in the country. And in this episode, we learn about a number of those impactful transactions. Your hosts are Marjolein van Kampen and Anh Nguyen, and on the podcast are: Ngoc Tran, Group Chief Executive Officer, Nam Long Investment CorporationCanh Anh Nguyen, Head of Treasury, EVNFinanceNishant Kumar, Managing Director Asia, GuarantCo Find out more at guarantco.com/blended-knowledge/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The creators of BerkShares, a currency found only in the Berkshires region, are hoping a new app will boost adoption and increase revenue for local businesses.

Local currency bonds are fast becoming a crucial way of supporting infrastructure project development in lower income countries across Africa and Asia. In this episode, we discuss the rapid growth of the bond market, why it's become such an attractive option, and how bonds address the funding deficit in lower income countries. We also hear from PRAN Agro and Acorn Holdings, two companies that have benefited from bonds issued by GuarantCo. Contributing to the podcast are:Uzma Chowdhury, Corporate Finance Director at PRAN AgroRaghav Gandhi, Managing Director at Acorn HoldingsLayth Al-Falaki, Chief Executive Officer at GuarantCoPhil Skinner, Managing Director, Global Execution Team at GuarantCoAngella Olobo, Associate Director, Global Execution Team at GuarantCoFind out more at guarantco.com/blended-knowledge/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Central Victorian town of Castlemaine has begun circulating thousands of dollars' worth of its own local currency, the silver wattle. Only redeemable in Castlemaine, and already being used by local business, the creators say it aims to bolster the local economy against external forces like inflation.

In this episode Monalisa Dube is joined by the Chief Executive Officer of Buy Zimbabwe, Munyaradzi Hwengwere to discuss the local currency instability on prices and local production of goods and services.

In this episode Monalisa Dube is joined by the Chief Executive Officer of Buy Zimbabwe, Munyaradzi Hwengwere to discuss the local currency instability on prices and local production of goods and services.

News Crypto schadenfreude: yes, most DAOs are just a convenient structure for scamming (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/04/14/olympusdao-co-founder-doxxed-lawsuit-claims-to-unmask-apollo/) Turkey bans cryptocurrency (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-16/turkey-bans-cryptocurrency-payments-saying-risks-are-too-great) for transactions Matt Levine's breakdown of the Terra-Luna (https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-04-19/the-stability-of-algorithmic-stablecoins) peg and Ponzinomic strategy Last year he broke down the IRON-TITAN stablecoin failure (https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-06-17/titanium-got-crushed?sref=1kJVNqnU) which is illuminating as to the weaknesses of a two coin system IMF's Global Financial Stability Report (https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/imf-publishes-global-financial-stability-report-discussing-bitcoin?utm_source=Bitcoin+Magazine&utm_campaign=6197e3f14c-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f7d45fbb67-6197e3f14c-357178061&mc_cid=6197e3f14c&mc_eid=c067dcb913) is almost an add for bitcoin Ukraine's Central Bank Bans Crypto Purchases in Local Currency (https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/04/22/ukraines-central-bank-bans-crypto-purchases-in-local-currency/) Israel Adds Yuan to $206 Billion Reserves in ‘Philosophy' Change (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-04-20/israel-adds-yuan-to-206-billion-reserves-in-philosophy-change) Israel's central bank adds the Chinese yuan and three other currencies to its $206 billion reserves, reducing the allocation for the dollar and the euro. To accommodate the changes, the euro's share will fall to 20% -- the lowest in at least a decade -- from just over 30%, while the dollar will account for 61%, down from 66.5%. The pound's weighting, by contrast, will almost double to 5%, returning to a level last seen in 2011. The greenback's share, by contrast, has fallen to the lowest since 1995 Bitcoin Education Taro is the new color coin (https://lightning.engineering/posts/2022-4-5-taro-launch/) protocol from lightning labs Color coins have existed for a while on bitcoin, but this protocol seems stablecoin focused Feedback Remember to get in touch bitcoindadpod@protonmail.com or @bitcoindadpod on twitter stacker news (https://stacker.news/) Corrections We never actually explain why the mempool cleared in 2021: batching transactions by exchanges, segwit, and lightning Outro Podcasting 2.0 to support an indepenent podcasting ecosystem (https://podcastindex.org/) The Fountain (https://www.fountain.fm/) podcast app Sponsors and Acknowledgements Music by Lesfm from Pixabay Self Hosted Show (https://selfhosted.show/) courtesy of Jupiter Broadcasting (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/)

Heya cryptozens Tonight's Show: Dogecoin Transacted Via Starlink Did Binance Hand User Data over to Russia? Ukraine Bans Buying Crypto With Local Currency It's 10 PM Pacific time and the date is April 22nd, 2022. And welcome back to the Crypto Overnighter. I am your host, Nick. The cover model for this podcast is Tex and together we take a nightly look at the crypto, nft and metaverse space and the industry that surrounds it. We're here to bring you the crypto news analysis you need to start your day.  And keep in mind, nothing in this show should ever be considered financial advice. Email: crypto.overnighter@gmail.com Salem Friends of Felines: https://sfof.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CryptoCorvus1 Torum: https://www.torum.com/u/corvusforge

While digitalized global commerce has increased opportunities across the board, US businesses face some key challenges when paying their international vendors. These challenges include wire fee costs, transactional costs created by the intermediary bank system, and exposure to exchange rate risk. Paying vendors in local currency mitigates those challenges. We spoke with Mary Rotondo, Corpay's Director of Business Development focused on Global Invoice Automation, about these issues and how automation enables lower-cost local currency payments to your vendors worldwide. Note: The opinions expressed on Fintech in Focus News & Views are those of the speakers only, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Corpay or FLEETCOR Technologies Inc.

Egypt: Both annual and monthly inflation slowed in November. On a year-on-year basis, the print came in at 5.6% vs 6.3% the month before while the monthly reading eased to 0.1% from 1.5%.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kebijakan pemerintah untuk melakukan local currency settlement telah menjadi perbincangan masyarakat selama beberapa bulan terakhir. Pada episode 8, SABRI mengupas lebih dalam mengenai kebijakan ini: manfaat dan juga dampak dari kebijakan ini, terutama dari sudut pandang ekonomi dan politik internasional. Apakah local currency settlement ini adalah hal yang baik atau tidak? Temukan jawabannya pada episode 8 Silk Road, Tomorrow!

Handle Finance: Enabling users to borrow & lend with local currency stablecoins #14 Handle Finance Links: https://twitter.com/handle_fi https://discord.gg/YxjErvWW

Kevin Lings, chief economist at Stanlib Asset Management discusses the significance of the R343 billion surplus that SA recorded in its current account. Editor-in-Chief at News24 Adriaan Basson on parties violating the law by not disclosing their funders as per the requirement of the legislation. Then Warren Ingram, personal financial advisor and executive director at Galileo Capital explains why investors are getting a better deal from fund managers and expensive fund managers are getting punished See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Invest Africa Insights, we spoke to Abhimanyu Yadav, Head of Fixed Income and Currencies, MCB Capital Markets, about investing in the African bond market. Developing local capital markets offers a clear avenue to leverage global capital for underserved African markets. MCB Capital Market's African Domestic Bond Fund presents a means for investors to tap into the growth in Africa's capital markets. Listen to find out more. For more information about the African Domestic Bond Fund: https://www.mcbcapitalmarkets.mu/en/investment-products/exchange-traded-funds/african-domestic-bond-fund For more information about Invest Africa: www.investafrica.com

Matete Thulare, Head of FX Execution at RMB explains why the rand weakened against the dollar. The Competition Commission discusses the impending decision on the sale of Burger King to Grand Parade Investments - this is after the commission blocked the sale because it did not meet BEE requirements. And personal financial advisor and executive director at Galileo Capital Warren Ingram explains the difference between good and bad debt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pada episode kali ini, kita akan membahas topik yang sedang hangat diberitakan, yaitu Local Currency Settlement yang diinisiasi oleh pemerintah melalui Bank Indonesia. Apa sih LCS itu? Bagaimana mekanisme LCS dilakukan? Lalu, apa saja tujuan dari kerjasama LCS? Yuk, langsung aja kita dengerin podcast Ngopi Pagi Bank Mayapada. Jangan lupa follow spotify kita. Stay tune --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ngopipagiwm/message

Local currency guarantees are a game-changer - they offer a way of bridging the massive infrastructure funding gap in Sub-Saharan Africa and they put control back in the hands of the local business ecosystem. As the capacity of local markets grows, they are increasingly becoming part of the solution. But there are still barriers that need addressing, like credit risk, high interest rates and investor confidence. In this episode we explore how Cardano Development is teaming up with other industry experts to push through those barriers, transforming the financial markets of frontier economies. On the line up we have: Joost Zuidberg, CEO of Cardano Development; Lasitha Perera, Co-founder and Director of the Development Guarantee Group; Janice Kotut, Managing Director of PIDG InfraSolutions; Maheen Rahman, CEO of InfraZamin; Chinua Azubike, CEO of InfraCredit. Visit our Insights platform to find out more www.cardanodevelopment.com/insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest:  Verushka Singh-Naidoo | Fixed income and currency strategist at RMB  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenya: As anticipated, the central bank held the benchmark rate at 7% in yesterday's meeting, citing anchored inflation expectations amidst a nascent economic recovery. The bank noted that annual price increases were expected to remain within the inflation target band of 5% +/-2.5% in the near term, despite higher oil and food prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mozambique: Headline inflation in January rose to 4.1%y/y from 3.5% in December. Supply-side price adjustments, ranging from depreciating currency to rising food prices, have exerted price pressures. These factors are unavoidable given that they are externally prompted and as such, we see inflation breaching the 5% mark over the next 12 months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the early 1980's Hazel Henderson's name has been synonymous with impact investing. Probably more than any other person, Henderson has been responsible for creating and promoting a set of social and environmental indicators by which to judge the real health of an economic system including the well-being of its citizens and its ecosystem. These indicators are then widely used to guide business practices and investment decisions.A prolific commentator and critic of contemporary economics, Henderson launched Ethical Markets Media to provide a platform for discussion of these issues and to showcase examples of a well-being approach.We are proud to honor over four decades of collaboration with Hazel Henderson with this Conversation.Juliet Schor is both a sociologist and an economist.  That unique combination leads her to ask what the citizen/consumer can do to affect a more just and regenerative economy and conversely explores the impact of our current economic system on our daily lives.The titles of her books speak to this dual interest:The Overworked American: The Unexpected Decline of LeisureThe Overspent American: Why We Want What We Don't NeedBorn to Buy: The Commercialized Child and the New Consumer CulturePlenitude: The New Economics of True WealthPublishers Weekly named her just released After the Gig:How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back, one of the Big Indie Books of 2020. In it Schor examines how the platform economy which promised flexibility and new opportunities for workers instead became exploitive.  Her carefully researched book goes on to offer strategies for how citizens can take back these platforms so that they are tools for a better way of working leading to a more regenerative economy. Not surprising, one of the problems she points to is corporate for-profit ownership of the platforms themselves. She instead recommends a cooperative ownership by the users on the platform. 

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Featured interview: Implications of a local currency as an effective stimulus for the local economy -지역화폐 실효성 논란 및 경제적 영향 Guest: Professor Park Sang-In, School of Public Administration at Seoul National University

This episode explores how enabling local currency credit solutions addresses the infrastructure financing gap. Any solution promoting long-term local currency financing needs to prioritise capacity building across local capital markets. This is crucial to solve the largely unaddressed challenges of tenor and local currency provider risk appetite.Find out more at guarantco.com/blended-knowledge/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in La Voz en Breve, journalist Mariel Fiori has a show on business and well-being. There is a community policing reform forum in Dutchess County, and Ken Roman, president of the county’s policing modernization and reform collaborative, gave the details.... Read More ›

This week in La Voz en Breve, journalist Mariel Fiori has a show on business and well-being. There is a community policing reform forum in Dutchess County, and Ken Roman, president of the county’s policing modernization and reform collaborative, gave the details.... Read More ›

Radio Salon: Debate over UBI & local currency -기본소득 및 지역화폐 정책 Guests: Joung Hwang, Independent legal researcher, LawQuant LLC Dr. Bong Young-shik, Research fellow, Yonsei University Institute for North Korean Studies

What is your local currency?

It's a global marketplace. Charge accordingly, or you're leaving rupees on the table. Currency localization is way more than a convenience bonus. It's a potentially game-changing tactic that can have a serious impact on your overall revenue. Not only do different nations have different currencies; they have different economies.  The bottom line? It's not just […] The post MBA1542 Charging Local Currency With Your Online Business + Free Ride Friday appeared first on The $100 MBA.

It’s a global marketplace. Charge accordingly, or you’re leaving rupees on the table. Currency localization is way more than a convenience bonus. It’s a potentially game-changing tactic that can have a serious impact on your overall revenue. Not only do different nations have different currencies; they have different economies.  The bottom line? It’s not just […] The post MBA1542 Charging Local Currency With Your Online Business + Free Ride Friday appeared first on The $100 MBA.

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Rachel Moriarty of the Schumacher Center for a New Economics tells the history of the BerkShares currency and its ongoing evolution in developing a new vision for its regional economy. BerkShares, which circulate in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, are one of the most successful local currencies in the world today.

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‘Would you like to pay in Local Currency or your Home Currency?’   Ever been asked that question when buying something overseas?   Here’s what you should say...   #traveling #creditcards #foreignexchange #currencyexchange

ETF Trends publisher Tom Lydon discussed the VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show. EMLC seeks to replicate as closely as possible the price and yield performance of the J.P. Morgan GBI-EM Global Core Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index is comprised of bonds issued by emerging market governments and denominated in the local currency of the issuer. It may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the index concentrates in an industry or group of industries.

A conversation with me, a year-long student of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), and Dan Sullivan, an experienced monetary reformer, on how Monetary reform (MR) compares to MMT. MR is the idea that private commercial banks have more influence over our economy than does our government, and that the only way to solve this problem is by fully reforming the banking system. There is much agreement between MR and MMT, but there's one disagreement that is critical & irreconcilable. Dan spoke at 13th Annual AMI Monetary Reform Conference, hosted by the American Monetary Institute. AMI is the American organization advocating for monetary reform. This conversation was part of my research in writing two soon-to-be-released articles related to MR and MMT. Here is Dan's full bio from the conference (http://archive.is/PPzZG): "Dan Sullivan is the president of the Council of Georgist Organizations and the director of Saving Communities. He has been instrumental in winning shifts from property taxes and wage taxes to land value tax in some of the Pennsylvania cities that levy that tax. His leadership is primarily responsible for three quarters of a billion dollars in tax shifts. Dan’s presentation on Land and Money Monopolies examines the parallels and differences of the land question and the money question and makes the case that these two issues are the most fundamental issues before us today. Dan will also discuss The Limits of Local Currency examines the strength and weaknesses of how local currencies have been designed, shows how well designed local currencies can benefit the localities where they are issued, and shows how they fail to address the underlying problems of debt currency."

Explore Europe: Berlin Show Notes This very first episode of Explore Europe brought to you Used Car Guys starts in the capital city of Berlin. A fantastic city that is steeped in history, has a long association with the U.S. Military and is full of must-see sights. It's super easy to get to and very simple to get around. Simply put, Berlin is at the top of the list of places you should visit whilst based in Germany! Here are the links from our Explore Europe Berlin episode: For booking train tickets (aim for three months out for the best deals): https://www.bahn.com/en/view/index.shtml For finding accommodation: booking.com This is the hotel where John stayed: http://www.titanic.com.tr/titanicgendarmenmarktberlin/default-de.html Hop on/Hop off Bus Tours of Berlin: http://www.berlin-city-tour.de/en.html or https://www.hop-on-hop-off-bus.com/berlin-bus-tours The restaurant John recommends: http://www.hackethals.de/ The history of the Berlin Wall: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Wall President John F Kennedy speech at The Brandenburg Gate ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GKd50lrROc President Ronald Reagan speech at The Brandenburg Gate ‘Mr Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall!’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MDFX-dNtsM (11:20) The Tank ‘stand_off’ at Checkpoint Charlie that Michelle mentions: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/oct/24/berlin-crisis-standoff-checkpoint-charlie Check Point Charlie Museum: http://www.mauermuseum.de/en/index.html Spy Museum Berlin: http://www.spymuseumberlin.com/en/ Ka De We famous department store: https://www.kadewe.de Rittersport: https://www.ritter-sport.de/en/Visit-RITTER-SPORT/berlin.html Sustainable Travel Tip: Refuse the straw! In German when ordering a drink, say ‘Kein Strohalm bitte’. Find out more about the effect straws are having on our oceans and marine wildlife here: http://www.vancouverbc.surfrider.org/straws-suck/   Are you planning a trip to Berlin? We would love to hear all about your trip and any tips you have for fellow explorers. Leave a comment below or tweet us at @explore_europe and use the hashtag #ExploreEurope   Podcast Conversation Timeline 00:01 - Introduction to Berlin 1:28 - The History of Berlin 2:50 - When is the best time to visit? 4:13 - What is the public transport system like? 6:48 - How to book your accommodation 7:37 - Prices of Hotels in the city 8:22 - What is the food like? 8:56 - The Famous Currywurst debate 9:35 - Restaurant recommendations and tips 11:16 - Local Currency and Visa Information 12:13 - Is Berlin a safe city to visit? 12:48 - But, what about the language barrier? 13:35 - Is it family-friendly? 14:35 - The Hotspots of Berlin 15:24 - The infamous Brandenburg Gate and why it’s a must see when visiting Berlin 17:13 - Checkpoint Charlie - what links does it have to the USA and why should you visit? 18:25 - The fall of the Berlin Wall 20:01 - What does John think about spies and how does James Bond connect to Berlin? 20:28 - Michelle and John get cultured and discuss the wall art of Berlin 21:02 - How Berlin is rebuilding from the war - brick by brick 21:53 - Don’t miss these must-see places to visit in Berlin… 22:10 - The Television Tower (Fernsehturm) 22:50 - The shopping mall of Europe - KaDeWe 23:42 - A whole section on German Chocolate - yum! 25:04 - The beautiful architecture of Berlin 25:39 - What is there to see at the Alexander Platz? 26:40 - What’s the best mode of transport to use when getting around the city? 28:17 - Don’t miss Michelle’s sustainable travel tip, something to make us all more mindful travellers and reduce our impact on the planet as we explore more of it.   Please leave a comment/subscribe/tell a friend A Massive Thank You For Listening!

Eric Stein, Co-Director of Global Income at Eaton Vance, on the bond market, the yield curve and EM debt.Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly health care columnist, on Blue Cross of Idaho offering insurance plans that do not comply with Obamacare law, and don’t cover pre-existing conditions.Axel Merk, President and CIO of Merk Investments, with market insights on the dollar, gold, and how institutional investors should be handling volatility and risk.Karen Ubelhart, Industrials analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Deere raising its sales forecast amid signs of a farm economy recovery.

Mike Buchanan, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Western Asset Management, on his current outlook of the bond market, spreads, and where he is seeing opportunities. Alan Baum, auto analyst and Principal at Baum and Associates, on why investors love Tesla. Media and entertainment guru Porter Bibb of Mediatech Capital Partners, on big media earnings: Disney, Viacom and Twentieth Century Fox. Brian Egger, Senior Gaming & Lodging Analyst, on outlook for Wynn Resorts as CEO Steve Wynn steps down amidst sexual harassment claims. 

Featured on Friday's show: We discuss headlines such as "No Help in Sight,More Homeowners Walk Away", "Osama Bin Laden,Climate Expert","3 Cheers for Detroit's Local Currency", and "Time Backs Draconian Internet Licensing Plan". We will also be discussing the H1N1 vaccination scam. As well as what our favorite implantable microchip company ,Verichip,has been up to. Hope to see you there!