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 Bit...
Jun 14, 2022•41 min
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? ...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min
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 progressiv...
May 31, 2022•58 min
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/ h ttps://theprog...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 27 min
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 th...
May 16, 2022•57 min
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 r...
May 12, 2022•43 min
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/s...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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/ ...
Apr 26, 2022•48 min
Today's guest is US National Security expert and Bitcoin Policy Institute Fellow, Matthew Pines. We cover: What is the Bitcoin Policy Institute? Why is Matthew focused on Bitcoin? Can Bitcoin support US economic growth and energy innovation? Stability of USD reserve status Freezing gold versus Bitcoin transactions Why is Bitcoin better for the US than gold or a bancor? How effective are sanctions and would any efficacy be compromised by Bitcoin? What kind of conflict would Bitcoin reduce versus ...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 57 min
My guest today is Allie Rae who has started the adult content platform Wetspace. We cover: Her career as a NICU nurse Why she needed to leave her career as a nurse Life as an adult content creator OnlyFans deplatforming Losing access to banking Her experience with the CumRocket token The Wetspace adult content platform https://wetspace.com/ https://snipfeed.co/theallierae @theallierae https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...
Apr 11, 2022•36 min
Today's episode is with Hermann Vivier and Senior surfing coach, Luthando. Together, Hermann and Luthando are bringing surfing to their local township while also promoting Bitcoin adoption in the community. We cover: The connection between surfing and Bitcoin The mindset of an addict and Bitcoin The goals of Bitcoin Ekasi What Bitcoin means for Luthando and his community Luthando's hope for Bitcoin and the future of his friends and family. https://bitcoin-bay.org/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner...
Apr 06, 2022•50 min
Today's episode is with philosophy professor and prolific Bitcoin writer, Bradley Rettler. We go through as many of the frequently asked questions regarding Bitcoin as we can in a nearly 3 hour marathon. This is definitely one to share with friends and family! We cover: How to view Bitcoin? What is Bitcoin? Who was Satoshi Nakamoto? Was the Bitcoin distribution fair? Is Bitcoin for criminals? Is Bitcoin backed by anything? What kind of asset is Bitcoin? Is Bitcoin a currency? Why is Bitcoin so v...
Mar 29, 2022•2 hr 30 min
Today's episode is with Kal Kassa, founder of Bitcoin Birr. He sees Bitcoin as foundational for empowering the people of Ethiopia. We cover: Inflation and stores of wealth in Ethiopia The failure of financial aid in Africa and the failure of Cardano Why is Bitcoin for everyone? Satoshi is Ethiopian https://github.com/BitcoinBirr https://hoseki.app/ https://twitter.com/kalkassa https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers ...
Mar 14, 2022•35 min
Today's episode is with author and entrepreneur Justin Rhedrick aka Bitcoin Vegan. We talk about how going to prison was also a means for finding purpose. What stopped him from going back Why the Orca is an apex predator How Bitcoin changed him and his goals for working in the space From Bars to Bitcoin Bitcoin Vegan 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.s...
Mar 07, 2022•26 min
Today's guest is the founder of The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, Avik Roy. Mr Roy makes the case that Bitcoin can help maintain America’s economic leadership as well as be a valuable force for helping those most susceptible to inflation. We discuss: Does Bitcoin begin to bring the Right and Left together? Why Bitcoin is a progressive force for good. CBDCs and privacy Could Bitcoin erode state power Health care policy https://freopp.org/ https://twitter.com/Avik https://theprogre...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Today's episode is with Rev Wendy Hamilton who is running for Congress to represent the District of Columbia. She is also pro Bitcoin. We cover: Her ministerial work and helping with Andrew Yang's campaign D.C. Statehood Bitcoin and economic justice Jesus' views on money and debt https://www.revwendyforcongress.com/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ https://twitter.com/progressivebtcr This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...
Feb 21, 2022•52 min
Today's conversation is with Jon Logan, Co-Founder of Bank Black USA and a 20 plus year veteran of the NYC Fire Department. We cover: The history of Black banking Why Bitcoin is a part of the plan for financial freedom for Black America His vision for Bitcoin and Black America Jon Logan https://bankblackusa.org/ The Color of Money History of the Black Dollar https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...
Feb 12, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Today's episode is with Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Craig Warmke. We examine his recent paper Bitcoin Behind the Veil (see link below). Looking at Bitcoin from behind the veil of ignorance allows us to minimize our biases and evaluate Bitcoin from a more objective position to see if it is a money you, the world would desire. Craig Warmke Bitcoin Behind the Veil Bitcoin Alchemy by Andrew Bailey Resistance Money book This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...
Feb 03, 2022•49 min
Today's episode is with elementary school teacher Aarika Rhodes who is running for CA 32nd Congressional District in 2022 for the Democratic Pary. We cover: Aarika's upbringing and development of resilience Her platform including Democracy Dollars and UBI Progressive values and Bitcoin How best to teach Bitcoin https://www.aarikaforcongress.com/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ https://twitter.com/progressivebtcr This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...
Jan 25, 2022•53 min
I sat down with philosophers Troy Cross and Andrew Bailey to discuss various philosophical questions that intersect with Bitcoin. We also address their new paper that proposes a way to invest in bitcoin without contributing, even slightly, to unsustainable bitcoin mining. We cover: - The use of philosophy in today's world - Emotion and reason - Collectivism and individualism - Framing Bitcoin's environmental impact - Greening Bitcoin with incentive offsets https://www.resistance.money/green/ Tro...
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 32 min
In today's episode I talk with musician, writer and "reformed environmental vegan" Mark Goodwin. We cover: The transition from environmental vegan to Bitcoin environmental vegan Is Bitcoin political? Hint: No...maybe? Petro-dollar complicity Reluctantly agreeing with Ted Cruz Bitcoin, behavior change and sobriety https://markgoodw.in/ The Pin Project https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ @progressivebtcr This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acc...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Today's episode is a discussion with social worker and prominent voice in the progressive focused Bitcoin community, Nicole Dobrow. We cover: Why progressives are hesitant about Bitcoin Bitcoin and financial inclusion Self-soverignty and women's rights Nicole's articles: The Progressive Case for Bitcoin https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ @progressivebtcr This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoine...
Dec 29, 2021•51 min
Today's episode is a discussion with author and content creator Dawdu about the intersection of Bitcoin and Black America. https://www.iamdawdu.com/ https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ @progressivebtcr 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...
Dec 23, 2021•54 min
The Progressive Bitcoiner podcast was started to give a voice to the individuals and communities who have used Bitcoin to foster positive changes for personal, social, and environmental issues. https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/ @progressivebtcr 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...
Dec 18, 2021•1 min
