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The "What is Money?" Show

Robert Breedlovewhatismoneypodcast.com
"What is Money?" is the rabbit that leads us down the proverbial rabbit hole. It is the most important question for finding truth in the world. In this podcast, we will pursue this "rabbit" by engaging in a diversity of deep conversations with deep thinkers from different walks of life.
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Episodes

Examining The World's Best Speech on Money with Yaron Brook (WiM420)

Yaron Brook joins me to discuss Francisco's money speech by Ayn Rand, the concept of value for value, the vicious cycle of looting, and the link between money, property rights, and morality. Yaron Brook is an entrepreneur, writer, and public intellectual. He is the current chairman of the board at the Ayn Rand Institute. He is also the co-founder of BHZ Capital Management LP. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/yaronbrook // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: htt...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 36 minEp. 420

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 10 | (WiM419)

"What is Money?" is the rabbit that leads us down the proverbial rabbit hole. It is the most important question for finding truth in the world. In this series, we will pursue this "rabbit" by engaging in a diversity of deep conversations with deep thinkers from different walks of life. The 'What is Money?' series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2jAZ0x9H0bQK3QrEDDfxj8_-fFNvL4j4 // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardwa...

Jan 08, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 419

Fighting for the Freedom of Julian Assange with Stella Assange (WiM418)

Stella Assange joins me to discuss her involvement with WikiLeaks, her relationship with Julian Assange, the fight against the state's corruption, and the ways to help free Julian Assange. Stella Assange is a human rights lawyer. She is the wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. She is currently running a campaign to free Julian from prison. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stella_Assange Website: https://freeassange.org/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuit...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 418

Mythology and the Meaning of Meaning | Maps of Meaning Series | Episode 4 (WiM417)

Luke de Wolf joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "Maps of Meaning" by Jordan Peterson. In this episode, we discuss the story of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, the perspective of evil, the importance of intellectual humility, and how mythology gets us into praxeology. Luke de Wolf is the co-host of the Freedom Footprint Show. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/btcPseudoFinn Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomFootprint Book: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/...

Jan 03, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 417

A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace | Crypto Anarchist Series | Episode 3 (WiM416)

Max Hillebrand joins me for a series of conversations covering various works on crypto-anarchism. In this episode, we discuss "A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace" written by John Perry Barlow. Max Hillebrand is a free software entrepreneur building tools to empower individual sovereignty. Paper: https://scholarship.law.duke.edu/dltr/vol18/iss1/2/ // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/HillebrandMax // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite....

Jan 02, 20241 hr 39 minEp. 416

How the Corruption of Money Corrupts Everything with Robert Breedlove (WiM415)

Ben Wehrman interviews Robert Breedlove about how the corruption of money corrupts everything, the common misconceptions around different social structures, the importance of private property, and how Bitcoin flips global corruption on its head. // HOST // YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benwehrman Twitter: https://twitter.com/benwehrman Website: https://www.benwehrman.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet ...

Dec 29, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 415

Bitcoin as UberMoney: Nietzsche's Missing Ingredient with Aleks Svetski (WiM414)

Aleks Svetski joins me to talk about his article UberMoney published in the Bitcoin Times Energy Edition. We discuss the conception of power, energy, and time, the morality of political power, the apolitical nature of Bitcoin, and the significance of moral integrity. Aleks Svetski is the co-author of The UnCommunist Manifesto. He is also the founder of The Bitcoin Times publication and The Spirit of Satoshi. // GUEST // Bitcoin Times (use discount code ENERGY): https://bitcointimes.io/ Twitter: ...

Dec 27, 20232 hr 6 minEp. 414

What the 1920s Can Tell Us About Money Today | The Twilight of Gold Series | Episode 17 (WiM413)

My friend and fellow student of money codenamed "Lester" joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "The Twilight of Gold" by Melchior Palyi. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProgrammableTx Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006C31O4 // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Mind Lab Pro: https://mindlabpro.com/breedlove...

Dec 26, 20231 hr 41 minEp. 413

The Unknown, The Known, and The Knower | Maps of Meaning Series | Episode 3 (WiM412)

Luke de Wolf joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "Maps of Meaning" by Jordan Peterson. In this episode, we discuss the realm of the unknown and femininity, the impact of cultural memories, the story of Enuma Elish, and the balance between order and chaos. Luke de Wolf is the co-host of the Freedom Footprint Show. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/btcPseudoFinn Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomFootprint/ Book: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/maps-...

Dec 22, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 412

The Climate Impact of Bitcoin Mining with Alexander Neumüller (WiM411)

Alexander Neumüller joins me to discuss the Cambridge Bitcoin electricity consumption index model, the impact of Bitcoin mining on the climate, the antifragility of Bitcoin, and the data analytics of Bitcoin mining. Alexander Neumüller is a research associate at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexneumueller // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount ...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 411

Emancipating Children from School Systems with Sam Sorbo (WiM410)

Sam Sorbo joins me in person at ARC Forum 2023 in London to discuss the problems with our modern education system, the importance of homeschooling, statism vs. individualism, and wokeism. Sam Sorbo is an author and filmmaker. She is the author of the book Words for Warriors. This podcast was filmed, at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference in London, England. // GUEST // https://www.sorbostudios.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesamsorbo Website: https://www.samsorbo.com/ // SPO...

Dec 18, 202358 minEp. 410

Free Speech and Cancel Culture with Dave Rubin (WiM409)

Dave Rubin joins me in person at ARC Forum 2023 in London to discuss why free speech is important, voting with your wallet, the mythology of Star Wars, and the influence of Jordan Peterson. Dave Rubin is an author and political commentator. He is the creator and host of The Rubin Report. This podcast was filmed at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference in London, England. // GUEST // Website: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RubinReport Talk Show: https:/...

Dec 15, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 409

Can The State Stop Bitcoin? with Robert Breedlove (WiM408)

Layah Heilpern interviews Robert Breedlove about the fiat money-induced psychosis, the key problems with the current financial system, and whether states can stop Bitcoin. // HOST // Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LayahHeilpern Twitter: www.twitter.com/LayahHeilpern // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Mind Lab Pro: https://mindlabpro.com/breedlov...

Dec 13, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 408

The Counterinsurgency: Bitcoin as Digital 1776 with GMONEY (WiM407)

GMONEY joins me to discuss the history of monetary manipulation, the declaration of independence in cyberspace, the information insurgency of Bitcoin, and how scared people can join the revolution. GMONEY is the host of Rug Pull Radio. He is also the owner of a consultancy company for Bitcoin self-custody. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMONEYPEPE Rugpull Radio: https://badlandsmedia.tv/on-the-daily/rugpull-radio/ Substack: https://pappyg45.substack.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/bullionb...

Dec 12, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 407

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 9 | (WiM406)

"What is Money?" is the rabbit that leads us down the proverbial rabbit hole. It is the most important question for finding truth in the world. In this series, we will pursue this "rabbit" by engaging in a diversity of deep conversations with deep thinkers from different walks of life. // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Mind Lab Pro: https://mindla...

Dec 08, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 406

"Selling Treason": How CIA Operatives Operate with Jason Hanson (WiM405)

Jason Hanson joins me to discuss how CIA operatives operate, the upsurge in private security, the techniques for escaping lie detection, and the issue of social deterioration. Jason R. Hanson is a former CIA officer turned security services entrepreneur. He's the author of the New York Times bestseller, Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonHanson_CCA Website: https://www.ultimatespyweek.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ Net...

Dec 06, 202357 minEp. 405

America's Great Depression | The Twilight of Gold Series | Episode 16 (WiM404)

My friend and fellow student of money codenamed "Lester" joins me for a multi-episode conversation exploring the excellent book "The Twilight of Gold" by Melchior Palyi. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProgrammableTx Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006C31O4 // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Mind Lab Pro: https://mindlabpro.com/breedlove...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 54 minEp. 404

The Decline of the US Empire? with Jay Martin (WiM403)

Jay Martin joins me to discuss the shift in global power, what drives the decline in globalization, the cycle of order and stealing, and the importance of optionality and sovereignty. Jay Martin is the host of the Jay Martin show. He is also the host of the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference. // GUEST // Commodity University: ⁠www.thecommodityuniversity.com⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://jaymartin.substack.com/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/JayMartinBC⁠ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://w...

Dec 02, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 403

Bitcoin and Atlas Society with Robert Breedlove (WiM402)

Jennifer Grossman from The Atlas Society podcast interviews Robert Breedlove about his viral video on Francisco D'Anconia's Money Speech from Atlas Shrugged, and other topics related to money, Bitcoin, and economics. // HOST // Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtlasSociety Website: https://www.atlassociety.org/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 402

The Creature from Jekyll Island with G. Edward Griffin (WiM401)

G. Edward Griffin joins me to talk about his book The Creature from Jekyll Island which explores central banking cartels, why the truth is not enough, the nature of money, and the biggest socioeconomic problem in the world today. G. Edward Griffin is a legendary author, filmmaker, and public speaker. // GUEST // Website: https://realityzone.com/ Chasm: https://chasm.realityzone.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware ...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 401

Decentralized Food and Money with Robert Breedlove (WiM400)

In this episode with Robert Breedlove and Shawn Baker, we discuss the relationship between beef and Bitcoin, why inflation is theft, the radical change in a technological paradigm, and the global adoption of Bitcoin. // HOST // Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrShawnBakerPodcast Website: https://www.carnivore.diet/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.c...

Nov 28, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 400

Climate Change, Addiction, and Free Speech with Michael Shellenberger (WiM399)

Michael Shellenberger joins me in person at ARC Forum 2023 in London to discuss the impact of environmental alarmism, the problem with addiction and homelessness, and the importance of free speech. Michael Shellenberger is a best-selling author and journalist. He is the founder of Substack publication Public. This podcast was filmed at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference in London, England. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/shellenberger Website: https://public.substack.co...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 399

Is Bitcoin Better Than Gold? with Robert Breedlove (WiM398)

In this episode with Robert Breedlove and the host of the Aimstone podcast, we discuss what is money, why Bitcoin is better than gold, the currency counterfeiting cartels, and the importance of studying Bitcoin. // HOST // Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Aimstone Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aimstone5 // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Mind Lab ...

Nov 26, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 398

Understanding Money Mechanics with Bob Murphy (WiM397)

Bob Murphy joins me in-person at ARC Forum 2023 in London to discuss his book, 'Understanding Money Mechanics.' We talk about the nature of money, the cartels of central banking, the modern monetary theory, and the optimism of artificial intelligence. Bob Murphy is an author and economist. He has authored several economics textbooks. He is also the chief economist at Infineo. This podcast was filmed at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Conference in London, England. // GUEST // Website: h...

Nov 25, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 397

The Geopolitics of Energy and Power with Robert Bryce (WiM396)

Robert Bryce joins me in-person at ARC Forum 2023 in London to talk about why we should be pro-nuclear, the unreliability of renewable energy sources, the negative impact of inflation on the energy grid, and whether governments can stop Bitcoin. Robert Bryce is an American author, journalist, podcaster, and documentary film producer. // GUEST // Website: https://robertbryce.com/ Substack: https://robertbryce.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pwrhungry // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: ...

Nov 24, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 396

The Masculine and Feminine Aspects of Money with Kiana Danial (WiM395)

Kiana Danial joins me to discuss the difference between feminine and masculine energy, the significance of imagination, obtaining freedom in life, and what is money. Kiana Danial is the founder and CEO of Invest Diva. She is an author, professional speaker, and investment and wealth management expert. // GUEST // Website: https://investdiva.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investdiva/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoi...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 395

Toward an Anthropological Theory of Money with Natalie Smolenski (WiM394)

Natalie Smolenski joins me to discuss her paper, 'Toward an Anthropological Theory of Money.' We talk about the relationship between anthropologists and economists, the difference between social institutions and social technology, and the anthropological significance of Bitcoin. Natalie Smolenski is an author, Bitcoin entrepreneur, and theoretical anthropologist. She is the founder of the Texas Bitcoin Foundation. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSmolenski Website: https://www.txbitcoin...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 36 minEp. 394

The Digital Demise of Cultural Marxism with Chase Perkins (WiM393)

Chase Perkins joins me to discuss cryptographic digital protocols, the irrationality of Marxism, the importance of individual sovereignty, and why Bitcoin is the closest thing to an absolute right. Chase Perkins is the Founder and CEO of Impervious.ai. He is also a data privacy attorney. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChaseTheTruth Website: https://www.impervious.ai/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/whatismoney iCoin Hardware Wallet...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 393

Monetary Anarchy with Alex Jeser (WiM392)

Alex Jeser joins me to talk about his book, “Monetary Anarchy: The Separation of Money and State”. We discuss the origin of knowledge, how warfare benefits the state, the difference between democracy, anarchy and minarchy, and whether monetary anarchy is possible on the Bitcoin standard. Alex Jeser is an economist, author, and technology entrepreneur. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexjeser Book: https://t.co/mBlVIp2jD5 Website: https://monetaryanarchy.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Cl...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 53 minEp. 392

A New Theory of Violence Cycles with Rahim Taghizadegan (WiM391)

Rahim Taghizadegan joins me to discuss his published paper, “The Praxeology of Coercion: A New Theory of Violence Cycles". Rahim Taghizadegan is an economist, author, physicist, philosopher, investor, and entrepreneur. He is the last Austrian economist of the Austrian School in the direct tradition. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/scholarium_at Website: https://scholarium.at/ Paper: https://mises.org/library/praxeology-coercion-new-theory-violence-cycles // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothin...

Nov 13, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 391
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