097 - Interview with Mike ter Maat, Libertarian Party: Addressing America's Economic Challenges

Welcome to the latest episode of Boom! It’s on the Blockchain! We’re thrilled to have Mike ter Maat (VP of Libertarian Party 2024) with us today. Mike is a prominent figure in the Libertarian Party and previously campaigned in the 2021-22 special Congressional election for Florida’s District 20. With a solid background as a police officer in Broward County from 2010 to 2021, Mike has consistently identified as a registered libertarian. He has extensive experience in finance and economics, having served as a commercial loan officer, a financial economist at the White House Office of Management and Budget, and as a consultant for various federal and international agencies focused on economic development. From 1992 to 2002, Mike championed free markets in the financial services sector in Washington. He later founded a successful educational business for bank executives, which he ran until 2009, offering conferences, webcasting, and strategic consulting. Mike has traveled to thirty-five countries, taught economics at three universities, and has also substituted at many Broward public schools. He holds a BS in Aeronautical Engineering, an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and both an MS and PhD in Economics from The George Washington University. In today’s episode, we’ll delve into crucial topics including monetary policy for a more stable economy, enhancing transparency in federal government spending, understanding the impact of inflation on everyday Americans, and addressing policies to combat the opioid crisis in the U.S. We’ll also explore the benefits of cryptocurrencies and discuss the potential dangers of central bank digital currencies. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Mike ter Maat, who is running as the vice presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party alongside Chase Oliver for the 2024 election! More information https://miketermaat.com/ https://boomitsontheblockchain.com/ #MikeTerMaat #LibertarianParty #Cryptocurrency #CBDCs #EconomicPolicy #FinancialFreedom #Inflation #OpioidCrisis #Blockchain #MonetaryPolicy #LibertarianInsights #Politics #2024Election #Podcast Feel free to mix and match or adjust these hashtags to fit your branding!