#44 Will Tanner. Why Rhodesia Still Matters. What can it teach the West today?

In this conversation, I speak with Will Tanner to explore the complex history of Rhodesia and why it matters today. We discuss the economic foundations of Rhodesia, the struggle for independence, and the rise of revolutionary forces, particularly under Mugabe's regime. The conversation also touches on the hyperinflation crisis in Zimbabwe and draws parallels to contemporary issues in America, emphasizing the importance of nationhood, identity, and economic decentralization through Bitcoin.Follow me on X: https://x.com/RealMastro21Follow Will on X: https://x.com/Will_Tanner_1Meet local bitcoiners in your area: https://www.cluborange.org/Get grassfed beef delivered to your door! https://acmeacres.us/Timestamps00:00 Introduction 02:58 How Will Got Into Rhodesia. Its Origins.05:47 Cecil Rhodes and the Colonial Ambitions13:42 The Economic Landscape of Rhodesia18:12 The Rise of Revolutionary Forces23:42 The Impact of International Politics on Rhodesia30:31 The Aftermath: Zimbabwe's Economic Collapse38:09 The Downfall of Rhodesia: Economic Collapse and Expropriation42:50 Lessons from Rhodesia: A Lens on American Decline51:04 Defining a Nation: Heritage, Culture, and Identity57:21 Bitcoin and Decentralization: A Path Forward?Keywords: Rhodesia, Zimbabwe, Money, Will Tanner, Bitcoin, Inflation, Christianity, Mugabe, History, Britain, WW2