Ep 101: The Dollar Is Dying

Welcome to the first episode of The Dollar Is Dead, a podcast exploring the unraveling of the U.S. dollar, the fragility of global finance, and the future of money.Hosted by Jimmy Gorham (entrepreneur, poker pro) and Jesse Posner (constitutional lawyer turned cryptographer), this episode dives deep into:– Why reserve currencies always collapse– How political incentives and debt are eroding the dollar– The weaponization of the dollar after Ukraine– Bitcoin as a new kind of money– The dangers of polarization—and the need for calm voicesWe’re not financial advisors—we’re just asking the big questions most people are afraid to talk about.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:14 What the podcast is about: why the dollar matters10:13 The global system and America's role in it19:50 Unsustainable debt and the limits of monetary power27:52 U.S. treasuries: who buys them and why it’s shifting40:43 Media incentives and public economic perception51:09 Core American values in the face of economic transitionRecorded May 2025 — a snapshot in time as financial history unfolds.🎧 Also available on YouTube.