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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 1H 19M

Ep102: Let’s Talk About Bitcoin

from The Dollar Is Dead · host Jimmy Gorham and Jesse Posner

In Episode 102 of The Dollar Is Dead, Jimmy Gorham and Jesse Posner dive deep into the unsustainable debt spiral, central bank manipulation, and how Bitcoin is emerging as a serious alternative to collapsing monetary systems.We explore:– Why the global economy is addicted to debt– The philosophical flaws of fiat currency– How Bitcoin challenges state-backed money– What happens when trust in the dollar dies– Whether America is becoming ungovernableJesse (constitutional lawyer turned cryptographer) and Jimmy (entrepreneur and poker pro) bring sharp insight into the collision of money, politics, and philosophy.The Dollar Is Dead is where big questions get honest answers. Subscribe for real talk about money, power, and what’s next for civilization.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:51 What is the difference between bitcoin and cryptocurrency?07:06 Bitcoin as "sound money" vs fiat currency11:12 What is money?19:00 Non-monetary value of objects used as money26:59 Can bitcoin be copied?32:31 The nature of value39:06 Bitcoin right now: is it better money?48:08 What will bring the mainstream into bitcoin?52:01 Why is bitcoin a better store of value than the US dollar?59:46 Is the Fed successfully achieving their stated goals?1:05:20 What do we mean by inflation?1:13:34 Jesse's elevator pitch for bitcoin1:15:35 Jimmy's pitch for bitcoin🎧 Also available on YouTube.

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