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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 58 MIN

Left vs. Right? Bitcoin Changes the Conversation

from Ask a Bitcoiner 21 Questions · host Saidah Gomez

Why do so many conversations about injustice get trapped in left vs. right and black vs. white, while the monetary system that shapes everyday life gets ignored?In this full interview, I’m joined by Phillip D. McCombs, a Cleveland-based Bitcoiner, libertarian, and community organizer, to explore how money printing, incentives, and financial sovereignty change the way we understand politics, power, and social cohesion.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why Phillip says, “Know your history, but don’t lead with it,” and how that mindset helps you keep building.What the Cantillon Effect is, and how new money can benefit insiders first while everyone else feels rising prices later.Why Bitcoin becomes less about “number go up” and more about human rights, self-custody, and local community building.How meetups, education, and “parallel economy” efforts can help people cooperate without getting stuck in partisan theater.🎯 Seed phrase challenge (21,000 sats):This is a full-length episode, which means seed words are hidden throughout, 9 to be precise. The other 3 can be found on:X (Twitter): https://x.com/askabitcoiner21/status/2015818525223354544?s=20Phillip’s previous episodeAnd SubstackThe first person to find all 12 words can recover the wallet and 21,000 sats are yours. Good luck, and watch closely. 🔗 Referrals:Orange Manufacturing GroupCustom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories:➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q🌐 https://omg21btc.com/🟠 Subscribe / Follow:➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions➤ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/askabitcoiner21Find Phillip:All platforms: @pdmonearthLinktree: https://linktr.ee/pdmonearthCreditsHost: Saidah Gomez https://x.com/SaidahGomezEditing: Orange Manufacturing Group https://x.com/omg21btcChapters00:00 I’m Still Black02:51 Bitcoin Origins: The Path to Financial Freedom08:54 Voting for Trump? 17:10 Money vs. Politics27:02 The Spirit of Rebellion: Understanding American Identity32:59 Gun Culture in Switzerland34:46 Is Libertarianism The Future of Politics?36:37 The Changing Landscape of Sovereignty38:23 Understanding American History and Identity40:40 Debate and Culture: Shaping the Future44:57 Navigating History and Progress47:06 The Role of Entertainment in the Bitcoin Economy49:07 The Impact of Sound Money on Society(Disclaimer: This content is for education and entertainment only and is not financial advice.)

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