The Dollar Is Dead

In this episode of The Dollar is Dead , Jimmy Gorham and Jesse Posner dive into the fascinating world of political theology—how spiritual ideas shape money, law, and power. <br><br> From the all-seeing eye on the dollar bill to Carl Schmitt’s controversial theories, they explore what happens when reason hits its limits and we turn to faith, myth, and story to imagine the future.<br&...

3i Atlas is the third known interstellar object to enter our solar system — but what does it mean for Wall Street, the U.S. dollar, and the global economy?<br><br> In this episode of <b>The Dollar is Dead</b> podcast, Jimmy Gorham and Jesse Posner explore how humanity, markets, and even Bitcoin might respond if alien life or advanced technology made contact. From <b>m...

Is Bitcoin a religion? Or is it just money with a cult following? In this episode of The Dollar is Dead, Jimmy Gorham and Jesse Posner dive into one of the most fascinating questions at the intersection of money, belief, and philosophy: whether Bitcoin functions as a religion. We explore the parallels between faith and finance — from Bitcoin’s mysterious creation myth of Satoshi Nakamoto, to its c...

In this episode of The Dollar Is Dead podcast, hosts Jimmy Gorham and Jesse Posner dive into the surprising connections between poker scams and economic history. Jimmy shares stories from his days as a poker player, revealing the antics of "poker's dumbest criminal" and the parallels he sees between overselling a poker tournament and the behavior of bankers during the 2008 financial crisis. The ho...

In Episode 105 of The Dollar Is Dead , Jimmy and Jesse square off in a heated debate over Bitcoin’s promise—and its pitfalls. With Jimmy challenging its long-term viability and Jesse defending it as a potential path forward, the two dig into what Bitcoin is, what it isn’t, and what it could become. This episode explores: – Why Bitcoin might not live up to the hype – The risks of energy consumption...

In Episode 104 of The Dollar Is Dead , Jimmy digs into the true story behind gold — and what it really means today. We explore: – The history of gold as money and why it's been trusted for thousands of years – How gold compares to fiat currency, Bitcoin, and other stores of value – Whether gold still makes sense as a hedge in a digital, debt-fueled world – The psychological and cultural factors th...

In Episode 103 of The Dollar Is Dead , Jimmy and Jesse square off in a heated debate over Bitcoin’s promise—and its pitfalls. With Jimmy challenging its long-term viability and Jesse defending it as a potential path forward, the two dig into what Bitcoin is, what it isn’t, and what it could become. This episode explores: – Why Bitcoin might not live up to the hype – The risks of energy consumption...

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...

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...