The Progressive Bitcoiner

Our guest today is Ian Calderon. Ian is a former California State Assembly member and the youngest Majority Leader in state history. During his eight years in office, he focused on strengthening California’s economy and fostering innovation, including helping establish the state’s Blockchain Working Group. After leaving the legislature to focus on family and business, he’s now running for governor...

Margot and Patrick return after a hiatus, discussing their absence and the evolution of the podcast discussing these topics:Bitcoin's Cultural Shift - A deep dive into the changing narrative of Bitcoin, from a peer-to-peer cash system to a store of value for the wealthy. Stablecoin Legislation - An exploration of the recent stablecoin bill, its implications for private money, and the potential ris...

Join us as The Wise Rabbit shares his powerful journey from economics to activism, exploring the urgent need for climate action. In this thought-provoking discussion, we dive deep into the evolving role of Bitcoin in protest culture, the power of performance art in activism, and the importance of community in driving social change. 🌱 Discover the connection between decentralized activism, sustain...

Catch up with Margot and Trey as they discuss their evolving roles in the podcast and their ambitious vision for the Progressive Bitcoiner nonprofit. Discover how Bitcoin can empower marginalized communities and drive positive change. From personal recovery insights to building a robust progressive movement, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and community-driven goals. EXCLUSIVE...

In this conversation, Anjan Sundaram, a journalist and author, discusses his experiences in Rwanda, exploring themes of authoritarianism, the role of Western powers, and the personal narratives that shape journalism. He reflects on the complexities of living under a dictatorship, the normalization of fear, and the impact of international organizations on local governance. The discussion highlights...

In this conversation with Jason Brett, we discuss the implications of the recent election on Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry, focusing on the partisan dynamics that have emerged. They explore the role of key figures like Gary Gensler, the influence of super PACs, and the complexities of corporate involvement in politics. The discussion also touches on missed opportunities for political eng...

In this episode of the Progressive Bitcoiner podcast, host Margot Paez engages with Alan Minsky, the executive director of the Progressive Democrats of America, to discuss the upcoming presidential election and the evolving political landscape in the U.S. They reflect on the impact of the Occupy Wall Street movement, the role of progressive politics within the Democratic Party, and the challenges...

Margot Paez on her return to independent journalism. Will this upset people inside and outside the world of bitcoin equally? Will The Progressive Bitcoiner's social media burst? Let's find out together! EXCLUSIVE SPONSORS: BitBox : Get the open-source Bitbox02 Bitcoin only edition. It’s my favorite bitcoin hardware wallet for you to take self-custody of your bitcoin and keep your private keys safe...

"This is a call to action to the listeners. Only you can do it, the power is within you. That's how this works. It takes everybody—takes a village.” - Margot My guest today is Margot Paez. Margot is a climate change physicist and PhD candidate at the Georgia Institute of Technology, focusing on research relating to climate change statistical based modeling, bitcoin mining, and combating misinforma...

"Bitcoin calls upon all of us to act in some way, in some manner. You know, just because you bought it is the most basic thing that you can do." - Dr. Mark Stephany My guest today is Dr. Mark Stephany. Mark is the former host of The Progressive Bitcoiner, author and board-certified internal medicine physician. In this episode we discuss the challenges of promoting Bitcoin to progressives, the need...

"Nostr is like our lifeboat in the same sense that bitcoin is our lifeboat for money." - Will Casarin My guests today are Will Casarin and Roger Huang. Will is a nostr and Bitcoin developer and the founder of Damus . Roger is journalist having previously written for TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and currently is a contributor for Forbes and author of “ Would Mao Hold Bitcoin .” In this episode we explo...

“Bitcoin is a sort of systemic cleanup of the world's economy and the world's political economy as well.” My guests today are American HODL and Erik Cason. HODL is an OG Bitcoiner, speaking on bitcoin stages and podcasts around the world, and Erik is a crypto-anarchist and author of “ Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin .” In this episode American HODL and Erik discuss...

“When I think about US politics, the single-minded focus I have is reducing the probability of tail risk draconian anti-Bitcoin types of regulation.” - Lyn Alden My guest today is Lyn Alden, Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy , GP at Ego Death Capital and BoD at Swan . In this episode we discusses the current U.S. political landscape and the importance of pushing for bipartisan support of Bi...

"We need to engage with skeptics' concerns about Bitcoin in a serious way." - Mike Brock My guest today is Mike Brock. Mike is Lead for TBD at Block, Inc . TBD is building infrastructure that enables everyone to access and participate in the global economy. In this episode we explore Bitcoin's place in democracy, discussing regulatory challenges, the founding fathers' vision for our nation and dem...

X spaces, August 16th, with Trey Walsh and Jason Maier discussing the recent Crypto4Harris Town Hall which featured many democratic politicians, industry leaders and more, with hopes to amplify the importance of Bitcoin/crypto to the Harris administration for positive change and policy. https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4829807-crypto-friendly-democrats-harris-campaign/ To learn more, visit ou...

"Getting that strategic reserve to be essentially a path forward to transition from the dollar to Bitcoin, is critical." - Pierre Rochard My guests today are Yael Ossowski and Pierre Rochard. Yael is Deputy Director at the Consumer Choice Center and a visiting fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute . Pierre is VP of Research at Riot Platforms . In this episode we explore the debate around a potent...

"The fact that [Bitcoin] is used throughout the world in so many places now, I think speaks to how it resonates, and how useful it is and the need to dilute the power of tyrants wherever they are." - Roger My guest today is Roger Huang. Roger is an author and journalist having previously written for TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and currently is a contributor for Forbes . In this episode we discuss his...

"This benefits everyone who wants truth. The only people that don't benefit from this are those that want to lie to you." - Carlos Toriello My guest today is Carlos Toriello from Simple Proof . Simple Proof enables institutions to enhance transparency and ensure the authenticity of documents by incorporating robust blockchain-based timestamping into their current processes, powered by Bitcoin. Car...

"Bitcoin is for everyone. I think a lot of people don't think that it really is, but it actually is." - Becca My guest today is Becca Bratcher. Becca is a former nurse, podcast host and the author of the newly released book, “ 21 Women in Bitcoin ,” which highlights the vital role that women play in shaping Bitcoin’s evolution and impact on society. In this episode we discuss and contrast the “cry...

"Firefighters are like great risk managers and can understand holding and managing Bitcoin" - Pat O’Brien My guest today is training Captain Pat O’Brien repping the Taunton, Massachusetts fire department. These firefighters just made history as the 4th union in the U.S. to add Bitcoin to their balance sheet. How cool is that? Shoutout to Dom Bei and Proof of Workforce for the assistance they provi...

"Special interest lobbying, sadly, is effective." - David Bailey "I wanted Bitcoin to be this bipartisan bridge." - Jason Maier My guests today are David Bailey and Jason Maier. David is Founder & CEO of BTC Inc (Bitcoin Magazine, the Bitcoin Conference, UTXO) and Jason is a teacher and author of “ A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin .” This debate, that serves more as an open discussion, delves into...

"We are really building towards the next millions of bitcoiners that will join the space, and we want to give them no excuse to keep their coins on an exchange." - Stadicus My guest today is Stadicus. Stadicus is a part of the team at Bitbox , working on Bitcoin hardware and self-custody solutions. In this episode we break down what hardware wallets are, security best practices, and the importance...

"Bitcoin is going to do just fine. The adoption will keep going and the understanding will keep going. And the politicians will slowly come on board as the voters do." - Jason Maier My guest today is Jason Maier. Jason is a high school math teacher, educator, and author of “ A Progressive’s Case for Bitcoin .” In this episode we discusses the political landscape of Bitcoin, focusing on Trump's rec...

"Bitcoin shouldn't operate like fiat. I see Bitcoin as a tool for freedom." - Anna Chekhovich My guest today is Anna Chekhovich. Anna is the Director of Finance at the Anti-Corruption Foundation , a nonprofit founded in 2011 by Russian opposition leader Alexei Nevalny seeking to educate and fight corruption and authoritarianism in Russia and beyond. She also teaches Bitcoin and financial freedom w...

“A system that works only when the people that you trust are in power is not a very good system." - Bradley Rettler My guest today is Bradley Rettler. Bradley is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wyoming and author of “Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin” (alongside Andrew Bailey and Craig Warmke ). In this episode we discuss his new book Resistance Money and...