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May 2024
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Doomsday Inflation and a Bull Case for B...

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Lyn Alden, independent analyst and author of “Broken Money,” joins the show to discuss the U.S. deficit and the threat of persistent inflation. She also shares why she remains bullish on Bitcoin, and breaks down what supports its current value. 

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