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Jan 2025
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BTC219: The Big Print w/ Lawrence Lepard

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About this episode

This episode dives deep into the systemic issues of broken money, the hidden impact of inflation, and the concentration of power in financial systems. Our guest unpacks how sound money, Bitcoin, and decentralization could lead to a fairer, more stable society. We discuss historical cycles, societal consequences, and practical steps for individuals to drive meaningful change.



IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:


00:00 - Intro

05:42 - How ‘broken money’ manifests in everyday life and its hidden societal costs.

09:03 - Why inflation acts as a hidden tax and why it remains misunderstood.

11:44 - The role of the Federal Reserve in shaping American society and the economy.

15:02 - Why fiat currencies historically fail and humanity’s recurring lessons.

17:44 - The relevance of Gresham’s Law in a world of competing currencies.

29:20 - The moral argument for sound money and its long-term societal benefits.

33:49 - Practical steps individuals can take to support monetary decentralization.

38:28 - How Bitcoin and decentralization challenge traditional monetary systems.

41:55 - Lessons from history that can guide us through cycles of crisis and renewal.

44:44 - A vision for a future America thriving on sound money principles.



Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.


BOOKS AND RESOURCES

  • Lawrence Lepard’s new book, The Big Print.
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