We delve into a detailed discussion into how banking works and what happened during the lead-up to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. A lot of self proclaimed experts are coming out of the woodwork to proclaim another 2008 banking crisis. If you want to make sense of the fog and confusion you should most… Continue reading The SVB Collapse & Banking Basics Explained (Ep.93)
FTX Collapse & The Case For Bitcoin Maximalism (Ep.92)
We discuss the arguments for Bitcoin Maximalism and comment on an article making the case for it, written in 2022 by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin. We also delve into some insights regarding the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Notes: In Defense of Bitcoin Maximalism https://vitalik.ca/general/2022/04/01/maximalist.html FTX Pre-Mortem Overview https://sambf.substack.com/p/a49a5432-760a-4b95-ae91-24b4dd7d361a Find all our content at… Continue reading FTX Collapse & The Case For Bitcoin Maximalism (Ep.92)
THE RED WAVE YOU MISSED IN 2022! (Ep.91)
Still depressed by the red wave that never happened in 2022? The results at the federal level may have been depressing, but there was a red tsunami all over the country in a place that you probably weren’t looking. The Erin Volz, vice-chair of the Lewis County Republican Party in Washington State, and and local… Continue reading THE RED WAVE YOU MISSED IN 2022! (Ep.91)
North Dakota with Rep. Christensen: No Rights for Nature, Inanimate Objects, AI, or Corporations (Ep.90)
North Dakota State Representative Cole Christensen joins Dylan Moore of Irida TV to discuss the groundbreaking and historic bill that he has sponsored into the North Dakota legislature. As of recording, the bill has passed the state house 86 to 7, which limits the definition of “Personhood” to only include human beings, and to specifically… Continue reading North Dakota with Rep. Christensen: No Rights for Nature, Inanimate Objects, AI, or Corporations (Ep.90)
HISTORIC: North Dakota Codifies Individual Personhood Rights Into Law (Ep.89)
Mark Herr joins us to break down the practical implications of a groundbreaking new North Dakota law that his Center for Self Governance has been promoting, the long term strategy behind it, and why it marks the breakdown of a centuries old trend of abolishing the individual’s rights vis-à-vis corporations, the state, associations, and globalist… Continue reading HISTORIC: North Dakota Codifies Individual Personhood Rights Into Law (Ep.89)
Universal Healthcare Debate – Progressive VS Libertarian Solutions (Ep.88)
We debate the topic of Universal Healthcare with our friend Tommy From Tommy Nation Politics. Can the US Treasury afford such a massive spending program? Would it solve systemic corruption and inefficiencies in the US healthcare system? These and many more questions are debated. Notes: World Health Organization’s definition of Universal Healthcare https://www.who.int/health-topics/universal-health-coverage Tommy Nation… Continue reading Universal Healthcare Debate – Progressive VS Libertarian Solutions (Ep.88)
The Truth About The Debt Ceiling Debate (Ep.87)
We discuss the recurring drama surrounding the US government’s debt ceiling, and how a comprehensive understanding of modern monetary theory and public finance can help you eliminate a lot of fog and confusion regarding the topic. Notes: Timcast IRL – Let’s Put An Actual Ceiling On Debt https://timcast.com/video/timcast-irl-letandamp39s-put-an-actual-ceiling-on-debt-shorts/ US warned of defaults https://www.rt.com/business/569848-us-default-debt-limit-hike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS Dave Brat… Continue reading The Truth About The Debt Ceiling Debate (Ep.87)
The End Of Globalism & The West’s New Golden Era (Ep.86)
Following up on our trilogy about The Evolution of Civilizations, we combine Carroll Quigley’s scientific big picture analysis of long term historical trends with Peter Zeihan’s more contemporary views on the end of globalization. More specifically, we identify the challenges that the institutionalized forces within Western Civilization are facing today, how they’re reacting to try… Continue reading The End Of Globalism & The West’s New Golden Era (Ep.86)
The Spontaneous Death Of Globalism – Part 4 (Ep.85)
We continue our discussion of Peter Zeihan’s book “The End of the World is just the Beginning,” focusing in on the history of oil, today’s map of oil trade, its role in the overall mix of energy supplies in the world, and the impossible math of electronic vehicles and renewable energy sources in general. Notes:… Continue reading The Spontaneous Death Of Globalism – Part 4 (Ep.85)
The Gold Standard & Monetary History (Ep.84)
We discuss the history of money and the arguments for and against the gold standard, cross referencing in part sections from Prof. Carroll Quigley’s “Tragedy & Hope” and Dr. E. Michael Jones’s “Barren Metal.” Notes: “Barren Metal” by Dr. E. Michael Jones https://www.fidelitypress.org/book-products/barren-metal “Tragedy & Hope” by Carroll Quigley https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/726546.Tragedy_and_Hope “Debt – The First 5000… Continue reading The Gold Standard & Monetary History (Ep.84)