Best Peter McCormack Podcasts (2025)

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#084 - Andrew Griffith - Restoring Trust, Growth, and Conservative Principles 1:42:49

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Andrew Griffith is a Conservative MP and Shadow Cabinet member, with a background in business and government focused on driving economic growth, smarter regulation, and national renewal. With experience in both the private sector and public service, he brings a new perspective to the future of Conservative policy. In this interview, we discuss hous…

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Life After Bitcoin with Peter McCormack 1:23:05

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On this week’s episode of Galaxy Brains, Peter McCormack, Chairman of Real Bedford FC, joins Alex Thorn to reflect on his journey after What Bitcoin Did from local activism in Bedford to building a grassroots economic revival using Bitcoin. Peter discusses his legal battle with Craig Wright, the potential for Real Bedford to adopt a Bitcoin treasur…

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Politics of Crypto Legislation with Austin Campbell 1:01:17

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Alex Thorn talks to Austin Campbell, NYU professor and founder of Zero Knowledge Consulting, about the passage of the GENIUS Act, prospects for market structure in the House, and what a tie-up between crypto and traditional finance means for both. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the Federal Reserve’s latest FOMC meeting, geo…

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#083 - Gavin Rice - Growth, Housing, Welfare, Immigration, Politics & AI Disruption 1:58:50

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Gavin Rice is a political strategist and former government advisor focused on economic growth, demographics, and national renewal. With deep policy insight, he offers a clear diagnosis of Britain's decline and a roadmap for reform. In this interview, we discuss the housing crisis, mass immigration, tax disincentives, political failure, and the demo…

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Austin Tucker — Ohio University 53:03

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How do voice-driven writers find their characters? Austin Tucker tells Jared how he uses collage and research into his characters’ life histories to craft voices that are often “on the edge of collapse.” Plus, Austin discusses the pros and cons of a small program with 6-8 students in each poetry workshop, healthcare access as a PhD student, and opp…

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#082 - Anaïse & Carine Kanimba - Arsenal’s Dirty Secret: Rwanda, Blood Money & Corruption 1:24:28

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Anaïs and Carine Kanimba are human rights advocates and daughters of Paul Rusesabagina, the real-life hero of Hotel Rwanda. As vocal critics of Paul Kagame’s regime, they’ve become powerful voices against authoritarianism, political repression, and the silencing of dissent in Rwanda and beyond. In this interview they expose the reality behind Rwand…

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#081 - Tom Clougherty - How the Government Broke the Economy 2:17:46

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Tom Clougherty is the Executive Director and Ralph Harris Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs, and one of Britain’s leading advocates for free markets, limited government, and economic reform. With years of policy experience and a deep understanding of Britain’s institutional dysfunction, Tom offers a no-nonsense diagnosis of the UK’s econo…

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Morgan Quaintance 51:15

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Morgan Quaintance analyses the absence of discussion of working-class lives in the arts, and the cultural influence of the middle class in how such lives are understood.By Art Monthly

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#080 - Phil Lojacono - What Broken Democracies Can Learn from Switzerland 1:35:01

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Phil Lojacono is a Swiss entrepreneur and political thinker with deep insights into how Switzerland has built one of the most stable, decentralised, and citizen-focused democracies in the world. In this interview, we explore what broken democracies like the UK and US can learn from the Swiss model: from localism and tax competition to limited gover…

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Should MicroStrategy Do Proof of Reserves? with Sam Abbassi 41:28

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Alex Thorn talks with Sam Abbassi, founder of Bitcoin Proof of Reserves company Hoseki, about Michael Saylor’s comments on proof of reserve, the strategic bitcoin reserve, and bitcoin’s auditability. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about economic data, inflation, the Federal Reserve, and markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 4, 2…

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Brandon Blue — Arizona State University Rerelease 47:55

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Poetic forms are sometimes considered limiting, but can we find freedom within the constraints? On this episode, Brandon Blue tells Jared about how recontextualizing traditional forms through the lens of identity creates an additional, sometimes subversive, layer of meaning. Plus, he discusses writing about intimacy and eroticism within and outside…

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#079 - Zia Yusuf - Reform’s Bold Plan to Save the UK 1:59:38

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Zia Yusuf is a successful businessman, the Chairman of Reform UK and one of the driving forces behind the party’s bold and disruptive policy platform. In this interview, we go deep into Reform UK’s policy agenda, from mass immigration and broken public services to crime, the cost of living, and the digital economy. Zia outlines a radical but pragma…

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#078 - Matt Goodwin - Are Nigel Farage and Reform Britain’s Next Government 1:16:30

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Matt Goodwin is a British political scientist, author, and public intellectual known for his work on populism, national identity, and political realignment. With decades of research and media experience, he’s become one of the UK’s most provocative and insightful voices on the future of British politics. In this interview, we explore the meteoric r…

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#077 - Alp Mehmet - Immigration Policy: Is Britain Becoming an Island of Strangers? 1:43:33

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Alp Mehmet is the Chairman of Migration Watch UK and a former British ambassador with decades of experience in immigration policy, diplomacy, and public service. In this interview we discuss mass immigration, demographic change, and political cowardice. Alp explains why current migration policy is unsustainable, how GDP per capita is falling, why i…

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The Philosophy of Bitcoin w/ Brad Rettler 41:55

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Alex Thorn talks to Prof. Brad Rettler (University of Wyoming) about evaluating bitcoin through first principles and whether it’s a net positive or negative for the world. Brad also explains the Bitcoin Research Institute, a first-of-its-kind institution solely focused on producing academic grade research on Bitcoin. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abeb…

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#076 - Freddie New - From Caesar to Starmer: The Death of a Nation 1:25:03

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De’Andre S. Holmes — Columbia College Chicago Rerelease 47:06

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt writing imposter syndrome! We all have our hands up. On this episode, De’Andre S. Holmes of Columbia College Chicago shares his experience with self-doubt, exacerbated by pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, not English. Plus, he talks about taking a fully-funded semester in Paris through his …

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#075 - Adam Coleman - Why Brits Secretly Want Trump 2:03:11

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In this episode of The Peter McCormack Show, I'm joined by Adam Coleman—author, campaigner, and rising political voice—for a deep dive into the state of Britain. We discuss the impact of uncontrolled immigration, the collapse of traditional values, youth disillusionment, political cowardice, and the urgent need for localism and cultural renewal. Co…

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#074 - Jasmine Birtles - The Broken Welfare State 1:18:11

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Jasmine Birtles is a financial expert, author, and founder of Money Magpie. In this episode of The Peter McCormack Show, she explains why Britain’s economy is teetering on the edge—from a broken tax system and bloated welfare state to personal finance illiteracy and out-of-control government spending. We cover the exodus of wealth creators, the rea…

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Galaxy’s Nasdaq Debut w/ Mike Novogratz 48:24

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In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn is joined by Galaxy Founder and CEO Mike Novogratz for a wide-ranging conversation on markets, Bitcoin momentum, and the company’s upcoming Nasdaq listing. They discuss crypto’s recent drawdown and rebound, the rise of Bitcoin treasury strategies, macro headwinds and dollar risks, and how stablecoin legi…

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#073 - David Starkey - Why Britain is No Longer a Democracy 1:45:09

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Historian and broadcaster David Starkey delivers an honest critique of modern Britain’s decline—from constitutional vandalism to the death of democratic accountability. Starkey traces the unraveling of centuries-old English liberties, exposing how Tony Blair’s government dismantled parliamentary sovereignty, politicised the judiciary, and empowered…

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Rachel Pronger, Peter Suchin, Henry Broome, Elizabeth Fullerton 1:09:57

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Rachel Pronger discusses the work of Vaginal Davis at the Gropius Bau, Peter Suchin covers Barbara Steveni’s work at Modern Art Oxford, Henry Broome looks at the troubled history between art and gentrification and Elizabeth Fullerton reports on the art scene in Tallinn.By Art Monthly

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#072 - Ann Widdecombe - The Tories Have Betrayed Britain 1:17:57

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Former Conservative MP and Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe joins Peter McCormack to expose the failure of Britain's political class, the betrayal of conservative values, and the rise of Reform UK. In the interview, she discusses mass immigration, the collapse of the Tory Party, net zero extremism, unelected civil servants, the erosion of free speec…

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The DOJ’s Case Against Samourai Wallet With Zack Shapiro 51:42

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In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn is joined by Zack Shapiro, Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to examine the DOJ’s criminal case against the developers of Samourai Wallet and its far-reaching implications for open-source software, financial privacy, and the future of non-custodial Bitcoin tools in the U.S. Alex also speaks…

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Jude MacAllen Tatman — University of Nebraska Omaha 43:08

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After writing poetry for nearly 50 years, Jude MacAllen Tatman enrolled in an MFA program. In this episode, he sits down with Jared to discuss what it’s like to revisit poems he drafted in the 1980s along with crafting new work. Plus, he discusses writing about his life’s most consequential crossroads, treating writing like work, and finding facult…

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#071 - Rupert Read - Politics Broke the Climate Change Debate 1:52:08

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Rupert Read is a philosopher, author, and former Extinction Rebellion spokesperson who now leads the Climate Majority Project—an effort to unite people across the political spectrum around pragmatic climate action. With a focus on adaptation, resilience, and risk management, Rupert argues that climate change is not a “woke” issue but a clear and pr…

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Strategic Bitcoin Reserve With Matt Pines 1:22:48

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In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn is joined by Matt Pines, Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, for a deep dive into national Bitcoin strategy, including the concept of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the mechanics and potential of BitBonds, and the looming risks of quantum computing to Bitcoin’s cryptography. They explo…

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#070 - Nick Timothy - Why Labour’s Economic Plan Will Break Britain 1:06:01

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Nick Timothy is the Conservative Member of Parliament for West Suffolk, a political strategist, writer, and former chief adviser to Prime Minister Theresa May. With deep experience inside Westminster and a sharp critique of Britain’s political class, Nick has become one of the country’s most compelling voices for conservative reform. In this interv…

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#069 - Joe Bryan - How the Government Bankrupted Society 1:48:58

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Joe Bryan is a writer and thinker focused on the intersection of money, society, and freedom. With a background in finance and a deep understanding of Bitcoin, Joe is one of the most articulate critics of fiat money and the systemic damage caused by government control over currency. In this interview, Joe explains why inflation is not just an econo…

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Galaxy Research’s First Governance Proposal With Zack Pokorny 43:25

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In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn speaks with Zack Pokorny, Galaxy Research Associate, about MESA, Galaxy Research’s first-ever governance proposal. Designed to reduce Solana inflation through a more democratic voting framework, the proposal introduces multiple voting options rather than a binary outcome. Zack unpacks the motivation behi…

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#068 - Catherine McBride - Is Labour Wrecking the Economy? 1:33:55

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Catherine McBride is an economist, trade expert, and former member of the UK’s Trade and Agriculture Commission. With a background in finance and deep knowledge of international markets, she is one of the most vocal critics of Britain’s overregulated economy, misguided energy policies, and counterproductive approach to growth and trade. In this int…

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Tyler R. Moore — University of Illinois 45:50

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Poets are known for considering form in their writing, but form is also critical in prose. In fact, for Tyler R. Moore, form tells us the most about the story. “It’s the structure, scaffolding, bones, and architecture.” In this episode, Tyler tells Jared about approaching each story with a different structure, including his recent piece told exclus…

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The State of Crypto Lending w/ Max Bareiss 52:41

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Alex Thorn talks with Max Bareiss (Galaxy Lending) about the state of the bitcoin and crypto lending market. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast,…

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#067 - John O'Connell - We're £12 Trillion in Debt 1:19:17

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John O’Connell is the chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, a UK-based campaign group advocating for lower taxes, efficient government, and greater transparency in public spending. With years of experience analysing government budgets and economic policy, he has become one of the most vocal critics of Britain’s bloated bureaucracy, broken tax…

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Is the Bull Market Over? with James Check 42:03

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Alex Thorn talks with James Check (Checkonchain) about the state of the bitcoin market. Alex and James discuss insights derived from onchain bitcoin data, what it tells us about bitcoin holder behavior, and what needs to change to build a base and move higher once again. Alex also talks with Connor Finemore (Galaxy Trading) about tariffs, treasurie…

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#066 - Matthew Mezinskis - War & Money: Why Europe Can’t Rely on America Anymore 2:20:28

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Matthew Mežinskis is a macroeconomic researcher, Bitcoin educator, and host of the podcast Crypto Voices, known for his deep analysis of global monetary policy, central banking, and the intersection of money and geopolitics. Based in Eastern Europe with a background in both American and Latvian perspectives, Matthew brings a rare clarity to complex…

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Siloh Radovsky — UC San Diego Rerelease 57:43

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Siloh Radovsky sits down with Jared to talk about her path from anarchistic activism to experimental writing, the blurry line between fiction and nonfiction, and the joys and pains of teaching in an R1 institution. Siloh Radovsky is a prose writer invested in the overlap between narrative and criticism. A recent graduate of the cross-genre MFA prog…

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Maja and Reuben Fowkes 59:55

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Maja and Reuben Fowkes discuss the lessons we may learn from trees, and how artists can be their voice in this Pyrocene age.By Art Monthly

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Kraken’s View of the Crypto World w/ Arjun Sethi 54:33

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Alex Thorn talks with Arjun Sethi, GP at Tribe Capital and Co-CEO of Kraken, one of the world’s biggest and oldest crypto exchanges, about markets, regulatory shifts, and institutional adoption of bitcoin. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading), about markets, tariffs, and the U.S. economy in 2025. This episode was recorded on Wednesday,…

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#065 - Matt Le Tissier - The Media Lie Machine and Decline of Freedom 1:01:29

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Matt Le Tissier is a former England international and Premier League football legend, best known for his loyalty to Southampton, his incredible goals, and his reputation as one of the most naturally gifted players of his generation. Since retiring, he has become one of the few high-profile sports figures willing to speak out on politics, media mani…

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#064 - Harry Miller - Thoughtcrimes and the Death of Free Speech 1:22:33

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Harry Miller is a former police officer, free speech advocate, and co-founder of Fair Cop, an organisation that defends individuals targeted by political policing and thoughtcrime accusations in the UK. He gained national attention after being investigated by police for a tweet and went on to challenge and defeat. In this interview, Harry breaks do…

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#063 - Steven Barrett - Two-Tier Justice and the Collapse of British Law 1:56:58

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Steven Barrett is a leading UK barrister, legal writer, and constitutional expert who has become one of the sharpest critics of Britain’s bloated, dysfunctional legal system. In this interview, Steven lays out how the rule of law in Britain has been quietly hollowed out by bad legislation, unelected regulators like Ofcom, and a political class addi…

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Future of Institutional Crypto Trading w/ Anton Katz 53:12

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Alex Thorn talks with Anton Katz (Talos) about institutional crypto trading, adoption, and technology. Alex also talks with Connor Finemore (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and…

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#062 - Raja Miah - The Rape Gangs Cover Up by Police, Politicians & the Media 1:48:59

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Raja Miah is a former government advisor, political campaigner, and whistleblower who exposed one of the UK’s most disturbing and underreported scandals—the systematic gang rape of children across multiple towns, and the political cover-up that protected the perpetrators. In this interview, Raja lays out in forensic detail how politicians, police, …

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Ray Wise — Rutgers University–Camden 47:40

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What happens when a tech startup employee starts taking online writing classes? They end up in an MFA program, of course. In this episode, Ray Wise sits down with Jared to talk about finding writing in their 20s and the lessons they bring from the tech world to their creative work. Plus, they discuss Rutgers-Camden’s multi-genre emphasis, weekend w…

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#061 - R.A. The Rugged Man - Biggie, Vietnam, and Modern Hip-Hop 1:31:10

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R.A. The Rugged Man is a legendary hip-hop artist, lyricist, and filmmaker, known for his uncompromising style, underground acclaim, and powerful storytelling. From early industry blackballing to global respect, he’s earned a reputation as one of the most authentic voices in rap, praised by legends like Biggie, Kool G Rap, and Chuck D. In this inte…

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Future of Bitcoin Adoption w/ Preston Pysh 53:36

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Alex Thorn talks to Preston Pysh, host of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast and GP at Ego Death Capital, about the strategic bitcoin reserve, institutional bitcoin adoption, and macro markets. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe about markets and the FOMC meeting this week. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitt…

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#060 - Firas Modad - How a Terrorist Became Syria’s President 1:58:44

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Firas Modad is a geopolitical analyst and Middle East expert, specialising in regional conflicts, sectarian divisions, and global power struggles. In this interview, we explore the global power struggle over the Middle East, Syria’s ongoing turmoil, and the impact of US, Russian, and Iranian influence in the region. Modad explains why Syria remains…

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#059 - Chelsea Manning - The Cost of Truth 1:02:51

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Chelsea Manning is a former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, whistleblower, and transparency activist, best known for leaking classified military documents that exposed government misconduct. Her actions sparked global debates on war crimes, free speech, and the role of whistleblowers in holding power to account. Since her release from prison, Manni…

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#058 - Gawain Towler - Why the Establishment Fears Reform Party 1:32:31

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Gawain Towler is a political strategist, communications expert, and former Director of Communications for the Brexit Party, with decades of experience in political campaigns, media strategy, and party leadership. In this interview, we discuss the rise of the Reform Party, the failures of the Conservative and Labour governments, and the growing poli…