The Peer to Peer Policy Podcast
Live from the Washington, D.C., and Austin, TX, policy experts discuss the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, politics, business, and more.
Brian Morgenstern is SVP of public policy for Riot Platforms, one of the world's leading Bitcoin mining companies. He previously served as White House deputy press secretary and deputy communications director for President Trump. He was also senior advisor and deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department.
Zach Whiting is manager of public policy at Riot Platforms. He previously served as policy director and senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, state senator from Iowa, and policy advisor to a member of Congress.
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The Peer to Peer Policy Podcast
Debunking The Economist (from the archives)
From August 29, 2024.
In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss:
- The Economist's article on bitcoin mining contains numerous inaccuracies.
- Mainstream media often misrepresents bitcoin and its impact on the economy.
- The political landscape is shifting, with Republicans embracing bitcoin more than Democrats.
- Bitcoin miners play a crucial role in stabilizing the energy grid in Texas.
- The tide is changing as more favorable articles about bitcoin emerge.
- The bitcoin voter demographic is significant and growing in importance for elections.
- Trump's transition team is notably pro-bitcoin, signaling a positive outlook for the industry.
- Texas is becoming a major financial hub, attracting businesses with its pro-business policies.
- Howard Lutnick's support for bitcoin is a pivotal endorsement from the finance industry.
- The need for direct communication from the bitcoin community to counter misinformation.
- And more!
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