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
Did Bitcoin Swing the Election? (from the archives)
From February 13, 2025.
In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss:
- Bitcoin was a significant factor in the recent elections.
- The Bitcoin Voter Project successfully mobilized new voters.
- Future elections will see continued efforts from the Bitcoin Voter Project.
- Bitcoin voters represent a diverse political spectrum.
- Democrats miscalculated their stance on crypto post-FTX.
- Bitcoin could unify different political factions.
- Trump's crypto council aims to include industry input.
- Crypto tribalism can hinder industry progress.
- DOGE's actions are exposing government inefficiencies.
- States are increasingly considering bitcoin reserves.
- And more!
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