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
Trump, the Bitcoin Bull (from the archives)
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From March 20, 2025.
In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss:
- President Trump is a true believer in bitcoin.
- The strategic bitcoin reserve could reshape U.S. economic policy.
- Bitcoin's price is influenced by demand and supply dynamics.
- Main Street Americans feel disconnected from Wall Street's economic indicators.
- Democrats are struggling with leadership and messaging.
- Gavin Newsom's outreach to conservatives may signal a shift in political strategy.
- The Democratic Party is looking to adopt Republican economic principles.
- Inflation and asset prices are impacting the middle class.
- The Bitcoin Act has potential bipartisan support in Congress.
- The future of the economy hinges on empowering the working class.
- And more!
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