The "What is Money?" Show

The Great Awakening with Mikki Willis (WiM353)

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mikki Willis joins me to discuss the Plandemic series, the importance of voting with your wallet, self-responsibility, and how to protect yourself aga...

The Voluntaryist Handbook with Keith Knight (WiM352)

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Knight joins me to discuss the Voluntaryist Handbook. This Handbook covers several prominent libertarian essays on topics such as: the deceptive...

The Nature of Mimetic Desire with Rob Henderson (WiM351)

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Henderson joins me to discuss the nature of mimetic desire, the underlying purpose of advertisement, and the notion of agreeableness and disagreea...

The Philosophy of Money with Stephen Hicks (WiM350)

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Hicks joins me to discuss the philosophy of money, the morality of money and business, the importance of philosophical education, and why Bitc...

Waiting for a Recession with John Mauldin (WiM349)

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Mauldin joins me to discuss the challenge of inflation for The Fed, the occasional "need" for an economic crisis, the consequences of central pla...

Sound Money for an Unsound World with Robert Breedlove (WiM348)

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with Eric Rice, we are trying to answer the question "What is Money?". We discuss the problems with central planning and corruption ...

Why Socialism Always Fails with Gloria Álvarez (WiM347)

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gloria Álvarez joins me to discuss how she became viral by telling the truth about socialism, the importance of education about free markets and libe...

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 4 | (WiM346)

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"What is Money?" is the rabbit that leads us down the proverbial rabbit hole. It is the most important question for finding truth in the world. In thi...

The Twitter Files and the Nature of Free Speech with Matt Taibbi (WiM345)

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Taibbi joins me to discuss the Twitter files, the controversy surrounding the origin of the virus, and the importance of free speech. Matt Taibb...

Power of Film - The Hero with a Thousand Faces

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Storytelling is what distinguishes man from animal. The stories we enact significantly influence how we perceive, conceive, and shape the world around...

Black Guns Matter with Maj Toure (WiM344)

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maj Toure joins me to discuss the importance of firearms in preserving human freedom, taking accountability, and why people should respect the devil. ...

Wealth and Spiritual Health with Yahya Bakkar (WiM343)

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yahya Bakkar joins me to discuss how he navigated his life through many challenges, his relationship with God, the slavery of taxation, and the signif...

When Bitcoin Meets AI with Aleks Svetski (WiM342)

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aleks Svetski joins me to discuss the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, how humans might be the ultimate version of AI, and the Spirit of...

The Corruption of the Russian Government with Anna Chekhovich (WiM341)

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Chekhovich joins me to discuss the Anti-Corruption Foundation, the corruption of the Russian government, and how Bitcoin is helping free people. ...

The Belarusian Revolution of 2020-2021 with Hanna Liubakova (WiM340)

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hanna Liubakova joins me to discuss the oppression of the Belarusian Regime, the brutal dispersion of protesters, and ways to deconstruct the systems ...

Understanding the Nature of Fear and Anxiety with Kristen Ulmer (WiM339)

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen joins me to discuss the origin of fear, how to have a healthy relationship with fear and resistance, and the experience of being a fear addict...

Psychedelics, Money, and Language with Erik Dale (WiM338)

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Dale joins me to discuss the nature of language, the realm of psychedelics, and the ontological status of Bitcoin. Erik Dale is a communication ...

Separation of Money and State with Josef Tětek (WiM337)

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josef Tětek joins me to discuss the relationship between the Austrian School of Economics with Bitcoin, the impact of time preference, and the non-st...

World History Told Through the Lens of Money with Niko Jilch (WiM336)

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Niko Jilch joins me to discuss world history through the lens of money, how the EU attempted to break free from the U.S. dollar, and how Bitcoin provi...

A Brief History of Money with Luna (WiM335)

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Luna joins me to discuss the definition of money throughout history, the significance of Bitcoin’s market volatility, and why responsibility is ...

The Free Cities Movement with Peter Young (WiM334)

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Young joins me to discuss the development of autonomous administrative areas around the world called ‘free cities’, where new types of gover...

Serendipity, Wokeism and Bitcoin with Robert Breedlove (WiM333)

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I join Carri Cee on her show, Bitcoin People, to discuss the existence of serendipity, the negative influence of wokeism, the inevitability of Bitcoin...

Praxeology: The Study of Human Action with Knut Svanholm (WiM332)

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Knut Svanholm joins me to discuss the nature of human action, what is money, the inadequacy of our language, and the incentives of Bitcoin. Knut Svan...

Building Tools for Bitcoin Mining with Jan Čapek (WiM331)

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jan Čapek joins me to discuss the problems with the centralized production of Bitcoin mining hardware, the significance of free market competition, a...

The No Bullsh*t Guide To Winning With Women & Life with Rich Cooper (WiM330)

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rich Cooper joins me to discuss the red flags for dating a woman, how to make the right choice, and how to build a successful relationship. Richard C...

A War Against Truth with Maajid Nawaz (WiM329)

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maajid Nawaz joins me to discuss his journey from radicalization to reformation, the importance of practical knowledge, religion and mentors, the game...

The Psychological Tools of CIA Operatives with Andrew Bustamante (WiM328)

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Bustamante joins me to discuss his life in the CIA, the current geopolitical issues, conspiracy theories, and how to become an everyday spy. A...

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 3 | (WiM327)

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"What is Money?" is the rabbit that leads us down the proverbial rabbit hole. It is the most important question for finding truth in the world. In thi...

Changing the World Through Bitcoin with Samson Mow (WiM326)

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Samson Mow joins me to discuss how to orange-pill politicians, the potential of geothermal mining, the significance of security trade-offs, and the im...

Nostr and Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism with Jameson Lopp (WiM325)

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jameson Lopp joins me to discuss the development of Nostr, the significance of network protocol ossification, the implementation of Miniscript, and to...

Why Austrian Economists Didn’t See Bitcoin Coming with Vijay Boyapati (WiM324)

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vijay Boyapati joins me to discuss the misunderstanding of Bitcoin by the Austrian economists, the hype cycles of Bitcoin, and the future of the U.S. ...

Redefining Leadership through Bitcoin with Sophie von Laer (WiM323)

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie von Laer joins me to discuss the purpose of leadership, the nature of the flow state, how connectivity provides empowerment, and the philosophy...

A Libertarian Vision Built on Bitcoin with Wolf von Laer (WiM322)

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wolf von Laer joins me to discuss the mission and vision of Students for Liberty, building up a community of event organizers, the importance of hiera...

Bitcoin and the Crisis in Healthcare with Andy Schoonover (WiM321)

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Schoonover joins me to discuss the healthcare crisis, how CrowdHealth provides better health insurance, and why Bitcoin is the ultimate medium of...

Bitcoin Mining 101 with Sam Wouters (WiM320)

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Wouters joins me to discuss Bitcoin mining, what ultimately secures the network, and the misconception about Bitcoin’s energy expenditure. Sam ...

The Greatest Danger We Face with Mark Moss (WiM319)

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Moss joins me to discuss the framework of revolutionary cycles, the importance of adaptation, and why censorship is the new battleground. Mark M...

Bitcoin as the Resistance to Hidden Repression with Alex Gladstein (WiM318)

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Gladstein joins me to discuss the financial repression of the Global South by the West, the structural adjustment scheme of the IMF and the World...

Bright Orange Freedom with Isabella Santos (WiM317)

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Isabella Santos joins me to discuss her Bitcoin journey, the best way to orange pill someone, and the importance of pursuing freedom. Isabella Santos...

The Bitcoin Policy Institute with Grant McCarty (WiM316)

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Grant McCarty joins me to discuss the impact of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, the importance of properly framing Bitcoin, and how Bit...

Softwar: Bitcoin as Non-Lethal Warfare with Jason Lowery (WiM315)

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jason Lowery joins me to discuss the evolution of warfare and power projection, the future of national security, and why Bitcoin is t...

The Nature of Energy with Michael Saylor (WiM314)

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael Saylor joins me to discuss the nature of energy, the history of human power projection, the source of anxiety in today's worl...

Bitcoin: An Apolitical Solution to Human Evolution with Mark Goodwin (WiM313)

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Goodwin joins me to discuss the impact of ordinals on Bitcoin, the importance of immutability in data inscription, the open-sour...

A Global Currency Collapse in 2023? with Lynette Zang (WiM312)

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lynette Zang joins me to discuss the financial situation of Zimbabwe, the pros and cons of Bitcoin and Gold, the new era of surveilla...

The Ethos of Open-Source with Scott McNealy (WiM311)

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Scott McNealy joins me to discuss the concept of open-source education, the problems with the state’s educational system, the impor...

There are No Solutions, Only Trade-Offs with Aneesh Karve (WiM310)

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Aneesh Karve joins me to wrap up our discussion on the book, ‘Discrimination and Disparities’ by Thomas Sowell. We discuss the co...

We Are Living through Late-Stage Central Banking with Robert Breedlove (WiM309)

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I join the Simply Bitcoin podcast to discuss the definition of money and the consequences of broken money. We explore the reality of ...

How to Hire or Land a Job in Bitcoin with Eric Podwojski and Andy Thompson (WiM308)

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Thompson and Eric Podwojski join me to discuss the pros and cons of a Bitcoin-only company, the emergence of Bitcoin VCs, and the current state o...

The Number Zero and Bitcoin | Episode 5 | (WiM307)

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many believe that Bitcoin is “just one of thousands of cryptoassets”—this is true in the same way that the number zero is just one of an infinit...

The Number Zero and Bitcoin | Episode 4 | (WiM306)

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many believe that Bitcoin is “just one of thousands of cryptoassets”—this is true in the same way that the number zero is just one of an infinit...

The Number Zero and Bitcoin | Episode 3 | (WiM305)

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many believe that Bitcoin is “just one of thousands of cryptoassets”—this is true in the same way that the number zero is just one of an infinit...

The Number Zero and Bitcoin | Episode 2 | (WiM304)

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many believe that Bitcoin is “just one of thousands of cryptoassets”—this is true in the same way that the number zero is just one of an infinit...

Corrupt Money and Centralization of The State | The Stephan Kinsella Series | Episode 6 (WiM303)

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephan Kinsella joins me to continue our discussion about the book "A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism: Economics, Politics, and Ethics" by Hans-He...

The Number Zero and Bitcoin | Episode 1 | (WiM302)

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many believe that Bitcoin is “just one of thousands of cryptoassets”—this is true in the same way that the number zero is just one of an infinit...

A Look at the Post-COVID World with Nick Hudson (WiM301)

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Hudson joins me to discuss the current COVID-19 situation around the globe, the nature of retroactive censorship, the impact of labeling in socie...

The Economy as a Psychological Engine with Nolan Bauerle (WiM300)

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nolan Bauerle joins me to discuss the conflict between money and country, the psychological concept of money, the uncertain future of the fiat system,...

A Cypherpunk Manifesto | Crypto Anarchist Series | Episode 2 (WiM299)

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Max Hillebrand joins me for a series of conversations covering the work on crypto-anarchism. In this episode, we discuss "A Cypherpunk's Manifesto" wr...

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 2 | (WiM298)

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"What is Money?" is the rabbit that leads us down the proverbial rabbit hole. It is the most important question for finding truth in the world. In thi...

The Most Important Question in the World Today | Episode 1 | (WiM297)

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"What is Money?" is the rabbit that leads us down the proverbial rabbit hole. It is the most important question for finding truth in the world. In thi...

Saving the Planet through Bitcoin with Mags Gronowska (WiM296)

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mags Gronowska joins me to discuss the Ponzi scheme of the Quadriga exchange, the significance of Bitcoin network regulation, the technology of waste ...

The Philosophy of Nietzsche with Robert Malka (WiM295)

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Malka joins me to discuss Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy, the history of religious belief, the philosophy of love, good and evil, the funda...

Worldwide Debt Spiral with James Lavish (WiM294)

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James Lavish joins me to discuss the current financial situation of the U.S., the effects of the debt spiral, how the fiat system is showing its vulne...

Bitcoin and Cryptosovereignty with Erik Cason (WiM293)

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Cason joins me to discuss the philosophical definition of truth, the meaning of Bitcoin and real capitalism, how Bitcoin is changing our language...

Life, Liberty, and Property with Lisa Hough (WiM292)

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Lisa Hough joins me to discuss the academic perspective of Bitcoin, the importance of securing Bitcoin, aspects of commodity tradi...

Bitcoin is Digital Real Estate with Leon Wankum (WiM291)

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Leon Wankum joins me to discuss Bitcoin’s influence on the real estate business, how the traditional real estate business model is ...

Bitcoin Gaming Education with Des Dickerson (WiM290)

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Des Dickerson joins me to discuss the prospect of Bitcoin-based Gaming, the social impact of playing mobile games, how mobile games c...

The $1M Bitcoin Bet with Balaji Srinivasan and Alex Gladstein (WiM289)

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss getting ready for the biggest fiat bubble, FED’s slow transition to CBDCs, Bitcoin as the world's reserve currency, and ...

Ego Death Through Bitcoin with Jeff Booth (WiM288)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss how we’ve got ourselves into the current mess, why Bitcoin is unstoppable, and the importance of understanding ego death...

Learning About Cold Therapy with Wyatt Ewing (WiM287)

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss handling stressful situations, the short-term and long-term benefits of cold exposure, living an intentional lifestyle, an...

Civilization as Coordination at a Distance | The Aneesh Karve Series | Episode 7 (WiM286)

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Aneesh Karve joins me for a detailed conversation on the book, "Discrimination and Disparities" by Thomas Sowell. We discuss the prob...

Meat and Money with Phillip Meece (WiM285)

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the importance of investing in quality nutritious meat, the addictive machinations of modernity, ancestral intelligence, t...

Bitcoin and the Canadian Freedom Convoy with Benjamin Dichter (WiM284)

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss how and why the Freedom Convoy came about, the authoritarianism in the west, and Bitcoin's key role in sustaining democrac...

Why Socialism Can Never Improve the World | The Stephan Kinsella Series | Episode 5 (WiM283)

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stephan Kinsella joins me for an in-depth conversation about the book "A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism: Economics, Politics, and...

Forecasting the Moves of The Fed with Barry Habib (WiM282)

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss preparing for a recession, the prediction for the housing market, how inflation is measured, and the best way to forecast ...

The War on Language | The Aneesh Karve Series | Episode 6 (WiM281)

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Aneesh Karve joins me for a detailed conversation on the book, "Discrimination and Disparities" by Thomas Sowell. We discuss the debu...

The Game Theory of Bitcoin Adoption with George Gammon (WiM280)

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the importance of voting with your wallet, how Bitcoin will impact the size of the Government, the moral hazard of CBDCs, ...

The Philosophy of Modern Survivalism with Jack Spirko (WiM279)

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss twelve tenets of survivalism, how to prepare for any type of disaster the right way, and how Bitcoin takes modern survi...

The Implications of Digital Revolution with Salim Ismail (WiM278)

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss cultural challenges in the age of the digital revolution, the implications of abundance, and the healing aspects of psy...

The COVID Meta-Fraud with Ed Dowd (WiM277)

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Edward Dowd is the author of the new book, "Cause Unknown: The Epidemic of Sudden Deaths in 2021 & 2022.". He joins me for this in-depth conversation ...

How to 5x Your Reading Speed and Retention with Emerson Spartz (WiM276)

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of Nonlinear.org Emerson Spartz joins me for an in-depth conversation on how to become much more efficient at the reading process, the 80/20 r...

Bitcoin and Prosperity with Samson Mow (WiM275)

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Samson Mow is the CEO of JAN3, a new Bitcoin technology company with a mission to accelerate hyperbitcoinization. We discuss the necessity for nation-...

A Deep Dive into "Deep Politics" with Whitney Webb (WiM274)

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whitney Webb is a professional writer, researcher, journalist, and host of an independent podcast called Unlimited Hangout. We discuss deep state powe...

Crypto Anarchist Manifesto | Crypto Anarchist Series | Episode 1 (WiM273)

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Max Hillebrand is a free software entrepreneur building tools to empower individual sovereignty. He joins me for a series of conversations covering th...

Economic Reality vs. Political Rhetoric | The Aneesh Karve Series | Episode 5 (WiM272)

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur Aneesh Karve joins me for a continuation of our detailed conversation about the book "Discrimination and Disparities," written by Thomas ...

Here for the Truth on Money and Bitcoin with Robert Breedlove (WiM271)

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I join Joel Rafidi and Yerasimos on their podcast, "Here For The Truth". We discuss ownership, inflation, the nature of truth, and the addictive aspec...

What is Capitalism? with Ryan Moran (WiM270)

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Moran is a serial entrepreneur, investor, author, and the host of Capitalism.com. We discuss the inevitability of religious instinct, big lightbu...

Wokism as Mainstream Marxism with Angela McArdle (WiM269)

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Angela McArdle currently serves as Chair of the Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County and is a two-time candidate for California’s 34th Congressio...

Is Sound Money the Answer? with George Gammon (WiM268)

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

George Gammon is an entrepreneur and investor who has years of experience investing across multiple countries. We discuss the importance of education ...

Bitcoin is Not a Hedge with Parker Lewis (WiM267)

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parker Lewis is the Head of Business Development at Unchained Capital. We discuss the cascade of consequences when government inflates the currency an...

Building an American Real Estate Empire with Richard Hurd (WiM266)

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur Richard Hurd joins me for an in-depth conversation about his life's story. We discuss successes, mistakes, and hurdles that propelled him...

Why Central Planning Always Fails | The Aneesh Karve Series | Episode 4 (WiM265)

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur Aneesh Karve joins me for a continuation of our detailed conversation about the book "Discrimination and Disparities," written by Thomas ...

The Art of Bitcoin with Max Keiser (WiM264)

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Max Keiser (aka "the high priest of Bitcoin") is an American broadcaster and filmmaker. He joins me for an in-depth conversation on the artistic and t...

How the IMF and World Bank Repress the Poor with Alex Gladstein (WiM263)

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation. He joins me for a deep dive into his upcoming book “Hidden Repression”...

Freedom, Growth, and Responsibility with Robert Breedlove (WiM262)

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I join Tom Karadza on his show, "Your Life! Your Terms!". We discuss where is Bitcoin headed over the next 10 years and beyond, how the “What Is Mon...