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Trust RevolutionS01E13 – Reflecting on Trust Revolution: Season 1 recapIn this solo episode, host Shawn Yeager reflects on the first 12 episodes of Trust Revolution, expressing gratitude to listeners and sharing insights gained from conversations with various builders, thinkers, and leaders. The podcast aims to explore the erosion of trust in traditional institutions and the potential of decentralization and technology, such as Bitcoin, to restore personal sovereignty. Shawn discusses the importance of reaching those curious about alternative systems and highlights key themes like the diminishing trust in centralized entities and the promise of decentralized solutions.Throughout the season, Shawn engaged with a diverse group of guests, including...2025-07-1019 min
The Future in Flight PodcastSmoke On! - Jeremy Meyers and the Passion That Fuels Aviation DreamsSummary
In this episode of The Future in Flight Podcast, host Shawn Staerker sits down with Jeremy Meyers—Air Force tech sergeant, air show operations manager, and founder of Brakes Off Media. From a childhood spark ignited by the Thunderbirds to thousands of hours teaching airmen across 21 aircraft platforms, Jeremy shares his journey through the world of aviation and his mission to uplift the next generation.
We also explore the science and history of air show smoke systems and close the episode with a feature on the docu-series Airshow, highlighting the risks, passion, and tight-knit co...2025-07-0824 min
Trust RevolutionS01E12 OpnState ‒ Global financial control: AML’s hidden costOpnState, a pseudonymous civil servant and former corporate banker, joins Shawn to expose the hidden mechanisms of global financial standards and their impact on trust and sovereignty. From his role drafting anti-money laundering (AML) legislation, OpnState reveals how the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) enforces KYC and AML rules, centralizing power and eroding individual rights. He discusses the challenges of reforming a surveillance-heavy system, the power of citizen action through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and the hope offered by cypherpunk innovations like Bitcoin. Recorded June 16, 2025, amid growing global tensions, this episode examines why transparency matters, what’s at stake in...2025-07-021h 05
Trust RevolutionS01E11 Matt O'Dell ‒ The past, present, and future of freedomtechMatt O'dell, Bitcoin OG and freedom tech advocate, joins Shawn to dissect trust in a world of surveillance and centralized control. From Bitcoin’s role as a beacon of financial agency to Signal's strides in secure communication, O'dell unpacks the tools reshaping money, identity, and expression. As co-founder of Bitcoin Park, OpenSats, and Ten31 Ventures, and host of Rabbit Hole Recap and Citadel Dispatch, he shares a decade of insights on building privacy-first businesses and communities. Recorded June 16, 2025, amid global tensions, this episode explores why open protocols matter, what’s thriving in 2025, and how to navigate a trust-minimized future.2025-06-251h 11
Trust RevolutionS01E10 Stephen Pollock ‒ Bitcoin and American statecraftStephen Pollock, SVP of Development at the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), joins Shawn to explore Bitcoin’s growing role in U.S. policy and statecraft. This discussion covers BPI’s mission to educate policymakers, the challenges of Washington’s political landscape, and the push for Bitcoin as a tool for freedom and national interest, including the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.BackgroundStephen Pollock, Senior Vice President of Development at the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit think tank co-founded by Grant McCarty and David Zell, drives the organization’s operational and advocacy efforts. As BPI’s first hire...2025-06-181h 21