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Bitcoin Magazine PodcastWartime Bitcoin: Navigating an Age of Global Conflict | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 8As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the geopolitical chessboard is being redrawn—and Bitcoin is in the middle of it. In episode 8 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, BPI's Exec. Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Associate Zack Cohen break down the strategic implications of Middle East conflict, AI-driven warfare, and Bitcoin’s emergence as a neutral asset in an unstable world.From Palantir’s battlefield AI to the future of U.S. involvement and regime change, this is the episode for anyone trying to understand how monetary policy and military power...2025-06-191h 01

The Liz Moody PodcastChronic Disease Is On The Rise. Here’s Why + What We Can Do (MCAS, Long Covid, Autoimmune Disease, & More)If you’ve felt like chronic illnesses are on the rise, you’re right. I’m joined by Michelle Shapiro, an integrative and functional registered dietitian, to dive into why this is happening, what we can do to prevent chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases, how we can manage symptoms if we are ill with practical steps and tools, and what treatment options we should be exploring. We also discuss the science of exactly what’s happening in our bodies and how our immune system, nervous system, diet, and environment are all connected. In this episode, we get i...2025-06-181h 29

The Liz Moody PodcastMy Healthy Weight Loss Journey: Science-Backed, Pragmatic Action Steps That Actually WorkedIn today’s episode, I’m giving you the key changes I made to my diet and routine to lose weight in a healthy way. The wellness world has thousands of conflicting messages on the best ways to eat food and exercise for weight loss, so I wanted to share the tips my nutritionist gave me that have actually worked for me. Tune in for advice on how to understand your eating habits, cut out stress eating, make movement a part of your routine, avoid the all-or-nothing mindset, and more. Ready to uplevel every part of yo...2025-06-0930 min

The Bugle WeeklySatarize the System and Samourai Wallet with Frank Corva, Zack Shapiro, Jeremy Poley and the BugleBuy a ticket to the Satarize the System in Vegas: https://lu.ma/mb4ady2u?from=embed Donate to Samourai Defense Fund: p2p.rights.org Follow Frank Corva: https://x.com/frankcorva Follow Zack Shapiro: https://x.com/zackbshapiro 2025-05-171h 36

TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast#618: The Samourai Case Threatens Every Bitcoiner with Zack ShapiroMarty sits down with Zack Shapiro to discuss the Samourai case. Zack Shapiro on Twitter: https://x.com/zackbshapiro P2P Rights: https://p2prights.org/ Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ 0:00 - Intro0:28 - Outlining the case12:26 - Biden/Warren admin17:24 - Fold & Coinkite19:00 - Next step and implications for precedent23:24 - Unchained23:53 - GENIUS act27:34 - History of Bank Secrecy Act33:19 - Nation states will need bitcoin39:21 - Bitcoin fixes the world45:52 - Killer use cases56:14 - OP_DEBATE1:04:54 - C2A 2025-05-141h 13

Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 5: Bitcoinizing the Dollar, The GENIUS Act & Samourai WalletMatthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen tackle three pivotal issues shaping Bitcoin’s trajectory in episode 5 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour. They explore the rapid expansion of stablecoins into the energy and commodity sectors, the legal showdown over Samourai Wallet and its implications for Bitcoin software developers, and the GENIUS Act’s bid to redefine stablecoin regulation and US dollar hegemony. As these dynamics unfold, Bitcoin’s role in the evolving financial landscape faces critical tests. Tune in for a compelling analysis of how these developments could reshape decentralized finance and regulatory frameworks.2025-05-1359 min

Bitcoin Magazine PodcastBitcoinizing the Dollar: The GENIUS Act & Samourai Wallet | The Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 5Policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen of the Bitcoin Policy institute tackle three pivotal issues shaping Bitcoin’s trajectory in episode 5 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour. They explore the rapid expansion of stablecoins into the energy and commodity sectors, the legal showdown over Samourai Wallet and its implications for Bitcoin software developers, and the GENIUS Act’s bid to redefine stablecoin regulation and US dollar hegemony. As these dynamics unfold, Bitcoin’s role in the evolving financial landscape faces critical tests. Tune in for a compelling analysis of how these developments could...2025-05-1259 min

What Bitcoin DidThe US Government Vs Bitcoin w/ Zack ShapiroZack Shapiro is a lawyer and Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this episode, we discuss the Samurai Wallet case, how the U.S. government is using outdated laws to target non-custodial Bitcoin tools — and why the outcome of this case could criminalise running a node or writing open-source Bitcoin code. We also discuss the DOJ’s “regulation by prosecution” playbook, the fact that FinCEN explicitly told prosecutors Samurai was not breaking the law, why prosecutors hid that fact for a year and why he believes a political fix — not just a legal one...2025-05-091h 10

Galaxy BrainsThe DOJ’s Case Against Samourai Wallet With Zack ShapiroIn this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn is joined by Zack Shapiro, Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to examine the DOJ’s criminal case against the developers of Samourai Wallet and its far-reaching implications for open-source software, financial privacy, and the future of non-custodial Bitcoin tools in the U.S. Alex also speaks with Natalia Li, Head of U.S. Policy at Galaxy, about the Senate’s stablecoin legislation and with Beimnet Abebe, Head of Credit Trading at Galaxy, about key Fed takeaways, market signals, and macro risks. This episode was r...2025-05-0851 min

Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 4: The Bitcoin Space Race, Why The U.S. Risks Falling Behind Its RivalsIn this urgent and wide-ranging conversation, Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explain why the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) must be the top legislative priority — not market structure bills or stablecoin regulations. As China and the Middle East move faster on sovereign Bitcoin adoption, the U.S. risks losing its monetary edge in a geopolitical arms race. Drawing on national security strategy, economic tail-risk analysis, and the realpolitik of crypto lobbying, the hosts argue that falling behind could be catastrophic for open networks and freedom technology globally.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Game Theory - Faster Than You Think01:30 – What is the St...2025-05-011h 02

Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 3: Post-AGI Economics in the Age of BitcoinPolicy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explore the radical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and how Bitcoin might serve as a stabilizing counterforce in a world dominated by AI. Drawing from the viral “AI 2027” scenario, we examine the risks of alignment failure, economic disruption, and geopolitical escalation—and argue why Bitcoin’s monetary properties could make it the most important freedom-preserving infrastructure of the post-AI era.2025-04-241h 02

Bitcoin Magazine PodcastPost-AGI Economics in the Age of Bitcoin | The Bitcoin Policy HourEpisode #3 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explore the radical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and how Bitcoin might serve as a stabilizing counterforce in a world dominated by AI.Drawing from the viral “AI 2027” scenario, they examine the risks of alignment failure, economic disruption, and geopolitical escalation—and argue why Bitcoin’s monetary properties could make it the most important freedom-preserving infrastructure of the post-AI era.Chapters:00:00 - INTRO01:18 - What i...2025-04-221h 02

Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 2: Bitcoin vs. Gold, The U.S. Strategic Pivot ExplainedEpisode #2 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss America's Bitcoin and gold strategies in the context of a new monetary order and U.S.-China competition. They game out for what reasons, and with what likelihood, the U.S. may pivot from hoarding gold, to accumulating Bitcoin, and what this could mean for global capital flows and international relations.Join us at the Bitcoin Policy Summit, use code BTCPOLICYHOUR for 21% off: ⁠https://lu.ma/btcpolicysummit 2025-04-211h 00

Bitcoin News Alerts | Daily BTC News“Here’s WHY USA Will Dump Gold to Buy Bitcoin for Strategic Reserve”As tensions escalate across the global financial order, three senior voices from the Bitcoin Policy Institute - Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen - offer a sobering and strategic forecast: America may soon revalue its gold to buy Bitcoin, fundamentally reshaping global power dynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2025-04-1939 min

Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 1: Wargaming the Mar-a-Lago Accord: Tariffs, Bitcoin and StablecoinsEpisode #1 of "The Bitcoin Policy Hour", a new show by Bitcoin Magazine and the Bitcoin Policy Institute where we cover all things geopolitics, public policy and Bitcoin.Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss the Trump admin's tariff gambit in the context of US-China relations and the Triffin Dilemma, making the case that Bitcoin, despite its nascent appearance on the global stage, may be the unlikely focal point for global trade negotiations and domestic political strategy alike.Join us at the Bitcoin Policy Summit, use code BTCPOLICYHOUR for 21% off...2025-04-1656 min

Bitcoin Magazine PodcastBitcoin vs. Gold: The U.S. Strategic Pivot Explained | The Bitcoin Policy HourEpisode #2 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss America's Bitcoin and gold strategies in the context of a new monetary order and U.S.-China competition. They game out for what reasons, and with what likelihood, the U.S. may pivot from hoarding gold, to accumulating Bitcoin, and what this could mean for global capital flows and international relations.Chapters:00:00 - INTRO01:10 - Geo-economic Forces & the Dollar Network06:00 - Triffin's Dilemma Explained10:50 - Gold as a Geopolitical Hedge20:00 - U.S. Bitcoin Strategy...2025-04-161h 00

Bitcoin Magazine PodcastWargaming the Mar-a-Lago Accord: Tariffs, Bitcoin and Stablecoins w/ the Bitcoin Policy InstituteJoin the Bitcoin Policy Institute for a deep dive on the Mar-a-Lago Accord, wargaming the implications of a potential new monetary order when it comes to Bitcoin, stablecoins, tariffs and geopolitical alliances.Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss the Trump admin's tariff gambit and the context of US-China relations and the Triffin Dilemma, making the case that Bitcoin, despite its nascent appearance on the global stage, may be the unlikely focal point for global trade negotiations and domestic political strategy.Chapters:00:22...2025-04-0956 min

Actual Justice WarriorBen Shapiro Doesn't Understand SupermanIn this video, I discuss the new Superman teaser that recently dropped as well as some ridiculous but predictable reactions to it from people who don't understand the character, like Ben ShapiroWebsite: https://www.actualjusticewarrior.com/https://linktr.ee/ActualJusticeOdysee: https://odysee.com/@actualjusticewarrior:2Rumble: https://rumble.com/ActualJusticeWarriorInstagram NEW: https://www.instagram.com/actualjustice/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/actualjusticewarriorUtreon: https://utreon.com/c/ActualJusticeWarrior2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ajw2dreamscometrueTeeSpring Store: https://teespring...2025-04-0823 min $Success Unleash\'d$ Success Unleash'dMapping The Future Of Media: Evan Shapiro On Disruption, Streaming, And The Creator EconomyIn this episode of Success Unleash’d with Shawne Merriman and Zack Ellison, we dive deep into the evolving media landscape with the one and only Evan Shapiro – widely recognized as the Media Universe Cartographer. Evan has mapped out the future of media with his influential infographics and razor-sharp analysis, shaping how executives, investors, and creators understand the ever-shifting industry. As an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer behind Portlandia, Comedy Bang Bang, and Brick City, and a professor at NYU Stern, Evan has a unique vantage point on the collision of streaming, sports rights, creator monetization, and the fight for...2025-02-1841 min

PHLY Philadelphia Eagles PodcastPhiladelphia Eagles Super Bowl Pregame: Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley primed to finish ON TOPThis is it! After starting the season in Brazil, Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata and Dallas Goedert will do their best to put up big points in New Orleans against Chris Jones and Steve Spagnuolo’s feisty Chiefs defense. On the other side, Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Brandon Graham, Quinyon Mitchell, Zack Baun, Cooper DeJean and Darius Slay do their best to avenge the Super Bowl loss from two seasons ago and stifle Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense.Join Fran Duffy, Rich Hofmann, Jamie Lynch, Zach Berman and Bo...2025-02-101h 03

Bitcoin Policy InstituteBitcoin Policy and the Trump Administration with Zack Shapiro and Matthew PinesMatthew Pines is the Head of Strategy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the Director of Security Advisory at SentinelOne. Zack Shapiro is the Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the Managing Partner at Rains Law. BPI's Zack Cohen sat down with Zack Shapiro and Matthew Pines to outline what Bitcoin policy might look like under the new Trump administration. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the Incoming Trump Administration 00:59 - Key Personnel: Scott Bessent 05:50 - Key Personnel: David Sacks 14:53 - Regulatory Concerns of the Crypto Industry 26:31 - Legislative Landscape for Stablecoins 32:06 - The BITCOIN Act 39:54 - What...2025-01-2355 min

Citadel DispatchCD149: BITCOIN POLICY AND P2P RIGHTS WITH ZACK SHAPIROZack Shapiro is Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Executive Director of the P2P Rights Fund. We discuss the current regulatory landscape and how it may evolve under the upcoming Trump Administration.Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ P2P Rights Fund: https://p2prights.org/ EPISODE: 149BLOCK: 879414PRICE: 1006 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https...2025-01-1656 min