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Mentor Sessions Ep. 069: Why Oil Refuses To Explode Despite The Iran War, Why Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Is Bitcoin’s Biggest Hidden Risk, and How The K-Shaped Economy Is Splitting America In Two | Doomberg & James Lavish

Iran's conflict is threatening the Strait of Hormuz — and energy markets are not pricing it in. Doomberg and James Lavish join BTC Sessions to break down what an oil shock at $150+ means for the global macro picture, Bitcoin's role as sound money in an energy war, and whether Michael Saylor's Strategy dominance is quietly keeping new investors out of Bitcoin.

In this conversation you'll learn why Doomberg believes the energy market is sending signals most macro analysts are ignoring, how James Lavish connects an oil supply shock to accelerated monetary debasement and Bitcoin demand, what specific risks Strategy's outsized Bitcoin concentration creates for retail adoption, and why both guests see the current geopolitical moment as one of the most important macro setups for Bitcoin in 2026. You'll also hear their honest assessment of whether Saylor's approach is a net positive or a structural risk for the broader Bitcoin ecosystem.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

2:17 – Why Doomberg didn’t see $150 oil coming

6:29 – Strait of Hormuz & the oil glut nobody is pricing

12:55 – What an oil shock really does to inflation

18:18 – James Lavish on debasement & the K-shaped economy

34:28 – Michael Saylor & MicroStrategy: hero or concentration risk?

38:55 – Is MicroStrategy keeping retail out of Bitcoin?

51:15 – What Doomberg would tell energy investors about Bitcoin

1:02:11 – 2026 Bitcoin & Oil price predictions

1:05:19 – Where to follow Doomberg & James Lavish

🔗 Links & Resources:

→ Doomberg Substack: https://doomberg.substack.com

→ https://x.com/DoombergT

→ James Lavish Newsletter (The Informationist): https://jameslavish.substack.com

→ https://x.com/jameslavish

Bitcoin + Privacy + Security: https://btcmentor.io/untouchable-bitcoiner/

Bitcoin Survival Workshop: https://btcmentor.io/bitcoin-survival-workshop-2026/

📌 Previous Episodes:

Simon Dixon and Alex Krainer → https://youtu.be/ojn8hMGg_2Q

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 068: Who Really Controls When the Iran War Ends, Why the World Will Be Unrecognizable in Just 3-5 Years, and How Trump Is Long Bitcoin While Asset Stripping America | Alex Krainer & Simon Dixon

The Iran conflict isn't just a military standoff — it's a financial and geopolitical operation with specific power players steering the outcome. Alex Krainer and Simon Dixon name them.

In this conversation, Alex Krainer and Simon Dixon break down the hidden architecture behind the Iran war in 2026 — who controls its escalation, who benefits from its continuation, and why the official narrative misses the real story. You'll learn which financial and geopolitical factions have the most to gain from prolonged conflict, why the war's end date is not determined by military outcomes, and how this connects to the broader global monetary reset both guests have been tracking for years. You'll also see why Simon Dixon argues this is fundamentally a financial operation dressed as a military one — and what that means for Bitcoin as a neutral reserve asset in a world fracturing along these fault lines.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

1:07 – Who ultimately controls when the Iran war ends

1:37 – Alex Krainer frames the conflict's true nature

9:59 – The financial powers driving the Iran operation

11:16 – Simon Dixon on the monetary reset connection

22:24 – Which faction benefits most from prolonged conflict

29:33 – Why the media narrative misses the real story

35:26 – The Iran timeline nobody is discussing in 2026

55:56 – What escalation means for Bitcoin and hard assets

1:07:10 – How this conflict ends — and who decides

1:26:48 – Final takes from Krainer and Dixon

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Alex Krainer on X: https://x.com/NakedHedgie

• Simon Dixon on X: https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt

Bitcoin + Privacy + Security: https://btcmentor.io/untouchable-bitcoiner/

Bitcoin Survival Workshop: https://btcmentor.io/bitcoin-survival-workshop-2026/

📌 Previous Episodes:

Mike Green and Jeffrey Tucker → https://youtu.be/kACxpQdbab4

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 067: The Big Lie Masking America’s 50-Year Economic Collapse, Boomers Hoarding All Assets With No Buyers Left, and Why AI Demands Expertise| Michael Green & Jeffrey Tucker

What if the problem isn't the policy — it's the system itself?

Michael Green and Jeffrey A. Tucker sit down for a rare, wide-ranging conversation that cuts to the root of what's wrong with modern economics, monetary policy, and the assumptions most people never think to challenge. From the structural shifts that began in the mid-20th century to the invisible architecture of today's financial system, this discussion pulls back the curtain on ideas that mainstream economists refuse to touch.

In this conversation, you'll learn why participation in the current financial system doesn't equal understanding of it, what economic data from 1950 reveals about where we are today, how the incentives baked into modern money shape behavior at every level of society, why Bitcoin represents a genuine alternative rather than just another asset, and what both Green and Tucker believe must change before any real economic reform is possible. If you've ever felt like the official explanations don't add up — this conversation will give you the framework to understand why.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - The Dual Income Trap: How Two Incomes Masked America's Decline

00:01:02 - Introducing Michael Green & Jeffrey Tucker

00:01:36 - Jeffrey Tucker: The Real Story Behind Household Income Stats

00:06:33 - 1950 (20%) vs 1990s (65%): Rise of Dual Income Households

00:10:05 - Michael Green on Expenses, Childcare & True Economic Health

00:13:46 - $30,000/Year Childcare: The Hidden Cost Destroying Families

00:17:41 - Golden Handcuffs: Corporate Jobs & Benefits Trap

00:20:05 - Retirement System That Forces Boomer Asset Hoarding

00:23:57 - Demographic Crisis: No Buyers Left for Boomer Assets

00:27:28 - Housing Market Breakdown & Reverse Mortgages

00:32:45 - Why Individualism Over Community Broke the System

00:39:56 - Antitrust Failure, Consolidation & Real Capitalism

00:42:33 - Corporate Consolidation Crushing Competition (Food, Healthcare, Tech)

00:49:57 - Voluntary vs Coercive Exchanges: Capitalism's Hidden Flaw

00:55:19 - COVID Mandates & Why Libertarianism Keeps Failing

01:00:11 - How Intellectual Property Created Tech Monopolies

01:02:48 - Michael Green on the Philadelphia Society

01:05:13 - History of Women Entering the Labor Force

01:17:02 - Future Outlook: Community Return & Economic Self-Correction

01:22:25 - AI, Job Market Shifts & Deflationary Bust Warning

🔗 Links & Resources:

Michael Green:

• Twitter/X: https://x.com/profplum99

• Simplify Asset Management: https://www.simplify.us

Jeffrey A. Tucker:

• Brownstone Institute: https://brownstone.org

• Twitter/X: https://x.com/jeffreytucker

Bitcoin + Privacy + Security: https://btcmentor.io/untouchable-bitcoiner/

Bitcoin Survival Workshop: https://btcmentor.io/bitcoin-survival-workshop-2026/

📌 Previous Episodes:

Katie Ananina → https://youtu.be/cJ3Rnpticg0

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 066: Bitcoiners Are Racing for the Exits, Germany Now Requires Military Approval to Leave the Country, and Why Bitcoin + Passport Portfolio Is Your Life-or-Death Survival Plan | Katie Ananina

We're 18 years into the Fourth Turning. According to Katie Ananina, founder of Citizen X, that means the next 5 to 7 years will reshape borders, tax regimes, and individual sovereignty in ways most people aren't prepared for. In this conversation, Katie breaks down exactly who is leaving, where they're going, and why the window to act is narrowing fast. Whether you're a Bitcoiner protecting generational wealth, a high-net-worth individual seeking legal tax optimization, or simply someone who wants options — this is the roadmap. You'll learn which jurisdictions are actively welcoming Bitcoin wealth, what a real exit strategy looks like, and the specific mistakes people make when they wait too long to move.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 - 18 Years Into the 4th Turning: Why Everything Changes in the Next 5–7 Years

0:30 - Who’s Panicking & Racing for the Exits Right Now?

1:18 - Germany, France & UK: The Countries Losing Sleep

2:54 - Normies Want to Move to Canada… Bitcoiners Say No

3:24 - $100K African Passports: Sierra Leone, Botswana & the New Plan B

4:23 - Why Bitcoiners Want “Blood Diamond” Passports from Sierra Leone

5:49 - The Genius Logic Behind Low-Profile “Invisible” Passports

6:08 - Ancestry Passports: Poland, Egypt, Cambodia & How Far Back You Can Go

8:49 - Germany Just Activated Pre-Mobilization & Draft Prep

10:00 - Why You May Soon Need Military Approval to Leave Germany

13:24 - Suicidal Empathy: Germany’s Generational Guilt Is Cracking

15:23 - France, UK & the Coming Social Unrest

18:00 - BTC Mentor: Personalized 1-on-1 Bitcoin Guidance

19:41 - The 4th Turning Fully Explained (1929–1945 vs 2008–2026)

23:09 - Bitcoin + Passport Portfolio: The ONLY Two Assets That Survive Crisis

25:37 - Is Dubai Still Safe? The Reality Check

28:01 - Where Bitcoiners Are Actually Relocating Right Now

30:54 - How to Move to El Salvador (6-Week Test Trip + Residency Guide)

34:18 - Honest Concerns About El Salvador, Bukele & the IMF

37:44 - Best Places in El Salvador for Bitcoin Families

40:12 - Costa Rica vs El Salvador: Which Is Better for Bitcoiners?

41:59 - Hidden 4th Turning Winners: Poland & Czech Republic

51:55 - Final Advice: Build Your Passport Portfolio Before You Need It

56:53 - How to Work With Katie Ananina & CitizenX (Free Strategy Call)

🔗 Links & Resources:

About Katie, CMO at Citizen X

• Website: https://citizenx.com/?ref=BTCmentors

• Twitter: https://x.com/PlanBpassport

Bitcoin + Privacy + Security: https://btcmentor.io/untouchable-bitcoiner/

Bitcoin Survival Workshop: https://btcmentor.io/bitcoin-survival-workshop-2026/

📌 Previous Episodes:

Simon Dixon → https://youtu.be/ZWUGS92Dv8U

Bitcoiner Privacy & Personal Security → https://youtu.be/RD5FyX4cmBs

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 065: One Bitcoiner Kidnapped Every Week, You're Literally One Search Away From a Physical Attack, and Why Privacy Is Now Life-or-Death Security | Wayne DeCoste & Chris Wingfield

One Bitcoiner is kidnapped and tortured somewhere in the world every single week. And you could be next — without ever knowing you were a target.

Security experts Wayne DeCoste and Chris join BTC Sessions to break down the escalating wave of physical and digital attacks targeting Bitcoiners and high-net-worth individuals in 2026. You'll learn exactly how data brokers and AI are eroding your privacy in real time, what real-world attack case studies reveal about how criminals select their victims, and the specific digital, physical, and operational security steps you can take today to dramatically reduce your exposure. Whether you hold one bitcoin or one hundred, this conversation could save your life.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: "One Bitcoiner Kidnapped Every Week"

1:17 - Meet Wayne DeCoste and Chris — Who They Are and Why They're Here

2:11 - The Escalating Attack Statistics on Bitcoiners and Crypto Holders

3:49 - Real-World Case Studies: What Actually Happened to Victims

6:08 - The Data Broker Ecosystem: How Your Information Is Already Out There

9:18 - AI and Data Breaches: The New Weapons Used Against You

11:58 - How Criminals Select Their Targets: The Threat Assessment Process

19:32 - Digital Security Fundamentals Every Bitcoiner Needs

48:20 - Physical Security: Hardening Your Home and Daily Routine

55:05 - Operational Security (OpSec): What You Say, Post, and Share Online

1:02:30 - Privacy Tools That Actually Work in 2026

1:09:00 - What High-Net-Worth Individuals Do Differently

1:15:45 - The Biggest Mistakes Bitcoiners Keep Making

1:22:10 - Step-by-Step: Building Your Personal Security Plan

1:28:50 - Final Warnings and Where to Learn More

🔗 Links & Resources:

→ Wayne DeCoste: https://www.rescorgroup.com/

→ Chris Wingfield: https://360privacy.io/

Bitcoin + Privacy + Security: https://btcmentor.io/untouchable-bitcoiner/

Bitcoin Survival Workshop: https://btcmentor.io/bitcoin-survival-workshop-2026/

📌 Previous Episode: Simon Dixon → https://youtu.be/ZWUGS92Dv8U

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 064: The Iran 'War' Is Pure Theater, America's Planned Asset Stripping, and the Final Phase of the Global Reset | Simon Dixon

The Iran conflict looks like the world is on the brink of World War 3. Simon Dixon says it's a carefully staged negotiation —

and the real prize isn't territory. It's oil prices, currency agreements, and Bitcoin.

Simon Dixon returns to break down why the Iran-U.S. standoff is better understood as a theatrical operation run by the

OPEC and financial industrial complex to transition Iran into a Chinese-led new world order. In this conversation, Simon

explains how BlackRock's Aladdin algorithmic trading system is being used to manage oil price narratives, why Iran's Bitcoin

mining operations are a significant leverage point in back-channel negotiations, and how figures like J.D. Vance are being

positioned for future political roles in this transition. You'll walk away understanding exactly which economic signals to watch

— energy prices, currency pegs, global equity markets — as leading indicators of how this geopolitical restructuring plays

out.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro: “It’s meant to look like World War 3”

0:44 – Bringing Simon Dixon back on for the urgent update

1:06 – Interview begins with Simon

1:50 – Why the Iran “War” is pure theater (OPEC & Financial Industrial Complex explained)

2:52 – China’s role in transitioning Iran into the new world order

5:24 – “America is to be asset stripped” – the real goal of the operation

8:20 – How high oil prices are deliberately wiping out the middle class

11:00 – Rebuild contracts: Who really profits (Cheniere, Halliburton, Gulf SWFs)

13:45 – The theatrical blockade & Strait of Hormuz drama

18:10 – BlackRock’s Aladdin system and algorithmic oil price control

22:30 – Gulf countries, Iran, and the back-channel negotiations

32:55 – The nuclear narrative as 30-year geopolitical leverage

36:45 – Oil price targets and what a deal actually looks like

47:10 – J.D. Vance groomed for the transition? (Palantir / technical industrial complex)

1:05:35 – Iran’s Bitcoin mining and why it matters in negotiations

1:10:35 – Key signals to watch: energy prices, FX markets, equities + Simon’s final outlook

🔗 Links & Resources:

Simon Dixon: https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt

https://www.simondixon.com/

Bitcoin Survival Workshop: https://btcmentor.io/bitcoin-survival-workshop-2026/

📌 Previous Episodes w Simon:

Simon & Larry Lepard: https://youtu.be/YbdduZNB0so

Simon & Dave Collum: https://youtu.be/yg13tat7bZo

Simon on Iran War Outbreak: https://youtu.be/Z-i0C-CD1wA

📌 Previous Episode: James Check → https://youtu.be/m78wkn9Drdk

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 063: “Sellers Exhausted” – Bitcoin On-Chain Proof The Bottom Is Forming, and James Check’s Bold Shot at 100K | James Check

The charts are sending a signal — but is anyone reading them correctly?

James Check (Checkmatey), one of Bitcoin's most respected on-chain analysts, sits down with BTC Sessions to cut through the noise on where Bitcoin actually stands right now. From sentiment extremes and on-chain bottom indicators to the silver market FOMO spilling into crypto, macro headwinds, and the long-term future of Bitcoin mining under quantum computing pressure — this is the data-driven Bitcoin conversation you have been waiting for. After watching, you will know exactly which on-chain metrics to watch, why macro conditions are shaping this cycle differently, and what serious Bitcoiners are doing with this information right now.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & Teaser: Seller Exhaustion in Bitcoin

0:54 - James Check Joins the Show

1:18 - The Silver FOMO Story: James Check’s Real-World Sentiment Experiment

6:24 - Current Bitcoin Sentiment: Geopolitical Chaos vs Seller Exhaustion

9:13 - James Check’s Thesis: Why 2025 Was Actually a Bear Market

11:16 - 60K Capitulation: Bottom 10% of All Days & “Deep Value”

16:55 - Key On-Chain Metrics: Realized Price, True Market Mean & Cycle Position

20:06 - On-Chain Volume Collapse & Long-Term Holder Behavior

24:02 - Sponsor: BTC Mentor (Personalized Bitcoin Guidance)

25:26 - ETFs, Institutions & Retail Demand – What the Data Actually Shows

28:40 - Time Pain Ahead? Relief Rally or More Chop?

33:58 - Bitcoin Miner Capitulation, AI Pivot & Power Strategy

42:33 - Corporate Bitcoin Treasury Strategy – Is the Play Over?

44:44 - Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin: James Check’s Balanced View

57:08 - Final Prediction: Bottom Before Year-End + Shot at 100K?

58:01 - Outro & Where to Find James Check

🔗 Links & Resources:

James Check: https://x.com/_Checkmatey_

https://www.checkonchain.com/

Bitcoin Survival Workshop: https://btcmentor.io/bitcoin-survival-workshop-2026/

📌 Previous Episode: Simon Dixon & Larry Lepard → https://youtu.be/YbdduZNB0so

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 062: CIA’s Deep State Ultimatum, the Next 7–10 Trillion Dollar Print, and Who Really Controls Trump | Lawrence Lepard & Simon Dixon

Shadow forces. Transnational capital. A financial system designed to keep you dependent. And Bitcoin sitting at the center of the most important power struggle of our time.

In this conversation, we go deep on the geopolitical and financial forces reshaping the world in 2026 — who controls them, how they operate, and why Bitcoin and AI are forcing a reckoning that the old guard cannot stop. You'll come away with a clearer picture of how global power actually flows, why the legacy financial system is structurally compromised, and what the rise of decentralized money means for ordinary people caught in the crossfire. This isn't speculation — it's a framework for understanding what's happening right now and why it matters to every person holding bitcoin.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Shadow forces and hidden control

3:45 - How transnational capital operates outside governments

9:20 - The architecture of the modern financial system

15:10 - Why nation-states are losing power to private networks

21:30 - The role of AI in accelerating the power shift

28:00 - Bitcoin as a neutral, apolitical monetary network

34:15 - How shadow forces view Bitcoin as a threat

40:50 - The coming global reset — timeline and triggers

47:20 - Gold vs. Bitcoin in the new monetary order

53:40 - What individuals can do to protect themselves now

59:10 - Final thoughts and where to follow the guest

🔗 Links & Resources:

Simon Dixon: https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt

Lawrence Lepard: https://x.com/LawrenceLepard

Bitcoin Survival Workshop: https://btcmentor.io/bitcoin-survival-workshop-2026/

Simon's Links:

From 9/11 to the White House: When the Ex-Al-Qaeda Boss Becomes Syria’s President and Dines with Trump

https://www.simondixon.com/blog/al-qaeda-boss-white-house-911-truth

Is Trump Blackmailed by Epstein?

https://www.simondixon.com/blog/trump-epstein-kushner-blackmail

How Israel Stole the Bomb and Murdered a President: Uncovering the NUMEC Conspiracy

https://www.simondixon.com/blog/numec-israel-atomic-bomb-jfk

How The CIA Created This War with Iran For British Petroleum

https://www.simondixon.com/blog/cia-war-iran-british-petroleum-simon-dixon

📌 Previous Episode: Lyn Alden & Luke Gromen → https://youtu.be/6tkKoMEiFDk

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 061: Macro Legends on Oil, the Breaking US Treasury Market, and the Dollar Crisis No One Is Ready For | Luke Gromen & Lyn Alden

Iran doesn't have to beat the US military. They just have to beat the US Treasury market — and that changes everything you think you know about this conflict.

The Strait of Hormuz is the chokepoint for roughly 20% of the world's oil supply, and right now it sits at the center of a geopolitical storm with consequences that reach far beyond the Middle East. In this deep-dive interview, we break down exactly how a Hormuz disruption cascades into oil price spikes, supply chain breakdowns, and a inflation surge that puts the US dollar's reserve status under unprecedented pressure. You'll understand why this conflict is as much a financial war as a military one, what it means for energy markets in 2026, and why Bitcoin's role as a neutral, non-sovereign asset has never been more relevant. Whether you're trying to protect your wealth or just make sense of the headlines, this conversation gives you the framework to think clearly when the noise is loudest.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Iran Doesn’t Need to Beat the Military, Just the Treasury

1:10 – Episode Intro with Luke Gromen & Lyn Alden

1:25 – Oil Prices, Futures Curve & Hormuz Crisis

2:10 – Will Hormuz Opening Fix Everything?

3:53 – Mid-May Deadline & Escalating Impact

8:02 – Supply Chain Fragility & Non-Linear Breaks

14:14 – The Upside-Down Global Economy (You Can’t Print Oil)

15:31 – Food Shortages & Global South Risks

18:35 – Inflation, Money Printing & Debt Spiral

20:04 – Why the US Must Print Money in 2026

24:10 – Treasury Market Stress & Buybacks

32:11 – Japan, China & Dollar Pressure

43:52 – Why Are We Really in This Conflict?

1:09:12 – Petrodollar Under Pressure & Gold-for-Oil

1:13:59 – Best & Worst Case Scenarios

1:26:54 – Bitcoin’s Role Right Now

1:32:23 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Luke & Lyn

Follow Luke:

X: @LukeGromen

Website & Research: fftt-llc.com

Newsletter: fftt-treerings.com

Follow Lyn:

X: @LynAldenContact

Website & Free Newsletter: lynalden.com

📌 Previous Episode: Prof St Onge → https://youtu.be/fqi7fwqyV1g

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 060: Senior Economist on Gold, Silver, Bitcoin, AI, Oil, and the Dollar Crisis Nobody Is Talking About | Prof Peter St Onge

The dollar took its biggest hit in 50 years — and most people have no idea it happened.

Professor Peter St. Onge (Heritage Foundation senior economist, Mises Institute fellow) breaks down exactly why freezing Russian central bank assets was a watershed moment for dollar dominance, what Fed panic over oil prices could do to the economy in 2026, and why Bitcoin is positioned to jump when the current geopolitical storm clears. This is the macro conversation you need to hear right now — no fluff, no hopium, just sharp analysis from one of the best macro minds following the intersection of money, geopolitics, and Bitcoin.

You'll walk away understanding why the petrodollar is under real structural pressure, how AI is being weaponized as a narrative tool by global institutions, and what signals to watch for in markets as war, inflation, and dollar credibility collide.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

1:01 – Petrodollar Greeting & Gold/Bitcoin Performance

2:00 – Bitcoin as Hot Money (“Tourists”)

5:35 – Oil Prices Driving Fed Rate Expectations

11:10 – What Happens to Bitcoin When the War Ends

12:35 – Lasting War Effects & Petrodollar Question

13:24 – Is the Petrodollar Actually Dying?

15:08 – Bitcoin as a “Lifeboat” / Dollar Alternatives

18:26 – Freezing Russian Assets – Biggest Dollar Hit in 50 Years

21:31 – Housing Crisis & Mortgage Lock-In

24:53 – The Single Biggest Risk: Fed Panic on Oil Prices

29:54 – QE, Money Printing & Fed Toolkit

38:19 – Kevin Warsh & Hard-Money Outlook

47:42 – Petrodollar Road Signs & Dollar Strength

52:00 – Stablecoins vs Wall Street Banks

54:23 – The WEF’s AI Job Loss Narrative

58:00 – AI, Jobs & The Escalator Effect

1:10:20 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Peter

🔗 Links & Resources

→ Professor Peter St. Onge on X: https://x.com/profstonge

→ Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org

→ Mises Institute: https://mises.org

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Boomers holding Bitcoin are being targeted by scammers — and most don't know it until it's too late.

In Episode 6 of Bitcoin Boomers, hosts Bob Burnett, Larry Leopard, and Gary Leland sit down with Joe Kelly, CEO of

Unchained Capital, to break down why older Bitcoin holders are disproportionately targeted by scams, what those scams

actually look like, and exactly how to defend yourself. Joe explains what Unchained Capital does, why collaborative custody

is a game-changer for security, and what practical steps any boomer (or anyone) can take right now to stop being an easy

target. Additionally special guest author Terence Michael jumps hops on with some incredible stories of bitcoin theft. If you or someone you love holds Bitcoin and doesn't have a rock-solid security plan, this episode is essential

viewing.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Scams, Security & Bitcoin for Boomers

00:00:37 - Welcome to Bitcoin Boomers Episode 6 with Joe Kelly

00:02:00 - What is Unchained Capital? Multi-Sig & Self-Custody

00:04:53 - Bitcoin Ownership: Legal Title vs Cryptographic Control

00:08:21 - Bearer Assets – Gold Lessons & Confiscation Risks

00:11:16 - Government Seizure Fears & Multi-Sig Recovery

00:13:01 - Sovereign Recovery with Unchained Vaults

00:19:14 - Gary’s Spoofed “Unchained” Scam Call Story

00:24:42 - Fake Bloomberg Interview Scams

00:30:20 - Terrence Michael Joins the Show

00:31:15 - Wrench Attack: Sister’s Safe Stolen

00:33:05 - Pig Butchering Romance Scam Example

00:43:18 - Physical Security, Duress & Multi-Sig Strategies

00:47:46 - Time Locks, Decoy Wallets & Adding Friction

00:57:36 - Practical Tips to Avoid Scams & Social Engineering

01:03:04 - Estate Planning, Trusts & Inheritance with Bitcoin

01:09:08 - Bitcoin Milestone: 20 Million Coins Mined

01:19:00 - Closing Thoughts & How to Connect with Guests

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 059: The War Behind the War — Iran Conflict's Impact on Geopolitics, Energy, Money & Bitcoin | Simon Dixon & Dave Collum

The Iran conflict isn't just a military story — it's a financial renegotiation between the world's most powerful institutions, and

Bitcoin sits at the center of what comes next.

Simon Dixon and Professor Dave Collum join Nathan Fitzsimmons to break down the global reset

already underway: why the closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered renegotiations of 50 critical energy and resource

agreements, how 45 years of compounding market overvaluation is unwinding, and what Dubai's quiet rotation from gold

into Bitcoin signals about where smart money is moving.

This is the framework for understanding 2026 conflict as we shift to a multipolar world— and why the private credit game being over is actually the opening Bitcoin

has been waiting for.

Blog Link Mentioned by Simon: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/al-qaeda-boss-white-house-911-truth

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Iran War Simplest Form: China, BlackRock & JP Morgan Negotiation
00:00:50 - Simon Dixon & Dave Collum Full Iran War & Markets Update
00:02:43 - 12 Day War Theatrics vs Real Escalations in Strait of Hormuz
00:05:23 - Strait of Hormuz Closure: Nuclear Bomb of Global Reset & Commodities
00:08:15 - Financial Industrial Complex vs Military Industrial Complex Explained
00:12:35 - Trump, Putin, Europe & Forever Wars Strategy
00:17:13 - BlackRock Rise: ETFs, Aladdin & Shift from Goldman Sachs
00:20:20 - S&P 500 Overvaluation, Nikkei Reset & Market Crash Warning
00:22:42 - US Debt Crisis, 10-Year Yields & Money Printing Trap
00:27:36 - Fiscal Dominance, Big Print & Coming Recession
00:32:25 - Iran-China Leverage & Crashing Oil Prices for Deal
00:35:34 - Iran Factions, US Bases Hit & Engineered Middle East Tension
00:41:37 - Petrodollar History, Iran-Contra, Saudi & 9/11 Connections
00:58:08 - Israel's Future: Weakened, Privatized in Multipolar World
01:19:29 - AI Technocracy, Surveillance State & Gaza Model
01:37:59 - Dubai Gold Sell-Off to Bitcoin & Self-Custody Boom
01:54:54 - Private Credit Collapse, Valley of Death & System Reset
02:00:29 - Final Predictions: Multipolar Deal, Bitcoin & Global Transition

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Is gold losing its edge… as Bitcoin gains momentum?James Lavish reveals a potential $3 trillion signal that could point to a major shift from gold into Bitcoin and digital assets. As capital rotates and macro conditions change, some believe Bitcoin could outperform gold in the years ahead. Is this the beginning of a massive Bitcoin vs gold transition?👉 Join BTC Sessions as we break down this hidden Bitcoin signal and what it means for investors.--BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

Mentor Sessions Ep. 058: Private Credit Breakdown, US Economic Risk, Canada Collapsing, Bitcoin vs CBDC | Richard Dias

$1.8 trillion in private credit — and the cracks are already showing. Richard Dias, macro strategist and co-host of the Loonie Hour, lays out exactly why the next financial shock may already be in motion.

Rich breaks down how decades of easy money built a private credit empire — and why rising rates, fund gating, and hidden markdowns signal the unraveling has begun. You'll learn why this rhymes with 2008 but hits differently, what central banks will likely do when it blows, and why Bitcoin may be the only credible exit from a system built on valuation lies.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro & The Private Credit Warning

4:30 - What Is Private Credit & Why It Grew So Fast

14:15 - Blackstone, KKR, Apollo: How the Empires Were Built

26:40 - Fund Gating, Markdowns & Early Warning Signs

41:00 - Is This Worse Than 2008?

55:20 - Central Banks: Will They Bail Everyone Out?

1:08:45 - AI, Rate Shocks & the Perfect Storm

1:22:10 - Contagion Risk: Banks, Pensions & Your Savings

1:33:30 - Gold, Bitcoin & Protecting Your Wealth

1:40:00 - The CBDC Threat & Why It's the Bigger Risk

🔗 Links & Resources

→ Follow Richard Dias on X: @RichardDias_CFA

→ Follow Richard Dias on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IceCapAssetManagement

→ Ice Cap Management: https://icecapassetmanagement.com/

→ Loonie Hour Podcast: https://thelooniehour.ca/

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 057: Iran War Hidden Motivations - Financial Industrial Complex vs Military Industrial Complex | Simon Dixon

Nobody can agree on why this war started. Some say it's about nukes. Some say Israel. Some say protecting America. Simon Dixon says they're all wrong — and when you follow the money, the real picture is unlike anything you're hearing in mainstream or alternative media. In this episode, Simon breaks down the financial industrial complex behind the Iran conflict, why China is letting America bomb Iran, who actually benefits from closing the Strait of Hormuz, and why a single meeting in April could restructure the entire world order. This isn't a war between nations. It's a war between the military industrial complex and the financial industrial complex — and the Middle East is just the battlefield. Simon Dixon is the founder of BnkToTheFuture and one of the sharpest macro minds in Bitcoin. If you want to understand what's really happening, where the money is flowing, and what it means for Bitcoin and your stack — this is the episode. Watch to the end for Simon's prediction on the April China Summit and exactly what Bitcoiners should be doing right now.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 The War Nobody Can Explain — Simon Dixon's Take

00:00:43 Iran Conflict Overview: Fog of War & Missing Narrative

00:01:30 The Proof of Weapons Network Explained

00:02:23 Transition to a Multipolar World: The Big Picture

00:04:19 How the Financial Industrial Complex Controls America

00:05:10 The End of the Gold Standard & the Fiat Ponzi

00:06:48 How a $50,000 Drone Changed Modern Warfare

00:07:48 China's Manufacturing Dominance & Rare Earth Control

00:09:22 America's Debt Crisis & Fiscal Dominance Stage

00:12:29 Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds & the New World Order

00:15:26 Zionism, the Greater Israel Project & Strategic Tension

00:17:48 Iran-Contra Decoded: How America Funded Both Sides

00:21:51 Follow the Money: Who Actually Benefits From This War

00:29:41 This Isn't America vs Iran — Here's Who's Actually Fighting

00:33:06 What Is Really Happening Right Now in the Middle East

00:38:08 How the Gulf Countries Bought Trump & Co-opted America

00:41:59 Iran Is Not a Monolith: The Two Factions of Power

00:48:10 Iran Nuclear Deal: The Agreement That Triggered the War

00:53:57 The Real Battle: Financial Capital vs Military Capital

00:57:11 Regional Stability & the Biggest Trade of the Century

01:00:11 The Strait of Hormuz: The World's Most Powerful Weapon

01:04:35 The April China Summit: Simon Dixon's Prediction

01:07:27 Peace in the Middle East — Is It Actually Possible?

01:15:44 What Bitcoiners Should Do Right Now

About Simon Dixon

X: @SimonDixonTwitt

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonDixon21

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 056: Bitcoin Privacy Is At Risk (But These Fixes Are Coming) | NVK & Francis Pouliot

Address reuse is silently destroying Bitcoin privacy—and most Bitcoiners have no idea how exposed they are. Coinkite founder NVK and Bull Bitcoin founder Francis Pouliot break down the most critical privacy vulnerabilities in Bitcoin today, why kidnappings tied to crypto wealth are surging across Europe (one every four days in France), and the technical solutions finally closing the gap. From silent payments and async pay join to BIP322 proof of reserves and UTXO management, this is the most comprehensive Bitcoin privacy conversation of 2025. Learn why giving your xpub to an exchange is catastrophic, how 5% pay join adoption could break chain analysis entirely, and why Nostr disposable identities may be the missing piece for private payments. If you hold Bitcoin, this episode could protect your life—not just your stack.

About NVK: Founder of Coinkite, creators of the COLDCARD.

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About Francis Pouliot: CEO of Bull Bitcoin.

🐦 https://x.com/francispouliot_ | 🌐 https://bullbitcoin.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 Teaser & Intro – Bitcoin Privacy Risks Are Real

00:01:05 Where Bitcoin Self-Custody Stands Today

00:03:32 Three Unsolved Bitcoin Problems: Privacy, Speed & Inheritance

00:05:46 The UX Problem: Aggregating Bitcoin Tools

00:08:16 Dangers of Single-Vendor Bitcoin Solutions

00:11:27 Silent Payments Explained: What They Are & Why They Matter

00:13:06 Async Pay Join & BIP77: Underused Privacy Tool

00:15:35 Why Receiving Silent Payments Is Hard

00:17:10 Nostr as a Payment Identity Layer

00:19:41 Disposable Identity: The Missing Privacy Piece

00:23:00 Silent Payments Into Wasabi: The Dream Flow

00:28:13 Why xpub Sharing Is a Privacy Disaster

00:30:44 On-Chain Privacy vs Layer 2 Privacy

00:33:38 How Pay Join Breaks Chain Analysis

00:37:11 Network-Level Privacy Tools: Kyoto & Floresce

00:39:43 Why Bitcoin Kidnappings Are Surging in Europe

00:41:32 Identity Leaks & KYC Data Exposure

00:44:04 ColdCard Firmware: BIP322 Proof of Reserves

00:48:20 WIF Private Key Signing on ColdCard

00:51:34 UTXO Management: The Underrated Problem

00:54:14 Push Transactions & Broadcast Privacy

00:59:43 Migrating Wallets Privately: The Right Way

01:05:06 Lightning at Merchant Scale: Still Not There

01:09:39 Cashu Mints, Federation Models & Trust Trade-offs

01:14:26 MintChip: Canada's Forgotten Digital Cash

01:19:57 Liquid Network, Stablecoins & Confidential Transactions

01:32:44 Depix: Brazil's Liquid Stablecoin Explained

01:37:00 Bitcoin Development Happening at the App Layer

01:39:17 What's Coming from Coinkite & Bull Bitcoin

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 055: Sovereign Computing, AI Singularity, & Bitcoin BIP 110 Chaos with Matt Hill

What if cloud computing's hidden flaws—privacy invasion, censorship, skyrocketing costs, and inevitable hacks—are paving the way for AI overlords, rampant authoritarianism, and existential threats to humanity? In this explosive interview, Start9 Labs founder Matt Hill exposes why sovereign computing and bitcoin are the ultimate defense against Big Tech's grip, how we're already deep in the AI singularity where "no one knows what's about to happen," and the messy Bitcoin governance battle over BIP 110 that's splitting the community. Matt warns of a "global hack bloodbath" from cloud-based AI assistants stealing your life's keys, predicts software engineering's wipeout as AI democratizes power, and reveals Start9's roadmap for personal servers, routers, and local AI inference to reclaim digital freedom. Dive into Bitcoin's spam wars, where transaction filters act as rate limiters to deter attacks without consensus nukes, and why node operators hold the trump card in this technological arms race. For Bitcoiners obsessed with decentralization, self-custody, privacy tools, node running, open-source tech, and resisting centralized control, this episode is your blueprint to sovereignty in a world of surveillance and scams.

About Matt Hill:

Founder of Start9 Labs, pioneering sovereign computing for over six years.

X: https://x.com/_MattHill_

https://start9.com/

Chapters:

00:00:00 Teaser & Intro Clips

00:01:39 Sovereign Computing Refresher

00:05:26 Four Critical Flaws of Cloud Computing

00:10:09 Human Vulnerabilities in Security

00:10:24 Convincing People to Adopt Sovereign Tech

00:13:56 Keeping Private Keys Safe

00:14:18 Emerging AI Risks & Sovereign Lens

00:15:59 Entering the AI Singularity

00:20:05 Personal AI Assistants & Privacy Dangers

00:25:02 Cloud AI Vulnerabilities Exposed

00:28:39 Start9's Sovereign Computing Roadmap

00:32:02 StartOS Major Update Details

00:36:24 Router OS Announcement & Features

00:39:43 Advanced Networking in StartOS

00:40:42 Publishing Services Easily

00:41:06 Integrating AI into StartOS

00:43:50 AI Endgame: Express Will, Get Results

00:46:38 Sovereign vs Centralized AI Futures

00:50:58 Avoiding Violence Through Decentralization

00:52:32 Bitcoin Development: Users vs Creators

00:58:18 BIP 110 Overview & Messy Governance

00:59:20 Predicting Contentious Soft Forks

01:02:01 Node Operators' Political Power

01:05:03 Economic Nodes Decide Bitcoin's Fate

01:11:42 Dynamic Filters Proposal Explained

01:17:08 Filters as Rate Limiters

01:24:18 Deterring Spam with Policy Layers

01:32:44 Forking as Ultimate Deterrent

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Bitcoin Boomers Ep. 05: "Once in a Lifetime Opportunity" - Surviving Bitcoin's 50% Drawdown & Why It's Not Too Late | Lawrence Lepard, Bob Burnett, Gary Leland

Is Bitcoin dead after crashing 50% from $125K highs to $67K in early 2026? In this explosive solo episode of Bitcoin Boomers, hosts Lawrence Lepard, Bob Burnett, and Gary Leland—veteran Bitcoiners with decades of market cycles under their belts—break down the FUD, volatility, and massive upside ahead. Larry declares Bitcoin a "once in a lifetime opportunity to build enormous wealth," emphasizing how drawdowns like this are normal for a volatile commodity outpacing gold and silver. Bob exposes mining realities setting a $50K-55K price floor, while Gary shares real-talk from Bitcoin meetups: seasoned HODLers aren't panicking—they're buying the dip. They dismantle media myths like Bitcoin for criminals (spoiler: it's traceable AF), ETF impacts on trading behavior, and why new investors chase highs and sell lows. Amid global economic shifts, fourth turning predictions, and governance debates, they orange-pill boomers: understand cycles, dollar-cost average, and HODL through the noise. With AI needing Bitcoin as its currency and hyperinflation looming from endless printing, this is your blueprint to escape fiat's collapse. Stack sats now—Bitcoin's asymmetry could turn $67K into $1M+ by 2032. Don't miss insights on quantum FUD, network effects, and why Bitcoin's not broken, just misunderstood.

Key Topics:

Bitcoin's media reputation & criminal use myths

Market sentiment, volatility, and 50-70% drawdowns

Bitcoin as a commodity: Production costs & price floors

Investor psychology: Fear, greed, and chasing highs

ETFs, trading pitfalls, and new investor challenges

Governance evolution & future protocol changes

Community resilience at meetups and conferences

Fourth turning: Economic reforms & Bitcoin's role

Asymmetric returns & long-term HODL strategies

Mining updates, hash rate trends, & AI pivots

Chapters:

00:00:00 Cold Open – Opportunity & Drawdowns

00:00:44 Nancy Guthrie & Bitcoin Reputation Myths

00:06:11 Finding Experts Amid Media Noise

00:10:15 Institutional Bitcoin Wake-Up Calls

00:12:14 Traceability & Criminal Use FUD

00:15:44 Volatility & Investor Psychology

00:19:11 Valuation Models & Price Floors

00:24:05 Liquidity & Future Surges

00:27:27 Human Nature in Investing

00:30:03 Quantum FUD & Governance

00:35:48 Hash Rate & AI Pivots

00:39:51 Commodity Challenges

00:42:22 Mining Cycles & Timing

00:49:34 HODLing Strategies

00:52:47 Community Sentiment

00:57:09 ETF Impacts & Trading Pitfalls

01:01:08 Cycle Dampening

01:05:36 Halving & Network Usage

01:09:07 Quantum Resistance & BIP-110

01:12:52 Global Shifts & Hope

01:16:24 Orange-Pilling Boomers

01:20:14 Power, Trust & Reforms

01:27:10 Bit Block Boom Preview

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 054: Peter McCormack & Dr. Jack Kruse Fabian Society Exposed: History, Money, Power, & Health

What if a centuries-old Fabian Society plot is secretly reclaiming absolute control over UK politics, money, and power—tying into Bitcoin's decentralized revolution, Epstein's hidden genome obsession, and the urgent need for true health, time optimization, and mass noncompliance? In this explosive interview, podcast powerhouse Peter McCormack and decentralized neurosurgeon Dr. Jack Kruse dive deep into the UK's dire political crisis, Fabian history from Queen Victoria to World War II, and how cryptography, Zionism, and elite bankers shaped modern money systems. They expose MKUltra's melanin destruction, the Human Genome Project's dark ties to Rockefeller medicine, and why Bitcoin's proof-of-work timestamping is the ultimate weapon against centralized power.

Peter reveals his "I No Longer Consent" project to inspire UK citizens to reject oppressive systems through noncompliance, while Dr. Kruse warns of health sabotage via vaccines, fake food, and polarized light—urging Bitcoiners to prioritize time as the scarcest asset over fiat illusions. Discover how reconnecting with nature and embracing Bitcoin's ethos can counter Fabian control, economic theft, and societal decay. For orange-pilled truth-seekers questioning UK politics, history, money manipulation, power dynamics, health hacks, time mastery, noncompliance strategies, and political solutions in a fiat world, this episode is your wake-up call to sovereignty.

About Peter McCormack:

Host of The Peter McCormack Show and founder of the "I No Longer Consent" movement.

X: https://x.com/PeterMcCormack

About Dr. Jack Kruse:

Neurosurgeon and decentralized health expert.

X: https://x.com/DrJackKruse

Chapters:

00:00:00 Teaser & Intro Clips

00:01:46 State of UK Politics

00:04:39 Understanding the Fabians

00:05:04 The Role of Cryptography and History

00:28:10 The Intersection of Genetics and Control

00:41:56 The Value of Time vs. Bitcoin

00:47:49 The Bully Pulpit and Responsibility

00:53:09 The No Longer Consent Movement

00:56:07 Challenging the State and Political Power

00:59:32 Reconnecting with Nature and Ambition

01:06:42 The Future of the UK and Bitcoin's Role

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 053: Dave Collum on Post-Truth Era, Epstein Files Distraction, Satanic Cannibals in Power, MK Ultra, Market 200% Overvalued, and Bitcoin's Liquidity Test.

What if the Epstein files are a deliberate distraction from deeper conspiracies like satanic cults infiltrating government, MK Ultra mind control shaping public figures, and a post-truth era fueled by media manipulation and AI deception? Cornell Professor Dave Collum, renowned for his bold economic predictions and unfiltered takes on societal issues, power dynamics, and truth-seeking, exposes how elite corruption ties into child sacrifice rituals, adrenochrome horrors, Hollywood's CIA symbolism, and geopolitical tensions like Israel's influence and U.S.-Russia relations. In this Bitcoin-focused deep dive, Dave warns of an everything bubble with markets 200% overvalued, predicting a 70% correction amid financial systems' flaws, market volatility, and unsustainable economic trends. He unpacks conspiracy theories on trafficking, psychology of mind control, public perception manipulation, and how Bitcoin's enemies—a satanic death cult controlling power—view cryptocurrency as a threat to their fiat empire.

Dave reveals the dark roots of adrenochrome, satanic cults' sustainability in modern elites, and Hollywood's role in fictionalizing reality to obscure corruption. He critiques AI's impact on truth, Israel's strategic plays, and why Bitcoin's resilience against attacks (from quantum FUD to spam wars) could redefine money amid economic upheaval. For Bitcoiners stacking sats amid volatility, Dave's insights on gold vs. Bitcoin divergence, Roth IRA illusions, and navigating post-truth chaos offer a roadmap to sovereignty. If you're orange-pilled on decentralization but questioning elite power, media lies, and financial predictions, this episode is your wake-up call.

About Dave Collum

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro & Post-Truth Era

00:02:37 Epstein Files as Distraction

00:04:37 MK Ultra Shooters & Mass Shootings

00:07:53 Satanism and Power Dynamics

00:10:22 Zionist Strategies & Israel-Palestine Conflict

00:25:00 U.S.-Russia Relations & Cold War Echoes

00:32:06 Media Manipulation & Disinformation

00:37:59 Education's Impact on Youth & Woke Culture

00:43:40 Market Valuations & Asset Bubbles

00:50:49 Federal Reserve's Questionable Influence

00:57:59 Economic Trends & Market Predictions

01:04:42 Competition, Authenticity & Human Connection

01:10:25 Search for Truth in Fabricated Reality

01:15:58 Hollywood, CIA & Symbolism

01:22:58 Fiction-Reality Intersection

01:28:51 Enigma of Ex-CIA Operatives

01:36:03 Dark Forces in Geopolitics

01:42:42 Illusion of Control & Common Knowledge

01:49:41 Roth IRA Financial Illusions

01:56:58 Currency Upheaval's Impact

02:02:09 Bitcoin vs. Gold: Diverging Paths

02:08:38 Market Volatility & Historical Patterns

02:14:23 Adrenochrome, Child Sacrifice & Satanic Cults

02:20:21 MK Ultra Survivors & Trauma Effects

02:26:39 Trafficking, Mind Control & Public Figures

02:32:27 Sustainability & Public Perception

02:38:15 Financial Systems, Bitcoin Resilience & Wrap-Up

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 052: Tom Luongo on Bitcoin Coordinated Assault, Trump Attack on the Davos, Gold's Next Moves & Alberta vs Canada.

What if the global elite's coordinated attacks on Bitcoin— from quantum FUD to spam wars and Epstein-Satoshi smears—are designed to crush cryptocurrency's rise while manipulating precious metals like gold and silver? Tom Luongo, renowned geopolitical analyst from Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter and Podcast, exposes the forces desperate to control payment rails, why Bitcoin isn't a rival to gold but a frictionless complement in volatile market dynamics, and how economic policies under Trump could revalue assets to $20K gold and beyond. In this Bitcoin deep dive, Tom unpacks Bitcoin's battle for dominance, the psychology behind Bitcoin's volatility spikes, silver's potential monetary revival amid financial system chaos, and political commentary on failing nation-states fueling Bitcoin's win.

He breaks down capital flows shifting back to the U.S., the Hamiltonian economic model reshaping American finance, Trump's strategic takedown of Davos via Epstein files, and why Alberta independence could thrive as a U.S. protectorate amid deteriorating U.S.-Canada relations. Tom's bullish outlook: Bitcoin, gold, and silver thrive on adversaries, ensuring long-term sovereignty through sound money and community strength. If you're stacking sats while navigating economic policy turbulence, precious metals synergies, and cryptocurrency's role in market dynamics, this is your roadmap to 2026 financial resilience.

About Tom Luongo

X: https://x.com/TFL1728

Gold Goats 'n Guns: https://tomluongo.me

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro & Coordinated Attacks on Bitcoin

00:01:21 Main Interview Start & Forces Against Bitcoin

00:03:02 Bitcoin Accumulation by Elites Since 2015

00:04:01 Epstein Files as Trump's Attack on Davos

00:05:20 Bitcoin vs. Gold: Complementary Assets

00:07:07 Friction in Gold vs. Bitcoin's Flow

00:09:59 Silver's Potential Monetary Role

00:11:42 Capital Flows & Gold in Fort Knox

00:13:08 Scott Bessent's Vision for $20K Gold

00:14:55 Market Psychology & Bitcoin Volatility

00:17:15 Ramping Volatility to Break Weak Hands

00:20:47 Hamiltonian Economic Model & U.S. Finance

00:23:35 Future of American Capital Flows

00:30:24 Bitcoin Market Outlook & Tourist Washout

00:31:20 Scott Bessent, SOFR Switch, & Fed Reform

00:33:40 Moral Obligation of Debt Repayment & Fraud

00:38:37 Trump's Offers & Political Dynamics

00:42:11 Epstein Files as Peace Offering Before War

00:43:26 Midterms & Save Act for Fair Elections

00:46:44 Alberta Independence: Strategies & Protectorate Path

00:50:25 Deteriorating U.S.-Canada Relations & Carney-Trump Clash

00:55:37 Market Outlook & Economic Predictions

01:01:12 Tom Luongo Links & Wrap-Up

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Bitcoin’s price has been volatile to the downside — but should you actually be worried? Are we officially in a bear market? Matt Odell, Guy Swann, and Brandon Quittem break down what’s really going on behind the scenes and why panic is the wrong move. Join BTC Sessions for this level-headed analysis every Bitcoiner needs right now.FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:https://x.com/Bquittemhttps://x.com/TheGuySwannprimal.net/odellFOLLOW BTC SESSIONS on X/Nostr: x.com/BTCsessionsbtcsessions@getalby.comBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL - BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://qrco.de/bfiDBVABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

Mentor Sessions Ep. 051: Giacomo Zucco on Bitcoin's 2026 Boom - ARK Scaling Revolution, Privacy Wars, Cypherpunk Survival, and Why Nation-States Fuel Bitcoin's Win

What if Bitcoin's biggest problem in 2025 was too much success—lulling us into complacency on privacy, self-custody, and true adoption? Giacomo Zucco, Bitcoin OG and Plan B Network founder, warns that 2026 could flip the script with global upheavals driving real-world use cases for censorship-resistant tools. In this deep-dive interview on the BTC Sessions channel, Giacomo breaks down ARK as Lightning Network's "missing piece" for massive scaling, why privacy by omission beats obfuscation for cost savings and regulatory deniability, and how covenants could make Bitcoin non-interactive, safer, and cheaper.

He unpacks Europe's privacy crackdown, Switzerland's fading safe-haven status, and the spectrum of trust in solutions like eCash, Liquid, and Spark—plus Plan B's global education push, including university courses, high-school node setups in El Salvador, and the upcoming Cypher Tank pitch show. Giacomo's optimistic twist: Bitcoin thrives on adversaries like failing nation-states and unsustainable ETFs/stablecoins, ensuring long-term dominance through low-time-preference building. If you're stacking sats and seeking Bitcoin's cypherpunk fundamentals beyond price hype, this is your white pill for 2026 sovereignty.

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Plan B Network: https://planb.network

Cypher Tank Premiere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHGVElfFgbk

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro & 2026 Outlook

00:01:26 Success & Adversity Issues

00:02:02 Global Privacy Deterioration

00:03:27 Fundamentals Focus Shift

00:05:05 ARK as Scaling Game-Changer

00:07:31 ARK Privacy & Implementation

00:08:26 ARK-Lightning Integration

00:09:08 Research & Tech Advances

00:10:26 Bitcoin Education Boom

00:11:16 Scaling Trust Trade-Offs

00:13:20 Security Models Spectrum

00:15:01 Future Scaling Predictions

00:17:45 Federations & HSM Additions

00:19:57 Scaling Enables Better Privacy

00:22:44 Omission Privacy Superiority

00:27:12 Soft Fork Consensus Struggles

00:28:57 Taproot Legacy Lessons

00:30:52 Covenants for UX Revolution

00:33:43 Europe's Privacy Weakness

00:36:08 Switzerland's Privacy Decay

00:42:39 Plan B Network Expansion

00:45:14 Forum & El Salvador Event

00:45:58 Cypher Tank Pitch Show

00:48:22 Professional Bitcoin Program

00:50:23 Cypher Tank Judges

00:51:11 Cypherpunk Ethos Risks

00:52:08 Adoption vs. Purity

00:53:24 Remnant Strategy Wins

00:55:08 Cycles Building Cores

00:57:47 Uncompromising Approach

00:58:14 Absolute Cypherpunk Growth

00:58:28 Low Fees & ETF Impact

00:59:24 Optimism on Rivals' Fall

01:01:20 Nation-States as Allies

01:05:32 Giacomo Links & Wrap-Up

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The Bitcoin Boomers Ep. 04: "There Needs to be a Revolution" Ex-Reagan Library Director Speaks Out on Bitcoin | John Heubusch, Lawrence Lepard, Bob Burnett, Gary Leland

John Heubusch (former Executive Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Reagan insider, and bestselling author) joins Lawrence Lepard, Bob Burnett, and Gary Leland for an explosive Bitcoin Boomers episode exposing fiat's collapse under America's $38.6 trillion national debt and Bitcoin's revolutionary escape. As Bitcoin hovers around $89K in January 2026 after dipping from 2025's $126K highs, John declares: "There needs to be a revolution... maybe that's when Bitcoin has its moments," linking Reagan's "government is the problem" ethos to sound money's revival. The crew dismantles Nixon's 1971 gold shock as fiat's "beginning of the end," fueling inequality, endless printing, and ethical rot in politics—why Reagan would HODL Bitcoin for its tech disruption like Star Wars defense. Amid hyperinflation fears and US overexpansion mirroring the Soviets' fall, they orange-pill boomers: scarcity (21M BTC cap vs. infinite fiat), network effects outpacing Visa/Mastercard, and AI needing Bitcoin as its frictionless currency. John shares jaw-dropping tales—dating Lady Di, rescuing Reagan's blood vial from eBay, running the Library with Air Force One inside—and his cancer survival blending faith/immunotherapy. Larry slams advisors ignoring Bitcoin's 16-year dominance, Bob ties PC revolution to BTC adoption, Gary urges top 1% ownership (just 0.25 BTC). This is the boomer blueprint: escape fiat's cliff before calamity forces change. Stack sats now—Bitcoin's your hedge against debasement.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Cold Open – Revolution & Bitcoin's Moment

00:00:44 Welcome John Heubusch & Career Overview

00:02:37 Date with Lady Di Story

00:07:01 Politics to Business Shift

00:09:01 Washington's Lack of Acumen

00:10:36 Term Limits & Power Concentration

00:12:06 Reagan Connections & Insights

00:15:38 Reagan Blood Vial Recovery

00:17:36 Reagan Library & Air Force One

00:20:00 Broken Monetary System Exposed

00:22:57 Debt Deficits from Reagan Era

00:27:27 Nixon Gold Shock Chaos

00:30:08 Reagan Hypothetical on Debt

00:34:24 Would Reagan Be a Bitcoiner?

00:37:13 US Overexpansion Parallels

00:41:00 Bitcoin Media & Peer Perceptions

00:47:01 Not Too Late for Boomers

00:53:01 Bitcoin Network Effects

00:55:15 Money Supply & Regulation Warnings

00:57:55 Hyperinflation & Collapse Risks

01:03:20 AI Needing Bitcoin Currency

01:08:28 Endowments Considering BTC

01:11:08 Shroud Conspiracy Thrillers

01:18:16 Cancer Survival & Faith

01:20:38 Closing Thanks & Book Swap

About John

John Heubusch is an American political and private-sector executive, author, and former Executive Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (2009-2023). With a career spanning the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, U.S. Department of Labor (Chief of Staff to Elizabeth Dole), American Red Cross, NRSC, Gateway Inc. (CAO), and Avalon Capital, he's a bestselling author of thrillers The Shroud Conspiracy and The Second Coming.

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🚨 A hidden Bitcoin report was just LEAKED… and what it reveals is INSANE.One of the world’s top oil-rich nations — with the 4th largest oil reserves — is reportedly preparing to go ALL-IN on Bitcoin.What does this mean for the global financial system? What happens when oil and Bitcoin collide?This could be the most disruptive move in Bitcoin’s history — and almost no one is talking about it.Join BTC Sessions as we break down the leaked intel and what it means for Bitcoin in 2025 and beyond.BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

🚨 Michael Saylor just revealed what he claims is the BIGGEST threat to Bitcoin… but is it the full story?In this episode, we break down Saylor’s latest comments, what he’s warning about — and what he’s not saying.Is there a bigger danger looming for Bitcoin that no one wants to admit?Or is this just the beginning of something far more calculated?Join BTC Sessions as we uncover what could be the real risk facing Bitcoin in 2025 and beyondFOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:https://x.com/coinjoinedhttps://x.com/NuclearBitcoinrhttps://x.com/TheCoinDadFOLLOW BTC SESSIONS on X/Nostr: x.com/BTCsessionsbtcsessions@getalby.comBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL - BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://qrco.de/bfiDBVABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

Mentor Sessions Ep. 050: Iyah May Risks It All With Karmageddon - Exposes Big Pharma, Fiat Inflation, Goes Independent, and Gets Live Orange-Pilled on Bitcoin

What if a trained doctor walked away from medicine, signed a major label deal—then blew it all up with one fearless song calling out Big Pharma profits, man-made viruses, corrupt institutions, geopolitical hypocrisy, and runaway fiat inflation? Australian artist Iyah May did exactly that with her viral hit Karmageddon, facing an ultimatum from her manager, parting ways with her label, losing friends and family support—yet gaining millions of awake fans desperate for an authentic voice refusing to stay silent.

In this raw Mentor Sessions interview on the BTC Sessions channel, Iyah opens up about choosing artistic integrity over security, her leap from med school to music in New York, the personal toll of truth-telling during Covid, and why cancel culture is finally crumbling as art reclaims the cultural battlefield. She unpacks Rockefeller's pharmaceutical takeover, why modern medicine treats symptoms for profit instead of root causes, the healing power of sunlight, real food, and decentralized health—and how fiat inflation fuels fear, short-term thinking, and cultural decay.

Fresh from rubbing shoulders with Bitcoiners in El Salvador, Iyah gets convincingly orange-pilled live on air, discovering Bitcoin as the ultimate tool for agency, sound money, and escaping centralized control. If you're stacking sats while questioning the system, this conversation bridges music, health freedom, and Bitcoin sovereignty in a powerful white pill for low-time-preference living. Check out her latest single Good Citizen and stay tuned for the upcoming album!

About Iyah May

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iyahmayhem

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iyahmayhem

Website: https://www.iyahmay.com

X.com: https://x.com/iyahmaymusic

Chapters:

00:00:00 Opening Hook & Karmageddon Backstory

00:02:04 Karmageddon Controversy & Manager Ultimatum

00:02:57 From Medicine to Music Journey

00:04:47 Standing Firm on Convictions

00:07:11 Personal Growth After Speaking Out

00:09:20 Key Influences & Covid Awakening

00:12:53 El Salvador & Entering Bitcoin Circles

00:14:35 Current Inspirations & Good Citizen

00:17:04 Art's Power in Shaping Culture

00:20:27 Cancel Culture Fading Away

00:23:01 Inflation's Cultural & Behavioral Impact

00:25:34 Music Industry Evolution & AI Concerns

00:31:15 Government in Healthcare & Patient Trust

00:34:01 Big Pharma Roots & Profit Over Healing

00:36:23 Practical Tips for Decentralized Health

00:40:06 Low Time Preference in Art & Life

00:46:01 Live Orange-Pilling on Bitcoin Begins

00:53:13 Bitcoin as Superior Savings Technology

01:02:51 Visions for Change in Australia & the World

01:04:43 Upcoming Album, Tours & Independent Spir

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 049: Jeff Booth vs Simon Dixon: Bitcoin's Abundant Future or Total Dystopian Nightmare?

What if Bitcoin's promise of a deflationary free market utopia crushes the global surveillance state—or traps 95% in a multipolar prison of programmable money, elite control, and endless chaos? In this must-watch, visionary Jeff Booth clashes with geopolitical expert Simon Dixon on whether Bitcoin enforces abundance for all through unstoppable privacy tech like Fedi and Nostr, or merely offers an escape hatch for the few amid dollar demise, AI weaponization, and financial industrial complex capture. From Venezuela's turmoil and Iranian protests to UK thought police and precious metals surges, they expose how centralized custody in ETFs and treasury companies co-opts Bitcoin, risking chain forks and surveillance nightmares. Jeff's optimistic blueprint for agency-driven freedom battles Simon's stark warnings of hybrid systems where the masses "own nothing and be happy," tying into Bitcoin self-custody, decentralized mining, and circular economies as your shield against fiscal dominance and currency wars. If you're stacking sats in a Bitcoin-only world, this debate reveals why privacy isn't optional—it's your path to sovereignty or subjugation. Don't miss the white pill vs. black pill showdown that could redefine your Bitcoin strategy!

About Jeff Booth

Website: https://jeffbooth.ca/

Nostr: jeffbooth@nostrverified.com

About Simon Dixon

X: @SimonDixonTwitt

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonDixon21

Chapters:

00:01:05 Hook & Guest Introduction

00:01:13 Global Chaos Overview

00:01:40 Jeff: System Collapse & Deflation

00:04:02 Simon: Multipolarity & Dollar Strategy

00:07:22 Surveillance State & Resistance

00:08:55 Jeff: Control Structures & Elite

00:11:02 Fear vs Optimism Messaging

00:12:35 Bitcoin Centralization Risks

00:14:44 Privacy & Cypherpunk Roots

00:16:37 Simon: Banking to Bitcoin Journey

00:19:29 Jeff: Parallel Ecosystems

00:25:35 Trump's Surveillance Ties

00:26:25 Node Risks

00:29:30 Bitcoin Protocol Stack

00:33:08 Chain Forks & Resistance

00:35:40 Federations & Decentralized Banks

00:36:43 Imposition vs Escape Hatch

00:38:50 Systems Non-Coexistence

00:40:02 Pareto & Prison Debate

00:42:43 Black Markets & Emergence

00:45:21 Gold Lessons & Ethics

00:49:18 Free Market Spirituality

00:52:03 Thought Traps & Sovereignty

00:58:57 Distractions & Community Building

01:00:01 Bitcoin's Voluntary Ethics

01:01:27 Agency & Time Value

01:03:36 Force & Confiscation Risks

01:04:46 Privacy Attack Costs

01:06:40 Custody Fears

01:07:01 Hope vs Fear

01:08:29 Simon's Financial Obsession

01:10:17 Jeff's Optimism Shift

01:13:24 Decentralization Threats

01:15:17 VC Journeys

01:17:02 Outperforming Bitcoin

01:21:23 Spiritual Free Market

01:24:08 Decentralized Banks Concept

01:24:44 E-Cash & Federation Risks

01:29:30 Fedi Privacy Layers

01:30:12 Final Advice

01:33:50 Guest Contacts & Wrap-Up

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🚨 99% of Bitcoiners are missing this massive threat.The MicroStrategy STRC Endgame isn’t just a plan — it’s a paradigm shift. While the world watches price charts, something far bigger is unfolding behind the scenes.Is this a brilliant move… or a ticking time bomb for Bitcoin?Join BTC Sessions as we uncover the truth behind MicroStrategy’s STRC play, why almost no one sees it coming, and what it could mean for the future of Bitcoin.BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

🚨 If you own Bitcoin, this should TERRIFY you. Samson Mow, Matt Kratter, and Bitcoin Mechanic reveal a disturbing trend that could put your BTC at serious risk.From government seizure loopholes to regulatory backdoors — they are quietly setting up to steal it all.This isn’t FUD. It’s a wake-up call.👉 Join BTC Sessions as we break down the threats every Bitcoiner needs to prepare for before it’s too late.FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:https://x.com/Excellionhttps://x.com/mattkratterhttps://x.com/GrassFedBitcoinFOLLOW BTC SESSIONS on X/Nostr: x.com/BTCsessionsbtcsessions@getalby.comBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL - BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://qrco.de/bfiDBVABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

Mentor Sessions Ep. 048: Trump Iran War Risks, Netanyahu Regime Change Plots & Middle East Blowback Terrorism | Scott Horton

What if Trump's Iran war temptations trigger World War 3, echoing U.S. foreign policy disasters in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria—fueling Middle East blowback terrorism, skyrocketing inflation, and endless regime change chaos? In this explosive interview on BTC Sessions, anti-war legend Scott Horton exposes how Israel Netanyahu's strategies have trapped America in perpetual conflicts, risking catastrophic escalation with Iran. From CIA coups in the 1950s to Trump's aircraft carrier moves amid Iranian protests, Scott uncovers hidden U.S. meddling that birthed enemies like Osama bin Laden and ISIS. He warns of Trump's "greatness" lure leading to assassinations, invasions, and economic collapse, while Bitcoin emerges as the ultimate shield—limiting the state's inflationary war machine and empowering individuals against fiat-fueled blowback. Scott ties U.S. foreign policy Iran failures to inflation crises, showing how regime change blowback breeds terrorism and drains trillions. If you're stacking sats in a Bitcoin-only world, this is your wake-up call to endless wars, Netanyahu's influence, and why Bitcoin fixes this—don't miss the history lesson that could save your freedom!

About Scott Horton

Website: https://scotthorton.org/

Books: Fool’s Errand, Enough Already, Provoked (available on Amazon or libertarianinstitute.org)

X: @scotthortonshow

Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/

Scott Horton Academy: https://scotthortonacademy.com/

Chapters:

00:00:00 Teaser & Intro

00:01:22 Welcome & Iran Tensions

00:01:49 War Differences & Netanyahu Strategy

00:02:13 Accords & Allies Weakening

00:06:00 Trump Lures & Regime Views

00:12:13 Overthrow Risks & Israel Role

00:16:11 U.S.-Iran History & Reagan Arms

00:21:01 Containment & Sanctions Lies

00:33:45 Protests & Bitcoin Inflation Role

00:40:41 Regime Risks & Gaza Plans

00:44:55 Gaza Goals & Blowback Basics

00:52:04 Terrorism Policy & War Effects

00:57:05 U.S. Attacks & Bin Laden Risks

01:03:08 Massacres, 9/11 & Domestic Blowback

01:05:15 Desperation & Religion Suicide Stats

01:09:14 Provocation Strategy & Escalation Risks

01:12:44 Trump Temptations & Bitcoin Solution

01:15:26 Inflation Fail & Domestic Priorities

01:19:23 Anti-War Narratives & Arguments

01:27:01 Wrap Up & Scott's Resources

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🚨 Bitcoin is officially at a critical tipping point — and analysts are now calling for a potential 365-day rally starting NOW.Is this just another fakeout… or the beginning of a full-blown breakout that could carry us through 2026?👉 Join BTC Sessions as we break down the data, market signals, and what the top macro experts are seeing right now. If you’re holding Bitcoin, you need to see this.BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

A new financial report just dropped — and it could be the key to surviving 2026.Bitwise just broke down the ideal allocation between Bitcoin and Gold to protect your wealth against inflation, currency risk, and global uncertainty.📉 As the system teeters and central banks get desperate, knowing how much Bitcoin vs. gold you should hold might be the most important move you make.👉 Join BTC Sessions as we break down this game-changing report and what it means for your 2026 investment strategy.FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:https://x.com/SNewmanPodcasthttps://x.com/sebbunneyhttps://x.com/BeccaAmileeFOLLOW BTC SESSIONS on X/Nostr: x.com/BTCsessionsbtcsessions@getalby.comBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL - BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://qrco.de/bfiDBVABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

Mentor Sessions Ep. 047: Human Hacking Bitcoin Wallets, Deadly Social Engineering Scams & Nuclear Breaches | Christopher Hadnagy

What if one phone call could drain your Bitcoin wallet like MGM's $190M ransomware nightmare, or social engineering tricks from Jamaican bank heists expose why Bitcoin's human element is your biggest security flaw? In this episode of BTC Sessions, world-renowned human hacking expert Christopher Hadnagy reveals how AI-fueled scams like sextortion are exploding, and targeting Bitcoin holders with FOMO, romance frauds, and voice phishing that bypasses security. He breaks down wild stories of tailgating, breaking into nuclear facilities and owning bank servers with just a clipboard, proving no system is safe from psychological manipulation. Chris warns of dark web guides and shares pro defenses like code words, MFA, and OSINT to hack-proof your sats. From QR phishing to AI accent-erasing vishing, he exposes how hackers spoof LinkedIn for $250K Bitcoin thefts. As founder of Innocent Lives Foundation, Chris flips his skills to hunt predators worldwide, rescuing kids from exploitation rings. If you're self-custodying BTC, this is your must-watch guide to human hacking threats, social engineering secrets, and Bitcoin security mastery—don't let hackers own you!

About Christopher Hadnagy

Website: https://www.social-engineer.com/

Podcast: https://www.social-engineer.org/podcast/

X: @humanhacker

Innocent Lives Foundation: https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

Chapters:

00:00:00 Teaser & Intro

00:01:35 Guest Intro & Social Engineering Definition

00:02:58 Jamaican Bank Heist

00:09:21 Heist Reflections

00:10:19 Tactics: OSINT, Pretexts & Influence

00:14:51 Bitcoin's Human Flaw

00:16:31 Common Pretexts & LinkedIn Scams

00:20:57 Scam Losses & Global Impact

00:22:55 Motivations: FOMO, Romance & Sextortion

00:28:42 AI's Role in Scams

00:32:35 Vectors: Phishing, Vishing & MGM

00:35:17 Generational Shifts: Smishing/QR

00:38:53 Defenses: Verification, Code Words & MFA

00:42:19 Breaches & Security Failures

00:45:51 Sovereign Computing & Nostr

00:47:22 Nuclear Facility Stories

00:53:57 Innocent Lives Foundation Origins

00:58:06 ILF Mission, Impact & Resources

01:02:46 Podcast, Class & Closing

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🚨 A terrifying 2028 plan to steal your Bitcoin is already in motion — and it’s being quietly built behind the scenes by the same institutions you’re told to trust.The next U.S. election just became the most critical moment in Bitcoin’s history, and most people are completely asleep to what’s coming. If this plays out, privacy, self-custody, and financial sovereignty could disappear overnight.👉 Join BTC Sessions as we uncover the hidden documents, leaked strategy, and the chilling connections between regulators, central banks, and the world’s most powerful governments.BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:http://abundantmines.com/sessions/AQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

🔥 Bitcoin and MicroStrategy just suffered their biggest crash in 7 years — and the shocking part is who’s behind it. Those in charge of the MSCI Index, Morgan Stanley.This isn’t just about the price drop… It’s about the coordinated moves happening behind the scenes that 99% of people are missing. From massive selloffs to insider manipulation, this may change how you look at Bitcoin and MSTR forever.👉 Join BTC Sessions as we dig into the facts, the charts, and the culprits behind the crash.FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:https://x.com/PunterJeffhttps://x.com/bevan_waiteFOLLOW BTC SESSIONS on X/Nostr: x.com/BTCsessionsbtcsessions@getalby.comBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL - BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://qrco.de/bfiDBVABUNDANT MINES:https://qrco.de/bgYKPBAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

Mentor Sessions Ep. 046: Bitcoin 2026 Bull Run, TradFi Myths & Fed Liquidity Secrets | Joe Consorti

What if TradFi's bearish take on Bitcoin 2026 is dead wrong, and critically low bank reserves are the hidden Fed spark igniting an epic Bitcoin bull run? In this explosive episode of BTC Sessions, macro wizard Joe Consorti dismantles TradFi myths, revealing why Bitcoin volatility is at record lows—historically a screaming buy signal for massive upside. He exposes how plunging bank reserves act as Bitcoin's ultimate liquidity smoke alarm, with Fed interventions like $40B treasury buys set to flood the system and propel Bitcoin higher amid rising unemployment and asset prices bubble risks. Joe warns of long-term holders flipping from sellers to accumulators, ending the pressure that's kept Bitcoin range-bound, and predicts an explosion by year's end as we're just at the start of a multi-year bull market. From precious metals rotations to AI shovels outperforming, he shares why Bitcoin crushes gold as superior hard money—plus, how Horizon lets homeowners convert equity to BTC for 25-70% CAGR gains. If you're stacking sats, this is your roadmap to navigate 2026's Bitcoin bull run, dodging TradFi traps and capitalizing on Fed liquidity waves. Don't miss these game-changing insights—watch now and level up your Bitcoin strategy!

About Joe Consorti

Website: https://joinhorizon.com

X: @JoeConsorti

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@joeconsorti⁩

Chapters:

00:00:00 Teaser & Intro

00:01:12 TradFi's 2026 Myths

00:03:14 Cycle Break & Bull Signals

00:05:59 Equities & Metals Outlook

00:07:28 Bitcoin Downside Exhaustion

00:09:52 Range & Low Volume Causes

00:11:26 Volatility as Upside Precursor

00:14:13 Reserves as 2026 Catalysts

00:16:23 Reserves-Bitcoin Correlation

00:17:54 Liquidity Smoke Alarm

00:20:10 On-Chain Holders Flip

00:23:48 Seller Exhaustion Bullish

00:25:55 Reserves Mechanics & Decline

00:30:15 Macro Risks & Worsening

00:31:27 Economy, Unemployment Outlook

00:37:35 COVID Distortions Legacy

00:39:45 Asset Prices Bubbles

00:41:35 Investments Beyond Real Estate

00:42:57 Gold vs Bitcoin Debate

00:45:18 AI Opportunities & Miners

00:47:23 Policy Shifts & Central Banks

00:50:59 US Real Estate & Mortgages

00:53:51 Bitcoin Fixes for Youth

00:55:25 Horizon Equity Tool

00:56:16 Canada Real Estate Rant

00:57:46 S-Curve Adoption Potential

00:58:27 Gold Parabolic Parallels

01:01:32 2026 Prediction

01:03:17 Closing

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 045: Bitcoin Privacy Erosion, Quantum Myths & AI Data Threats | Time Chain Calendar Creator TC: https://youtu.be/H1ncnMF-img

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🚨 BREAKING: USA Captures Maduro – What It Means for Bitcoin & Global Power Shifts! Live with Simon DixonIn this explosive Urgent Live Stream, we dive deep into the USA-Venezuela crisis following the dramatic January 3, 2026, US military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro. With Maduro en route to New York facing narcoterrorism charges and President Trump declaring the US will temporarily "run" Venezuela, expert Simon Dixon joins us to unpack the Bitcoin implications, and geopolitical chess game unfolding right now.From Venezuela's alleged $60 BILLION secret Bitcoin stash (looted from oil and gold to evade sanctions) to how this power grab could reshape the multipolar world involving China, Iran, and Russia – we cover it all. Is this an energy play for the world's largest oil reserves? A message to Latin America? Or a distraction amid escalating global conflicts?Simon Dixon:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonDixon21X.com: https://x.com/SimonDixonTwittBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:http://abundantmines.com/boomersAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#Crypto #Bitcoin #VenezuelaCrisis #MaduroCapture #CryptoGeopolitics #SimonDixon #BTCSessions #USSanctions #Tether #OilAndCrypto #BTC #Dixon

🚨 A major currency collapse is happening right now — and Iran, ahuge nation, may be about to go ALL-IN on Bitcoin to escape the fallout. This could be one of the most critical turning points for global finance.Join BTC Sessions as we break down the warning signs, insider moves, and what this could mean for Bitcoin’s next massive leg up.BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:http://abundantmines.com/boomersAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

Mentor Sessions Ep. 045: Bitcoin Privacy Erosion, Quantum Myths & AI Data Threats | Time Chain Calendar Creator TC

What if the Biggest threat to your Bitcoin isn't AI or Quantum computers, but your own lack of knowledge? Time to level up. In this must-watch episode of BTC Sessions, anonymous Bitcoin trailblazer TC (@Meditation_Man), creator of the revolutionary Time Chain Calendar, exposes why privacy is Bitcoin's endangered lifeline—handing over your data to social media and governments isn't just careless, it's handing enemies an asymmetric edge that could wreck your stack. He debunks quantum FUD as overhyped mythology, reveals how AI devours your personal info into manipulative models, and drops actionable secrets like running your own node for true sovereignty, mastering UTXOs to slash fees and boost privacy, and why Nostr is the decentralized shield against censorship. From $5 wrench attacks to regulation by prosecution horrors like the Samurai case, TC warns normies: Bitcoin isn't just "number go up"—it's your stand for freedom in a world rigged to control you. If you're stacking sats the best thing you can do to level up your security is to keep learning! Dive in now for the tools to protect your Bitcoin forever.

Key topics: Bitcoin privacy, quantum myths, AI data dangers, running nodes, UTXO management, Time Chain Calendar, Nostr privacy.

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Chapters:

00:00 Teaser & Intro

00:01:12 TC's Name Origin & Privacy Importance

00:02:35 Privacy as Endangered Species

00:04:46 Privacy vs Secrecy Debate

00:05:47 Social Media Addiction & Data Risks

00:07:28 Asymmetric Information Advantage

00:08:43 Trust in Society & Tech Pitfalls

00:10:44 Future AI Dangers

00:12:47 $5 Wrench Attacks & Privacy Street Smarts

00:14:19 Basic Privacy Tips for Bitcoiners

00:16:30 Nostr as Privacy Tool

00:19:51 Samurai Case & Regulation by Prosecution

00:23:20 State Power & Black Pill Realities

00:26:14 Why Run a Bitcoin Node

00:32:23 Node Setup & Empowerment

00:35:22 AI as Learning Tool

00:39:15 Difficulty Adjustment Explained

00:47:19 Time Chain Calendar Demo

00:57:24 Hash Rate & Mining Power

01:02:02 UTXO Model & Management

01:12:51 Sparrow Wallet Tools

01:14:13 UTXO Set Size Concerns

01:18:15 Quantum Myths Busted

01:25:17 Learning Resources & Conversations

01:29:50 Events, Privacy Trade-offs & App Features

01:37:41 Where to Find TC & Closing

Previous Episode:

Mentor Sessions Ep. 044: Bitcoin Freedom, Government Adoption Risks & IMF Criticism | My First Bitcoin Founder John Dennehy: https://youtu.be/miWc1mymTa0

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The Bitcoin Boomers Ep. 03: Bitcoin Freedom Revolution, Big Print on Steroids & Public Miner Doom | Larry Lepard, Bob Burnett, Gary Leland, Gary Cardone

Gary Cardone (energy veteran, fintech pioneer, and acclaimed artist) joins Larry Lepard, Bob Burnett, and Gary Leland for a no-holds-barred Bitcoin Boomers episode that exposes the fiat system's soul-crushing traps and Bitcoin's path to ultimate freedom. From the opening salvo, Gary drops bombs: "Bitcoin is the primary business without an HR department," freeing him from "dumb meetings about dumb subjects" to pursue art and self-discovery. The crew dismantles fiat's "treadmill" (Larry: "The only thing more limited than Bitcoin is your time—and Bitcoin gives it back"), warns of ethical "prostitution" in corporate ladders, and reveals how creatives spot Bitcoin's magic first by thinking outside the box. Bob slams public miners' impending doom amid 2025's $8.6B M&A frenzy and harsh margins, while championing decentralized energy "sinkholes" for wasted power. Larry's prescient "big print" prophecy hits home as the Fed ended QT in December 2025, restarting QE with $40B/month Treasury buys amid liquidity strains—fueling Bitcoin's hedge role despite its dip to ~$87K from $126K highs. They debate deflationary shocks from immigration policies, why success isn't chasing dollars (Gary: "Even billionaires don't get freedom"), and raw advice for young stackers: ditch consumerism, seek mentors, pay yourself first with 10% in BTC for compounding magic.This is the orange-pill blueprint for boomers and millennials alike—escape fiat's rat race before the next debasement wave. If you're tired of quarterly BS and ready for Bitcoin's no-HR revolution, hit play now.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Cold Open – Bitcoin Gives Back Your Time

00:00:44 Welcome Gary Cardone & Artistic Bitcoiners

00:01:17 Creatives in Bitcoin: Art, Music, Writing

00:01:57 Bitcoin as No-HR Business Model

00:02:23 Freedom from Dumb Meetings & Self-Discovery

00:03:25 Creatives See Bitcoin Quicker – Outside the Box

00:04:25 Bitcoin's Gift: Defining Who You Are

00:04:53 Escaping the Fiat Treadmill

00:05:40 Amplifying Time & Ego in Success

00:06:36 Art Over Building at This Stage

00:06:55 2020 Entry Still Early – Buying at $90K

00:07:33 Frustrating Year But Gift of Time

00:07:58 Fiat Sucks You Back – Builder Mentality

00:08:11 Math of Bitcoin vs. Business Returns

00:09:21 Liquidity Without Hooks in Bitcoin

00:09:42 Gateway CTO: Nightmare of Endless Meetings

00:10:35 Public Mining Decision – Freedom Over Dollars

00:10:59 Serving Bitcoin as Citizen vs. Public CEO

00:11:16 Money Plateaus – Freedom is True Wealth

About Gary

A former natural gas insider turned Bitcoin multi-millionaire, Gary blends decades of experience in energy, finance, and tech into hard-hitting insights.

• Website: https://garycardone.me/

• Twitter: @GaryCardone

Hosts:

Lawrence Lepard (@LawrenceLepard): Sound money advocate, fund manager, author of "The Big Print"

Bob Burnett (@boomer_btc): Bitcoin evangelist, Founder/CEO of Barefoot Mining, former CTO at Gateway Inc. Board member at Ocean with over 40 years in tech and mining.

Gary Leland (@GaryLeland): Founder of Bit Block Boom Bitcoin Conference.

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Mentor Sessions Ep. 044: Bitcoin Freedom, Government Adoption Risks & IMF Criticism | My First Bitcoin Founder John Dennehy

What if government Bitcoin adoption isn't the victory everyone celebrates... but the greatest threat to true Bitcoin freedom? In this eye-opening interview on BTC Sessions, John Dennehy — founder of My First Bitcoin — drops the uncomfortable realities: governments and corporations could co-opt Bitcoin, turning it into just another controlled asset while stripping away self-custody, sovereignty, and individual power. He exposes the IMF's exploitative grip on nations, warns that politicians are "fair-weather friends" to Bitcoin, and shares why grassroots education and real-world usage are the only path to genuine liberation. From his own arrests and jail-cell epiphany ("They can't take this from me") to brutal lessons from El Salvador's experiment, John reveals why Bitcoin isn't just "number go up" — it's the tool to build a freer world, starting with self-custody and rejecting centralized control. If you're serious about Bitcoin as freedom money, this is the conversation you can't afford to miss.

Key topics: Bitcoin freedom, government Bitcoin adoption, self-custody, Bitcoin education, IMF criticism, My First Bitcoin.

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Chapters:

00:00 Teaser & Intro

00:01:45 Government Adoption: Threat or Victory?

00:03:09 Education + Usage for True Freedom

00:06:46 Money = Power: Bitcoin's Unique Freedom

00:08:01 Predictability & Long-Term Thinking

00:11:08 Self-Custody vs Treasury Companies

00:13:14 Global Adoption & Hurdles

00:17:09 Politicians as Fair-Weather Friends

00:22:27 The Cliff Analogy & Urgency

00:25:08 Personal Actions & Leading by Example

00:26:57 Regions Primed for Bitcoin

00:30:36 John's Seizures & Bitcoin Journey

00:36:48 IMF Exposed: Sovereignty Killer

00:44:54 Alternatives & Preventative Solutions

00:51:13 El Salvador Lessons

00:58:25 Governments: Get Out of the Way

01:01:13 Bitcoin Transforms Mindsets

01:04:27 Building New Models

01:10:59 Jail Liberation & Bitcoin Power

01:16:52 Help My First Bitcoin & Get Involved

About John Dennehy:

X: https://x.com/jdennehy_writes

Previous Episode:

Exposing the Global Elite's Bitcoin Psyop | Dr. Jack Kruse & Simon Dixon: https://youtu.be/4Rzv9meq3Yg

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🚨 BlackRock & Larry Fink just confirmed what many feared… There’s massive Bitcoin price manipulation happening right now — and you’ve got just 8 days before the next major move. This isn’t a drill. From ETF flows to leveraged institutional games, we reveal the strategies being used behind the scenes.Join BTC Sessions as we break down what this means for your Bitcoin stack — and how to protect yourself before it’s too late.BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------FOLLOW BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions ABUNDANT MINES:http://abundantmines.com/boomersAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCp#btc #bitcoin #crypto

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