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Empowering African Women with Bitcoin- Lorraine "Queen" Marcel of BTC Dada 57:45

2d ago57:45

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"Dada means sister in Swahili" In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of Bitcoin and financial empowerment with Lorraine "Queen "Marcel from BTC Dada. We explore the challenges women face in Africa regarding property inheritance and financial inclusion, and how Bitcoin is being used as a tool for empowerment and change. Queen Marcel s…

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Amy Helm: Letters to Women and the Legacy of The Barn, ep. 281 1:14:03

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Amy Helm has had one of the most fascinating lives that any person can have. As you might have guessed from her famous last name, she comes from roots music royalty. Amy Helm is the daughter of Levon Helm, the beloved late drummer for the incredible groundbreaking Canadian American group The Band. She also continues to run and uphold the musical le…

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Harnessing Hydroelectric Power: The Future of Sustainable Bitcoin Mining - Kent Halliburton 56:40

9d ago56:40

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In this episode, we dive into the world of Bitcoin mining with Kent Halliburton, CEO and co-founder of Sazmining. Kent shares his journey from working in rooftop solar to leading a company that focuses on renewable energy-powered Bitcoin mining. We explore the benefits of using hydroelectric power in Paraguay and Wisconsin, and how SaaS Mining is m…

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From Reality Bites to Nursery Rhymes: Lisa Loeb's Unconventional Journey, ep. 280 1:06:58

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Looking back at her wildly successful and always adventurous career up to this point, it feels inevitable that Lisa Loeb was always going to be a songwriter and have a music career. But young Lisa probably could have done any creative job well. She grew up surrounded by music, yes, but she also had a passion for theater, and got her degree in compa…

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Folk Music, Friendship, and Fountain Pens: Nerding out with Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger, ep. 29 1:07:23

18d ago1:07:23

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The names Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger have come up more often than not when talking to fiddlers on Basic Folk. The pair have single handedly mentored hundreds of our favorites in fiddle music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Darol's online music school, music camps, festivals and more. Darol and Bruce joined us on the occasion of their newes…

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Should Men Be in Women's Sports? Aleks Svetski 1:17:59

18d ago1:17:59

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I am biased on this subject but my guest Aleks Svetski has even more outside the norm views and opinions on the subject of male and female gender roles. I LOVED this interview. Thanks Aleks (tip: if you are easily offended by new or even very old ideas - don't listen to this episode) We delved into the mental health crisis affecting our culture and…

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Basic Folk Presents: American Masters: Creative Spark feat. Jewel 38:37

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! Do you ever find yourself watching, reading, or listening to something truly amazing and wondering, “How did they do it?”. That's why we wanted to share an episode of American Masters: Creative Spark, the award-winning …

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Balancing Dreams and Reality: A Folk Debate on Ambition, ep. 278 1:10:27

25d ago1:10:27

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Welcome to another edition of Folk Debate Club, our occasional debate series! To discuss Ambition vs Acceptance, we welcome our panel: music journalist Kim Ruehl, Basic Folk boss Cindy Howes, and yours truly Lizzie No. We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our special guests singer-songwriter Michaela Anne & producer Aaron Shafer-Haiss, al…

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Jeffrey Foucault remembers Billy Conway with Universal Fire, ep. 277 1:15:02

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In our episode with Wisconsin-born, New England based Jeffrey Foucault, we had a handful of questions for the singer-songwriter about his background: coffee, the midwest and Mark Twain wisdom. Then we talked about Billy Conway for more than an hour. Conway was Foucault's long-time partner in music, drummer and best friend who died from cancer in 20…

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Amos Lee on Friends, Femininity and Folk Roots, ep. 276 1:05:35

1M ago1:05:35

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Throughout his music career, singer-songwriter Amos Lee has cultivated a large female fanbase and also owes a lot of his early start to Norah Jones (a female!). He's about to hit the road co-headlining with folk music and queer icons, The Indigo Girls. In our conversation, he talks about the atmosphere he's going for in concert and it's not a very …

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From Lancaster to the Limelight: The de Vitry Sibling Soundtrack, ep. 275 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

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Maya, Nina and Lyle de Vitry's life, beginning in Lancaster PA, has been music and family, music festivals with old-time music, songwriting and folk music. The de Vitry siblings (including sister Monica, currently teaching art in Western Mass) grew up amongst music and nature in their rural home and even had a family band called Old-Time Liberation…

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Basic Folk Presents: The Other 22 Hours - Mary Chapin Carpenter 49:49

2M ago49:49

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! The Other 22 hours, hosted by singer/songwriter Michaela Ann and producer Aaron Shafer-Haisse, talks to fellow musicians about the helpful tools and routines the use to stay creative, inspired, and …

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The Future of Music: Bitcoin, Value for Value, and The Higher Low's Vision 33:37

2M ago33:37

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Can Bitcoin Really Support Musicians? Did you know that musicians on Spotify get paid anywhere between 0.003¢ or 0.005¢, so less than half a penny every single time a song gets streamed? So think about that. You'd have to get a 100,000 plays just to make $100. That's ridiculous From playing in a punk band as a kid to becoming a tech entrepreneur an…

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Denitia’s Musical Journey: From NYC Streetwear to Nashville’s Vintage Vibes, ep. 274 57:11

2M ago57:11

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Sometimes it strikes me just how much power can emanate from a creative mind. Speaking with Denitia was one of those times. When the indie music artist comes across an unfamiliar musical concept, she goes “sponge mode” until she understands it. Then she seamlessly integrates it into her artistic vocabulary. This relentless curiosity and sense of pl…

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TRAILER for DJ Valerie B LOVE Show 3:40

2M ago3:40

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A No-BS show for freedom-lovers, truth-seekers, and LOVE Warriors who know the system is broken and corrupt and are on a mission to build the best versions of themselves and the world by learning freedom technologies, psychedelics, LOVE, peace, meditation, personal growth, creativity, Bitcoin, human rights, censorship issues, and more. Smash the st…

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Anna Tivel & Jeffrey Martin: Eyeballs, Ice Cream, and Portland, Oregon, ep. 273 1:15:51

2M ago1:15:51

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Anna Tivel and Jeffrey Martin have both released new albums in the past year that have knocked us right over. Living Thing is the most recent Anna Tivel singer-songwriter record and Thank God We Left the Garden being the Jeffrey Martin new album. Of all the singer-songwriter interviews and musician conversations we've done over the course of the po…

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Can Bitcoin Create PEACE in the Middle East? Efrat Fenigson 2:03:06

2M ago2:03:06

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Is peace even possible anywhere? Is there a tool that could further peace in the Middle East and beyond? Join Efrat Fenigson, the host of You're the Voice podcast, an Israeli journalist, and a marketing expert and I as we discuss this and other tools for a more fair and free world. The conversation spans a wide array of topics, including the possib…

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Fake Interviews & Real Talk: Matt the Electrician Reinvents Music Marketing, ep. 272 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

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The world of Austin's Matt the Electrician, aka Matt Sever, is quirky and sincere. Sever is known for his work ethic and vibrant presence in the Austin Texas music scene. Before music was full-time, Matt worked as an actual electrician in between folk music gigs and open mics. He found people were drawn to his skills in the trade, so he decided to …

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John Smith is Finding Harmony in Chaos, ep. 271 55:10

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Originally from Devon, the English singer-songwriter John Smith got his start playing bars and clubs in Liverpool, both with his own songs and as a side player for artists like Lianne La Havas, Lisa Hannigan and David Gray. Growing up with folk music and guitar music influences from Eric Clapton to Maria Callas to Nick Drake, John’s sensitivity as …

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Should Financial Privacy Be a Human Right? R0ckstar Dev 1:24:24

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Should the government and unelected bureaucrats have the ability to monitor, manipulate, and censor your financial transactions? In this episode of Bitcoin for PEACE, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with my favorite Bitcoin Uncle, R0ckstar Dev. We discussed the concept of free and open-source software (FOSS) and its impact on the software d…

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Peggy Seeger spills Folk Feminist Tea with Dawn Landes, ep. 270 1:10:30

3M ago1:10:30

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Editor's note: For this episode, we invited our friend Dawn Landes to interview Peggy Seeger. Dawn was the perfect choice to interview the feminist folk icon. She recently joined us on a special episode with Aoife O'Donovan to discuss their feminist-themed new albums. We're thrilled to welcome Dawn back as guest host! I can’t believe it took me 40 …

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Can Bitcoin Lift Latin America Out of Poverty? Isabella Santos 1:08:54

3M ago1:08:54

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Is Bitcoin really a tool to help lift millions of folks out of poverty? Join Isabella Santos, Founder of BTC Isla, Get Based TV, Host of Bitcoin Backstage and and Wrong Think as she shares her inspiring journey into the world of Bitcoin, starting from her early aspirations of becoming a TV host to her current mission of creating a circular economy …

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A Female Bitcoin President? Maya Parbhoe 1:10:20

3M ago1:10:20

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Don't miss Maya Parbhoe, a presidential candidate of Suriname and the CEO and founder of Daedalus Labs. "Yes, though I’ve said no to requests over the past 6 years from multiple political parties, being an activist, fighting against corruption, I couldn’t say no as our country is reaching an inflection point these next elections. With offshore oil …

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Ana Egge on Dream-Writing, the Truth, and Sinead O'Connor, ep. 269 1:06:06

3M ago1:06:06

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Folk music singer Ana Egge's 13th album Sharing in the Spirit came out of the musician one song at a time. She didn't even think about moving onto a new song before the writing and production of each song was complete. Working with her friend and collaborator Lorenzo Wolff, the songwriting process and music production plan was to just work on a han…

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Soundcheck Stories and Life Lessons: Chris Smither and Peter Mulvey, ep. 268 1:01:23

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Chris Smither has been Peter Mulvey's mentor since back in 1993, when the young Mulvey opened for the already seasoned Smither. The blues and folk legend liked what he heard and enjoyed the similarities in creativity and quirks and he took that young man on the road with him. Their musical partnership has crossed paths and outlasted the digital age…

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How Bitcoin Can Help Save the Rainforest - John Goedschalk 1:04:58

3M ago1:04:58

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Which is more profitable - a live or dead rainforest? John Goedschalk, Founder of Bio Tara and former Executive Director of Conservation International looks at how Bitcoin can empower these local forest communities, getting their products to market faster, and providing them with a currency that is not subject to 60% a year inflation, which is what…

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Steve Poltz Wants to Listen to The Grateful Dead, Watch Laugh-In and Write a Song Together, ep. 267 1:18:43

3M ago1:18:43

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If you're looking for recommendations for desserts, might I suggest asking folk music and comedy savant Steve Poltz? This man loves gluten and carb-heavy deserts. He also loves collaborations, camaraderie, creativity and using humor in music. It all began for Poltz, or Poltzy as his friends call him, in his birthplace of Halifax Nova Scotia, making…

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How Bitcoin Helps Vulnerable Women Escape Violence - Mercedes Juarez 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

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In this powerful episode of Bitcoin for PEACE, we delve into the intersection of women's rights, financial autonomy, and Bitcoin with Mercedes Juarez, a seasoned women's rights expert who has worked in over 50 countries. Mercedes shares her extensive experience in advocating for women's health, wellness, and financial independence, particularly in …

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Basic Folk Presents: Only Vans 29:52

3M ago29:52

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! I am awestruck with the charm and charisma of Texas Country Musician Bri Bagwell - most impressively demonstrated on her podcast Only Vans, where she talks to her friends in her van (actually she recently upgraded to an…

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Archiving the Heart: Greg Brown on Music, Family, and Throwing Out Old Notebooks, ep. 266 44:27

4M ago44:27

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Iowa folk music icon Greg Brown is living that retired life. After playing his farewell retirement concert in 2023, he's returned with a new book: Ring Around The Moon: A Songbook, which highlights a song selection personally picked by the songwriter himself, as well as family photos, personal anecdotes and self-penned drawings. The book features a…

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Top 5 Dangers to the Future of Bitcoin - Bob Burnett 1:17:57

4M ago1:17:57

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Is Bitcoin inevitable? Bob Burnett, CEO of Barefoot Mining and I discuss the critical importance of terminology in the Bitcoin space and the often-overlooked topic of ASICs. Bob, a holder of 8 US patents and a veteran in the technology sector, shares his journey from Gateway to Bitcoin mining. The conversation delves into the top five threats facin…

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Can Bitcoin Repair Our Broken Family System? Seb Bunney 1:01:21

4M ago1:01:21

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In this episode of Bitcoin for PEACE, we dive deep into the profound impact of money on our lives with Seb Bunny, author of 'The Hidden Cost of Money' and CEO of Looking Glass Education. Seb shares his personal journey, from his early realization of money's influence on his family dynamics to his passion for mountain biking and the financial strugg…

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The Reckoning of Montreal Banjo-Witch Kaïa Kater, ep. 265 1:23:59

4M ago1:23:59

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After banjo player Kaïa Kater attended Americana Fest in 2016, the music industry started telling her she was a part of the genre, which encompasses all kinds of roots music, acoustic music, folk music, singer-songwriter and alternative country music. She was singing about heavy themes like historical trauma, her cultural heritage (her father is fr…

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Guster is a Place, ep. 264 59:03

4M ago59:03

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Frontman Ryan Miller joins us to talk about all things Guster. From their tried and true collaborative writing process to the theatrical delights of their recent "We Also Have Eras" tour, to what it really looks like to make environmental sustainability a priority on tour. Guster has just released their 9…

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How to Negotiate Your Worth as a Bitcoin Creator - Vivian Cheng 1:23:09

4M ago1:23:09

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Even though most creators LOVE what we do that we would do it for free, grocery stores don't accept "free" in exchange for groceries to feed our families. Join Vivian and I as we discuss how to ask for your worth while keeping a straight face (tip from Dan Kennedy). Vivian Cheng is a passionate Bitcoin advocate who elevates Bitcoin companies throug…

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Finding Freedom in a Flip Phone: John Moreland's Quest for a Simple Life, ep. 263 59:05

4M ago59:05

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I hate surprises. However, Oklahoma's pride and joy John Moreland surprised us with his latest album Visitor and I guess I'm okay with it. Moreland's gone back to a sparse acoustic instrumentation, unlike the electronic sound (which I also loved) on his previous release, 2022's Birds in the Ceiling. Recently, he took a page from his wife Pearl Rach…

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Claps, Covers, and Come Ons: Inside Barnstar!'s Musical Mischief, ep. 262 57:49

5M ago57:49

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Barnstar!, Boston's premiere kinda bluegrass and definitely bombastic band, has released their new album Furious Kindness and we're #blessed to welcome Mark Erelli and Zachariah Hickman to the pod. Originally a fun side hustle and bluegrass vehicle for Zack, the group, which also includes Charlie Rose and Taylor and Jake Armerding, started very cas…

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Fran & Flora Are Reimagining Traditional Yiddish Folk Music, ep. 261 1:07:36

5M ago1:07:36

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Two long-time collaborators, cellist Francesa Ter-Berg and violinist Flora Curazon, Fran & Flora, have bonded over their obsession with ancient music, rooted in Eastern European and Jewish culture, for over a dozen years. Together and separately, the English musicians have been studying with teachers of ethnomusicology in places like Transylvania a…

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Relevant, Radical & ROTFL: Billy Bragg, Folk Music's Political Poet, ep. 260 1:04:52

5M ago1:04:52

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Billy Bragg joins lizzie and Cindy on-board Cayamo to talk about songwriting, social justice, punk rock and, of course, The Little Guy (Bragg's nickname for Woody Guthrie). In our interview we talked about using humor as a way to connect to his audience, so that he can bring up his political activism like fighting for transgender rights, the import…

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Leyla McCalla's Joyful Rebellion: Sun Without Heat and the Freedom of Play, ep. 259 1:21:36

5M ago1:21:36

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Singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla and her band (bassist Pete Olynciw, drummer Shawn Meyers and guitarist Nahum Zdybel) join us onboard the Cayamo cruise to go through their incredible, righteous and fun new record Sun Without Heat. It is a Leyla McCalla solo album but no solo artist is an island! Once we saw Leyla perform with her band, with whom she…

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How is Bitcoin Life or Death for Activists? Alex Gladstein 37:04

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“5.7 billion people live under an authoritarian regime today around the world. If our goal is to end poverty, why would we be giving money to these insane lunatics?” Alex Gladstein Check out this week's interview with Alex Gladstein - who is the main reason I am a hardcore Bitcoiner today. Thank you Alex! What is energy poverty? Can we have a peace…

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Humbird: From Dinner Table Singing to Dismantling White Supremacy, ep. 258 1:05:00

5M ago1:05:00

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Siri Undlin, better known as Humbird, is a talented singer-songwriter from the Twin Cities with deep roots in Minnesota music and the land that surrounds her. Growing up, she was a true cold weather kid who loved hockey during winter In Minnesota, but also loved music and feeding her vivid imagination. Her love of music was nurtured by her parents,…

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How to Safely Self-Custody Your "$7 Billion Bitcoin" - Peter Dunworth 1:18:54

6M ago1:18:54

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“I just want to get every coin off exchange and ensure that Bitcoiners will be able to enjoy the fruits of their sacrifices well into the future” - Peter Dunworth Peter Dunworth, co-founder of The Bitcoin Adviser, explains: Key innovations of Bitcoin Need for radical self-custody Role of banks in a Bitcoin standard Importance of financial education…

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Navigating the Waters of Folk Music: Community vs Capitalism, ep. 257 48:40

6M ago48:40

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We're live at sea! lizzie and Cindy recorded this episode onboard Cayamo, which is a singer/songwriter cruise that's been sailing yearly since 2008 and is one of the best music festivals we've attended. AND it's another edition of FOLK DEBATE CLUB. This time it's Community vs Capitalism! Our panel features Jenny Owen Youngs (musician and co-host of…

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Can Bitcoin Help Children Out of Poverty? Reyna Chicas 1:04:23

6M ago1:04:23

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Children are among the most vulnerable when it comes to the corrupt fiat money system. Can Bitcoin offer a way out of gangs, violence, and financial oppression? My guest Reyna Chicas, Teacher Lead for Mi Primer Bitcoin, and I discuss the impact of Bitcoin education on young people in El Salvador, highlighting the transformation it brings in terms o…

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Jontavious Willis Says Blues Music is for The Kids, ep. 256 49:38

6M ago49:38

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Originally from Greenville Georgia, musician Jontavious Willis is a Blues music phenom. When we talk about the Blues, the phrase or the word "torchbearer" comes up a lot when it comes to young, new Blues artists. I think of that word as a double edged sword. When you think of a torchbearer, you think about someone who's carrying on a flame that was…

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Aoife O'Donovan and Dawn Landes Surf All the Feminist Waves, ep. 255 1:12:02

6M ago1:12:02

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Coincidentally, long-time friends Aoife O'Donovan and Dawn Landes both have new albums with strong feminist themes, so I (Cindy) wanted to interview them together and talk about WOMEN. Aoife's album, All My Friends, is specifically centered around Carrie Chapman Catt, a prominent leader in the Suffragist Movement, and her work in the fight for the …

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How to Recycle Tire Waste and Clean the Earth Using Bitcoin Mining- Crypto Mags 1:08:18

6M ago1:08:18

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How to tackle the toxic waste tire problem with Bitcoin mining. Magdalena Gronowska advises PRTI, a waste tire to energy mining company. She also helped launch the first Canadian Bitcoin fund on the TSX, is a Quadriga bankruptcy Inspector, and spent a decade in economic development, energy, and climate policy in Canada. We discuss: Doctors Without …

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Can Bitcoin Protect Democracy and Fair Elections? with Rafa Cordon 1:16:02

6M ago1:16:02

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How Bitcoin can be used to preserve democracy and ensure fair and transparent elections? Rafa Cordon from Simple Proof, joins us to discuss his innovative solution that utilizes the Bitcoin timechain to verify election documents and prevent tampering. We delve into the various applications of this technology, including its potential in court ruling…

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Appalachian Bluegrasser Missy Raines Explains The West Virginia Thing, ep. 254 1:07:58

6M ago1:07:58

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Acclaimed bluegrass musician Missy Raines is also a very cool and funny lady originally from West Virginia, not far from the Maryland border and the city of Cumberland. First of all, I had questions for her about why people from West Virginia are SO into their state. She gets into that and also the influence of the rich tapestry of bluegrass music …

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