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The Power of Stories in Shaping Economics and Society with Bill Tucker (Ep. 85)

The Power of Stories in Shaping Economics and Society with Bill Tucker (Ep. 85)

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Contrary to popular belief, the media isn’t just about news — it’s about shaping our entire worldview. 

Are you ready to uncover the evolving landscape of journalism in these tumultuous times?

Brent Mekosh sits down with award-winning journalist Bill Tucker to delve into the intricacies of contemporary media, its accountability, and the profound impact of economic stories on our lives. Bill shares his views on the media’s role in holding power to account and the stark interactions between economic policy and societal well-being.

Bill discusses:

  • The influence of media biases and the role of citizen journalism
  • The dynamic shifts in political landscapes with new presidential candidates
  • The shift from traditional media to digital platforms and its effect on news consumption
  • The role of journalism in maintaining democratic values during contentious political times
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Bill’s media journey began in a small FM Radio station in Texas and is now a podcast producer at ProudMouth.

His experience is vast in the world of media including, a television news producer, (George Foster Peabody winner),  a television news reporter (Emmy award winner and three-time nominee)

As a news executive, he co-led the team that built and launched television’s first digital network, CNNfn, blogged on energy for forbes.com, interviewed CEOs for the NASDAQ CEO Signature Series, and hosted radio shows on religion, faith, and business.

His experience does not end there. He has written for print media, served as executive producer and host for network shows, and created stories for social media posts that have garnered hundreds of thousands of views.

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Decoding Crypto: Navigating Bitcoin with Natalie Brunell (Ep. 63)

Decoding Crypto: Navigating Bitcoin with Natalie Brunell (Ep. 63)

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You’ve heard about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency on the news and through social media. But what about its application in your financial portfolio? What role does it play in investments, both personally and worldwide?

Explore the exciting world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies with Brent Mekosh and guest Natalie Brunell, the host of the Coin Stories Podcast. This week, they dive into the disconnect between the economy and financial markets while addressing the challenges of our current financial system. 

Talking points include: 

  • Reasons there’s a disconnect between the economy and financial markets
  • The potential impact of Bitcoin on the global financial system
  • Ways Bitcoin can work as a powerful tool when it comes to cyberwarfare and rebuilding prosperity
  • What you need to know about digital assets 
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Natalie Brunell is a podcast host, educator, and media commentator in the Bitcoin space.Her popular show, Coin Stories, features interviews with Bitcoin thought leaders about their backgrounds, convictions for BTC, and headlines related to finance and economic issues facing society. Coin Stories is the #1 woman-hosted Bitcoin podcast in the world.

Previously, Natalie was an award-winning TV journalist and investigative reporter. For more than ten years, she covered in-depth local and national news topics and holds an Emmy for breaking news coverage.

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Prior to making an investment decision, please consult with your financial advisor about your situation. The prominent underlying risk of using Bitcoin as a medium of exchange is that it is not authorized or regulated by any central bank. Bitcoin issuers are not registered with the SEC, and the Bitcoin marketplace is currently unregulated. Bitcoin and other crypto currencies are a very speculative investment and involves a high degree of risk. Investors must have the financial ability, sophistication/experience, and willingness to bear the risks of an investment, and a potential total loss of their investment.

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The Latest in Blockchain, Crypto & Digital Assets with Michael Creadon (Ep. 32)

The Latest in Blockchain, Crypto & Digital Assets with Michael Creadon (Ep. 32)

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There has been a lot of discussion over the past few years about digital assets and the way they continue to be an enigma to many people.

What are they? What can be expected from them in the future? These are some of the most common questions around this topic.

In this episode, Brent Mekosh interviews Michael Creadon, President of DeFi Devs, to talk about the most questioned concepts surrounding digital assets, such as blockchains and NFTs. Additionally, Michael explains what led the cryptocurrency exchange firm, FTX, to collapse.

Michael discusses:

  • His background in the financial industry and how he got into technology and blockchain
  • The definition of blockchain and how it keeps data organized as an audit trail
  • Cryptocurrencies explained with a Chuck E. Cheese analogy
  • NFTs and how this trend compares to the dot-com era
  • Ways to store your digital assets and the risks involved
  • The story behind FTX’s collapse 
  • His view on blockchain’s adoption to the economy in the coming years
  • And more!

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Michael Creadon is President of Inveniam DeFi Devs, a fintech company sponsoring the development of the Accumulate network and protocol. Accumulate is an identity-based, high-performance blockchain that enables interoperability with other protocols and networks. He works closely with leading global exchanges and custodians to further expand the digitization of assets on the Inveniam platform. 

Mike spent over 20 years in capital markets, serving as CEO of Traditum Group, a proprietary trading firm specializing in U.S. interest-rate trading and energy-market making. He is also an experienced journalist and has published articles in Bloomberg and Time Magazine. Today, Mike continues to blog regularly on LinkedIn and is widely followed on blockchain, bitcoin, and numerous other topics.

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