The American Dream Is Dying... But There's One Last Hope | Natalie Brunell

Natalie Brunell, Emmy Award–winning journalist and host of the “Coin Stories” podcast, joins to explore how Bitcoin is reviving the core values behind the American Dream. Born in communist Poland and raised in the U.S. by immigrant parents who lost everything during the 2008 financial crisis, Natalie’s journey from mainstream media to Bitcoin advocacy reveals a deeply personal quest for truth, freedom, and financial sovereignty. In this conversation, we unpack how the erosion of sound money has undermined upward mobility for millions of Americans, why hope and opportunity are fading under an inflationary system, and how Bitcoin offers a path back to integrity, meritocracy, and self-determination. Natalie shares how her family’s experience with economic collapse shaped her conviction that Bitcoin can restore trust in capitalism, empower individuals over institutions, and reignite the spirit of the American Dream for a new generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 The Real Reason Bitcoin Is Falling 02:45 Liquidity Vanishes Across All Markets 06:55 The 10/10 Event Breaks Market Structure 11:40 A Forced Seller Dumps Every Morning 14:10 Fundamentals Hit All-Time Strength 16:40 When the Selling Ends and Liquidity Returns 18:10 What You Should Actually Do NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colonel Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army Colonel, military strategist, and former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, joins Mark Moss to deliver a sobering assessment of America’s position in the world. With decades of experience inside the Pentagon and on the battlefield, Macgregor explains why endless wars, financial exhaustion, and strategic overreach have pushed the United States to a historic inflection point — one most policymakers still refuse to acknowledge. In this conversation, we break down the real state of the Ukraine war, why NATO and U.S. military readiness are far weaker than advertised, how debt and money printing quietly fund modern warfare, and why the global order is shifting away from American dominance. Macgregor lays out what this transition means for power, capital, and security — and why understanding these forces is critical for anyone trying to protect their wealth, freedom, and future in a rapidly changing world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 The Illusion of Record High Markets 03:10 The Dollar as a Broken Yardstick 06:55 Currency Collapses Leave Clues 09:38 How the Imperial Carry Trade Works 12:45 Measuring Markets in Gold and Bitcoin 16:50 The Global Unit of Account Is Fracturing 19:40 How to Position for the TransitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, returns to explain how Bitcoin is transforming global capital markets and redefining the future of wealth creation. Drawing from his background in science and engineering, Saylor breaks down how Bitcoin’s architecture merges technology, economics, and mathematics to create the first truly engineered form of sound money — one that’s reshaping corporate finance, investment strategy, and even national policy. In this conversation, we explore why legacy finance is structurally unsustainable, how overcollateralized digital credit could replace sovereign debt, and why Bitcoin’s “refinery model” may ignite a new era of capital efficiency. Saylor details the evolution from digital gold to digital credit, how MicroStrategy’s innovations are setting the blueprint for Bitcoin-backed balance sheets, and why governments, banks, and investors will ultimately be forced to adopt Bitcoin as the foundation of a new global financial system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026 is not just another year. It’s the beginning of what I believe will be the biggest wealth window of the next four years. Maybe the next decade. But here’s the truth — most people will miss it. Not because of timing… Not because of money… But because they don’t have the capacity or the systems to take advantage of the opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3 and one of the leading voices driving nation-state Bitcoin adoption, joins to break down why the next phase of Bitcoin’s growth will be led not by individuals—but by governments. From El Salvador’s bold experiment to the quiet shift happening in central banks, Samson reveals how Bitcoin is evolving from a monetary revolution into the foundation for a new global financial order. In this conversation, we dive into why governments need to adopt Bitcoin to restore trust in money, how the geopolitical landscape is shifting as U.S. debt, inflation, and currency wars escalate, and why Bitcoin may soon become the standard of fiscal discipline. Samson also unpacks how the nation-state game theory is accelerating adoption, why resistance from legacy institutions is inevitable, and how Bitcoin can ultimately make governments more accountable—and citizens freer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pierre Rochard, VP of Research at Riot Platforms and longtime Bitcoin advocate, joins to explain why Bitcoin’s rise is transforming not only markets but the very foundation of the financial system. From the mechanics of speculative attacks to the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, Pierre reveals how Wall Street adoption, government policy, and sound money principles are colliding to reshape the global order. In this conversation, we explore why the classic 4-year Bitcoin cycle is breaking down, how financialization and leverage are changing the rules of the game, and why Bitcoin’s fundamentals still point to explosive upside. Pierre unpacks the growing role of ETFs, corporate treasuries, and multi-sig custody, while also warning of the political battles ahead—from potential 6102-style risks to the importance of lobbying for Bitcoin’s future. He also dives into how inheritance flows, mining economics, and U.S. fiscal policy will decide who thrives in the next era of Bitcoin adoption—and what it all means for the freedom to control your own money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crash everyone’s talking about right now will be worse than 2008… but not in the way almost everyone thinks it’s going to happen. See, the media is bracing you for another housing collapse or a stock market wipeout — but that’s not the real danger. This time, the bubble isn’t in real estate or banks… It’s in a completely different sector that no one is watching — and when it pops, the crash effects will be nothing like what most people are preparing for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Coutts, Chief Crypto Analyst at Real Vision, joins to break down why Bitcoin’s current bull market looks nothing like the cycles of the past — and what that means for investors navigating the storm ahead. From shifting liquidity regimes to the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, Jamie reveals how debt, deficits, and central bank policy are reshaping crypto’s place in the global financial system. In this conversation, we dig into why the classic 4-year cycle is breaking down, how fiscal dominance is rewriting the rules of markets, and why Bitcoin’s next explosive volatility may decide the winners and losers of the treasury “arms race.” Jamie also explains where Ethereum and other large-cap cryptos fit into this moment, and what the battle between Trump, Powell, and global liquidity means for the future of money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.