Douglas Macgregor is a decorated combat veteran, author, and a defense and foreign policy consultant. In this episode we discuss: -Record global debt and what it means for U.S. dominance and world reserve currency status -What will happen to the dollar and how does Bitcoin fit into the picture? -What is the latest with Russia and other world powers? -The loss of values in society EARN SATOSHIS BY STREAMING THIS EPISODE ON FOUNTAIN AT In 2004, Colonel Macgregor retired from the Army after 28 years of service. In 2020, the President appointed Macgregor to serve as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, a post he held until President Trump left office. He holds an MA in comparative politics and a PhD in international relations from the University of Virginia. Partners: ✔️ Coin Stories is powered by @Swan_Bitcoin the best way to build your Bitcoin stack with automated Bitcoin savings plans and instant purchases. Swan serves clients of any size, from $10 to $10M . Visit for $10 in Bitcoin when you sign up. If you are planning to buy more than $100,000 of Bitcoin over the next year, the Swan Private team can help. ✔️ BITCOIN 2024 by Bitcoin Magazine is July 25-27 in Nashville! Check out the highlights from Bitcoin 2023 in Miami Beach, and get your 2024 early bird pass at a steep discount at Use code HODL for 10% off. ✔️ Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world. Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with Fold's Bitcoin cash back debit card, and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to and for a limited time you can get 100,000 satoshis when you sign up for Fold and Fold and spend $20 on the card. June only. ✔️ I’m proud to partner with Coinkite, your go-to tech company for top-notch Bitcoin custody solutions. The ColdCard wallet offers a safe haven for your Bitcoin, securely storing your digital assets offline. Coinkite's mission? Making Bitcoin user-friendly while championing decentralization. Remember, your financial control matters. Check out Coinkite's offerings, and take the step towards accessible Bitcoin management. Get 5% off using my link ✔️ CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin alternative to health insurance. Why? The government and insurance companies have jacked the price and increased complexity and stress. You send your money to the health insurance black hole and never see it again. Then, when you get hurt you have to send them more money. The great news is now you have an alternative: CrowdHealth. How does it work? When you have a health need, CrowdHealth negotiates down the cost of your medical bill and then crowdfunds the balance from the community. The rest of the money you would have spent on insurance and healthcare costs? Yours to keep! to sign up. ✔️ The Orange Pill App is building the social layer for Bitcoin and creating opportunities for in-person connections and building community. Connect with HODLers and Bitcoin events based on your location. Download The Orange Pill App and get more information at . ✔️ If you’re looking for the highest-quality sustainable pork, steak and seafood products, look no further than Campo Grande. Their animals are raised on family-owned farms and are antibiotic-free, hormone-free, slow-growth, and carbon negative. For $20 off Campo Grande boxes use code HODL: The custom Bitcoin B sculpture featured on Natalie’s set can be purchased at 🗒️ IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Intro 0:00-2:13 Swan Bitcoin and Bitcoin Conference Promos with codes 2:13-12:30 Russian Coup? What happened? 12:30-15:11 U.S. debt a national security threat 15:11-16:09 Fold App and Coinkite Promos with codes 16:10-28:15 U.S. Dollar Dominance, De-Dollarization, Bitcoin 28:15-29:44 CrowdHealth and Orange Pill App Promos 29:44-42:00 Loss of American Values, What Col. Would Do As Leader 💡 OTHER RESOURCES Natalie’s website Future Defense Visions 💰 VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID Cash App $CoinStories BTC wallet bc1ql8dqjp46s4eq9k3lxt0lxzh6f2wcu35cl6944d FOLLOW NATALIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱 🐦 Twitter 💻 Instagram 👔 Linkedin Producer: Aron Bender DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #money
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