The Peer to Peer Policy Podcast
Live from the Washington, D.C., and Austin, TX, policy experts discuss the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, politics, business, and more.
Brian Morgenstern is SVP of public policy for Riot Platforms, one of the world's leading Bitcoin mining companies. He previously served as White House deputy press secretary and deputy communications director for President Trump. He was also senior advisor and deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department.
Zach Whiting is manager of public policy at Riot Platforms. He previously served as policy director and senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, state senator from Iowa, and policy advisor to a member of Congress.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2025
Uncle Sam HODLs Bitcoin and BlackRock is Bullish (from the archives)
From April 3, 2024.
In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss:
- The US government holds over 200,000 Bitcoin, making it a significant player in the market.
- Recent movements of Bitcoin by the government a…
Operation Midnight Hammer | Texas Governor Signs SBR | Bitcoin as a Mortgage Asset
In this episode, Brian and Zach discuss:
- Middle East tensions and the impact on oil prices and markets.
- Bitcoin's market has matured, showing resilience during geopolitical crises.
- The Bitcoin Policy…
Bitcoin and Energy Abundance (from the archives)
From March 21, 2024.
In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss:
- Bitcoin's price volatility is normal and part of its cycle.
- Long-term trends show Bitcoin as a store of value.
- Energy abundance is crucial…
Senate Passes Stablecoins | Crisis in the Middle East | Trump Media ETF
In this episode, Brian and Zach discuss:
- The Trump Media ETF
- Altcoin founders dumping their coins to buy bitcoin
- Bitcoin, markets, and Middle Eastern conflict
- U.S. Senate passes the Genius Act
- The pa…
Bitcoin Soars to All-Time Highs Despite Warren's Anti-Crypto Army (from the archives)
From March 14, 2024.
In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss:
- Bitcoin's price surge is driven by institutional adoption and ETF inflows.
- The upcoming Bitcoin halving will further tighten supply, potent…
Bitcoin Blasts Through All-Time Highs As Policy Outlook Brightens (from the archives)
From March 13, 2024.
In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss:
- Bitcoin has reached an all-time high, driven by institutional demand.
- The Bitcoin ETF has significantly increased market activity.
- Bitcoin…
Texas passes SBR | GameStop buys $500+ million in bitcoin!
In this episode, Brian and Zach discuss:
- Bitcoin Conference recap
- Texas legislative session recap
- GameStop buys $500+ million in bitcoin
- Trump Media plans to buy $2.5 billion in bitcoin
- Bitcoin and t…
Live from the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas! With Special Guest Host
This week's episode is live from Las Vegas! Brian's special guest is Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber! In this episode, Brian and Cody discuss:
- Energy and excitement at the Bitcoin Conferenc…
Senate Advances Stablecoins | Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas
In this episode, Brian and Zach discuss:
- Texas House passes strategic bitcoin reserve
- U.S. Senate advances stablecoin bill
- Stablecoins, market structure, taxes, and reconciliation
- Brian live in Las V…
New Season, New Host | Trump, Tariffs, and Bitcoin
Welcome to Season 2 of the Peer to Peer Policy Pod. Brian Morgenstern returns with a new co-host: Zach Whiting. Welcome to an all-new podcast with the same great coverage of bitcoin, energy, politics…