TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast - #319: The "adults in the room" are beating the war drums with Michael Tracey

Episode Date: March 30, 2022

Join Marty as he sits down with journalist Michael Tracey to discuss the current corporate press coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war and what the "adults in the room" are pushing for. Read everything Michael writes at Substack Follow Michael on Twitter Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained Capital Braiins HodlHodl Bitcoin 2022 - use the code TFTC for 10% off Download Fountain Podcasts

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