The Financial System is Broken – Natalie Brunell

Today on Open Book, we’re digging into why so many hardworking families feel like the game is rigged—and what happens when the money itself is the problem. I’m joined by my friend Natalie Brunell, author of Bitcoin Is for Everyone, for a no-nonsense conversation about fairness, freedom, and the future of money.

Natalie Brunell is a prominent figure in the Bitcoin world as a top-rated podcast host, educator, media commentator, and author of ‘Bitcoin Is For Everyone: Why our financial system is broken and Bitcoin is the solution.’ Her podcast, ‘Coin Stories,’ offers in-depth discussions on Bitcoin, its impact on global economics, and technology trends. Natalie’s interviews go beyond finance, highlighting the human stories behind the headlines and the pursuit of the American Dream in the digital age.

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Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island.

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Timestamps
0:00 Natalie Brunell Introduction
1:52 What led Natalie to her libertarian background?
3:57 “There’s something deeply wrong with the economy.”
8:01 The money is broken. What does that mean?
10:45 How can someone older begin to understand Bitcoin?
12:51 Why is Bitcoin for everyone, not just for the wealthy?
14:34 Bitcoin is not just an asset. It’s a moral and structural alternative
17:31 Understanding Bitcoin’s volatility
20:48 The decline of the value of the US Dollar
23:51 Prediction for Bitcoin in 2026
24:30 Five Words

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