The Jack Mallers Show

What connects France’s unrest to sovereign debt and the widening wealth gap? Jack Mallers examines the Fourth Turning, Peter Turchin’s theory of societal instability, and why he sees money printing as a driver of generational conflict and Bitcoin as a peaceful way out.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — France Is Burning
2:48 — The MOVE Index: Bond Volatility Returns
7:35 — Europe Between America and China
13:31 — Why France Is Vulnerable
21:59 — The Fourth Turning and Why Societies Break
32:08 — Falling Wages and the Wealth Pump
37:29 — More Degrees, Fewer Opportunities
40:59 — When Governments Can’t Buy Their Way Out
47:51 — Bitcoin as Peaceful Protest
51:48 — Strike Updates

Will AI buy Bitcoin? Jack Mallers explains why he sees a future for AI and digital money, but expects debt and money printing to drive Bitcoin first. Plus, Bitcoin as a monetary life raft, custody trade-offs, and his personal experience with carnivore eating.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.comTimestamps:0:00 — Welcome Back to Ask Jack1:14 — Will AI Use Bitcoin?5:52 — What Actually Drives Bitcoin Adoption?13:18 — Bitcoin as a Monetary Life Raft22:46 — How Should You Store Your Bitcoin?36:16 — Jack’s Diet, Supplements and Fasting54:26 — Ask Jack Your Question

The Fed sets the price of money, but who controls how much credit is available? Jack Mallers explains why he’s watching Treasury volatility, the MOVE Index, and Scott Bessent’s buybacks to understand liquidity and what could drive Bitcoin’s next move.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — Ignore the Fed
4:36 — The Global Debt Refinancing Problem
10:52 — Why Treasury Collateral Matters
13:31 — The MOVE Index Explained
21:50 — Bessent’s Treasury Playbook
25:16 — What’s Driving Bond Yields?
33:18 — Bitcoin and Fiat Liquidity
36:07 — Two Paths for Bitcoin
40:38 — Strike: Cash Interest, Stacks, and Security
50:47 — Exploring Bitcoin-Backed Lending in Europe

Bitcoin and altcoins sit side by side in your finance app. But are they doing the same job? In Lesson 5 of Bitcoin 101, Jack Mallers explains why he sees Bitcoin as money and most altcoins as businesses, comparing their origins, incentives, governance, and trade-offs.Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/Timestamps:0:00 — Bitcoin vs. Altcoins3:10 — What Job Are You Hiring Your Money to Do?9:34 — How Broken Money Turns Everyone Into a Speculator16:56 — The Case for Bitcoin as Money30:01 — Who Controls Bitcoin?33:42 — Why Altcoins Look Like Companies39:46 — Found vs. Founded44:53 — Inside Ethereum’s Presale52:18 — More Features, More Trade-Offs1:06:19 — Can Someone Build a Better Bitcoin?

Should I Sell My Bitcoin? Jack Mallers tackles a listener’s question about HODLing, finding signal during Bitcoin debates, global financial risk, Bitcoin-backed lending rates, and his AI setup.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.com0:00 — Intro2:26 — Tempted to Sell Your Bitcoin?14:35 — Who Can You Trust in Bitcoin?31:40 — When America Coughs, Does the World Get Sick?45:35 — Why Aren’t Bitcoin Loans Cheaper?54:44 — Jack’s AI Setup and Everyday Tools1:04:30 — What’s Next for the Show

Could Europe be the first to break in a sovereign debt crisis? Jack Mallers explores his theory that America’s push to rebuild its industrial base could come at Europe’s expense, connecting France’s debt, Japan’s capital flows, and the case for Bitcoin.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — Europe Is Screwed
3:00 — Fiscal Dominance and the Debt Spiral
18:41 — Bond Volatility and the MOVE Index
24:01 — Bessant’s Strategy and a New Monetary Order
36:03 — Europe as the US–China Battleground
39:52 — Japan, the Yen, and Capital Coming Home
52:42 — Why France Could Be the Weakest Link
57:37 — Germany and the Euro System
1:02:07 — Bailouts, a Weaker Dollar, and Bitcoin
1:06:51 — Strike: Cash Interest in Bitcoin and Stacks

Who Gets My Bitcoin When I Die? Jack Mallers tackles a listener’s question about inheritance, the sovereign debt crisis, Bitcoin-backed lending products and why he believes Bitcoin’s personal responsibility will help restore harmony to society.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.com0:00 — Welcome to Yo Jack0:50 — Keeping Your Bitcoin Safe and Passing It On11:40 — Rate Hikes, Rate Cuts and Bitcoin28:29 — Explaining Bitcoin to Older Generations35:07 — Strike Custody Plans and Account Security39:43 — Using Your Bitcoin Without Selling It44:16 — Bitcoin-Backed Loans and Liquidation Risk52:35 — How to Ask Jack a Question

Higher yields are making America’s debt harder to finance. Jack Mallers breaks down the $40 trillion trap, the risks of refinancing and a stronger dollar, and why he believes yield curve control and currency debasement ultimately strengthen Bitcoin’s case.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — The $40 Trillion Trap
2:45 — Why Government Bond Yields Keep Rising
5:26 — The Math Behind America’s Debt
13:30 — The Refinancing Problem
19:48 — Higher Rates and the Debt Spiral
33:39 — Can Spending Cuts Fix It?
38:41 — The Global Dollar Carry Trade
47:23 — Yield Curve Control and a Weaker Dollar
52:35 — Bitcoin’s Long-Term Case and Short-Term Risks
55:47 — Strike Updates and What’s Next

Could future technology break Bitcoin? Jack Mallers tackles a listener’s question about non-human intelligence, exploring AI, aliens and why he believes Bitcoin’s foundations in mathematics, cryptography and energy still hold up. The conversation also covers what Bitcoin winning actually looks like, whether better money could make housing more affordable, and how to give young people hope. Plus, the debate over a Strike debit card, advice for Bitcoin builders, and whether Jack would run for mayor of Chicago.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.com

Timestamps:0:00 — Yo Jack Returns0:55 — Less Technology, More Bitcoin?12:00 — Giving Young People Hope19:05 — Have an Idea? Build It25:37 — Jack for Mayor?29:09 — Where’s the Strike Card?33:37 — When Does Bitcoin Win?45:21 — AI, Aliens and Bitcoin’s Future

You want to call into my show?Totally anonymous. Totally faceless. Audio only. No rules.Let's Chat: https://ask.jackmallers.com0:00 — Introducing Yo Jack1:11 — "Why is your closet empty?"8:38 — Casey: Can my students ask you questions?11:48 — Aiden: What's the relationship between Bitcoin and art?29:11 — Stephen: Will you ever put anything in the closet?29:59 — FiboSwanny: Are we rebuilding the old system on top of Bitcoin?