• Ep 105: When Are Individual Rights Stronger Than the State?
    Jul 18 2025

    Are human rights real—or just a social construct? In this thought-provoking episode, Jimmy and Jesse explore the concept of human rights from philosophical, political, and historical angles. What do we mean when we say something is a “right,” and who gets to decide?


    They also dig into how rights are used in political discourse, the difference between natural rights and legal rights, and what the idea of “human dignity” really means.


    The Dollar Is Dead is where big questions get honest answers. Subscribe for real talk about money, power, and what comes next for civilization.


    🎧 Also available on YouTube.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Ep 104: Gold - Just a Shiny Rock?
    Jul 8 2025

    In Episode 104 of The Dollar Is Dead, Jimmy digs into the true story behind gold — and what it really means today.

    We explore:
    – The history of gold as money and why it's been trusted for thousands of years
    – How gold compares to fiat currency, Bitcoin, and other stores of value
    – Whether gold still makes sense as a hedge in a digital, debt-fueled world
    – The psychological and cultural factors that make gold so powerful

    Jimmy and Jesse bring sharp insights, historical context, and honest debate to a topic often clouded by hype.

    The Dollar Is Dead is where big questions get honest answers. Subscribe for real talk about money, power, and what comes next for civilization.

    🎧 Also available on YouTube.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep 103: The Case Against Bitcoin
    Jun 26 2025

    In Episode 103 of The Dollar Is Dead, Jimmy and Jesse square off in a heated debate over Bitcoin’s promise—and its pitfalls. With Jimmy challenging its long-term viability and Jesse defending it as a potential path forward, the two dig into what Bitcoin is, what it isn’t, and what it could become.

    We explore:

    • Why Bitcoin might not live up to the hype
    • The risks of energy consumption and centralization
    • Challenges around mass adoption
    • What happens if Bitcoin fails to scale
    • Whether crypto is really a hedge against fiat collapse

    Jesse (constitutional lawyer turned cryptographer) and Jimmy (entrepreneur and poker pro) bring sharp insight into the collision of money, politics, and philosophy.

    The Dollar Is Dead is where big questions get honest answers. Subscribe for real talk about money, power, and what’s next for civilization.

    🎧 Also available on YouTube.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep102: Let’s Talk About Bitcoin
    Jun 19 2025

    In Episode 102 of The Dollar Is Dead, Jimmy Gorham and Jesse Posner dive deep into the unsustainable debt spiral, central bank manipulation, and how Bitcoin is emerging as a serious alternative to collapsing monetary systems.

    We explore:

    – Why the global economy is addicted to debt
    – The philosophical flaws of fiat currency
    – How Bitcoin challenges state-backed money
    – What happens when trust in the dollar dies
    – Whether America is becoming ungovernable

    Jesse (constitutional lawyer turned cryptographer) and Jimmy (entrepreneur and poker pro) bring sharp insight into the collision of money, politics, and philosophy.

    The Dollar Is Dead is where big questions get honest answers. Subscribe for real talk about money, power, and what’s next for civilization.

    🎧 Also available on YouTube.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep 101: The Dollar Is Dying
    May 21 2025

    Welcome to the first episode of The Dollar Is Dead, a podcast exploring the unraveling of the U.S. dollar, the fragility of global finance, and the future of money.

    Hosted by Jimmy Gorham (entrepreneur, poker pro) and Jesse Posner (constitutional lawyer turned cryptographer), this episode dives deep into:

    – Why reserve currencies always collapse
    – How political incentives and debt are eroding the dollar
    – The weaponization of the dollar after Ukraine
    – Bitcoin as a new kind of money
    – The dangers of polarization—and the need for calm voices

    We’re not financial advisors—we’re just asking the big questions most people are afraid to talk about.

    Recorded May 2025 — a snapshot in time as financial history unfolds.

    🎧 Also available on YouTube.

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    1 hr and 1 min