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Simon Dixon Hard Talk

Simon Dixon
Bitcoin
Central Bank Digital Currencies
Geopolitics
Federal Reserve
Iran
Financial Industrial Complex
China
Blackrock
Israel
BRICS
Cryptocurrency
United States
El Salvador
Military Industrial Complex
Donald Trump
Middle East
Jeffrey Epstein
Central Banking
US Dollar
Trump Administration

Simon Dixon Hard Talk is a weekly deep-dive into Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global geopolitics. Hosted by Bitcoin OG, investor, and BnkToTheFuture co-founder Simon Dixon, the show applies a “follow the money” approach to understand the forces shaping the global economy. Each episode explores the transition to a new multipolar world order, alongside the rise of Bitcoin, AI, and CBDCs. Simon combi... more

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Market Update

Host: Sulaiman Ahmed

Guest: Simon Dixon

Date of interview: 28 April 2026

Hey hey Sovereign Wealth Builders,

Simon Dixon here. I recently joined Sulaiman Ahmed on his brand new YouTube channel, Moral Resistance, to break down some b... more

Part 2 segment is taken from the live show (SimonDixonHardTalk LIVE) which was broadcasted on 24 April 2026. The FULL live show was titled: Iran War Week 8: The Currency War—How Gold, Oil & Swaps Are Rewriting Money

Part 2 segment is titled: How The... more

This is part 1 segment taken from the FULL LIVE SHOW (SimonDixonHardTalk. LIVE) which was broadcasted on 24 April 2026. Part 1 segment is titled: The Currency War: Gold, Yuan, Oil & the Future of Dollar Dominance

In Part One, we dive into the mechan... more

In this full broadcast of SimonDixonHardTalk LIVE, we break down how the Iran conflict has moved from missiles and airspace to its final layer: payment rails, reserve assets, and the rewriting of money.

In Part One, we dive into the mechanics of the... more

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Recent Guests

Natalie Brunell
Interviewer who conducted the interview segment
Brunell Media (as referenced in episode)
Episode: Iran War Week 7: The Real War—Energy, Rare Earths & The China Deal
Lawrence Lepard
Economist and investor cited as guest for geopolitical and monetary analysis
ema2.com
Episode: The Big Print Begins: Simon Dixon & Lawrence Lepard on War, Markets & the Reset
David Collum
Professor of macro thinking at Cornell, interview guest
Cornell University
Episode: Iran War Week 4: Build Back Better | The Next Phase of the Global Reset (Ep. X)
Peter McCormack
Guest noted for second interview segment; invited appearance
Episode: Iran War Week 3: The Settlement Phase Begins — “You Will Own Nothing & Be Happy” (Ep. X)
Simon Dixon
CEO of Bnk To The Future; Bitcoin advocate and financial system theorist
Bnk To The Future
Episode: The Financial War Behind the Iran Conflict (Simon Dixon on BTC Sessions)
Ryan Dawson
Guest for Part 2 debate on who controls US foreign policy
Episode: This Iran War is the Global Reset | SimonDixonHardTalk LIVE (Full Live Replay)
Amir Taki
Bitcoin developer and prior guest on the show
Independent Bitcoin developer/activist
Episode: Episode 132 - Jane Street’s Silent War on Bitcoin’s Price
Amir Taaki
An early Bitcoin developer and activist against authoritarianism who has fought in Syria and been involved in Bitcoin since its early days.
Episode: Bitcoin Under Siege: Price Suppression & Developer Infiltration | SimonDixonHardTalk LIVE (FULL REPLAY)
Efrat Fennigsen
Fellow Bitcoiner and former IDF member
Episode: Episode 129 - The Dollar’s Final Three Acts

Hosts

Simon Dixon
Host and co-founder/CEO focused on Bitcoin, CBDCs, and the future of money; engages in candid conversations and big-ideas analysis.
Efrat Fenigson
Host of You're the Voice; adds geopolitical and Middle East perspectives to discussions on sovereignty and finance.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Listen to what Simon says…

    Knowing the Truth will set one at liberty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Macintosh Dumplings
    United States3 months ago
  • Your message is clearer as an interviewEE, Simon. Cheers

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DbONZ
    6 months ago
  • Follow the Money

    Simon is able to put together a comprehensive explanation of how the world works by following the money. He is very good at what he does.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wahgok
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Strong emphasis on sovereignty and self-custody resonates with crypto enthusiasts.
Thoughtful, data-driven critiques of money and power.
Long-form, deep-dive format can be demanding but rewarding for listeners.
Invites controversial guests and tough questions.

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The Big Print Begins: War, Markets & the Reset — Simon Dixon & Lawrence Lepard on BTC Sessions
Q: How do you see the Big Print theory interacting with today's global debt and monetary policy?
The Big Print framework suggests that when debt levels outpace money supply growth, policymakers resort to new money creation to service the debt, which perpetuates inflation in financial assets and fuels political and economic concentration; Bitcoin and gold in self-custody offer a non-state-aligned hedge.
Bitcoin Is the Exit—Simon Dixon on Natalie Brunell
Q: How do you see Bitcoin fitting into this picture as a practical tool for individuals?
Bitcoin supports sovereignty through self-custody and local, parallel economies. While Wall Street might try to tokenize or wrapper-ize Bitcoin, the strongest defense is owning Bitcoin in self-custody, building multi-jurisdictional setups, and organizing communities around sovereign finance.
Bitcoin Is the Exit—Simon Dixon on Natalie Brunell
Q: What is your view of the current global system and who controls it?
The system is captured by a financial industrial complex that leverages fiat currencies, central banks, and asset managers to socialize losses and privatize gains. Understanding monetary flows reveals the real power and helps predict policy moves beyond political theater.
Iran War Week 7: The Real War—Energy, Rare Earths & The China Deal
Q: Can you kind of break down, just summarize. So who is in control? And do you really see us, like the average working people, as sort of pawns in a big game?
The system is controlled by a financial industrial complex that includes fiat currency creation, central banks, and asset managers; governments are largely subordinate to these actors. The real power comes from following the money and understanding how these flows influence policy, media, and diplomacy, rather than any single country acting independently.
The Big Print Begins: Simon Dixon & Lawrence Lepard on War, Markets & the Reset
Q: How does the conversation connect geopolitical risk with monetary policy and Bitcoin?
The discussion links perpetual wars, debt expansion, and central bank actions to inflation and monetary instability, arguing that Bitcoin and gold in self‑custody offer an exit strategy and a way to build parallel systems.

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The show consistently explores Bitcoin, CBDCs, and the broader macro-financial landscape through interviews and host-led analysis. Episodes frequently connect crypto developments to geopolitics, financial systems, and governance debates, with recurring focus on self-custody, monetary sovereignty, and the shift toward multipolar monetary orders. Notable patterns include discussions of market dynamics, governance tensions within the Bitcoin ecosystem, and provocative perspectives on how power structures influence money and technology. The format tends to blend technical history, policy context, and opinion-driven takes, which can be especially engaging for listeners who want a critical, systems-level view of money, finance, and crypto infrast... more

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1. Natalie Brunell
2. Lawrence Lepard
3. David Collum
4. Peter McCormack
5. Simon Dixon
6. Ryan Dawson
7. Amir Taki
8. Amir Taaki

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