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The System Is Broken — Can Bitcoin Save Gen Z’s Future? | Natalie Brunell Explains
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- GenZ Unplugged
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- Mar 18, 2026
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Summary
Is the American dream slipping away — or were we never told how the system really works? In this episode, we sit down with journalist, author, and Bitcoin advocate Natalie Brunell to talk about why so many young people feel like they can’t get ahead… and why the problem might be deeper than politics. From growing up hearing stories about life under communism, to watching her own family lose everything in the financial crisis, Natalie shares how she went from investigative reporter to one of the leading voices explaining Bitcoin, inflation, and the broken incentives shaping our economy. We talk about why Gen Z feels financially trapped, why “tax the rich” isn’t fixing the problem, how the money system affects everything from housing to food to family life — and why some people believe Bitcoin could change all of it. If you’ve ever wondered why life feels harder than it should… this conversation might explain more than you expect. Natalie Brunell is a leading podcast host, educator, and media commentator focused on Bitcoin education and financial literacy. She is the creator and host of Coin Stories, a top-ranked Bitcoin podcast featuring timely investing insights and in-depth conversations with global thought leaders across finance, economics, and technology. Coin Stories is the No. 1 hosted show in the Bitcoin category, ranks in the Top 10 of Apple Podcasts’ Business News charts, and reaches more than one million monthly viewers and listeners. Natalie is also the author of Bitcoin Is for Everyone, a guide designed to make Bitcoin accessible to a broader audience. Prior to launching her independent media career, she spent over a decade as an award-winning television journalist and investigative reporter, earning a regional Emmy for breaking news coverage and recog…