# Special Report: Ben McKenzie on Crypto Scams, the Rise of Digital Currency, and Life After The OC

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Podcast: [Morning Announcements](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-announcements-1365801)
Published: 2026-04-26T10:00:00+00:00
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Sami sits down with Ben McKenzie to explore the rise of cryptocurrency and the ideas behind his documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money. McKenzie breaks down crypto’s origins, market manipulation, and the fallout of Sam Bankman-Fried, while also reflecting on his journey from The OC to becoming a sharp critic of the crypto industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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