{"podcast":{"title":"Cypherpunk’d","slug":"cypherpunk-d-7048189","podcast_index_feed_id":7048189,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/ho65hsvrWmLjkhNBMKfI","website_url":"https://consensusprotocol.org/cypherpunkd/","image_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/ho65hsvrWmLjkhNBMKfI/files/COVER_ART---DEFAULT---bf05c26a-047d-46e9-9131-00d49d3d78b8.jpg","author":"cypherpunkd","episode_count":104,"summary":"Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age. Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance. Each episode cuts through the noise to tackle critical topics like privacy, human rights, economics, cryptography, Web 3, Bitcoin, AI, and more. Our daily roundtable discussions offer deeper insights into current events, fostering open dialogue and defending the fundamental right to privacy. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a privacy advocate, or simply concerned about the future of personal freedom, Cypherpunk’d is your guide to understanding and navigating the complexities of the digital world. Join us as we explore the tools and ideas that empower you to protect your privacy and secure your future. To Connect With Us👇 Youtube: CypherpunkdTV X: @Cypherpunkd_ For inquiries, feedback, or to connect with us, feel free to reach…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-07T14:17:05.611911+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189"},"episode":{"title":"Emmy-Winning Journalist Exposes Media Censorship & Why She Quit CNN for Bitcoin | Natalie Brunell","slug":"emmy-winning-journalist-exposes-media-censorship-why-she-quit-cnn-for-bitcoin-natalie-brunell","published_at":"2026-02-07T19:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189/emmy-winning-journalist-exposes-media-censorship-why-she-quit-cnn-for-bitcoin-natalie-brunell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189","url":"https://cypherpunkd.podbean.com/e/emmy-winning-journalist-exposes-media-censorship-why-she-quit-cnn-for-bitcoin-natalie-brunell/","audio_url":"https://feeds.fountain.fm/ho65hsvrWmLjkhNBMKfI/items/CEA7AsGuSrXmaZPCul7F/files/AUDIO---DEFAULT---1bf67499-508e-4182-91a6-c8729a9d5159.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Cypherpunkd, we sit down with Natalie Brunell — Emmy-winning investigative journalist, host of Coin Stories , and author of Bitcoin Is for Everyone — to unpack how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped her family, her career, and her worldview. Natalie shares her deeply personal story of watching her parents lose their home during the Great Financial Crisis, the disillusionment that followed, and how that experience fueled her work as an investigative journalist uncovering corruption and holding power accountable. We dive into media censorship, why trust in journalism has collapsed, how unelected financial elites shape the system, and why so many people feel left behind today. Most importantly, Natalie explains how discovering Bitcoin helped restore her sense of agency, responsibility, and hope — and why she believes sound money is essential for a fairer future. This is a conversation about money, power, truth, and what it means to rebuild hope in a broken system. Topics covered: The 2008 financial crash & mass foreclosures Media censorship and journalism under pressure Central banking, bailouts, and moral hazard Why the American Dream feels broken Bitcoin as a tool for accountability and hope 📕 Bitcoin Is for Everyone 🎙️ Coin Stories Podcast","meta_description":"In this episode of Cypherpunkd, we sit down with Natalie Brunell — Emmy-winning investigative journalist, host of Coin Stories , and author of Bitcoin Is…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2807,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cypherpunk-d-7048189/episodes/emmy-winning-journalist-exposes-media-censorship-why-she-quit-cnn-for-bitcoin-natalie-brunell/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cypherpunk-d-7048189/emmy-winning-journalist-exposes-media-censorship-why-she-quit-cnn-for-bitcoin-natalie-brunell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}