Podcast: Why QE Is NOT Money Printing | Jeff Snider & Emil Kalinowski

Jeff Snider & Emil Kalinowski dive into debunking central banking myths, explaining the effects of the past on our current time, and more in this week’s episode of On the Margin.

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On this episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, is joined by Jeff Snider of Alhambra Investments & Emil Kalinowski, Mining & Metals Researcher.

Jeff & Emil are hosts of Eurodollar University, a podcast dedicated to analyzing the 2007 malfunction of the monetary system – and how its continuing disorder – affects finance, politics and society.

Jeff & Emil share their thoughts on the myth of central banking, the Fed’s effect on financial markets, why QE is not money printing, the interest rate fallacy & the role of Bitcoin & digital assets.

They also covered:

  • The post 2008 global depression
  • Wealth inequality
  • and more!

Watch the full episode down below! 👇

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts, and then at the end of the week he is joined by a co-host where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

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