Why We Are Pirates | Ep 113

About this episode

The episode explores the history and modern implications of 'pirate money' and the return to gold-backed spending.

Sail through the true history of “pirate money,” from Spanish doubloons and privateers like John Paul Jones and Jean Lafitte to modern transactional gold and silver. Kevin Freeman and Mike Carter unpack how fiat devaluation, debt, and inflation mirror past monetary failures—and why states are enabling gold-backed spending again. Learn how state-authorized solutions and fintech like glint enable everyday purchases with vaulted physical gold, promoting liberty, security, and values. As America nears 250 years, discover practical steps toward honest money aligned with the Founders and Scripture.

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Freeman

Guest: Mike Carter

Topics covered

• pirate money
• monetary history
• gold-backed spending
• fiat devaluation
• inflation
• financial technology
• honest money

Keywords

• pirate money
• gold
• fiat currency
• inflation
• debt
• financial technology
• honest money

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Glint

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