Bonus Episode: John Bush, OG Agorist

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Bonus Episode: John Bush, OG Agorist

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May 15, 2021

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OG Agorist John Bush joins us to discuss some of the counter-economic projects he's working been working on. We also get his take on the current crypto craze & more. Enjoy!

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May 15, 2021

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Logic, revisionism, & counter-economics for revolutionaries.

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Bonus Episode: John Bush, OG Agorist

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