Ben McKenzie and Sarah Matthews: We Are Drowning in Scam Artists

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<p>Trump has gone full “1984” with his claim that it’s a good thing that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. He also says that he saved some Iranian women from being executed, which the regime in Tehran called “fake news.” It’s a telling sign of the times when the public can’t figure out whether the White House or the Iranian regime is lying. Speaking of scam artists, Ben joins Tim to discuss his new film on cryptocurrency, "Everyone is Lying to You for Money." The industry is rife with crime, it sorely needs to be regulated, and some of the most unscrupulous people are behind it— including our president. </p><p><strong>Ben McKenzie</strong> and <strong>Sarah Matthews</strong> join Tim Miller.</p><p>Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code THEBULWARK at <a href="https://www.Ridge.com/THEBULWARK">https://www.Ridge.com/THEBULWARK</a> #Ridgepod</p><p>When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at <a href="https://BetterHelp.com/THEBULWARK">https://BetterHelp.com/THEBULWARK</a>.</p><p><em>show notes:<br /></em><br /></p></div><ul>

<li><a href="https://www.everyoneislying.com/">More on Ben's film, "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money"</a></li>

<li><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/thebulwark/p/ben-mckenzie-crypto-easy-money?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">Tim's interview with Ben from 2023</a></li>

<li><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/thebulwark/p/tucker-carlson-attacked-catherine?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=web">Tim and Catherine on Tucker's despicable attack on Catherine</a></li>

<li><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/news/a-reporter-at-large/trumps-profiteering-hits-four-billion-dollars">David Kirkpatrick on Trump's $4 bil in profiteering off the presidency, mostly from crypto</a></li>

<li>Tickets for our <strong>Bulwark Live</strong> shows in San Diego and LA in May: <a href="http://TheBulwark.com/Events">TheBulwark.com/Events</a>

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