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Crypto, The Trump Con and The Golden Age of Scams with Ben McKenzie & Chris Hayes
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April 21, 2026
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We’re in an era where it seems like get rich quick schemes, quick money, and scams of all kinds are all around. It’s become a dominant feature and cultural force in American politics and American life more broadly. And cryptocurrency is the vector by which the Trump family is making vast sums of money. The rise of crypto and the harsh truth about this is the subject of a new documentary called “Everyone is Lying to You for Money.” Ben McKenzie is an actor and made his directorial debut with this film. He joins Chris Hayes to discuss why so much of life on the internet feels very scammy, his critique of crypto and more.
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