Broadcasts live every Thursday at 8:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.comTonight's main theme is banking, and we explore the historical context of banking systems, the influence of high finance on politics, and the ancient roots of these financial practices. Eli James, joins us to discuss the takeover of Bitcoin by BlackRock and the broader implications of cryptocurrency in the financial landscape. We also explore the historical context of banking practices, including the issuance of greenbacks by Abraham Lincoln and the economic policies of National Socialist Germany.