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TPB114 - Meet the Pro-Bitcoin Democrat Running for Governor of California
Monday, 3 November, 2025
Our guest today is Ian Calderon. Ian is a former California State Assembly member and the youngest Majority Leader in state history. During his eight years in office, he focused on strengthening California’s economy and fostering innovation, including helping establish the state’s Blockchain Working Group. After leaving the legislature to focus on family and business, he’s now running for governor of California. *Disclaimer* - The Progressive Bitcoiner Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit. As such we do not endorse candidates or parties - we lead with our values and mission to promote Bitcoin education, and focus on Bitcoin for social good and adjacent topics relevant to current events today, including the realm of society and politics. In this conversation, Ian discusses with Trey his journey from a professional surfer to the California State Assembly to a political candidate running for governor of California. He emphasizes the importance of homeownership, affordability, and the need for innovative solutions in government. Calderon advocates for the use of technology, particularly Bitcoin, as a means to provide financial security and improve government services and fiscal responsibility. This conversation focuses on the need for discussions around Bitcoin to move beyond political partisanship, and Ian’s hope that democrats can lead on issues of technology, including Bitcoin. This show is brought to you by you, our listeners! We rely on grassroots donations to support our media and education work. To support The Progressive Bitcoiner please donate to our nonprofit today: https://progressivebitcoiner.org/donate/ Follow Trey on X: https://x.com/ktreywalsh Follow Ian on X: https://x.com/IanCalderon and learn more at https://www.ianforgovernor.com/ To learn more about the Progressive Bitcoiner, head to our website: progressivebitcoiner.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com
