<p>Guest host Zaron Burnett investigates the curious question: Can we print our own money? The short answer is: yes, yes we can. To consider the more nuanced aspects of that question, Burnett spoke with Peter LaRochelle from the Schumacher Center for a New Economics. LaRochelle administers a local currency called BerkShares, which is available in the tourist-friendly Berkshire region of western Massachusetts. The alternative currency was created 20 years ago and serves as a successful model for how to create your own local currency. LaRochelle spoke to the various challenges and benefits as well as the financial freedom a community enjoys once you start printing your own money.</p> <p><br><strong>Sources/Links</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>BerkShares Program <a href="https://berkshares.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://berkshares.org/&source=gmail&ust=1791135161424000&usg=AOvVaw2ywwaQSJWaX_YCXaFJzGyj">https://berkshares.org/</a></li> <li>Bob Dunning's Newsletter: <a href="https://www.thewaryone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thewaryone.com/&source=gmail&ust=1791135161424000&usg=AOvVaw2U0B8o2eHRm8csEhwufmPI">https://www.thewaryone.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://centerforneweconomics.org/people/peter-larochelle/" 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