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Ben McKenzie - Exposing Crypto in “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money” | The Daily Show

2026-04-24 Comedy
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Ben McKenzie, actor, author, and director of the new documentary “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” talks to Michael Kosta about the ugly truths of cryptocurrency. He explains why crypto is not real money, how celebrity advertisements and lack of transparency mislead people on the risk level of their investments, and how criminals permeate the crypto industry, starting with Jeffrey Epstein. They also discuss crypto’s targeting of young men and the changes McKenzie hopes to see in the crypto world, from stricter regulations to legal consequences. "I am not saying it should be outlawed, I am simply asking for it to be regulated properly. And I’m also asking, politely, for the criminals to go to jail." #DailyShow #BenMcKenzie #Crypto Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

Top Comments (10)

@DogInJar10 2026-04-24

I wasn't expecting the guy from The OC and Gotham to take a stance against crypto currency, but I'm not complaining

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@rhadooxxl 2026-04-24

Even today, Commissioner Gordon has the people's back.

159 5 replies
@dbrxsdgo 2026-04-24

He seems to have the backbone that is so lacking in the majority of public figures today. People like this are the ones we should encourage and support to take on official roles in our government.

138 3 replies
@colehigley4769 2026-04-24

Commissioner Gordon always stands up to corruption

112 3 replies
@IamRobotMonkey 2026-04-24

"Everybody is lying to you for money"? Business as usual then.

88 2 replies
@Spuds555McMuffin 2026-04-24

Michael, your hosting skills have grown by leaps and bounds. Well done.

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@krismoonpie 2026-04-24

Hey, that's just the Kosta doing business

55 2 replies
@JimiCeleste 2026-04-24

Southland was one of the best shows ever! I am watching it again on Netflix.

51 4 replies
@pokeken 2026-04-24

Says a lot that it takes a random celebrity to highlight the real situation on crypto….the large majority are keeping silent because making easy money is more important than ethics, moral value, and advancing human society

17 1 replies
@seanys 2026-04-24

Thank you, Ben. Your work is important and I genuinely appreciate your compassionate approach to the subject.

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