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AcquiredAug 2, 2022

From NFL to Startup COO to Congressman Regulating Crypto (with Rep. Anthony Gonzalez)

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there's a book called Havana Nocturne, which is really interesting and sort of graphic description of how the mob.

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This episode is a first for Acquired: we’re joined by a sitting US Congressman (from Ben’s home state of Ohio!), Republican House Representative Anthony Gonzalez. Anthony serves on the House Financial Services Committee and is deeply involved in crypto and Web3 regulation, as well as on the Climate and Science, Space & Technology Committee where he oversees NASA among many other agencies. His also has an absolutely incredible story — his family immigrated from Cuba to Ohio, he played in the NFL, he was COO of an Investment Group of Santa Barbara backed startup, and he was one of a small number of Republican congresspeople who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump after the events January 6th.
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Best for Listeners interested in Cuban history and immigration narratives.Often cited around Cuban immigration history

“There's a book called Havana Nocturne, which is really interesting and sort of graphic description of how the mob and Frank Sinatra and all those folks spent a lot of time down in Cuba.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Listeners interested in Cuban history and immigration narratives.
Key quote: “there's a book called Havana Nocturne, which is really interesting and sort of graphic description of how the mob.”
The host mentions 'Havana Nocturne' to highlight the historical context of Cuba's corruption and the mob's influence before the revolution. This reference serves to illustrate the backdrop of the speaker's family history and their experiences related to Cuba.
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