author of "Easy Money" and director of "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money", Melbourne
Ben McKenzie
author of "Easy Money" and director of "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money" | Melbourne
About Ben
Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan, born on September 12, 1978, in Melbourne, is an American actor, author, and commentator. He is recognized for his roles in television series such as Ryan Atwood in The O.C., Ben Sherman in Southland, and James Jim Gordon in Gotham. His film debut was in the Academy Award-nominated Junebug, and he has appeared in various films including 88 Minutes, Goodbye World, Some Kind of Beautiful, and Line of Duty. In 2020, McKenzie made his Broadway debut in the play Grand Horizons. In addition to his acting career, he has gained attention for his critical analysis of the cryptocurrency market and financial fraud. He authored the book Easy Money Cryptocurrency Casino Capitalism and the Golden Age of Fraud, published in July 2023 with journalist Jacob Silverman. Furthermore, McKenzie directed and produced the investigative documentary titled Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, which was released in April 2026. His work spans multiple mediums, combining his insights on economic issues with his diverse experience in entertainment.
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Latest interviews
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VICE Culture Club
Most Celebrities Shill for Crypto, Ben Mckenzie Investigates it| VICE Culture Club Ep10
May 5, 2026
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer
Crypto, Cryptocurrency Scams, and the Illusion of Easy Money (with Ben McKenzie)
Apr 28, 2026
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon Edition
Lawfare Daily: Crypto, Corruption, and Cons, with Ben McKenzie
Apr 16, 2026
The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Daily: Crypto, Corruption, and Cons, with Ben McKenzie
Apr 16, 2026
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon Edition
Lawfare Daily: Crypto, Corruption, and Cons, with Ben McKenzie
Apr 16, 2026
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
The Other Side of the (Bit)Coin with Ben McKenzie
Apr 15, 2026
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
The Other Side of the (Bit)Coin with Ben McKenzie
Apr 15, 2026
ED JAM
Anaphylaxis - Dr Ben McKenzie
Dec 1, 2023
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The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon Edition
2 episodes
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2
VICE Culture Club
1 episode
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1
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer
1 episode
Shows
1
The Lawfare Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1 episode
Shows
1
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
1 episode
Shows
1
ED JAM
1 episode
Shows
1
Australian Anaesthesia
1 episode
Shows
1
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