Sponsored by Bell & Co — Alderney’s leading estate agent, helping people find their place on the island. bellandcoalderney.comIn partnership with Alderney Electricity Ltd — powering our community and helping keep Alderney’s lights on. alderney-elec.comRobert McDowall has been called a Marmite character on Alderney — loved by some, disagreed with by others, but always impossible to ignore. A former States Member, a veteran of global finance, and the man who nearly launched a Royal Mint Bitcoin coin for Alderney, Robert joins me for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on money, power and the island’s future.We talk about his upbringing, his rise through London’s financial world, the birth of offshore banking, and his time in Alderney politics. Robert shares why he pushed to reform pensions, modernise company law and unbundle Alderney’s real financial contribution to Guernsey. He also tells the full story of the Bitcoin coin that made the front page of the FT — and why it was shut down.We dive into AI, universal basic income, the 2008 crash, folklore, witchcraft, smuggling stories and his view that Alderney risks becoming an “environmental monastery” if it doesn’t look outward. It’s honest, wide-ranging and full of moments that reveal the man behind the reputation.A deep and fascinating conversation about leadership, controversy and why small islands need big ideas.---LET’S CONNECT 👇📸 Instagram:/camcairnduff💬 Facebook:/camcairnduff💼 LinkedIn:/cameroncairnduff🎵 TikTok:/camcairnduff📺 YouTube:@camcairnduff