McMansions to Meltdown: The Real Story of the 2008 Housing Crisis
In this gripping episode of the Recession Podcast, host Daniel Foch takes listeners on a deep dive into the 2008 Global Financial Crisis - the most significant economic meltdown since the Great Depression. From suburban foreclosures to Wall Street's collapse, we explore how the American Dream of homeownership collided with financial innovation to create a perfect storm that shook the global economy.
Following our previous episode on the dot-com bubble, we examine how the Federal Reserve's response to that crisis inadvertently set the stage for an even bigger disaster. Through compelling storytelling and expert analysis, we break down complex financial instruments, risky lending practices, and the human stories that defined this pivotal moment in economic history.
Whether you're a financial expert or just curious about how the housing market nearly brought down the global economy, this episode offers invaluable insights into one of the most transformative economic events of our time.
Key Topics Covered:
Origins of the housing bubble and subprime mortgage crisis
Impact on Main Street America and global markets
Regulatory responses including Dodd-Frank Act
International coordination and reforms
Legacy effects and modern parallels
The Big Short (2015 film)
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act
Basel III Agreements
Financial Stability Board (FSB)
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The Dot-Com Bust: When a Tech Bubble Crashes -78%
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most significant economic events of the late 20th century - the Dot-Com Bubble. From its meteoric rise to its dramatic fall, we explore how the internet revolution transformed the investment landscape and eventually led to an unprecedented market crash.
Key Topics Covered:
The NASDAQ's incredible 800% rise from 1995-2000 and subsequent 78% crash
How modern-day darlings like NVDIA and Microstrategy fared during the Dot-Com bubble
The idea that "this time it was different"
How the early internet era shaped technological optimism and investment behavior
The role of the Federal Reserve in attempting to manage the overheating economy
Parallels between historical tech booms and today's AI/crypto markets
Impact of online trading platforms in democratizing stock market access
The Warren Buffett indicator
Notable Statistics:
NASDAQ peak: 5,048.62 (March 10, 2000)
Duration of economic contraction: March 2000-November 2001
Website growth: 1 site in 1991 to over 2.4 million by 1998
Modern Parallels:
AI and the idea that the economy will become totally different and more resilient because of a new technology
MSTR: Microstrategy a key player during the dot-com era and today
Crypto: Mania & hype around bitcoin and memecoins
Current AI boom and cryptocurrency market growth
Tech sector dominance in today's market valuations
Retail investor participation through digital platforms
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The Great Depression: Tariffs and a Stock Market Crash
Send us a textIn this episode of the Recession Podcast, host Daniel Foch explores the pivotal economic event of the 20th century: The Great Depression. Key points covered include:Overview of the Great Depression's impact on society, politics, and daily lifeAnalysis of the causes, including the 1929 stock market crashHow radio shaped consumer sentiment The 9,000 bank failures that took place during the depressionThe role of credit and stock market speculation in the boom & bustWhat ha...
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