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Welcome to Cash Course, the Financial Education Podcast! This series offers a foundational understanding of key concepts in finance and economics. From the basics of money and how it works, to the forces of supply and demand that shape markets, how national economies are measured and managed, the complexities of global trade and investment, and essential tools for personal money management, we break down fundamental ideas to help you navigate the world of finance. This podcast is for educational purposes only and isn’t financial or investment advice.
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S1E17 Bubble Trouble - 2008 Financial Crisis
A burst housing bubble and risky banking practices led to the worst financial crisis in a generation. We break down what happened in 2008, why it spread globally, and how it changed finance forever.
S1E14 Lend Me a Crisis - Savings and Loan Crisis
In the 1980s and 1990s, over 1,000 savings and loan institutions failed in a slow-motion financial disaster. This episode explores deregulation, bad lending, and the cost to taxpayers.
S1E16 Tech Wreck - Dot Com Bubble
The internet promised endless profits in the late '90s' but few companies delivered. Learn what fueled the dot-com stock surge, why it crashed, and which lessons (and companies) survived.
S1E15 Crash Course - Black Monday
October 19, 1987, was the worst day in U.S. stock market history. Find out what caused the Dow to drop 22% in a single day, how markets responded, and how it reshaped trading rules forever.
S1E13 Downturn Diaries - The Great Depression
The Great Depression reshaped economies, policies, and everyday lives. Learn what caused the worst economic collapse in modern history, how it unfolded, and what lessons it left behind.
S1E10 Temple to Tech - History of Banking
Banking began in ancient temples and evolved into one of the most powerful systems shaping our modern lives. In this episode, discover how banks developed from grain storage systems to global…
S1E8 Secure the Trade - History of Money
Money didn't always look like paper bills or digital payments. In this episode, we trace the evolution of money from ancient barter systems to gold coins, paper notes, and cryptocurrencies. Learn how…
S1E12 Bank on It - The Federal Reserve
Why does the U.S. need a central bank? In this episode, we explore the origins of the Federal Reserve, its role in stabilizing the economy, and how it manages inflation, interest rates, and banking…
S1E11 Brick, Mortar, and Bulls - The History of Wall Street
From wooden walls to trillion-dollar trades, Wall Street has become the heart of the global financial system. This episode tracks its rise and explains how it became a symbol of capitalism and risk.…
S1E9 Gold Goals - The Gold Standard
The gold standard once backed every dollar with actual gold. This episode dives into why it was adopted, how it worked, why it collapsed, and what it taught us about trust, inflation, and stability…
S1E7 Ticker Talk – Public Markets
Discover how companies raise money and investors build wealth through public markets. We explain how stocks and bonds work, what moves market prices, and the risks involved with investing. This…
S1E4 Big Mac-roeconomics – The National Economy
Shift focus to the big picture: the national economy. Learn how economists measure economic health using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and economic growth. We define a recession, unemployment, and the…
S1E5 World in Motion – The Global Economy
Explore how economies connect globally through international trade. We discuss trade agreements (like USMCA) and the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Learn about various trade barriers,…
S1E3 The Invisible Handshake – Supply and Demand
Understand the engine driving many markets: supply and demand. We detail the Law of Demand and the Law of Supply, and the crucial concept of market equilibrium where they meet. Explore how government…
S1E1 I Need a Dollar – Money Basics
Explore the fundamentals of money: what it is, its three main roles (medium of exchange, unit of account, store of value), and the concept of fiat money. We discuss inflation and deflation, how money…
S1E6 Secure the Bag – Personal Finance
Bring it all home by focusing on managing your own money. Learn the essential tool of creating and using a budget to track income (gross, net) and expenses (fixed, variable). We emphasize the…
S1E2 Buy Low, Speak High – Trading and Markets
Dive into the world of trading and markets, defined as places or systems where exchange happens. Learn about the act of trade, how it creates value, and historical barter. We cover comparative…
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