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.
This episode explores the causes and global impact of the 2008 financial crisis, triggered by a housing bubble and risky banking, which forever changed the landscape of finance.
21 Jun 2025
Lend Me a Crisis - Savings and Loan Crisis
This episode examines the Savings and Loan Crisis of the 1980s and 1990s, detailing deregulation and risky lending practices that ultimately burdened taxpayers.
21 Jun 2025
Crash Course - Black Monday
This episode explores the causes and consequences of Black Monday, the historic 1987 stock market crash, and examines its lasting impact on trading regulations.
21 Jun 2025
Downturn Diaries - The Great Depression
This episode explores the causes, progression, and lasting impact of the Great Depression on economies and societies, offering insights into its historical significance.
21 Jun 2025
Tech Wreck - Dot Com Bubble
This episode explores the late 90's dot-com bubble, examining what fueled the stock surge, why it crashed, and which companies and lessons survived.
31 May 2025
Bank on It - The Federal Reserve
This episode explores the origins of the Federal Reserve, examining its crucial role in stabilizing the U.S. economy through managing inflation and interest rates.
31 May 2025
Brick, Mortar, and Bulls - The History of Wall Street
This episode explores Wall Street's evolution from its humble beginnings to its current status as a global financial powerhouse, examining its role as a symbol of capitalism and risk.
31 May 2025
Gold Goals - The Gold Standard
This episode explores the gold standard's history, examining its adoption, function, collapse, and lessons regarding trust, inflation, and currency stability.
31 May 2025
Secure the Trade - History of Money
This episode explores the history of money, examining its evolution from ancient barter systems to modern cryptocurrencies and highlighting the role of trust and technology.
31 May 2025
Temple to Tech - History of Banking
This episode explores banking's origins in ancient temples and its transformation into a powerful system that shapes modern life.
28 May 2025
Ticker Talk – Public Markets
This episode of "Cash Course" explains how public markets enable companies to raise capital and allow investors to accumulate wealth through stocks and bonds.
23 May 2025
The Invisible Handshake – Supply and Demand
This episode explores the fundamental economic principles of supply and demand, including market equilibrium, elasticity, and the impact of government price controls.
23 May 2025
I Need a Dollar – Money Basics
This episode explores the fundamentals of money, including its roles, creation by banks, various forms, and the impact of inflation, offering listeners a foundational understanding of monetary systems.
23 May 2025
Big Mac-roeconomics – The National Economy
This episode explores national economic indicators like GDP, unemployment, and inflation, revealing how governments and central banks manage the business cycle through fiscal and monetary policies.
23 May 2025
World in Motion – The Global Economy
This episode explores the interconnectedness of global economies through international trade, agreements, and investment, examining trade barriers and practices like outsourcing and currency manipulation.
23 May 2025
Buy Low, Speak High – Trading and Markets
This episode explores the mechanics of trading and markets, examining value creation, historical context, and the impact of globalization on economies.
23 May 2025
Secure the Bag – Personal Finance
This episode explores personal finance, covering budgeting, saving, understanding debt, and using credit cards wisely to secure long-term financial well-being.
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