What happened to the American dream? Why is nothing affordable? Why does all of the power and wealth go to a few, while the rest of us fall further and further behind? If these questions have ever crossed your mind, this podcast is for you. In "How Many F's in Finance?", we will identify the forces leading to our misery. Each episode will address one modern day economic problem and its financial causes. Drawing from a decade spent on Wall Street and another decade at hedge funds, we will give you a behind the scenes, insider look into these issues. Come learn about the side of finance that's not taught in business schools or written about in the Wall Street Journal. And see for yourself how the Federal Reserve, Investment Funds, and other powerful players are causing inflation, ruining the economy, and ripping apart the fabric of society.
When a Finance Bubble Bursts ....... The Human Toll
In the past two episodes, we detailed how Uber broke every rule, law, and regulation in its path to utter domination. The one silver lining was that all of this occurred in New York City. This one majestic place on planet Earth had plenty of experience dealing with unsavory business characters. Hear the different ways that New York City fought Uber. Listen to first-hand accounts from the cabbies themselves. And in this last Episode of Season 1, find out what the consequences are when finance runs amok and a bubble bursts.
14 Mar 2025
Oh, The Shark Babe, Has Such Teeth Dear!
Numerous traits have made great white sharks the apex predators of the ocean. Uber was clearly the great white shark of the ride fare world; it annihilated its competition with speed and force. But in our last episode, we saw that Uber was not endowed with superior traits. In fact, in New York City, Uber lagged behind yellow taxis and black cars across numerous points of comparison. So how exactly did Uber succeed? Join us as we explore the devious strategies and tactics Uber used to achieve apex predator status.
11 Dec 2024
Taxi Cabs - Act III Part A - Uber: Tech Darling or Tech Devil?
Industry experts discuss how taxi cab drivers' financial struggles led to a devastating medallion bubble, exposing the dangers of unchecked asset price inflation.
16 Nov 2024
Taxi Cabs - Act II Part B - Predatory Lending and the Federal Regulatory Agencies
The Federal Reserve never intended to help ordinary Americans or business owners. The Fed bestowed trillion dollar gifts on a specific group of finance firms. These firms were then supposed to transmit that money to the rest of us. But something happened along the way - that money never trickled down to regular Americans. In this episode, see how banks, credit unions, and specialty lenders deployed predatory lending tactics to take advantage of cab drivers. And l...
1 Nov 2024
Taxi Cabs - Act II.A. - Finance Firms and "The Deal That's Too Good To Be True"
Since ancient times, every loan has involved two parties - a borrower and a lender. In this episode, we will examine the mindset of both parties. Why would cabbies making $30,000 a year even contemplate taking on a $700,000 loan? And why would finance firms consider loaning such large amounts to cabbies? We will show how powerful voices eroded away the fears of the cabbies. We will reveal where finance firms obtained the money to make the loans.  ...
17 Sept 2024
Act I: Taxi Cabs, the Federal Reserve, and Lack of a Living Wage
New York City's cabbies were backed into a corner. Facing inflation and endless fees, drivers found that they were not earning a living wage. There was only one way out - they had to make a financial decision that would ruin their lives. Come learn how the Federal Reserve and other forces brought utter destruction to this once thriving industry.
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