The 2008 Financial Crisis Explained
The 2008 Financial Crisis Explained  
Podcast: Civics 101
Published On: Tue Feb 21 2023
Description: In this episode, we ask how the actions of various American financial institutions caused a global recession and destroyed the livelihoods and homeownership of millions of American people. Then we figure out what the federal government decided to do about it. This is the 2008 financial crisis as told by Amy Friend, Chief Counsel to the Senate Banking Committee as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was written.   CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!