EPISODE · Sep 28, 2021 · 51 MIN
BlackRock
from Things I Learned Last Night · host Jaron Myers and Tim Stone
BlackRock inc. is the largest bank in the world. How big, you ask? Well, it manages an estimated total of $9 trillion. This corporation controls more money than many nations. The staggering amount of funds under its control has led many to suggest that BlackRock owns the world. The scary truth is, they kind of do. The decisions BlackRock makes with its assets have ramifications worldwide. The effects of those decisions could be and have been some of the most wildly felt financial events in recent history. So, why haven't you heard of them? That, too, seems to be by design. Some claim that BlackRock is the world's largest shadow bank. Regardless, the history of BlackRock and its position in the global economy is shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What this episode covers
BlackRock inc. is the largest bank in the world. How big, you ask? Well, it manages an estimated total of $9 trillion. This corporation controls more money than many nations. The staggering amount of funds under its control has led many to suggest that BlackRock owns the world. The scary truth is, they kind of do. The decisions BlackRock makes with its assets have ramifications worldwide. The effects of those decisions could be and have been some of the most wildly felt financial events in recent history. So, why haven't you heard of them? That, too, seems to be by design. Some claim that BlackRock is the world's largest shadow bank. Regardless, the history of BlackRock and its position in the global economy is shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NOW PLAYING
BlackRock
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 3, 2026 ·44m
Feb 21, 2026 ·30m
Feb 4, 2026 ·18m
Dec 17, 2025 ·30m
Dec 11, 2025 ·26m
Dec 11, 2025 ·29m