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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 46 MIN

Debt, Power & the Coming Financial Collapse | Ann Pettifor Warns of a Global Debt Crisis

from Joannes Wyckmans Podcast · host Joannes J.A. Wyckmans

Debt, Power & the Coming Financial Collapse | Ann Pettifor Warns of a Global Debt Crisis Economist Ann Pettifor warns that the world is heading toward a potentially severe global financial crisis, driven by unsustainable levels of public and private debt and a monetary system that increasingly favors wealthy creditors over productive investment and economic stability. In this interview, Pettifor reflects on her role in the successful Jubilee 2000 debt cancellation campaign and explains how collective citizen action can influence financial policy at the highest levels. She argues that today's debt-driven economic system is fueling growing inequality, political frustration, nationalism and authoritarianism. Pettifor also discusses the need for major monetary and central banking reforms, greater public investment in infrastructure and climate adaptation, and a better understanding of finance among ordinary citizens. She warns that without fundamental changes, economic instability could contribute to wider geopolitical and social conflict. Is the global economy approaching another major financial collapse? And can democratic action and monetary reform prevent a deeper economic crisis? #AnnPettifor #FinancialCollapse #GlobalDebt #DebtCrisis #EconomicCrisis #FinancialCrisis #GlobalEconomy #MonetaryPolicy #CentralBanks #EconomicCollapse #Debt #Economics #Inflation #Nationalism #Authoritarianism #Jubilee2000 #EconomicReform #Geopolitics

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