EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 23 MIN
Panic & Prosperity: The US Economy from 1929 to 2008 (Tariffs?)
from The Random Stuff Show · host Random Stuff Studios
History repeats itself—especially when it comes to economic crises. Panic & Prosperity dives deep into the financial disasters that shaped the U.S. economy, from the stock market crash of 1929 to the housing bubble burst of 2008. How did these events unfold? Who were the key players? And what lessons (if any) did we actually learn?Join us as we explore the cycles of boom and bust, the policies that made or broke the economy, and the lasting impact of these crises on everyday people. Whether you’re a history buff, an economics geek, or just curious about how financial meltdowns happen, this episode will give you the insights you need—without the jargon.Sources: US Economic Crises and Tariffs
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History repeats itself—especially when it comes to economic crises. Panic & Prosperity dives deep into the financial disasters that shaped the U.S. economy, from the stock market crash of 1929 to the housing bubble burst of 2008. How did these events unfold? Who were the key players? And what lessons (if any) did we actually learn?Join us as we explore the cycles of boom and bust, the policies that made or broke the economy, and the lasting impact of these crises on everyday people. Whether you’re a history buff, an economics geek, or just curious about how financial meltdowns happen, this episode will give you the insights you need—without the jargon.Sources: US Economic Crises and Tariffs
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