EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Shadow Bailout
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When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in March 2023, regulators broke their own rules to save uninsured depositors—but called it something else. We trace how a weekend of frantic calls between tech executives, venture capitalists, and Treasury officials led to the largest backdoor bailout since 2008, and why no one wanted to use the B-word. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in March 2023, regulators broke their own rules to save uninsured depositors—but called it something else. We trace how a weekend of frantic calls between tech executives, venture capitalists, and Treasury officials led to the largest backdoor bailout since 2008, and why no one wanted to use the B-word.
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