Nick's Non-fiction

Welcome back for another episode of Nick’s Non-fiction with your host Nick Muniz The real story of the ’08 crash began in bizarre feeder markets where the sun doesn't shine and the SEC doesn't dare, or bother, to tread: the bond and real estate derivative markets where geeks invent impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower- and middle-class Americans who can't pay their debts. The smart people who understood what was or might be happening were paralyzed by hope and fear; in any case, they weren't talking. Michael Lewis creates a fresh, character-driven narrative brimming with indignation and dark humor, a fitting sequel to his previous bestsellers Liar's Poker and Moneyball. Subscribe, Share, Mobile links & Time-stamps below! 0:00 Introduction 4:20 About the Author 5:25 Ch1: In the Land of the Blind 14:35 Ch2: How to Harvest Migrant Workers 22:00 Ch3: Accidental Capitalists 24:20 Ch4: Spiderman at the Venetian 29:00 Ch5: The Long Quiet 35:30 Ch6: A Death of Interest 41:30 Next