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Mentioned in 344 episodes

The big short

Inside the Doomsday Machine

Book • 2011

The Big Short tells the story of the 2007-08 financial crisis through the lens of several key players who predicted and profited from the collapse of the housing market.

The book focuses on characters such as Steve Eisman, Mike Burry, Greg Lippmann, and the founders of Cornwall Capital, who saw the impending disaster and made significant gains by shorting the market.

Lewis explains the complex financial instruments and the systemic failures that led to the crisis, making the narrative both accessible and engaging.

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Mentioned in 344 episodes

Mentioned by

Bill Gurley

as a book on the financial crisis.

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Mentioned by

Sam Parr

when drawing a parallel to a scene where individuals are bragging rather than confessing.

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Mentioned by

Michael Lewis

when introducing

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, one of the main characters in the book.

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Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

as she recalls a movie based on it because of a similar economic situation.

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Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

as a book by

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about the housing crash.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Reed

as something he read when it came out, prompting him to consider how to react to a financial crisis.

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Mentioned by

Liz Lopatto

in reference to Michael Burry, who predicted the financial crisis.

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