Alistair Darling
Former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer (2007–2010) who led government interventions during the 2008 global financial crisis and later wrote about those events and banking failures.
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Nov 30, 2023 • 40min
2008, Alistair Darling, and the day the world changed forever
Alistair Darling, the chancellor who stabilized the UK economy during the 2008 financial crash, is discussed. The impact of the crisis on politics and society is explored. The reforms made after the crisis and the importance of leadership in difficult times are highlighted. Henry Kissinger's legacy and his achievements in US foreign policy are examined, including his controversial reputation. The changing landscape of international relations and China, Russia, and the US as major players are discussed, with a perspective on Kissinger as unapologetic and a believer in American strength.
May 2, 2022 • 54min
Ep 4: Back from the Brink (with Lord Darling)
Alistair Darling, former UK Chancellor who steered Britain through the 2008 financial crisis, opens the Library of Mistakes. He tells dramatic stories of last‑minute rescues, urgent talks with bank chiefs and the reasoning behind nationalising RBS. He also reflects on regulatory failures, board governance and what tools might have avoided the worst.
