logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2025
13m 39s

"Big Short" Inspiration Steve Eisman on ...

EYL NETWORK
About this episode

In this insightful clip from MM, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings sit down with Steve Eisman, the legendary investor who famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis and was portrayed in "The Big Short." Eisman shares his expert perspective on the current state of the economy, evaluating whether today’s risks parallel those of 2008 and how concerned investors should be about a potential recession or greater financial calamity.


Eisman breaks down the key differences between the dangerous leverage and complex derivatives networks that drove the 2008 crisis and the more robust, regulated landscape today. He explains why he doesn’t see the same level of systemic risk in the global economy, addresses the impacts of trade wars, and discusses the reduced leverage of major banks post-Dodd-Frank.


The conversation spans critical topics, including:

  • Could a trade war trigger a recession?
  • Is today’s economic environment as risky as 2008?
  • Why Steve Eisman remains long-term bullish on leading technology stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft, especially in the very early days of AI development.
  • How Eisman is managing personal portfolio risk right now and why he’s keeping a higher cash position.
  • The future of the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency and why “doom and gloom” predictions about its demise might be overblown.


If you want a behind-the-scenes look at how one of Wall Street’s sharpest minds assesses today’s market risks and opportunities, this clip is for you. Don’t miss Eisman’s candid advice: focus on long-term value, avoid panic, and be cautious about risk during uncertain global negotiations.


Subscribe for more expert insights, financial analysis, and investing strategies from top minds in business and finance!


*Hashtags:*

#SteveEisman #FinancialCrisis #MarketAnalysis #Investing #Recession #TheBigShort #RashadBilal #TroyMillings #MMMedium #Economy #Finance #StockMarket #AIInvesting #USDollar #TradeWar #PortfolioManagement



Our Sponsors:
* Check out PNC Bank: https://www.pnc.com
* Check out Square: https://square.com/go/eyl


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Yesterday
DEION SANDERS ON TEAMS GETTING PAID TO LOSE
<p>Get ready for a powerful clip. This time, Deion Sanders joins Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings to break down the real economics behind college football and the complexities of conference expansion. They discuss what it would take for Jackson State to move to a power conference, ... Show More
11m 1s
Nov 21
Investor Daily: What’s Next for Bitcoin? The Bear Market & Price Predictions
<p>In this Market Mondays clip, Ian Dunlap, Rashad Bilal, and Troy Millings break down the latest action in Bitcoin, examining the recent price drop and what history tells us about the 2025 cycle. Ian highlights Bitcoin&rsquo;s unique four-year cycles, referencing the recent &ldq ... Show More
11m 10s
Nov 21
Barbering to 50 Rents a Month: How Jay Majors Turned Two Barbershops Into a Million-Dollar Empire
<p>This week on Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with the legendary Jay Majors&mdash;entrepreneur, educator, and creator of one of the biggest barber expos in the world. Jay breaks down how barbering literally saved his life and how the craft transformed into a multimillion-dollar ... Show More
1h 3m
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
As Good As It Gets For The Stock Market?
On this latest episode of the "On the Tape" podcast, hosts Guy Adami, Liz Young Thomas, and Dan Nathan discuss market trends and Federal Reserve updates. They reflect on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments and his effective communication strategy while anticipating the upco ... Show More
32m 21s
Apr 2025
153. Steve Eisman, the Real-Life "Big Short" Investor, on Tariff Panic and Lessons From the 2008 Crisis
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2159526/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>This week on <em>The Wall Street Skinny</em>, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most volatile weeks in recent memory—and we brought backup. After a whiplash ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 2024
Peter Schiff: Act NOW to Avoid Debt and Dollar Debacle
Crushing government debt. A deepening recession. A collapsing US dollar. Chaos in the financial markets. It could soon be headed your way. But all is not lost, either. Target the right commodities, stocks, and markets, and you won’t just come out relatively unscathed. You’ll have ... Show More
21m 36s
Nov 2024
Breaking Down Trump's Potential Trade & Economic Policies | Stephen Miran
In this episode, Stephen Miran joins the show to discuss Trump’s potential economic policies, the current economic imbalances in global trade, and the economics of tariffs. We also delve into how currency moves can offset tariffs, a potential Mar-a-Lago Accord to weaken the dolla ... Show More
1h 8m
Apr 2025
Trump Is “Kitchen Sinking” The US Economy | Darius Dale
In this episode, Darius Dale of 42Macro joins the show to discuss Trump transitioning the US economy to a new paradigm, the potential for a recession and its impact on markets, and the threat of a debt refinancing air pocket. We also delve into why the Fed needs to transition to ... Show More
56m 56s
Apr 2025
Markets Plummet as Tariff-War Woes Fuel Exodus From US Assets
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump backtracked on his once-in-a-century trade war to prevent a meltdown in financial markets, frantic selloffs hit US stocks, bonds and the dollar yet again as fears ... Show More
39m 34s
Sep 2024
Unthought Known Path of Rate Cuts with Luke Gromen
Dan Nathan and Danny Moses discuss the ongoing bull market, with insights into the S&P 500's new highs and the NASDAQ's performance. They delve into the implications of the Fed's recent interest rate cut, Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference, its impact on the economy, and the ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 10
1013. News: Big moves in the mortgage market - and is everyone using AI to manage their finances?
About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast th ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2024
CIBC's Benjamin Tal: Rates, Recession Risk, Real Estate
Both the Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada have kicked off interest rate-cutting cycles. Both the U.S. and Canadian economies are facing questions about recession risk. And both U.S. and Canadian investors are wondering what’s next for stocks, real estate, currencies, and commod ... Show More
17m 35s