As if we haven't heard enough about the banking crisis, I'm wanting to tell you there's one more article to explore.
Ok... it's not really an article but a program.
It's not on television- it was on the radio.
I've been having conversations with people and decided it would be better just to let people know where to find it.
National Public Radio's program "This American Life" stepped outside the box and tackled a financial story.
...a story we've heard from just about every angle.
The crew explains the collapse of the U.S. banking system & the toxic asset cleanup system in 59 minutes.
Did you miss it? Want to hear it?
It's really easy, because you can click a link or download the podcast.
It's very thought provoking and visits such topics as:
- Who is the bad guy in all this? (hint- it's all of us).
- Are the largest banks insolvent or just in a bind that will fix itself?
- What does GDP and personal spending have to do with the mess we're in?
I hope I didn't lose you on that last one... it's one of the most compelling parts.
And it's all explained in language that the average person will find understandable.
It's the best coverage I've heard in a very long time.
Download or web stream the podcast: "Bad Bank MP3"
Download the transcript: "Bad Bank PDF"
This American Life Official Website
Photo Credit: by "Business Piggybank 3" Kamil Dratwa
Chuck thanks for the link. I will have to listen to this when I get more time.
Reblogged and featured on the Optimist group. Definitely worthy of attention!
WHOA! Just when I *THINK* I'm done listening to the repetitive blame-game, I took a chance on this podcast...glad I did! Thanks for sharing!
Sharon Kotula
Argent Decor
Phoenix Area Vacation Home Furnishing and Home Staging
www.ArgentDecor.com
This post has a nice "look"...I like how you spaced out the graphic with the text. I'm going to go listen to the link now---you totally have my attention (and I'm truly a visual learner :-)
I love NPR. I listen to Marketplace every day -- usually the morning after on my Ipod as I exercise. Many great ideas for blogging and much education on that and other NPR programs.
Chuck,
I listen to NPR religiously every Sunday on my way to church, and again on the way home. I'm going to have to bookmark this, and listen by computer when I get to the office tomorrow. Thanks for blogging.
Mike in Tucson