Lehman Brothers Too Big, Still Failing 5

Like many Americans, the 2008 financial crisis left Anat Admati furious. A professor at Stanford, she became one of the country’s leading voices calling attention to how confusion, complexity and misleading claims allowed major banks to load up on dangerous amounts of debt. Today, she argues that little has changed. In this conversation, we discuss the faulty arguments bankers use to fight oversight, how corporate power has expanded in the years since the crisis, and what can be done to create a fairer and more stable economy. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at Listen to American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-scandal/ now. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Lehman Brothers Too Big, Still Failing 5 is an episode from American Scandal by Wondery.

This episode is 00:30:50 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2026.

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