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Is America the Next Big Short? With Michael Lewis

The David McWilliams Podcast

CHAPTER

The Fragile State of American Institutions and Economic Forecasts

This chapter explores the perceived deterioration of key American institutions, including the FBI and Supreme Court, while drawing historical parallels to current political dynamics. It introduces the concept of 'shorting' America, reflecting on the implications of rising national debt and foreign ownership of assets.

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