Markets Are Broken: Carson Block on Passive Investing, Fraud & What Comes Next

Are Markets Rigged? Carson Block on Passive Investing, Fraud, and the Broken Financial System | Discourse with ChristianIn this explosive episode of Discourse with Christian, activist short seller Carson Block, founder of Muddy Waters Capital, joins Christian White to dissect the deep structural flaws in today’s financial markets.From exposing corporate fraud to warning about the dangers of passive investing, Carson delivers an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at how price discovery has been distorted, how regulatory capture has eroded trust, and why financial markets may be more fragile than ever.Topics covered include:Why Carson believes markets are fundamentally brokenHow passive flows create distortions and risk a flash crashThe ethics of stock buybacks and financial engineeringHow executives exploit gray zones in financial reportingWhat could trigger the next major market dislocationThe role of short sellers in a market addicted to stimulus

“We’ve built a powder keg economy,” says Carson. “And eventually, something is going to blow.”Whether you're a hedge fund manager, retail investor, or just curious about what’s really happening under the hood of Wall Street, this is an eye-opening conversation you don’t want to miss.