Emergency Podcast: The Story Behind Gamestop, A Conversation With Ranjan Roy of Margins

Ranjan Roy, co-author of The Margins newsletter, dives into the craziness of the GameStop saga and its impact on market dynamics. He explores the influence of zero interest rate policies and the rise of retail trading platforms like Robinhood. The conversation highlights the gamification of stock trading and how platforms like Reddit have empowered individual investors. Roy also critiques the ethics of trading practices and discusses the volatile relationship between retail investors and Wall Street, revealing the complexities behind modern finance.