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Financial Crimes & Hidden Agendas: The CIA, Blackrock, and Wallstreet | Whitney Webb PT 1

Sep 3, 2024
01:07:06
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Whitney Webb, an investigative journalist known for uncovering financial crimes, joins the discussion to expose the troubling links between elite organizations and Wall Street. She highlights deceptive practices like debt-for-nature swaps that disguise profit motives as environmentalism. The conversation delves into the power dynamics of companies like BlackRock and their influence on economic policy. Whitney warns of a neo-feudal future driven by AI and urges individuals to prioritize community resilience against growing centralization and manipulation in our financial systems.
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Quick takeaways

  • Whitney Webb reveals how BlackRock's influence over U.S. economic policy allows for corporate interests to overshadow the needs of the general population.
  • The potential rise of central bank digital currencies poses alarming risks to financial privacy and could manipulate monetary control during crises.

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The Influence of BlackRock in Economic Crises

BlackRock's significant involvement in U.S. economic policy raises concerns about its influence over government decisions during crises. When Trump faced an economic downturn, his administration turned to Larry Fink, the head of BlackRock, who implemented policies that favored the private sector rather than public entities, resulting in wealth transfers that benefitted Wall Street. Both the Biden and Kamala administrations have similarly staffed their economic teams with individuals from BlackRock, indicating that the company will likely shape responses to future economic challenges. This consistent reliance on BlackRock points to a troubling convergence of corporate and governmental interests that often overlooks the needs of the general population.

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