Sam Antar, former CFO of Crazy Eddie and convicted fraudster, shares his humorous insights on white-collar crime and trust issues in finance. Lee Buchheit and Brad Setser discuss the complexities of sovereign debt crises, focusing on Argentina and Venezuela's struggles. Stephanie Kelton elaborates on Modern Monetary Theory, challenging traditional economic concepts. Meanwhile, country-singing economist Merle Hazard entertains with campy songs about economics, blending humor and insight to make finance more accessible. A lively mix of serious discussions and lighthearted performances keeps the audience engaged!
