My Journey with Bernie

Another Bubble?

The echoes of 2008 are loud in 2025. Skyrocketing AI stocks, ballooning national debt, inflation, and recent Fed shutdowns signal the potential for another economic bubble. Trump’s administration is blaming immigrants, the poor, and ordinary workers for economic struggles, while Wall Street insiders and commentators echo warnings similar to Mark Baum’s short calls in The Big Short. Chapter One of My Journey with Bernie draws parallels between the Big Debt Cycle of 2008 and today’s financial and political climate. As markets show warning signs and social scapegoating rises, progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Moudami are organizing political movements to fight oligarchy and protect the working class. Understanding the interplay between monetary policy, debt, and public narrative is critical to navigating these turbulent times. History rhymes, and lessons from 2008 can help us recognize the warning signs of a new bubble while resisting divisive political narratives. This chapter shows why awareness and collective action are essential to preventing another crisis. Follow along to explore the lessons of the past and the political battles of today, and learn how citizens can act to challenge the forces shaping the next economic storm.