Liar's poker: Inside the outrageous world of 1980s Wall Street (Michael Lewis)

Oct 26, 2025 · 4m 40s
Liar's poker: Inside the outrageous world of 1980s Wall Street (Michael Lewis)
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Before the crash of 2008, there was another era of wild excess and staggering risk on Wall Street. It was the 1980s bond market, a world of big egos, bigger...

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Before the crash of 2008, there was another era of wild excess and staggering risk on Wall Street. It was the 1980s bond market, a world of big egos, bigger bonuses, and a high-stakes game called Liar's Poker.In today's 5-minute briefing on Michael Lewis's iconic, semi-autobiographical book, "Liar's Poker," we get a peek behind the curtain at Salomon Brothers.
Discover the culture of greed and gamesmanship that defined an era and ultimately led to chaos.


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