The Next Financial Crisis Is Already Here

The Next Financial Crisis Is Already Here

From Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting a Business by The Rich Dad Media Network

May 6, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the risks of private credit and its potential to trigger the next financial crisis.

Private credit is becoming a major force in global finance—and a growing risk to the economy. In this episode of the Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki sits down with macro investor George Gammon to break down what private credit is, how it works, and why it could trigger the next financial crisis. Most people don't understand how modern lending works outside the traditional banking system. George explains how "shadow banks" borrow money from institutions and lend it to higher-risk borrowers at elevated interest rates. This system can function temporarily, but it depends on continuous refinancing and rising asset values. When that cycle breaks, the consequences can spread quickly across markets. You'll learn how private credit mirrors the same underlying risks that caused the 2008 financial crisis, why yield curve signals matter, and how rising risk can disrupt the flow of money and credit in the economy. Robert and George also discuss broader macro threats, including rising debt, potential credit events, and the impact of artificial intelligence on employment and market stability. This episode explains why today's financial system relies heavily on confidence, liquidity, and…

People in this episode

Host: Robert Kiyosaki

Guest: George Gammon

Topics covered

  • private credit
  • financial crisis
  • macro investing
  • shadow banking
  • economic risks
  • financial education

Keywords

  • private credit
  • financial crisis
  • shadow banks
  • macro threats
  • economic stability
  • credit expansion

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Organizations: Rich Dad Media Network

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