Is the American financial system a giant illusion propped up by faith, hype, and a select elite? There are growing voices questioning whether Wall Street is, at its core, a textbook Ponzi scheme, where the value of most stocks relies not on real company performance but simply on convincing others to buy in at a higher price. The official narrative claims it’s all about investment and growth, but when you dig beneath the surface, the reality appears far murkier: most stocks don’t entitle you to a share of profits, and the only way to “win” is to offload your shares to someone more optimistic—or less informed. The disconnect between corporate results and soaring stock prices, the cult of celebrity CEOs, and the cozy ties between big finance, tech, and government all point to a system rigged by and for a tiny elite. If you want to uncover why the financial world keeps ordinary people running on a treadmill, and who truly benefits, make sure to listen to the full podcast episodes for the unfiltered discussion.