There’s a provocative discussion challenging the very foundation of the American financial system, where Wall Street is exposed as a massive Ponzi scheme. The core argument centers on the idea that most stocks today have lost all tangible connection to the companies they supposedly represent, functioning more like speculative tokens than true investments. Instead of receiving dividends or sharing in a company’s actual profits, most stockholders are simply hoping to sell their shares to the next buyer at a higher price—a classic hallmark of a Ponzi operation. This system is propped up by belief, hype, and coordinated manipulation, with powerful interests benefiting while ordinary people are left holding the bag when the inevitable collapse comes. If you want to dive deeper into the mechanics behind this financial theater and why the experts and regulators avoid these uncomfortable truths, make sure to listen to the full podcast episode for the complete breakdown.