# Overtime – Episode #722 Anthony Scaramucci, Lloyd Blankfein

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Podcast: [Real Time with Bill Maher](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-time-with-bill-maher-742515)
Published: 2026-03-17T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Financial experts and Bill Maher debate the hidden risks in private credit markets and the long-term social consequences of pandemic-era mandates. The discussion explores whether current economic valuations mirror the instability seen before the 2008 crash.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Hidden risks in private credit markets stem from illiquid assets being marked to unverified valuations
- Failure mode: Over-reliance on 'priesthood' language in finance can mask systemic leverage similar to 2008
- Practical takeaway: Technological shifts in EV battery life remain the primary hurdle for permanent fossil fuel replacement
- Social tension: The rapid rollout of mRNA vaccines contributed significantly to political and social polarization
- Policy debate: The necessity of age limits in democratic leadership versus the right to voter autonomy

## Topics

Private Credit, Financial Markets, Economic Stability, Electric Vehicles, Public Health Policy, Political Polarization, Artificial Intelligence, Federal Bureau of Investigation

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Private Credit Bubble: Lloyd Blankfein warns that opaque valuations in private credit markets could trigger a banking crisis similar to 2008.
- 2:50 — FBI Training and Performance: A viewer question explores whether the FBI's use of UFC fighters for training is a genuine tactical move or mere publicity.
- 4:50 — Age Limits and AI: The panel discusses whether new laws are needed to regulate the age of political candidates in an era of rapid AI advancement.
- 6:00 — The Future of EVs: Discussion on whether rising gas prices will drive permanent adoption of electric vehicles or if battery limitations will stall progress.
- 7:40 — The Legacy of COVID-19: Reflecting on the sixth anniversary of the pandemic, the guests debate the effectiveness and social cost of vaccine mandates.
- 12:10 — Collective Responsibility vs. Individual Liberty: A debate on whether public health decisions should be made collectively or left to individual choice, citing different global approaches.

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