# The Man Who Managed 2008 Financial Crisis Warns: ‘Break-the-Glass’ Emergency Ahead

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Podcast: [The Real Story with Michelle Makori](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-real-story-with-michelle-makori-7658633)
Published: 2026-05-05T22:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-good-podcast-co6/episodes/The-Man-Who-Managed-2008-Financial-Crisis-Warns-Break-the-Glass-Emergency-Ahead-e3iukcj
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Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, breaks down a critical warning from former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson – that the U.S. may be heading toward a “break-the-glass” moment in its debt markets. As U.S. debt approaches $40 trillion, concerns are growing that demand for Treasuries — the very foundation of the global financial system — may not be as stable as markets assume. What happens if buyers step back? And what does that mean for interest rates, inflation, and the broader economy? In this deep dive, Michelle explains the mechanics behind a potential “fiscal doom loop,” why this cycle could accelerate quickly, and how today’s risks differ fundamentally from the 2008 financial crisis. In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori: - Henry Paulson’s warning of a potential U.S. debt crisis - What happens if demand for U.S. Treasuries weakens - The “fiscal doom loop” explained - Why today’s risks are different from 2008 - The role of the Federal Reserve as buyer of last resort - Why confidence — not just fundamentals — drives the system - How a sovereign debt shock could ripple across global markets - Why gold is emerging as a key alternative asset Follow Michelle Makori on X: https://x.com/MichelleMakori Follow Miles Franklin Media on X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo You can sign up for our newsletter here: https://milesfranklin.com/sign-up/ 👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and Stay Informed Join Miles Franklin Media for expert interviews, market insights, and real-time coverage of gold, silver, Bitcoin, and global economics. Hit the bell to get notified the moment new content drops – don’t miss a move in the markets. ___________________ Miles Franklin: 📞 Call us: 1-952-929-7006 📧 Email us: info@milesfranklin.com 🔗 Website: https://m…

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