For many, the global economic crisis began--at least in public view--in March of 2008, when Bear Stearns proved to be insolvent, and, in a span of just 10 days, the fifth largest investment bank in the nation ceased to exist. William Cohan chronicles what happened over that 10-days in his new book, House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street. Cohan sat down with Fora.tv's Blaise Zerega to discuss the book and what happened a year ago. A lot has transpired, but Cohan is skeptical that the financial meltdown will bring about significant reform.
Here is the full interview: