The 2008 financial crisis was a major event that had far-reaching consequences for the global economy and was a significant factor in shaping Britain's recent history, as highlighted in the podcast episodes.

The episodes discuss how the 2008 crisis, along with other major events like Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, have contributed to the economic challenges faced by the UK and the resulting political and social upheaval.

For example, episode The Weekend Intelligence: The state of Britain explores how the 2008 crisis, set against the backdrop of Brexit and the pandemic, has impacted towns and cities across the country and shaped the public mood ahead of the upcoming general election.

Similarly, episode What Alan Greenspan got right and wrong at the Fed examines the role of former Federal Reserve chair Alan Greenspan in contributing to the conditions that led to the 2008 crisis, highlighting the significance of this event in assessing his legacy.