Behind the headlines, beyond stock markets and governments, stands an institution few people have heard of, yet one whose influence reaches every corner of the global economy. In this podcast, Sanjay Gupta journeys into the world of central banking and the mysterious tower in Basel, Switzerland, where the guardians of modern finance meet behind closed doors.Through history, economics, and human stories, the series explores the origins of money, the rise of central banks, financial crises, and the invisible networks that shape prosperity and panic alike. Far from conspiracy, this is an inquiry into power itself — how trust became currency, how institutions became empires, and how decisions made by a few can ripple through the lives of billions.This is a journey into the hidden architecture of money, and the enduring question that lies at its heart: Who really controls money?

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