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Feb 2021
40m 32s

Bernie Madoff | Sins of the Father | 1

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Bernie Madoff is young and broke. And he's hungry for a big paycheck. So he sets out for Wall Street. But a market crash forces him to make a difficult decision, one that will haunt him for years.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of Bernie Mdoff? Episodes 2-4 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, bi ... Show More
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