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Nov 2023
40m 22s

The Aftermath: The Downfall of WeWork

The Alarmist
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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with award-winning reporter Ellen Huet about the boom and bust of the WeWork empire. Having covered the topic for Bloomberg News on season one of their podcast Foundering, Ellen shares fascinating new insight into the company's founder and the unique financial environment the early 2010’s presented for WeWork’s inevitable evolution. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith for the post-interview breakdown and see if the verdict holds strong. Not on Patreon? Subscribe below now!

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