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Aug 2019
44m 22s

Enron - A Sense of Urgency | 1

Wondery
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In the mid 1990s, Enron Corporation solidifies its position as the number one energy company in America. Investment manager Sherron Watkins lands a dream job there, but quickly learns that Enron's office culture and accounting practices make it a treacherous place to work.  Want to listen to the remaining episodes of Enron? Episodes 2-5 are available exc ... Show More
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