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Jan 2019
1h 17m

Enron

Sarah Marshall
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Mike tells Sarah how a "bad apples” explanation kept us from seeing the real scandal at the heart of America's largest corporate bankruptcy. Digressions include “Casino,” Thanksgiving economics and corruption catchphrases. Neither co-host truly understands how the stock market works. Continue reading → Support us: Subscribe on Patreon Donate on Paypal Bu ... Show More
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