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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Plunder
Book • 2021
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Mentioned as Brendan Ballew's book about private equity, and one of Decoder's most popular episodes.
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How private equity kills companies and communities
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a book detailing the negative impacts of private equity.
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565. Are Private Equity Firms Plundering the U.S. Economy?
Mentioned by 
Nilay Patel as the author of the book, highlighting his unique background as a federal prosecutor and special counsel for private equity.
Nilay Patel as the author of the book, highlighting his unique background as a federal prosecutor and special counsel for private equity.
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Private equity bought out your doctor and bankrupted Toys”R”Us. Here’s why that matters.
Mentioned by Matt Elton as the author of the book, discussing the nuanced history of museum acquisitions.
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Why we shouldn't see museum artefacts as 'stolen'
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Noel King as the author of "Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America", discussing private equity.
Noel King as the author of "Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America", discussing private equity.
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How Barnes & Noble survived
Recommended to understand how private equity is impacting nursing homes.
7/2/25: Disaster bill passes, Trump wants to deport citizens, job losses mount
Authored by 
Brendan Ballou , highlighting controversy and potential flaws in private market investing.
Brendan Ballou , highlighting controversy and potential flaws in private market investing.
Sachin Khajuria and Brendan Ballou – Private Equity: Profit or Plunder? (EP.331)
