

10/01/2023: The Attorney General and The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Oct 2, 2023
Attorney General Merrick Garland discusses indictments of former President Donald Trump and the Hunter Biden probe. Michael Lewis talks about his book on the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, including Bankman-Fried's empire, the collapse of crypto, and whether he believes he's innocent. The podcast also covers topics like espionage, protecting civil liberties, democracy, extravagant spending, and the unraveling of FTX.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Trial and the Attorney General's Pursuit of Justice
01:50 • 2min
Protecting Civil Liberties and Following the Law
03:47 • 12min
Democracy, Cryptocurrency, and Ambitions
15:28 • 9min
The Rise of Sam Bankman-Fried and His Attraction to the Elite
24:27 • 2min
Sam Bankman-Fried: Extravagant Spending, Philanthropy, and Political Donations
26:00 • 8min
Unraveling of FTX and the Discovery of Misused Funds
34:04 • 8min
The Impact of Sam Bankman-Freeved and Release of Michael Lewis's Book
42:06 • 2min