60 Minutes
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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- Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasizes the Justice Department's commitment to pursuing justice without bias, fear or favor, and upholding civil liberties and the rule of law.
- Author Michael Lewis explores the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Freed, highlighting his astonishing success in the cryptocurrency world, mismanagement of his ventures, and the subsequent collapse of FTX.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland discusses guiding principles and handling political interference
Attorney General Merrick Garland shares his principles and approach to prosecuting former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden. He emphasizes that justice will be pursued without fear or favor, with a commitment to following the facts and the law. Garland highlights that the Justice Department does not have different rules for Republicans and Democrats, foes and friends, or the powerful and the powerless. He stresses the importance of protecting civil liberties and maintaining the rule of law.
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