The LRB Podcast The Giant Crypto Fraud
Nov 8, 2023
Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of fraud. The podcast explores his early career in finance, embrace of Effective Altruism, audacious nature of his crime, and why he ended up in a US court. They also discuss the importance of underlying assets in investments, the rise of Alameda Research and FTX, and the extradition and trial process. The episode features a discussion on Little Roam Burk (LRB) and a review of Stevie Smith's work by Penelope Fitzgerald.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Guilty Verdict of Sam Bankman Fried
01:59 • 3min
Exploring the Concept of Underlying Assets in Investments
05:19 • 17min
The Rise and Transformation of Alameda Research and FTX
22:29 • 20min
Extradition and Trial: Witness Testimonies and Defense Strategy
42:06 • 10min
Rosemary Hill's Introduction to the LRB and Her Writing Journey
52:33 • 2min
A Review of Stevie Smith's Work by Penelope Fitzgerald
54:10 • 3min