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The Pomp Podcast

#1235 Carson Block | The King of Short Selling Reveals His Secrets

Aug 21, 2023
Carson Block, founder of Muddy Waters Research, discusses the short selling environment, ESG grift, AI stocks, US & China relations, and tech companies with sky high valuations in the public market. The podcast explores the benefits of Range and StartEngine for managing money and startup investments, the challenges and risks of short selling, the problems with the ESG movement and subsidy abuse, potential scams in the AI sector, and the fate of hot private companies with declining valuations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Short selling can be profitable but risky, with potential for fraud and blowups.
  • ESG investing is flawed, with companies manipulating valuations and greenwashing for subsidies.

Deep dives

Overview of Activist Short Selling

This podcast episode explores the world of activist short selling and the challenges and strategies involved. It discusses how activist short sellers look for companies that engage in fraudulent or misleading practices, manipulating information to deceive investors. The episode highlights that short selling can be both profitable for some and dangerous for others, with traditional hedge funds often engaging in short selling while facing the risk of getting blown up. It delves into the different dynamics and factors that impact short selling strategies, including the impact of meme stocks on the short selling landscape.

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