The Iced Coffee Hour Martin Shkreli on Making Billions, Going To Prison, and Being The Most Hated Man In The World
Feb 19, 2024
Martin Shkreli shares insights on his prison experiences, investments since childhood, handling hate as an entrepreneur, and his controversial persona. Delving into drug pricing, government power, and thoughts on Trump's future.
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Probation Often Breaks Under Caseload
- Martin Shkreli says probation often fails because officers manage too many people.
- He argues the system becomes useless when monitoring capacity is overwhelmed.
Addiction To Risk Brought Him Back Fast
- Martin describes a man nicknamed "Goomburg" who returned to prison within 96 hours after release.
- The story shows addiction to thrill or risk can overpower the desire to stay free.
Staging A Prison Drop For A Phone
- Martin recounts buying a $1,000 prison phone and staging a fake drop to spook an assistant.
- The episode illustrates how prison transactions and threats become normalized.