Behind the Money

Former head of Lebanon's central bank, Riad Salameh, is embroiled in scandal and accusations of embezzlement that contributed to Lebanon's economic collapse. The podcast explores the allegations, investigations, and the role of the political establishment in the crisis. It also discusses the potential consequences of Lebanon's war and the challenges faced in rebuilding the economy.

The podcast explores the potential of the carbon credit market to explode, benefiting different countries. It also discusses concerns about accountability and human rights issues in the unregulated market. The role of the UAE in carbon markets is examined, along with comparisons to Switzerland and Singapore. The challenges of carbon credits in Liberia are explored, including concerns about profit distribution. The risks of expanding the carbon credit market are discussed, including the potential misuse of carbon offsets.

Dan Och, hedge fund manager, discusses the saga of his hedge fund's decline and the bribery scandal. The podcast explores the risks of relying on a few talented individuals, the strained mentor-protege relationship, and the eventual sale of the fund. It also delves into negotiations, the challenges of transitioning beyond the founder, and the differences between hedge funds and private equity firms.

The podcast explores the decline of the London Stock Exchange and why British companies are choosing to do their IPOs outside of the UK. It delves into the story of the London Stock Exchange's transformation, the downfall of Robert Maxwell's publishing empire, the impact of pension scandals, and the challenges faced by UK companies in listing on the London Stock Exchange.

A new culture podcast called Life and Art explores topics on living a good life, food and travel, philosophy, and creativity. On Fridays, three FT journalists discuss cultural releases in film, TV, music, and books. Hosted by Lilah Raptopoulos with special guests.

Citigroup's restructuring plan led by CEO Jane Fraser, the challenges faced by the bank, and her determination to bring significant changes. Discussion of managing layoffs, future goals including building relationships, growth in wealth management, and maintaining a competitive investment bank.

This podcast discusses the concerns and potential consequences of developing superintelligent AI. It raises questions about the ethics of creating conscious AI and the potential risks associated with giving them unlimited power.

Exploring the recent surge of labor union movements in the US, including the auto industry, Hollywood, and UPS. Discussing the impact of strikes, changing public opinion, and challenges faced by new unions at Apple, Amazon, and Starbucks.

This podcast discusses the recent major acquisitions in the American oil and gas industry made by Chevron and ExxonMobil, examining their motivations and implications. It explores the conflicting views on the future of oil and gas demand, with the International Energy Agency predicting decline while oil company executives remain optimistic. The potential impact of these big oil deals on gas prices and consumers leading up to the 2024 presidential election is also explored. Additionally, the pressure on major oil players to make deals or merge in order to compete on scale and production costs is discussed, along with speculation on potential future mergers in the oil industry.

Learn about Microsoft's $75bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard and its implications for the gaming industry. Explore Microsoft's legal strategies and their transformation from a tech industry bully to embracing regulation. Delve into the potential regulatory concerns in the cloud computing industry.