The billionaire who went bust, and the town on the brink
Mar 16, 2021•15 min
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episode description
For years the rise of Lex Greensill, a farmer’s son turned billionaire investor, seemed unstoppable. But now things are falling apart, and the economic carnage threatens the livelihood of an entire town. Today, Rick Morton on the business deal that could cost 7,000 jobs in Australia.
Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.
Background reading: Lex Greensill: Why the green energy backer lost his billions in The Saturday Paper
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android