Sam Bankman-Fried Talks A Lot
Sam Bankman-Fried has been talking a lot, to his lawyers' dismay. In this episode we examine the claims he's made regarding his FTX debacle.
Feb 14, 2023•14 min
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The Truth Behind Mark Cuban's Billions
Everyone knows billionaire, Shark Tank host and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. But how did he really earn his billions?
Feb 11, 2023•12 min
The Rise and Fall of FTX's Bank
In this episode we examine the how Silvergate Capital rode the FTX tide all the way up and all the way down.
Feb 08, 2023•11 min
The Downsides of Private Real Estate Investment Funds
Private real estate funds have become extremely popular among institutional investors in recent years. In this episode we examine the truth about their pros and cons.
Feb 03, 2023•15 min
Behind the Epic Fall of Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat used to be one of the hottest new stocks in the market. But now it's facing the prospect of bankruptcy.
Feb 01, 2023•9 min
The Darker Side of OpenAI's ChatGPT
ChatGPT has generated extreme interest in the AI community and broader society for its impressive technological achievement. But is it what Elon Musk envisioned when he helped start it?
Jan 29, 2023•14 min
Scientifically Dismantling Cathie Wood's Investment Theses
Cathie Wood has experienced one of the most violent rises to and falls from stardom in recent Wall Street history. In this episode we dissect some of her given justifications for her funds' underperformance.
Jan 24, 2023•15 min
What The FTX Collapse Means for GBTC and BTC Holders
GBTC has long been seen as a good way to buy stakes in Bitcoin for a discount. But after the FTX collapse, GBTC holders are looking like they're the ones holding the bag.
Jan 19, 2023•12 min
Binance's Rise - And Potential Fall?
Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao have been a big part of the conversation about FTX's collapse. But is Binance itself a bankruptcy risk?
Jan 17, 2023•17 min
What the BlockFi Bankruptcy Means for Crypto Investors
In this episode we dive deep into the complicated Blockfi bankruptcy, and try to determine if their customers have any chance to get their money back.
Jan 14, 2023•12 min
How Wells Fargos Scandals Drag the Company Down
Wells Fargo has had more than its fair share of controversies over the past decade. In this episode we examine their effect on the bank's business.
Jan 11, 2023•14 min
The Rise and Surprising Fall of Disney
Disney recently fired its CEO amid languishing financial performance, while its streaming business is apparently booming. In this episode we examine why the company's financials are struggling so much as to warrant a change in CEO.
Jan 07, 2023•12 min
The Surprising Economics of the 20222 World Cup
The 2022 World Cup was a spectacular display of grandeur by its host country, Qatar. But was the multi-billion dollar investment worth it?
Jan 05, 2023•13 min
Are Meta's Layoffs Enough to Save the Stock?
In this episode we analyze Meta's recent layoffs, and whether they will be enough to resue the company's struggling stock.
Jan 02, 2023•11 min
FTX's Collapse
In this episode we take a deep dive into FTX - and its recent collapse.
Dec 29, 2022•15 min
Elon Musk's Plans for Twitter
In this episode we take a deep dive into Musk's potential plans for Twitter.
Dec 28, 2022•11 min
Zelensky's Questionable Rise to Power
In this episode we examine the shady history of Ukrainian President Zelensky's rise to power.
Dec 22, 2022•14 min
China's Disastrous, Fraudulent "Facebook" Equivalent
RenRen was a Chinese tech darling very similar to FaceBook. But it turns out the company was run much differently behind the scenes.
Dec 19, 2022•10 min
Europe's Economic Dilemma
In this episode we examine the virtually unsolvable European energy crisis.
Dec 15, 2022•12 min
Carvana's Reversal in Fortunes
Carvana was one of Covid's tech darlings. But now it is facing the biggest challenge of its young history.
Dec 12, 2022•14 min
Tencent's Epic Rise and Fall
Tencent is one of the biggest Chinese tech company success stories. But its fortunes have turned for the worse in recent years.
Dec 07, 2022•15 min
How Morgan Stanley Became The Youngest Megabank
Morgan Stanley is one of the most prestigious megabanks in the world. In this episode we dive into how it came to power so quickly.
Dec 03, 2022•11 min
What Is Going to Happen with Inflation?
In this episode we discuss why inflation may be here for the long term.
Nov 29, 2022•11 min
The Semiconductor Armageddon
In this episode we examine the astonishing fall of the semiconductor stocks that once led the market.
Nov 26, 2022•11 min
Japan's Currency Crisis
In this episode we examine Japan's unsolvable currency conundrum.
Nov 20, 2022•13 min
The FTX Crypto Fiasco and What it Means for Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried has gone from Crypto Messiah to a near-fugitive in a matter of days. In this episode, we examine the sketchy relationship between his exchanges, FTX and FTX US, and his hedge fund, Alameda Research.
Nov 15, 2022•15 min
Germany's Critical Energy Situation Has No Good Solution
In this episode we examine the incoming critical energy crisis gripping Germany.
Nov 11, 2022•12 min
WSM Podcast 5: Twitter's Mass Layoffs, Small-Medium Cap Value Plays
In this episode we discuss Twitter's mass layoffs and two potentially interesting investment opportunities.
Nov 08, 2022•32 min
Kim Kardashian's Crypto Pump, and Other Recent SEC Investigations
In this episode we examine several recent cases brought by financial regulators against alleged fraudsters, including one case involving super-celebrity Kim Kardashian.
Nov 06, 2022•10 min
XRP's Existential Regulatory Problem
Ripple is in a sticky situations with securities regulators, and it might mean their business model will no longer be viable.
Nov 02, 2022•12 min
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