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Bad Bets

Bad Bets unravels big-business dramas that have had a big impact on our world. In Season 2, we delve into the story of Nikola founder Trevor Milton, who promised a future of zero-emission trucks but w... Read more

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Ranked #1

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The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 6: “The Truth and the Whole Truth"

The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 6: “The Truth and the Whole Truth"

Trevor Milton assembled a high-powered legal team to defend himself against federal fraud charges. At the same time, whi... Read more

11 Nov 2022

34mins

Ranked #2

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The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 5: “Trouble for Troublemakers”

The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 5: “Trouble for Troublemakers”

As investors and General Motors bet on Trevor Milton’s vision, the short sellers at Hindenburg Research revealed that th... Read more

4 Nov 2022

45mins

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The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 4: “Not Appointed Us to Wrath”

The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 4: “Not Appointed Us to Wrath”

After it began trading in 2020, Nikola was a hot stock—and Trevor Milton was a newly minted billionaire. But in the back... Read more

28 Oct 2022

46mins

Ranked #4

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The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 3: “Paul Echo Mango”

The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 3: “Paul Echo Mango”

A jury has convicted Nikola founder Trevor Milton in his federal fraud trial. To better understand what led up to this m... Read more

21 Oct 2022

50mins

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The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 2: “No Good Deed”

The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 2: “No Good Deed”

Trevor Milton had a knack for pitching people to invest in his ideas. He raised millions for his early business ventures... Read more

14 Oct 2022

42mins

Ranked #6

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The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 1: “Hey, Buddy”

The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 1: “Hey, Buddy”

Trevor Milton sold a promise—a zero-emissions semi truck that could revolutionize the trucking industry. He also sold hi... Read more

7 Oct 2022

40mins

Ranked #7

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Introducing Bad Bets Season 2: The Unraveling of Trevor Milton

Introducing Bad Bets Season 2: The Unraveling of Trevor Milton

Bad Bets, a podcast series from The Wall Street Journal that unravels big-business dramas that have had a big impact on ... Read more

16 Sep 2022

2mins

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Enron, Ep 8: Vigilance and Skepticism

Enron, Ep 8: Vigilance and Skepticism

Enron was a giant, and its collapse was historic. The company's downfall disrupted energy markets, pushing other power c... Read more

30 Nov 2021

32mins

Ranked #9

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Enron, Ep 7: The Trial

Enron, Ep 7: The Trial

After years spent building its "lies and choices" case, the Department of Justice's Enron Task Force took Enron executiv... Read more

23 Nov 2021

48mins

Ranked #10

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Enron, Ep 6: Lies and Choices

Enron, Ep 6: Lies and Choices

Enron CEO Ken Lay was practically the company's founding father. But when federal authorities began investigating Enron ... Read more

16 Nov 2021

38mins

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