560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America” — or Maybe the Best? | Freakonomics Radio

This podcast episode introduces John Ray, a bankruptcy expert and emergency CEO of FTX, who delves into the reasons why companies go bankrupt, his approach to bankruptcy restructuring, and insights into the FTX bankruptcy case.

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560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America” — or Maybe the Best?

Freakonomics Radio

The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried: From Crypto Billionaire to Fraud Accused

John Ray: The Bankruptcy Expert Navigating the FTX Crisis

Understanding the Causes of Bankruptcy: Over-leveraging, Fraud, and Plain Stupidity

John Ray: A Tenacious Restructuring Expert

From GE to Law: Ray's Journey Through Politics and Law Firms

John Ray: A Specialist in Corporate Restructuring

Unraveling the FTX Debacle: A Forensic Examination of Financial Mismanagement

Navigating the Complexities of the FTX Bankruptcy Case: Maximizing Value for Creditors

John Ray: The Bankruptcy Expert Navigating the FTX Debacle

John Ray's Perspective on FTX and Michael Lewis's Book

John Ray's Perspective on the FTX Debacle and His Approach to Leadership

John Ray on Bankruptcy and the City of Chicago

Freakonomics Radio: How to Succeed at Failing

560. Is This “the Worst Job in Corporate America” — or Maybe the Best?

Freakonomics Radio

00:00The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried: From Crypto Billionaire to Fraud Accused

The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried: From Crypto Billionaire to Fraud Accused

03:38John Ray: The Bankruptcy Expert Navigating the FTX Crisis

John Ray: The Bankruptcy Expert Navigating the FTX Crisis

06:50Understanding the Causes of Bankruptcy: Over-leveraging, Fraud, and Plain Stupidity

Understanding the Causes of Bankruptcy: Over-leveraging, Fraud, and Plain Stupidity

09:14John Ray: A Tenacious Restructuring Expert

John Ray: A Tenacious Restructuring Expert

13:03From GE to Law: Ray's Journey Through Politics and Law Firms

From GE to Law: Ray's Journey Through Politics and Law Firms

15:44John Ray: A Specialist in Corporate Restructuring

John Ray: A Specialist in Corporate Restructuring

20:53Unraveling the FTX Debacle: A Forensic Examination of Financial Mismanagement

Unraveling the FTX Debacle: A Forensic Examination of Financial Mismanagement

24:44Navigating the Complexities of the FTX Bankruptcy Case: Maximizing Value for Creditors

Navigating the Complexities of the FTX Bankruptcy Case: Maximizing Value for Creditors

27:40John Ray: The Bankruptcy Expert Navigating the FTX Debacle

John Ray: The Bankruptcy Expert Navigating the FTX Debacle

31:55John Ray's Perspective on FTX and Michael Lewis's Book

John Ray's Perspective on FTX and Michael Lewis's Book

35:24John Ray's Perspective on the FTX Debacle and His Approach to Leadership

John Ray's Perspective on the FTX Debacle and His Approach to Leadership

39:29John Ray on Bankruptcy and the City of Chicago

John Ray on Bankruptcy and the City of Chicago

42:36Freakonomics Radio: How to Succeed at Failing

Freakonomics Radio: How to Succeed at Failing