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Bad Bets
Bad Bets
The Wall Street Journal

Bad Bets unravels big-business dramas that have had a big impact on our world. In Season 2, we delve into the story... more

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Episodes

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, whistleblowers and... more

11 Nov 2022 · 33 minutes
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 the company... more

04 Nov 2022 · 44 minutes
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... more

28 Oct 2022 · 45 minutes
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... more

21 Oct 2022 · 49 minutes
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... more

14 Oct 2022 · 41 minutes
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 himself as the... more

07 Oct 2022 · 39 minutes
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... more

16 Sep 2022 · 2 minutes
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 companies into... more

30 Nov 2021 · 31 minutes
Enron, Ep 7: The Trial

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

23 Nov 2021 · 47 minutes
Enron, Ep 6: Lies and Choices

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

16 Nov 2021 · 37 minutes
Bad Bets
The Unraveling of Trevor Milton, Ep 6: “The Truth and the Whole Truth"
Bad Bets