Bad Bets unravels big-business dramas that have had a big impact on our world. In Season 2, we delve into the story... more
Trevor Milton assembled a high-powered legal team to defend himself against federal fraud charges. At the same time, whistleblowers and... more
As investors and General Motors bet on Trevor Milton’s vision, the short sellers at Hindenburg Research revealed that the company... more
After it began trading in 2020, Nikola was a hot stock—and Trevor Milton was a newly minted billionaire. But in... more
A jury has convicted Nikola founder Trevor Milton in his federal fraud trial. To better understand what led up to... more
Trevor Milton had a knack for pitching people to invest in his ideas. He raised millions for his early business... more
Trevor Milton sold a promise—a zero-emissions semi truck that could revolutionize the trucking industry. He also sold himself as the... more
Bad Bets, a podcast series from The Wall Street Journal that unravels big-business dramas that have had a big impact... more
Enron was a giant, and its collapse was historic. The company's downfall disrupted energy markets, pushing other power companies into... more
After years spent building its "lies and choices" case, the Department of Justice's Enron Task Force took Enron executives Ken... more
Enron CEO Ken Lay was practically the company's founding father. But when federal authorities began investigating Enron after its collapse,... more