Topic: John Corzine

4 chapters across the catalog

Episode 403 2:24:03 - 2:29:00

403: Pharmacy in a Fruit

MF Global Scandal, Louis Freeh Investigation

A Senate hearing investigated the collapse of MF Global and the misuse of customer funds under former CEO John Corzine. Louis Freeh, the former FBI Director serving as the bankruptcy trustee, testified that the investigation into potential fraud is only just beginning, six months after the firm's collapse. The discussion notes Corzine's significant fundraising for the Obama administration and Freeh's recent acquisition of Italian citizenship.

Episode 402 49:26 - 54:20

402: Drunk or Not Drunk?

John Corzine Campaign Bundling and Obama Donors

Despite the MF Global scandal, John Corzine is listed as a top-tier bundler for President Obama's re-election campaign, raising over $500,000. The hosts discuss other high-profile donors like Ken Lewis and Anna Wintour, contrasting these large contributions with the campaign's "small donor" narrative.

No Bagles for You!
Episode 394 43:11 - 46:40

394: No Bagles for You!

MF Global Scandal, John Corzine, and JP Morgan

New evidence in the MF Global collapse suggests John Corzine directly instructed the transfer of $200 million in customer funds to cover an overdraft at JP Morgan in London. The hosts discuss the illegality of touching segregated customer accounts and criticize JP Morgan's offer to buy out claims at a 10% discount, effectively profiting from the theft.

Trojan Horse
Episode 365 52:20 - 1:05:13

365: Trojan Horse

MF Global Bankruptcy and John Corzine's Congressional Testimony

Former Goldman Sachs CEO and New Jersey Governor John Corzine testifies before the Senate regarding $1.2 billion in missing customer funds at MF Global. Despite being a co-author of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corzine claims he does not know where the money went, leading to accusations of criminal intermingling of funds.