Bear Stearns
Mentioned in 23 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Bear Stearns A major Wall Street investment bank that collapsed during the 2008 financial crisis and was acquired by JPMorgan Chase for $2 per share in March 2008 with significant government support. The bank is frequently discussed in podcasts as a key example of systemic financial instability and leverage-driven institutional failure during the crisis. Bear Stearns also features prominently in discussions about Jeffrey Epstein's early career, where he worked as a quantitative analyst before launching his own financial operations.
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American Alchemy with Jesse Michels · Mar 26, 2026
How the CIA Creates Mind Controlled Assassins
“Mentioned as employer of Jeffrey Epstein before his rise to prominence”
Masters in Business · Feb 26, 2026
At The Money: Diversifying with Managed Futures ETFs
“Referenced as historical example of leverage-driven blowup risk in financial institutions”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Feb 20, 2026
Prince Andrew Arrested, Epstein Mythology, Reid Hoffman Files with Saagar Enjeti & Michael Tracey
“Investment bank where Jeffrey Epstein worked early in his career before starting own firm”
The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 10, 2026
TUES PT 2: Savannah Guthrie Epstein Connection? + Bobby And Eddie’s V-Day Date + Lunchbox Has A ‘Bag Of Worms’ In Testicle
“Financial services firm where Jeffrey Epstein worked early in his career”
We Can Do Hard Things · Feb 10, 2026
THE EPSTEIN FILES, EXPLAINED: Everything You Need to Know (Amanda’s You’re Not Gonna Believe This B.S.)
“Major Wall Street bank where Epstein worked as quantitative analyst and later became limited partner before launching his financial schemes”
Panic World · Feb 9, 2026
BONUS: How Epstein broke the internet — and our lives
“Epstein withdrew significant funds to support himself during his first arrest, triggering financial instability”
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Feb 9, 2026
The Money Trail of the Epstein Files
“Epstein's former employer that investigated him for sketchy financial behavior in 1981”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Feb 6, 2026
Tucker Responds to the Epstein Files, Pizzagate & the Demonic Global Crime Network with Ian Carroll
“Epstein's early banking employer; connected to Liquid Funding Limited CDO operations preceding 2008 financial crisis”
The Charlie Kirk Show · Feb 6, 2026
The Epstein Documents: What Still Doesn’t Make Sense ft. Mike Benz
“Epstein worked here in late 1970s; it was a major BCCI clearinghouse and CIA money laundering conduit”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Feb 3, 2026
#2447 - Mike Benz
“Cleared approximately $13 billion in BCCI transactions; employed Epstein and provided access to major covert finance deals in 1970s-1980s”
American Scandal · Feb 3, 2026
Lehman Brothers | The Reckoning | 4
“Investment bank that collapsed earlier in 2008 and was rescued by JPMorgan with Federal Reserve support, setting precedent for intervention”
TBPN · Jan 31, 2026
Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, Google targets Chinese Cyber Weapon, WSJ Mansion Section | Diet TBPN
“Investment bank that failed during 2008 financial crisis under Warsh's Fed tenure”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 30, 2026
Cenk Uygur: Epstein, JFK, 9-11, Israel’s Terrorism and the Consequences of Opposing It
“Investment bank where Jeffrey Epstein was placed by Donald Barr, launching his career in finance and intelligence operations.”
The Journal. · Jan 29, 2026
A Wall Street Legend and His Penthouse Sex Dungeon
“Hired Rubin later in 1987 after his Merrill Lynch loss; known for hiring talented but toxic traders”
American Scandal · Jan 27, 2026
Lehman Brothers | The Wolf at The Door | 3
“Investment bank that collapsed earlier in 2008, preceding Lehman's failure and signaling systemic crisis”
American Scandal · Jan 20, 2026
Lehman Brothers | Lehman is Different | 2
“Collapsed investment bank sold to JP Morgan Chase for $2/share with $29B government loan, triggering fears about Lehman”
American Scandal · Jan 13, 2026
Lehman Brothers | The Gorilla of Wall Street | 1
“Investment bank that collapsed in March 2008, signaling systemic crisis and prompting Paulson's urgent call to Fuld”
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · Dec 29, 2025
#699: TradFi's Secret War Against Bitcoin with Ryan Lane
“Historical example of complex collateral agreements and rehypothecation creating decade-long unscrambling process”
The Tim Dillon Show · Dec 27, 2025
476 - Epstein Docs & A Culture Of Slop
“Investment bank where Epstein worked before transitioning into intelligence facilitation and private wealth management”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Dec 10, 2025
#628 - Tucker Carlson
“Investment bank where Jeffrey Epstein was placed in unqualified position by his father Donald Barr”
Disclosure · Nov 4, 2025
A Jeffrey Epstein Money Probe Stayed Hidden for 17 Years. We Found It.
“Investment bank whose former CEO Jimmy Cayne received emails from Epstein regarding the federal investigation”
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Aug 29, 2025
What's Your Relationship ROI? with Social Dynamics Expert Jordan Harbinger
“Harbinger's law firm client that collapsed during 2008 financial crisis, triggering his career pivot”
Acquired · Jul 16, 2025
The Jamie Dimon Interview
“Investment bank acquired by JP Morgan for $2/share in March 2008 during financial crisis; cost $15-20B in total losses after integration”